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Name of Meridian Towers fire fatality released
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
Elizabeth Thorpe has been identified as the victim of the fire in Meridian Towers Apartments on Tuesday. An autopsy was conducted by Dr. Ronald Kohr. No further information was released about the cause or manner of death pending results of the autopsy...
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Dr. Farid remembered by family and friends after his passing
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
Remember a time before the world of HMOs and PPO’s when doctors had a chance to spend time with patients, knowing each one as well as a friend? Perhaps we have been blessed with many doctors like this in Clay County, but perhaps none have been as memorable or unique as Dr. S. Rahim Farid...
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Forest Park educator named ‘Teacher of the Year’
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
Area 7 VFW held their awards presentation in Martinsville, Indiana on Saturday, February 3,2018. This was exciting for our local post, VFW 1127 because Local Teacher of the Year winner Stacey L Thompson, a teacher of the Life Skills class at Forest Park Elementary, was awarded the state title of “Pat Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year” by VFW Area 7 Commander Keith Rodloff...
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Moss seeks Congressional seat in May primary election
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
(JASPER, Indiana) — Dr. Richard Moss will oppose incumbent Congressman Larry Bucshon in the Republican primary on May 8. “Indiana voters are finding it hard to believe that after seven years of promises, and grassroots support through three historic wave election victories, the Republicans still couldn’t deliver on...
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STAUNTON SCENE February 10, 2018
(Crime News ~ 02/09/18)
(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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Christopher Columbus essay contest inspires young writer
(Community News ~ 02/09/18)
The local Eliza Rizley Stacey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites all high school students in Clay County to enter their annual Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. They hope to encourage young writers’ interest in writing on historical themes...
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CHURCH NEWS February 10, 2018
(Crime News ~ 02/09/18)
Registration cards are available for families who have not yet registered. Please call the office for information or for a registration card to fill out. We will be distributing 2018 tithing envelopes before the end of the year. If you do not currently have a parish number and would like one, please let the office know...
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What a Friend we have in Jesus!
(Crime News ~ 02/09/18)
I reflect often on growing up in the little cul-de-sac on the east side of Indianapolis. Among the many highlights of sports, games and bike riding were my friends who lived on either side of my home. Denny and Danny were my best friends and the three of us were often together...
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Local church weathering the flood, fire
(Crime News ~ 02/09/18)
Brazil United Pentecostal Church On Tuesday morning, we discovered a water line had frozen, broken and our sanctuary and other rooms had around an inch or two of standing water in them. I told some we were getting ready for a mass baptism! Well I do believe that is in our future, but we will try the baptismal tank first...
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The fabric of history told in stitches
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
Throughout history women have made quilts for many reasons: to keep their families warm, to avoid wasting scraps of material, to give as gifts, to have an excuse to socialize with fellow quilters and to share a bit of their history. Lucia Belle Girton Pack Adams had all of these reasons to treasure her quilts. ...
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Cracker Barrel set
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
The second cracker barrel political forum of the year is set for Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Cory Firehouse, said organizer Marshall Nuckolls. It is sponsored by the Clay County Farm Bureau and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce and features elected officials who will discuss this session of the General Assembly and take questions and comments from the audience. Admission is free, refreshments will be served...
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15th Anniversary of National Road Yard Sale
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
The 15th Anniversary of the National Road Yard Sale will be May 30th until June 3rd, stretching 824-miles from St Louis to Baltimore, Maryland. The event celebrates this historic by-way, giving communities the opportunity to host festivals and community events...
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Helping out
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
When the dispatch went out that Meridian Towers was on fire shortly before 12:30 p.m., help came from all kinds of resources. Mike Howard is the Director of Extended Services at the Clay Community Schools (CCS) Transportation Department. He, and his staff, was called by members of the Clay County Emergency Management to provide assistance in the transportation of residents shortly after the fire was reported...
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