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Local committee celebrates close of Indiana's bicentennial year
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
On Monday night the Clay County Bicentennial Committee met to celebrate the success and the end of Indiana's bicentennial year. Chairperson Shondra Barrett thanked members of the committee "for your hard work" and gave each person a plaque made from Indiana poplar wood and a thank you card...
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Carter named Commissioner of Indiana Department of Corrections
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor-elect Eric Holcomb announced Monday that former Clay County Sheriff Rob Carter will serve as the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections starting Jan. 9. Rob Carter, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections:...
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Charles “Charlie” Terry
(Obituary ~ 12/20/16)
Charles “Charlie” Terry, 70, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2016 at his home in Brazil. He was born on June 17, 1946 in Cloverdale, Indiana to the late James Terry, Jr. and Violet (Scott) Terry. Charlie graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1965, and later married Mary Casida on October 6, 1973. ...
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Thieves break in NHS grad's children's theater
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
On Saturday night thieves broke in and robbed $10,000 worth of equipment from a non-profit children’s theater operated by a Northview High School graduate. Charla Freeman Moore owns Ovations Performing Arts Center in Leguna Niguel, California. She graduated from Northview High School in 2004 and opened the children’s theater last year...
- UPDATE: Candlelight service honoring 'Can Man' is Wednesday night (Local News ~ 12/20/16)
- UPDATE: Cooper Towers fire ruled arson; one arrested (Local News ~ 12/20/16)
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Clay County Through the Years: Judge Silas Demarcus Coffey
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
Judge Silas Demarcus Coffey’s career reflected credit and dignity upon the profession; throughout his entire life he was found faultless in honor, fearless in conduct, and stainless in reputation. Silas Coffey was born in Owen County, Indiana, Feb. 23, 1839, to Hodge and Hannah Coffey. Silas entered the State University at Bloomington in 1860; at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted for three months’ service...
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Santa Claus sure is one talented guy
(Community News ~ 12/20/16)
Like many people in our town, Brazil, the folks here in Brownsburg believe in decorating their homes and surroundings well. Ever since the beginning of the holiday season, and well before the decorating began, from the most elaborate displays to the hand-fashioned angels and carolers in the snow, the message is clear: the magic and beauty of Christmas time is beyond compare...
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Morrison to serve as vice chair of committee on Ag, Rural Development
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Terre Haute) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. He was also named to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications...
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KIHM acquiring United Machine and Design
(Local News ~ 12/20/16)
KIHM Metal Technologies of Brazil will acquire United Machine and Design, Inc., also in Brazil, KIHM said in an announcement last week. The company reports the acquisition provides a strategic blend of advanced capabilities and support to both KIHM and UMDI customers...
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