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Video: News with your morning coffee
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
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Mary A. (Sawyer) Hunt
(Obituary ~ 07/12/16)
Mary A. (Sawyer) Hunt, 83, of Brazil, passed away July 10, 2016 at Harrison Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute. She was born August 30, 1932 in Brazil, the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie (Howard) Sawyer. Mary graduated from Brazil High School in 1950. ...
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Clay Youth Football to benefit from fundraiser
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
Clay Youth Football League will benefit from a fundraiser at Wings Etc. from 11 a.m. to midnight Wednesday (July 13) at the restaurant, 915 E. National Avenue. Wings Etc. will donate 10 percent of the food and drink subtotal during those hours to CYFL. A fundraising coupon must be presented at the time of order to benefit CYFL. Flyers and coupons are available at various locations...
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Free YMCA Back to School Fair scheduled for July 23
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The ladies of First Baptist Church in Brazil demonstrate their concern for children in the community in various ways, from hosting one of the YMCA summer lunch programs to the Kids Klothes Kloset to providing clothing for the annual Clay County YMCA Back to School Fair...
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Booth space available for Route 40 Fest coming Sept. 17
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
Brazil Mainstreet, the City of Brazil and the Clay County Historical Society are sponsoring the Route 40 Fest, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 17, in downtown Brazil. After the festival, a movie will be shown at the City Hall. Vendor booths are available for $50 per space. Call 812-240-7911 or write Brazilmainstreet@gmail.com or send inquiries to P.O. Box 240, Brazil, IN 47834...
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COURT NEWS July 8-12, 2016
(Court News ~ 07/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 8-12: Criminal State vs Tessa Cooprider, 35: Resisting law enforcement State vs Dean A. Bayer, 39: Resisting law enforcement, Operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person and Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator...
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COURT NEWS July 8-12, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 8-12: Criminal State vs Tessa Cooprider, 35: Resisting law enforcement State vs Dean A. Bayer, 39: Resisting law enforcement, Operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person and Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 8-12, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 07/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 8-12: Awaiting Arraignment Bucholz, Brad Edwin, Resisting law enforcement Hay, Gunner Conrad, Battery (MB) and Resisting law enforcement (MA) Head I, Wilbur E., Possession of marijuana...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 8-12, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 8-12: Awaiting Arraignment Bucholz, Brad Edwin, Resisting law enforcement Hay, Gunner Conrad, Battery (MB) and Resisting law enforcement (MA) Head I, Wilbur E., Possession of marijuana...
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Tyler Courtney leads USAC 'Indiana Sprint Week' standings into Action Track
(Professional Sports ~ 07/12/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The 2016 edition of the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series "Indiana Sprint Week" heads into the second half of the seven-race series with Wednesday's running of the "Don Smith Classic" at the Terre Haute Action Track. The sprint cars head to Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville on Thursday before finishing at Bloomington and Tri-State Speedway over the weekend...
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Youth Benefit From Workforce Development Summer Camps
(Community News ~ 07/12/16)
Current day phenomenon like business "shark tanks" and food prep "chopped" experiences are being offered to over 60 youth this summer through grant awards to the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board (WIWDB). "We have five camps in four counties with five different partner agencies; creating an outstanding workforce development model," according to Lisa Lee, Executive Director of the WIWDB...
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Clay County Extension Homemakers Day at the Fair is July 21
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The Clay County Extension Homemakers will host the 2016 Homemakers Day at the Fair on Thursday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. Performing will be the Jackson Township Community Band, directed by Matt Huber, featuring Indiana themes, patriotic selections and marches in honor of Indiana's Bicentennial. Presentations of the Ball-Kerr Award will be given to the Open Class award winners exhibiting fruits, vegetables, pickles and soft spreads...
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Christian Women's Club meeting
(Community News ~ 07/12/16)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute will host the "Red, White & Blue" Luncheon on Tuesday, July 19 in the MCL Meeting Room at Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Kathleen Sly, of Hickory Corners, Michigan, with her story of "A Humpty Dumpty Life." Music will be provided by Verna Davis of Terre Haute. The Poplar Flower Shop will be the special feature for the luncheon...
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Butler University Dean's List
(Community News ~ 07/12/16)
Butler University recently recognized the achievements of a Brazil student, placing them on the Dean's List. With a spring 2016 grade point average of 3.769, Kaci Kehrt placed among the top 20 percent of the highest achieving College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students attending Butler University...
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Lady Volunteers to host dinner
(Community News ~ 07/12/16)
The Lady Volunteers will provide dinner at the Staunton Community Center. The next event will be on July 22 from 4-7 p.m. The menu includes pork loin and gravy with mashed potatoes, green beans and oriental salad with homemade rolls and desserts. Coffee, tea and lemonade will be available for drinks...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Giving comforting words to those who have passed
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
There is a beautiful blueberry pie on the cooling rack in the kitchen. This berry lover, in all of my years, must confess has never tasted a blueberry. So, it is, at suppertime, the taste test is a must to perform. Thanks to mother nature and growers in the state of Michigan, I will soon strike that fact off of my list...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: EBENEZER CHURCH
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
In northern Clay County, not far from the Clay-Parke county line, sits a small simple white frame country church that's been there amid the nearby farms since 1855. The church, located off the Harmony Road in Van Buren Township, hasn't been without tough times. In fact, in the late 1800s, the church organization weakened and almost disbanded...
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Fair opening ceremonies are Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
Opening Day Ceremonies for the 2016 Clay County Fair will begin at noon on Saturday. There will be a flag-raising ceremony, balloon launch and tree dedication in celebration of Indiana's Bicentennial. The event is being sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust...
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Main Street, Girl Scouts hosting movie downtown
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
Brazil Main Street and Girl Scout Troop 2242 is presenting a free showing of the Disney movie "Zootopia" at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16 on the lawn of the Brazil City Hall. Guests are encouraged to arrive early at 7 p.m. Those attending are urged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. There will be games as well as free popcorn and soda during the show...
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Fun, free event available at fair
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The Purdue Extension-Clay County office will host a free event for children ages 5-7 during the 2016 Clay County Fair. Children will go on a journey from the pages of a storybook farm to meeting the real-life animal they read about. Besides a read-aloud and meeting animals, the children will create snacks and crafts, and will also get their faces painted like the animal...
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Staunton Town Council receives praise from residents
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
Staunton Town Council members received unexpected kudos from two local residents during Monday's monthly meeting. One resident asked for help improving Posey Street. "It's already being taken care of," Councilman Andy Kirchner said. The street will be repaired and chip sealed...
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'The Pride of Brazil' to be featured in concert
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The Brazil Concert Band will present Hoosier Band: The Pride of Brazil at 8 p.m. Sunday in Forest Park, rain or shine. The BCB and Director Matthew S. Huber will continue the Indiana Bicentennial celebration with a march by Stephen Kent Goodman called "The Pride of Brazil," which he wrote for the Brazil Concert Band...
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1 awaits sentencing, another trial in attempted robbery case
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The cases against two Indianapolis men charged with the attempted robbery of the Kroger pharmacy in May are working their way through the legal system. Stacey Lamont Griffin, 24, requested a speedy trial which started on Thursday. After closing arguments and jury deliberation on Friday, Griffin appeared with his attorney, Charles F. ...
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Friends of library hosting book sales
(Local News ~ 07/12/16)
The Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 4 to 7 p.m. today and at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the bookshop across the street from the library. For more information, call 812-443-5871.
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