Stories from Sunday, August 23, 2020

Members of the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Center Point Community Fire Department, the Posey Township Fire Department, Clay City/Harrison Township Fire Department, Poland Volunteer Fire Department and the Cory/Perry Township Fire Department assemble Friday afternoon to escort 9-year-old Keaton Jackson as he returns home from Riley Children's Hospital following treatment for cancer. Jackson has been battling cancer for about two years, but on Friday he was told he was now cancer-free...

Retired Sheriff Wayne Lucas passed away Friday (see his obituary.) Two current law enforcement officers, Sheriff Paul Harden and Brazil Police Chief Clint McQueen shared their memories and appreciation of him. “He was Sheriff when I moved to Clay County in 1982. He was very helpful to me as a young conservation office, helping me get established in a new community," said Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden. "I thought pretty highly of Wayne. He was good for the community.”...

Ronald K. Webster, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, unexpectedly, on August 20, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Clay Emergency Room. Ron was born on August 9, 1937, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Virgil and Janet (Siegelin) Webster. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. ...

GOLF • Clay City against South Vermillion and Sullivan (August 20) Team scores - Clay City 201, South Vermillion 208, Sullivan 213. Clay City (201) - Makenna Blankenship 47, Demi Wolfe 47, Zoey Hopkins 51, Kelly Culver 56, Olivia Owens 57, Saydee Hauer 60, Gracie Schroer 66, Jenna Weiss 54 (8 holes)...

After opening the high school cross country season at the Terre Haute South Valley Kickoff two weeks ago, Clay City and Northview each took part in separate meets on Saturday. The Eels made the trip to Indian Creek where the boys, led by Jacob Hogg’s 11th place finish with a time of 17:43, placed sixth...

On Sunday evening, Clay City senior catcher/infielder Nolan Harris took to his personal Twitter page (@22nharris) to break news regarding where he’ll be playing collegiate baseball in the not-too-distant future. “I’m exited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Olney Central. I’d like to thank my family, coaches, and friends that have helped me along this journey. #goblueknights,” his tweet read...