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Pull Away merry-go-round gets OK from risk management
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
The Pull Away merry-go-round many people remember from long ago at Forest Park received an OK from the City’s risk management company. According to minutes from the March meeting, Mark Emmis of Bliss McKnight gave his opinion the City can place the merry-go-round in Forest Park once again, if it is inspected monthly and the inspection documented with any repairs needed and performed...
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42nd District candidate answers questions before the June 2 Primary Election
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
How would you improve relations with Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly if you are elected? If elected, I intend to establish solid working relationships with all the representatives, both Democratic and Republican. I have a proven track record of building trust and accomplishing goals with diverse groups. ...
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Senior Door - Parker Johnson
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
SUBMITTED PHOTO - Parker Johnson is a senior at Northview High School. He plays baseball. His mother is Danna Johnson. She placed his uniform on the front door of their home to honor Parker.
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COVID-19 UPDATES as of Friday, April 3, 2020
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
• On Friday, Gov. Eric Holcomb extended the Stay At Home executive order for two more weeks during his daily updates of COVID-19. Further details are expected to be released Monday, April 6 during the daily press conference scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The press conference can be viewed online at Governor Eric Holcomb Facebook page...
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GOOD NEWS: A sprig of hope
(Community News ~ 04/03/20)
PHOTO SUBMITTED by DONNA LITTLE - A welcome sight recently sprouted forth on North County Raod 425 West, just south of State Road 40: The word SPRING is spelled out in flowers on a small hill on the east side of the road. Local Staunton residents in the area credit Jim Waltzer Sr., now deceased, for planting the annual floral message, including the heart at the end of the word. ...
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COVID-19 in the eyes of law enforcement
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
Officials confirmed a Brazil man arrested March 27 was booked into jail with a violation of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order requiring Hoosiers to stay at home. However, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office selected not to formally charge the violation of the order...
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GOOD NEWS - GOOD DEEDS Help for hungry children continues
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
PHOTOS BY STEVEN KING - A team of Youth Food Program volunteers prepares take-out meals for those in need Wednesday afternoon at the Brazil First United Methodist Church. For the past several years the church has provided a public meal on Wednesday afternoons, but due to the COVID-19 guidelines, the meals have had to be arranged as take-outs...
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Indiana SNAP recipients will soon begin receiving maximum benefits
(State News ~ 04/03/20)
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that more than 152,000 Indiana households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits when April distributions begin this Sunday. The additional funds are intended to help Hoosiers obtain food and support for their families while Indiana responds to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Video: Woman gets parade instead of party for her 90th birthday
(Local News ~ 04/03/20)
Barbara Gillin turned 90 on Friday. Her family wanted to have a party for her but due to the Coronavirus they couldn't do that. So, they spread the word and had a surprise parade for her. Barbara lives in Staunton with her daughter Molly. At least 50 vehicles, led by a Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department fire truck drove by Barbara as she set in a chair near the street...
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Mikesell's career ends in bittersweet fashion
(College Sports ~ 04/03/20)
On the second week of March, the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods women’s golf team made the long trip down to Texas to take part in its final tournament of the season at Comanche Trace Golf Course hosted by Schreiner University. It wasn’t like any typical three-day event, though, especially for Keirsten Mikesell...
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