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Wayne W. Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
Wayne W. Hoffman, 65 of Terre Haute, died unexpectedly at his home September 8, 2015. He was born February 23, 1950 in Clay County, the son of Harold and Betty Knust Hoffman. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1968. He worked for J.I. Case for over 18 years until their closing. He later worked for Terminex, retiring in 2008. He was a past member of the Sons of the American Legion, Rosedale Post...
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Wilma Katherine Kirchner
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
Wilma Katherine Kirchner, passed away on September 8, 2015 at the Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility with her son at her side. She had been a resident there since April. Mrs. Kirchner was born on April 12, 1920 to Opal (Brown) and Carl E. Winckie. She lived in Clay County most of her 95 years...
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Phyllis Maxine (Evans) Eldridge
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
Phyllis Maxine (Evans) Eldridge, 90, of Knightsville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord, September 9, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center following an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1925, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Charles Melvin and Ruth Annabelle (Raab) Evans. ...
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New dental office coming to Greencastle
(State News ~ 09/10/15)
John Wadas, DDS and his team will soon offer dental services to the community of Greencastle at their new office, Dental Care of Greencastle. The full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open in early October. "We are excited to be joining the practice town community to offer high quality dental services to families and individuals of all ages," Dr. ...
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Hamilton Center receives grant
(State News ~ 09/10/15)
Hamilton Center, Inc. has received a $124,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund a program that will increase mental health literacy in adults who interact with adolescents. The goal of the federal Project AWARE is to train at least 3,000 adults, nationally, as "Youth Mental Health First-Aid" instructors, who can discern when an adolescent is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. ...
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Indiana University launching $300M research program
(State News ~ 09/10/15)
(AP) -- Indiana University is launching a $300 million research program in an effort to address major issues facing the state and world. University officials hope the "Grand Challenges" research program will provide solutions for problems such as global water supplies, energy availability and infectious diseases...
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IPFW receives $1.1M grant to help 1st-generation students
(State News ~ 09/10/15)
(AP) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne has received a five-year, $1.1 million federal grant aimed at helping first-generation college students graduate in no more than six years. The TRIO grant will aid 140 IPFW students a year by motivating and supporting students from less advantaged backgrounds. ...
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Clay County producers urged to consider risk protection coverage before Fall crop sales deadlines
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the fall-seeded crop deadline of September 30...
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Bee Ridge Church hosting breakfast
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
Bee Ridge Church will be the site of a breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 19. The breakfast is free but an offering will be accepted. The church is located 1.6 miles north of Northview High School on Kennedy's Crossing Road. For more information, contact Paula Nichols at 812-677-6493...
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Senior Center hosting Country Music Night
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
Clay County Senior Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil, will host a Country Music Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Ron Rogers and the Country Express will provide the music. The doors will open at 6. Food and drinks will be served as a fundraiser for the Senior Center. The community is invited to attend...
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Poland Lions Club installs officers, prepares for 'Celebrate Poland' event on Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
The Poland Community Lions Club installed its recently elected officers at a special meeting on Aug. 26. District Governor of the Indiana Lions Club, Richard McKellar, did the honors of installing the new slate of officers for the local club. McKellar and his wife, Karen, were guests of the club for a dinner before the installation took place...
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Stella Joy Capicik
(Births ~ 09/10/15)
Stella Joy Capicik Stella Joy was born on Aug. 25 at 2:06 p.m. at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and 20 1/2 inches long. The proud parents are Kyle and Elise Capicik. The grandparents are Steve and Tammie Sterrett, Jane Capicik, the late Mike Capicik and Aunt Angie Sterrett...
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Genealogical Society to meet on Tuesday
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Clay County Genealogical Society, Inc. will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the CCGS library at 309 Main Street, Center Point. All members are urged to attend, and all interested parties are welcome.
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Bassler, fellow Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) announced the Indiana Senate Republicans are offering paid internship opportunities in the Senate's legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2016 session of the General Assembly...
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9/11 ceremony slated for this morning
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
A ceremony to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, will take place at 9 a.m. today at Brazil City Hall. Speaking during the event will be Brigadier General Jeffrey W. Hauser, who is the Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Indiana National Guard and serves as the Indiana Joint Force Headquarters Air Component Commander...
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Mayor's Ride is Saturday; benefits Humane Society
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
The City of Brazil Mayor's Ride 2015 takes off at 3 p.m. Saturday from City Hall, 203 E. National Ave., Brazil. Registration takes place at City Hall as well, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 for individuals and $40 for couples, with all proceeds going to the Clay County Humane Society...
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Library hosting program
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
The Brazil Public Library will host "MAKING CONCRETE LEAVES" at 6 p.m. on Oct. 6. RSVP by Oct. 3. For more information, call 812-448-1981.
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Comic book artist Greg Land to visit Indiana State
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
A super hero among comic book artists, Greg Land will return to his hometown and alma mater Sept. 18-19 for a gallery exhibition and book signing. Land, a 1985 graduate of Indiana State University and native of Terre Haute, has worked as a professional illustrator for 32 years -- and 20 of those as a comic book artist...
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Ag Corner: Apples: a favorite fruit
(Community News ~ 09/10/15)
School is back in session and crops are looking more like harvest each day. With this comes the feeling of fall and apples. Indiana has approximately 4,000 acres of apples, with annual production of about 1.2 million bushels. There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. ...
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Lawsuit alleges excessive force in black man's death
(State News ~ 09/10/15)
(AP) -- A black man fatally shot when a police officer and a security guard opened fire after he fled a traffic stop was unarmed, and thus police contentions that he shot at the officer are "patently false," a federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges...
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Indiana agencies warn motorists about farm equipment
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Several state agencies are warning Indiana motorists that harvest season has started and they should expect to see slow-moving farm equipment on roads. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann said in a statement Wednesday that drivers should have patience and drive safely around slow-moving vehicles...
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COURT NEWS September 8-9, 2015
(Court News ~ 09/10/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following was filed in the Clay County Courthouse on Sept. 8 and 9, 2015 Superior Court Civil Collections Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Andrew J. Wood Domestic Relations Debra Garcia v. Devon G. Garcia Michael Burger v. Nicole L. Burger...
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COURT NEWS September 8-9, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following was filed in the Clay County Courthouse on Sept. 8 and 9, 2015 Superior Court Civil Collections Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Andrew J. Wood Domestic Relations Debra Garcia v. Devon G. Garcia Michael Burger v. Nicole L. Burger...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 8-9, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following was filed in the Clay County Justice Center on Sept. 8 and 9, 2015 - Randy Glen Jackson, 60, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of a synthetic drug - Cynthia L. Jackson, 52, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of a synthetic drug...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 8-9, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 09/10/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following was filed in the Clay County Justice Center on Sept. 8 and 9, 2015 - Randy Glen Jackson, 60, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of a synthetic drug - Cynthia L. Jackson, 52, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of a synthetic drug...
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Bama Street Fest deemed a success
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
The annual Bama Street Fest is a fundraiser to help the community. "This event raises money mainly for Shop With A Cop, but it also provides funds to support drug prevention programs in schools and the American Cancer Society along with a few other local charities as well," co-owner Ray Allen said. "That is the main reason why we do this."...
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Youngster's birthday wish is giving back to veterans
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
Eight-year-old Adam Jay Perkins II birthday request is a little different than other boys his age. The Van Buren Elementary second grader is asking all of his friends to skip the presents and give a gift to veterans who have and continue to sacrifice for the nation's freedoms...
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Third-ranked Knights too much for Cadets to handle
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/15)
Times Staff Report CASCADE -- Northview dominated Cascade on the road Wednesday night to secure a 25-7, 25-13, 25-17 volleyball victory. The Knights spread the offensive wealth around in the match as Jenny Lundy led the team with eight kills and Sera Little posted six as eight different players recorded a successful attack. Both Gabby Horrall and Madison McDonald recorded four kills as Kerstie Shaw, Morgan Stearley and Bre Dove each had three kills...
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Prizes aplenty for annual Fishing Fun Day
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
Mild weather should help make the annual Fishing Fun Day a fun time this Saturday. "We've had very successful turnouts in the past years, and we expect to have the same results this year," Brazil Parks and Recreation Board Vice President Linda Messmer said while shopping for more than $2,000 in prizes at the Walmart in Brazil on Thursday...
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