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Joan Ruth Thompson
(Obituary ~ 07/24/16)
Joan Ruth Thompson, 88, of Center Point, passed away July 23, 2016 at Union Hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 16, 1928 in Bowling Green, the daughter of the late Dennis and Edith (Royer) Schroer. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1946. ...
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Newgent scores first career feature UMP Super Stock victory
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- A heat index reaching into the triple digits wasn't enough to derail an evening of racing at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday evening. Greencastle's Johnathon Newgent made the most of the opportunity as he piloted his No. 21n UMP Super Stock to victory lane for the first win of his career...
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Upset with hostility towards law enforcement
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/16)
To the editor: I am outraged by the hostility towards law enforcement. I am sick to my stomach over the lack of respect we as civilians have for the ones who took an oath, to the ones who wear a 25-pound uniform everyday, the men and women who put on a badge and walk into harm's way when everyone else runs from it. I resent the fact that police officers are not only being single-handedly targeted for the vow they swore in to but being murdered for wearing a badge...
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Eveland says we still collect cans and tabs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/16)
To the editor: We are continually asked if we still take aluminum cans and tabs, and the answer is yes, yes, yes! The cans are for our "Rice for the Haiti Children" and the tabs are for the Ronald McDonald House at Indianapolis. We appreciate each donation and pledge that we will always purchase the large bags that we consolidate. We do not ask for your money, but those throw away cans and tabs add up...
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The I Don't Want to Talk to You Whiplash
(Column ~ 07/24/16)
Have you ever been out and about when you see someone approaching that you know? As they get close, you smile and raise your hand to say hi when they suddenly, abruptly turn their head away from you, so sharply it could give them a whiplash. And they walk right by without speaking, acting like they don't see you...
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LOOK BACK: July 1959
(Community News ~ 07/24/16)
A look back to this week in 1959 Terre Haute -- Defense attorneys staged a long and tedious cross examination of a handwriting expert today in an effort to discredit his testimony linking eight defendants in the nation's biggest tax evasion trial with betting slips seized in a 1957 raid...
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Clay Community Schools open houses are set
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
The following elementary schools have schedule these events, including: Clay City Elementary: Thursday, Aug. 4, 6-7 p.m. Open House will begin in the gym at 6. Teachers will be in their classrooms following the program in the gym. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher, along with bringing in supplies and paying book rental...
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Are you ready for school to start?
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
The 2016-2017 school year is only two weeks away, with the first day of classes for Clay Community Schools scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8. Parents/guardians with internet access can use the Clay Community School Corporation's website at www.edline.net/pages/Clay_community_scho... to look up specific information for each school within the corporation...
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Pierson DeHart golf scramble is Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
The 6th Annual Pierson DeHart Memorial Golf Scramble is Saturday, July 30 at Forest Park Golf Course. Tee time is at 1 p.m. with lunch starting at noon. The scramble honors the late Pierson DeHart, who passed away at 22 months old with multiple medical problems. ...
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Beat the Heat: Duke Energy offers energy-saving tips
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
Beat the Heat Duke Energy offers energy-saving tips Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as customers try to stay cool this summer. Duke Energy reminds customers there are a number of things they can do to help manage their energy use and save money on their monthly bills...
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BCB to continue state Bicentennial theme this Sunday
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, presents Hoosier Band: Hoagy, Gus and Fred during the ongoing Indiana Bicentennial theme at 8 p.m. on Sunday, rain or shine at Forest Park. Carmichael attended Indiana University, Davis' son Nelson was student director of the I.U. Band when Gus wrote "Greater Indiana" for the I.U. Bands, and Fred Jewell was appointed band director at I.U. but passed away shortly afterwards...
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National Night Out is next month
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
It's time for local residents to gather at Forest Park in Brazil and spend the evening with public safety personnel during the annual National Night Out in Brazil from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The event is co-hosted by the Brazil City Police and the Clay County Sheriff's departments, and spotlights the emergency personnel, public safety officers and first responders within the community...
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Norah Wrighthouse born in June
(Births ~ 07/24/16)
Norah June Wrighthouse Norah June Wrighthouse was born to Phil and Elizabeth Wrighthouse of Attica at 9:23 a.m. on June 14, 2016, in St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Edward and Gail Null of Brazil and Michael and Penny Wrighthouse of Attica...
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Couple weds in June: Afton and Craig Goda
(Wedding ~ 07/24/16)
Afton and Craig Goda Afton and Craig Goda were married June 4, 2016, at the Bridgeton 1878 house with family and close friends. Their children are Ella and Emmalyn Hoffman and Mason Goda. The couple spent their honeymoon in Cancun.
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Clay County Planner: Events for July 25-August 2
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
Head Start hosting ice cream social, recruitment event Clay County Head Start will host an ice cream social and recruitment opportunity for the upcoming 2016-17 school year from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at its center, 800 W. Jackson St., Brazil...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 07/24/16)
Bridgeton Reunion The Bridgeton High School Reunion alumni and former students are invited to attend the 25th biannual reunion on July 31 at the Rosedale Fire House in Rosedale. Reservations ended July 1. For more information or to RSVP, contact Evelyn Holler at 765-548-2828 (Stitchintime70@aol.com)...
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Club News: Calico Quilters of Clay Count
(Community News ~ 07/24/16)
The Calico Quilters of Clay County met June 21 at the First Financial Bank in Clay City. A delicious carry-in meal was enjoyed by 21 members and three guests. After the meal, Kathleen Broadfoot spoke to the group about making purses and their uses for a mission in Africa, called SEW POWER PROJECT. She informed everyone that patterns could be obtained online. The goal this year is to send 3,000 purses for the young ladies there...
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WVGS to present program on Aug. 8
(Community News ~ 07/24/16)
In the Wabash Valley it is very common for families to have ancestors who passed through Kentucky as they migrated westward. As a result many genealogical records can be found in Kentucky relating to area families. On Monday, Aug, 8, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will present a program entitled "Kentucky Land Office Records." The presentation will be made by Kandi Adkinson. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and refreshments with the program running from 6:30 to 8:30...
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Fallen Officers Blood Drive is Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/24/16)
The annual Fallen Officers Blood Drive will be at the Clay County Justice Center on July 27. The blood drive will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Those wishing to donate can enter through the main entrance of the CCJC to notify the receptionist they're there for the blood drive...
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