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Knights blitzed by Warriors in tourney opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE — Tuesday’s First Financial Bank Wabash Valley Classic Tournament opener was a pick your poison type of game Northview. Alas, there was no antidote for Casey-Westfield’s lethal inside/outside dose of venom that knocked out the Knights, 89-49...
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1977 New Year baby was showered with gifts
(Local News ~ 12/26/17)
After a quiet and hopefully relaxing celebration at home with friends and family on New Year’s Eve, Jill Wiram will celebrate her unique birthday with fond memories. “My mom’s red velvet cake,” said Wiram about being the first baby born in Clay County on January 1, 1977. “That was always my favorite part.”...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Christmas memories in Stringtown
(Community News ~ 12/26/17)
Christmas Day is nearly over.The sun is sinking in the west. The dishes are done and I’m ready to call it a day - a perfect day! Before I lay me down to sleep like a log, I want to share with you an article from the material I received from a former resident of Brazil. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: An orphans’ home maintained at Knightsville
(Community News ~ 12/26/17)
“Under the former system of caring for the poor in the state of Indiana, there were no institutions in the countries dedicated to this purpose; therefore, an orphans’ home was maintained at Knightsville.” On November 17th of 1898, the board of Clay County Commissioners purchased the large wooden framed house in Knightsville, previously owned and occupied by John H. ...
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Rotary programs for November
(Local News ~ 12/26/17)
For the Nov. 1st noon Brazil Rotary Club lunch meeting, Rotarian John Earlywine hosted a program by Nick Agresta, the VP Racing Fuels inside salesman in Terre Haute. The Brazil Rotary Club’s Wednesday, Nov. 8 luncheon meeting featured a special visit by Forest Park Elementary School third grade teacher Bobbie Ringo to personally deliver a “Thank You” book of personal notes written by her students. ...
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BYRON MILLARD HALFHILL
(Obituary ~ 12/26/17)
Byron Millard Halfhill, 82, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute following an accident at home. He was born in Bowling Green, Indiana on February 10, 1935 to the late Carl and Florence (Greenwood) Halfhill. Byron graduated from Bowling Green High School and served his country in the United States Army...
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Lisa Ann Schuttler
(Obituary ~ 12/26/17)
Lisa Ann Schuttler, 57, of Plainfield, passed away on December 25, 2017 in her residence. She was born on February 18, 1960 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Glenn William and Marilyn Rae Price Modesitt. Lisa attended Purdue Univ. and graduated from Indiana Univ. ...
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WINTER WONDERLAND
(Local News ~ 12/26/17)
Although Santa didn’t stay around, our Christmas snowfall did ... and then some. These pictures were taken Wednesday morning. Wooden soldiers silently guard Santa’s House at Forest Park against marauding snowmen and Jack Frost. A new Rotary/Main Street bench will have to have the snow removed before it is used and the courthouse steps have been swept, ready for business...
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Local bank raising minimum wage, gives bonus
(Local News ~ 12/26/17)
In response to the recently passed legislation affecting corporate tax, Gene Miles, President and CEO of First Farmers Bank & Trust recently announced a new corporate wage and community support program that commits to four points of emphasis. 1. Raise the minimum hourly starting wage by $2.50 for all new FFBT employees...
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News & Notes you can use
(Local News ~ 12/26/17)
The Clay County Commissioners have announced that all county offices and departments will be closed next Monday. Offices and departments to be closed are the Courthouse, Highway Department, Health Office, Soil and Water Conservation Office, Extension Office, and WIC. All offices and departments will re-open at their regular times on Jan. 2...
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