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Hamilton Center Foundation makes first distribution
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
The Hamilton Center Foundation Board of Directors presented $50,000 to the Hamilton Center Board of Directors at a breakfast reception. The distribution represents the first grant to Hamilton Center since the organization's inception. The money will be used for critical and/or emergent needs of Hamilton Center clients where no other funding can be obtained...
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American Red Cross: Agencies partnering for safety
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
The American Red Cross launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign in October 2014, which aims to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries caused by home fires by 25 percent in five years. The program is now focusing on Clay County. "This is a great way for the fire service and the Red Cross to work together to mitigate loss in our communities," Clay County Emergency Management Director Bryan Husband said. ...
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Tornado Watch in effect for Clay County until 9 p.m.
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Issued by The National Weather Service Indianapolis, IN 1:28pm EST, Wed Dec 23 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 560 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 36 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
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Staunton Scene
(Community News ~ 12/23/15)
The Lady Volunteer Cookbooks are still available for $12 each and can be purchased by contacting any of the Lady Volunteers. They make great gifts. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (courtesy of Lu Newby) Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Morning Worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children's Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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God bless you and yours this Christmas
(Community News ~ 12/23/15)
Merry Christmas! That creates some pressure, does it not? I mean we say "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" and "Joy to the World" but the reality is life isn't always merry, happy and joyful. Do not get me wrong, I'm not a pessimist and I don't mean to bring anyone down. ...
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Putnamville investigative sergeant is promoted
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Putnamville investigative sergeant is promoted On Monday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant J. Jason Fajt of the Putnamville District to the rank of First Sergeant, where he will serve as the District Investigative Commander. Fajt received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process...
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Making a safe sleep environment for an infant
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Infants need to sleep, and parents and caregivers want them to. But where should a child rest? Bad choices have fatal outcomes. About 3,500 children under the age of 1 die suddenly and unexpectedly each year -- and many of those infants were in an unsafe sleep environment at the time. On average, at least one child dies each week in Indiana as a result of bed sharing or sleeping in an unsafe environment...
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Church News
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church Good morning to you from Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church. We are located two miles north of U.S. 40 on the Knightsville Road or 2 miles east of Indiana 59 on Rio Grand Road. The church phone number is 812-446-0531. If you do not have a church home we invite you to come worship with us. We are a Non-Denominational church that worships God through Jesus Christ...
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2016 Taizé themes are announced
(Community News ~ 12/23/15)
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods recently announced that the 2016 Taizé prayer gatherings will focus on "Finding God in the Ordinary." This is the third year the sisters have conducted the prayer gatherings. They take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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Statewide: Gusty springlike storms rake Indiana, spawning tornado
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
(AP) -- Spring-like storms packing gusty winds and a tornado raked Indiana on Wednesday, toppling semitrailers and leaving thousands of people without power. An EF-1 tornado struck the south Indianapolis suburb of Greenwood, the National Weather Service said. Details about the twister were not immediately available, but such storms can pack winds of 86-110 mph...
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Board of Works discusses street paving
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Streets continue to be of interest in city meetings. On Wednesday, the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with GAI Consultants for a study of street improvements in the economic development area on the city's southwest side...
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Restaurant Essay Contest: Owners say few have been received to date; deadline is Jan. 31
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
CLAY CITY -- Bob and Angie's Hometown Café in Clay City is not receiving the response they had hoped for in their essay contest. "We have only had a few essays mailed in response to our contest," says Bob Freeman, the owner of the restaurant on Main Street in Clay City...
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Assisted living center to have free coffee chat to share information
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Towne Park Assisted Living of Brazil will host an open question coffee chat session about everything you wanted to know about assisted living including services, amenities, promotions and updates on the new community. This free event will take place Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at Wabash Valley Activity Center at 300 S. Fifth Street in Terre Haute. Individuals interested in assisted living services are encouraged to attend...
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Lucille Boyce
(Obituary ~ 12/23/15)
Lucille Boyce, 95, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, was called home by the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Arbor's at Delaware. Born on August 22, 1920 in Poland, Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Henry Earl and Maud Belle (Latham) Shofer. ...
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Court News: Dec. 22-23, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 22-23: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Shannon Carter, 40, Possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance Civil Collections Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Lisa Lance...
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Court News: Dec. 22-23, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/23/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 22-23: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Shannon Carter, 40, Possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance Civil Collections Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Lisa Lance...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 22-23, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/23/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 22-23: Hoby Michael Roecker, 19, Leaving the scene of an accident, driving never licensed, Auto theft/receiving auto parts, parole violation Justin G. Cayton, 41, OVWI controlled substance, OVWI, poss/controlled substance...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 22-23, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/23/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 22-23: Hoby Michael Roecker, 19, Leaving the scene of an accident, driving never licensed, Auto theft/receiving auto parts, parole violation Justin G. Cayton, 41, OVWI controlled substance, OVWI, poss/controlled substance...
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