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Trump selects former Sen. Coats for top intelligence post
(State News ~ 01/06/17)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a role that would thrust him into the center of the intelligence community that Trump has publicly challenged, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
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Pence's Indiana successor backs fewer needle exchange limits
(State News ~ 01/06/17)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's incoming governor pledged Thursday to roll back some restrictions on needle exchanges that his predecessor, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, signed into law as part of the state's response to its largest HIV epidemic. Republican Eric Holcomb, who takes office next week, said he believes local officials — not the state — should be able to authorize needle exchanges, a move he characterized as a "prudent step." Health experts, who criticized Pence's response to the crisis, say exchanges can dramatically curtail deadly outbreaks by allowing intravenous drug users to swap dirty needles for clean ones.. ...
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Indiana mayor joins crowded field to lead national Democrats
(State News ~ 01/06/17)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A little-known mayor from Indiana on Thursday joined a crowded field of candidates seeking to become the next head of the Democratic National Committee. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is barely known outside northern Indiana, but he brings a distinctive resume to the campaign as a Rhodes scholar who served a seven-month deployment in Afghanistan in 2014 as a Naval Reserve officer. ...
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Trooper makes four arrests in two events in recent days
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
On Jan. 2 at 10:45 a.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Brent Robinson stopped a dark blue Oldsmobile Intrigue on County Road 300 North just east of US 41 in Vigo County for failure to signal a turn. During conversations with the occupants, Trooper Robinson developed indicators of possible criminal activity. ...
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COURT NEWS January 6, 2017
(Court News ~ 01/06/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 3-5: SAC Finance Inc. vs Chelsea Stockwell and Rick Bradbury Midland Funding LLC vs Joshua Boatman State vs Derek Mogan, 34: Operating vehicle while intoxicated, Operating vehicle with schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in the body and Driving left of center...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 6, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 01/06/17)
The following individuals were booked into the facility on January 5, 2017: Eaglin, Jamie L., 37, Brazil: Possession of methamphetamine (F6) and Maintaining common nuisance (F6) Killion, Grant K., 31, Brazil: Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of paraphernalia...
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Dorothy Keiser
(Obituary ~ 01/06/17)
Dorothy Keiser, 99, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at her home in Brazil. She was born in Clay County, Indiana on November 22, 1917 to the late Porter and Martha (Fennel) Stinson. Dorothy attended Staunton schools, and married Lewis Keiser on September 17, 1938. She worked at the cigar Factory in Brazil, and was a server at Huff’s Restaurant and Liberty Restaurant. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and quilting...
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Eels survive foul line woes, Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/17)
By TERRY SCHWINGHAMMER For The Brazil Times SWITZ CITY - Clay City appeared on the verge of assuming control of the game against White River Valley Thursday night. The Eels had taken an 8-point lead midway through the third quarter on back-to-back threes by Drew Steward...
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New year’s resolutions: Creating smaller, manageable goals could be the key to sticking to them
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
It’s a week into the new year and many Americans have already let resolutions fall by the wayside. Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution is easy, sticking to it can be impossible. ...
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Robotics among the many activities in 4-H
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
Members of the Clay County 4-H Robotics Team recently provided demonstrations at the Clay County 4-H Open House. From left are Abigail Stroud, Maddie Gerald, Haylee Drake and Connor Loughmiller. 4-H provides many projects and activities for youth such as the 4-H Robotics program. ...
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Purdue expert to speak on invasive plants
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
This month, Clay County Purdue Extension will be offering an Invasive Plant Workshop featuring Dr. William Johnson from Purdue University as a speaker. Dr. Johnson is an expert in weeds and their effects on crop management and the development of weed management systems...
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STAUNTON SCENE
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
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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CHURCH NEWS
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
Carbon Baptist Church Just got home from Bible study and didn’t like the report by the weatherman for snow and colder during the night. Yuk! Remember safety first and allow extra time to get to your destination. The last few weeks have been “fast paced” and I’m now grateful that things have slowed down a bit. ...
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Improved efficiency behind job change at county garage
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
The Clay County Council approved new job descriptions at the county’s highway garage that those in favor of say will help the office run more efficiently. After the retirement of two long-time secretaries at the garage, county commissioners agreed to eliminate those positions and create a full-time office manager and part-time secretary.
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God hears all confessions
(Crime News ~ 01/06/17)
At my local health club there is a full bank of TVs to watch while you are on the treadmill or other exercise machines. I think they do that to take our minds off the fact we are on the treadmill and not in McDonald’s drive-thru! I was exercising recently and was watching the national news. At this club there are several national news stations, ESPN, Lifetime and others...
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Christian Women's Club to meet
(Crime News ~ 01/06/17)
The Christian Women’s Club of Terre Haute will host a “New Year - New Beginning” luncheon at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center. The speaker will be John Page of Greenwood with his presentation of “A Humanist - So What?”...
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Terre Haute Children’s Choir and Youth Orchestra plan spring auditions
(Community News ~ 01/06/17)
Under direction by Gayle McCullough, the Terre Haute Children’s Choir offers three different groups to accommodate the singing experiences of all children, ages 7 and up. Children may progress to the more advanced choirs through bi-annual auditions...
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James “Jimmy” Myers Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/06/17)
James “Jimmy” Myers Jr., 46, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, January 5, 2017 at his home. He was born April 11, 1970, in Brazil, the son of James Myers and Dee (Head) Myers. He attended Brazil High School through the 11th grade. Following high school he worked in construction and roofing business. ...
- Benefit planned for Eldon Young and family (Local News ~ 01/06/17)
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