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Lance George Sefcak
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Lance George Sefcak, 74, of Brazil, died November 25, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital following a brief illness. Lance was born July 1, 1941, the son of Emil Sefcak and Stepanka (Vlcka) Sefcak. He served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper for several years before being honorably discharged. He worked for Meier Metal for 34 years before retiring. Then he worked for Bethlehem Health Care in maintenance for several years...
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Cindy Lynn Lowdermilk
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Cindy Lynn Lowdermilk, 60 passed away December 6, 2015 with her family by her side. She had battled cancer for the past year with grace, laughter and spirit, but her struggle ended and she is re-united with her husband and daughter in Heaven. Cindy was born March 1, 1955 in Putnam County, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorthy Campbell Burns. ...
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Max Lee Wolverton
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Max Lee Wolverton 76, died December 6, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Max was born on June 22, 1939 in Parke County, IN to Max and Marie Thompson Wolverton. He graduated in 1958 from Brazil High School, Brazil, IN where he was an outstanding talent in his favorite sport - basketball. ...
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Indiana State Police receives new scanning device
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Recently, the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post received a scientific enhancement for investigations with the addition of new equipment. ISP Crime Scene Investigator Sergeant Jim Cody, assigned to the ISP Laboratory Division and working out of the Putnamville Post, received a new scanning and imaging device that will greatly enhance the documentation and reproduction of crash and crime scenes and more. ...
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Church group brings Syrian family to Indiana over Pence wish
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis says it has brought a Syrian refugee family into the state despite Republican Gov. Mike Pence's request that it not do so. Archbishop Joseph Tobin says the family arrived safely in Indianapolis Monday night...
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Lunsford to sign latest book at Brazil Coffee Grounds
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Parke County writer and columnist Mike Lunsford will sign his latest book, "The Bridge That Carries You Over" (208 pages, $15, Shade Tree Press) at Brazil Coffee Grounds, 1115 E National Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. He will have copies of his other books available for sale, as well...
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Selma Josephine Lash
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Selma Josephine Lash, 94, Brazil, passed away Monday December 7, 2015 at her home in Knightsville with her sons at her side. She was born in Merom, Indiana on October 20, 1921 to the late Oscar and Goldy (Arnett) Noble. She graduated from Merom High School and later graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing. On May 11,1946 she was married to John "Fred" Lash. She worked at the Clay County Hospital for over 40 years, and later served many families as a home healthcare nurse...
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Mary F. Warren
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Mary F. Warren, 86, of Wintersville, Ohio formerly of Brazil, Indiana died Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was born April 4, 1929 Perth, Indiana a daughter of the late Oliver and Margaret Dellacca Sutherland. Mary was a member of the Card Club of Meridian Greene and thoroughly enjoyed playing cards with her family in Metzville. ...
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Sharlene K. Cantrell
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Sharlene K. Cantrell, 71, Brazil, passed away Monday December 7, 2015 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on January 7, 1944 in Hamlin, West Virginia to the late Howard and Della (Byrd) Carper. Sharlene attended high school in Brunswick, Ohio and became an LPN after graduating from IVY Tech. She retired from Dr. Paul Houston's office. Sharlene enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and sewing but loved spending time with her grandchildren...
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Clay City schools put on 'lockout' Tuesday
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
The Clay City school campus was put on lockout Tuesday to ensure the safety of students, faculty, family members and the public attending Christmas programs. "No threats were ever made to the schools," said Superintendent Jeff Fritz, who wanted that point clarified. "With the public coming into the schools, we wanted to be proactive in ensuring safety for everyone."...
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White Elephant auction helps local organization
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
The Center for Women's Ministries White Elephant Sale Monday evening helped raise funds to cover insurance costs for the building. Held in the First Financial Bank Community Room in Clay City, guests were able to fill up with a dinner of soup, sides and desserts before the auction and place a few bids on the the silent auction items...
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CCS school board to meet Thursday
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
The Clay Community School Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the board room of the Central Administration Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil Items on the agenda include the 1028/Preliminary Determination Public Hearing, approval of secondary course changes and the school resource officer interagency agreement...
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Bicentennial flag-raising ceremony will take place Friday at courthouse
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Indiana celebrates its 200th anniversary of statehood on Dec. 11, 2016. Counties throughout the state will conduct flag-raising ceremonies this Friday to begin the year-long Bicentennial celebration for Indiana. Clay County will have a short flag-raising ceremony at noon Friday at the flag pole located on the north side of the Clay County Courthouse. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the rotunda of the Courthouse...
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Parks board members announced
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham announced new city parks board members for 2016. They are Brian Bemis, Carol Evans and Janet Wise McClellan. Outgoing members are Tokie Kesler, Linda Messmer and Ruthann Jeffries. This story will be updated.
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Little Historic Church hosting monthly program
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on Friday. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m., with the program scheduled for 7. Entertainment will be provided by the Brazil Community Choir. "A Christmas Cantata "the LOVE of GOD at CHRISTMAS" is directed by Sam Glover, with Steve McCullough at the piano...
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Brazil Buzz
(Community News ~ 12/08/15)
I do not hear any roosters here, but I am up early with the chickens again. Something sure did upset my apple cart during the wee hours of this morning. My head was spinning and these nervous legs of mine were dancing all around the foot of my cozy bed. I could think of nothing better to do than put on my blush pink robe, flip the switch on the coffee pot and lumber in to this keyboard to connect with you...
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Shirley Jane Urbain
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Shirley Jane Urbain, 86, of Bridgeton, Indiana, passed away at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil December 7, 2015. Shirley was born December 20, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Hallie and Helen (Jarrett) Taylor. She Married Roy Urbain Jr. ...
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Court News: Dec. 6-7, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 6-7: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges James E. Anderson Jr., 39, Driving While Suspended John Miller, 36, Theft Jasvir Poonia, 30, Possession of Paraphernalia, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated...
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Court News: Dec. 6-7, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/08/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 6-7: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges James E. Anderson Jr., 39, Driving While Suspended John Miller, 36, Theft Jasvir Poonia, 30, Possession of Paraphernalia, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated...
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Jail Bookings: Dec 4-7, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/08/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 4-7: James Okulovich, 59, OVWI refusal William Mealey, 41, Dealing in Marijuana/Hash oil, Possession of paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams, Neglect of dependent and Maintaining a common nuisance...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 4-7, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/08/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 4-7: James Okulovich, 59, OVWI refusal William Mealey, 41, Dealing in Marijuana/Hash oil, Possession of paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams, Neglect of dependent and Maintaining a common nuisance...
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Clay County Through the Years: Duncan Settlement or Duncan Corner
(Community News ~ 12/08/15)
The extreme southeastern corner of Harrison Township was known as "The Duncan Settlement," or "The Duncan Corner," as it was settled and improved by the numerous Duncan families. Isaiah Duncan, a native of South Carolina, came to Indiana in 1831 after first going to Tennessee, Ohio, and Illinois. He located on a purchase made from a primitive occupant named Scritchfield...
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Jerry M. Harden
(Obituary ~ 12/08/15)
Jerry M. Harden, 76, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital, December 6, 2015 following a brief illness. Jerry was born, February 12, 1939, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Frank and Ethel (Miller) Harden. Mr. Harden served his country in the United States Naval Reserve for 4 years prior to enlisting in the United States Navy where he served on the USS Midway. ...
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