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Brazil group sews for children around the world
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
A flea infestation can be deadly, as many families in Uganda know all too well. To fight flea bites, some Ugandan children wear shoes that began in Brazil's First Christian Church, said Leah Schuch, a member of the group that makes shoe tops, britches, dresses and cloth diapers for use in Africa and in Haiti...
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Snow, Patriots no match for Clay City girls
(High School Sports ~ 01/21/16)
Times Staff Report SPENCER -- The Clay City Eels tied their most season wins since the 2011-12 season by knocking off Owen Valley on the road Wednesday evening, 53-40. The win was Clay City's sixth in the past eight games with two more regular season contests left on the docket before sectional play...
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Redevelopment Commissioners take oath of office for 2016
(Community News ~ 01/21/16)
Wednesday was reorganization day for the Clay County Redevelopment Commission. County Commissioner Paul Sinders praised the work of the Redevelopment Commission in advancing businesses and job creation. Jim Coffenberry, West Central Indiana Economic Development, echoed Sinders' comments during the meeting, saying that in 2015 at least $26 million in economic development and 180 new jobs were created in 2015 as a result of the work of the Redevelopment Commission...
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Footprints in snow lead to auto theft suspect
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Police arrested a Bowling Green man on Thursday after following footprints in the snow from the site of an auto theft to where he was staying. Josef Minartz, 30, faces a preliminary charge of auto theft/receiving stolen property for his alleged actions. He remained jailed on Thursday...
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Business offering gift card for prom dress
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Northview and Clay City high school girls who are shopping for a prom dress can register for a $500 gift card to be used at RaeLynn's Boutique in Greenwood. The gift card will be given away Feb. 29 at Hoosier Homes & Land's office, across from Lynn's Pharmacy on National Avenue in Brazil. Girls wanting to register for the gift card need to do so in the real estate office by Feb. 26...
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Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier
(State News ~ 01/21/16)
WASHINGTON -- School meals could become a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee. The bipartisan measure approved by a voice vote Wednesday is designed to help schools that say the Obama administration's healthier meal rules are too restrictive. Leaders of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee introduced the legislation Monday after negotiating an agreement to ease requirements for whole grains and delaying a deadline to cut sodium levels...
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Annual LEPC meeting schedule
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
LEPC schedules meetings The Clay County Local Emergency Planning Committee will host meetings on the following dates and locations: March 1 - Poland Fire Department June 7 - Van Buren Fire Department Sept. 6 - Posey Fire Department Dec. 6 - Clay County Justice Center...
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Redevelopment Commission reorganizes, talks business
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Wednesday was reorganization day for the Clay County Redevelopment Commission. Taking the oath of office were President Tom Ames, Vice President Bill Sisson, Secretary Jan Howell, and members Fred Nevils and Vickie Mace. County Commissioner Paul Sinders praised the work of the Redevelopment Commission in advancing businesses and job creation, noting members are appointed and do not receive compensation,...
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Putnam County Pain Management expands clinic
(Community News ~ 01/21/16)
Putnam County Pain Management welcomes Dr. Van Evanoff to the pain management team. Dr. Evanoff will work alongside Dr. Danielle Turnak in the clinic, located inside Putnam County Hospital. Dr. Evanoff is highly trained in pain management and his expertise will help the clinic care for the high volume of patients and referrals to the clinic...
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Stearley joins CCSWCD
(Community News ~ 01/21/16)
The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District would like to introduce its newest employee. Laura Stearley began on Oct. 6 as District Technician. As part of her duties, Stearley will be a member of the Clay County Drainage Board, will assist local landowners with their natural resource problems and assist local contractors with various projects...
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Funtime Aquatic Center opens this weekend
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Looking for a local place to have some family fun? An old business is reopening with a splash this weekend. The old Funtime Scuba Shop, which is now under new management, is now the Funtime Aquatic Center, located at 551 East National Avenue, Brazil...
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COURT NEWS January 19-20, 2016
(Court News ~ 01/21/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 19-20: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Kevin Hopkins, 21, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Michael Miller, 21, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More...
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COURT NEWS January 19-20, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 19-20: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Kevin Hopkins, 21, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Michael Miller, 21, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 18-21, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 01/21/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 18-21: Jordan Hall, 21, Poss. Methamphetamine Vickie Roberts, 36, Theft Jesse P. Gillin, 24, OVWI Refusal Ricky A. Moore, 58, OVWI Josef E. Minartz, 30, Auto Theft/Rec. Auto Parts...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 18-21, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 18-21: Jordan Hall, 21, Poss. Methamphetamine Vickie Roberts, 36, Theft Jesse P. Gillin, 24, OVWI Refusal Ricky A. Moore, 58, OVWI Josef E. Minartz, 30, Auto Theft/Rec. Auto Parts...
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Bassler: Bill designed to promote transparency
(Local News ~ 01/21/16)
State Sen. Eric Bassler, R-Washington, authored and recently filed legislation to require the Department of Local Government Finance to post contracts to Indiana's transparency website. "Senate Bill 327 would allow Hoosiers to keep up-to-date with the latest (DLGF) contracts because they would be posted online for easier and more efficient access for the public," Bassler said. ...
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