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John F. Scherb
(Obituary ~ 05/09/14)
John F. Scherb, 68, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on June 25, 1945 in Clay County to Henry and Hester Edna (Chambers) Scherb. He retired at age 55 from Public Service Indiana where he worked as a Unit Operator for 32 years and was the chairman of the PSI Union. ...
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County Council: Scooters will soon be subject to local wheel tax
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
Those seeking to register their motorized scooters in Clay County will soon be subject to the county's wheel tax and surtax charge. During this week's Clay County Council meeting, members agreed to change the language of the wheel tax/surtax ordinance to include a $25 charge for mopeds...
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Man accused of trying to steal from dealership
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
A Harmony man found at a local Ford dealership around 2 a.m. Friday told police he was just there browsing for a new truck. But, police weren't buying it. Instead, Christopher Swenson, 22, was arrested on preliminary charges of attempted theft and criminal trespass...
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Library to host author talk, book-signing
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
The Brazil Public Library will be the site of an author talk and book signing at 6 p.m. on Friday. J.A. Davis will discuss his supernatural thriller, "The Razing". The book details the adventures of a Prince from the planet Araz. There will be a book-signing after the discussion. For more information and to reserve a seat, call 448-1981...
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Carbon collects more than 3 tons of trash during town's annual clean-up day
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
More than three tons of trash were hauled away during Carbon's annual clean-up day on April 26. "We had more this year than we ever had before, I think," said Josephine Rightsell, president of the town's council. Also during the council's May meeting, members discussed what would be done with the accumulation of worn-out water meters...
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Locals celebrate national Nursing Home Week
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham along with Cloverleaf residents, Sharon Bose and Rosella Lines, shared a moment Thursday to recognize the hundreds of nursing home residents in Clay County. "We are so glad that you're here and we're so glad that you're part of our community," Wyndham said, declaring May 11-17 Nursing Home Week. ...
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Complete precinct-by-precinct results from Tuesday's Primary Election
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
All precincts combined Total votes: 4,879 of 19,198 (25.41 percent) Machine votes: 4,733 Absentee: 146 U.S. Rep. Dist. 8 (R) Larry D. Bucshon -- 2,163 Andrew T. McNeil -- 866 State Sen. Dist. 38 (R) John D. Carson -- 939 Jon Ford -- 1,085 State Sen. Dist. 39 (R)...
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Jail Bookings: May 8-9
(Police Logs ~ 05/09/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center between May 8-9: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Epple, Nathan, 20 Krider, Russell, 47 Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated Jones, Michael N., 46 OVWI Controlled Substance...
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Court News: May 8-9
(Court News ~ 05/09/14)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 8-9: Circuit Court Domestic Relations Teresa A. Bechtell vs. Gary M. Bechtell Superior Court Civil Collections Midland Funding vs. Fred Cole Mortgage Forclosure The Bank of New Your Mellon vs. John J. Jones...
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Record breaking efforts at SWIAC Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor LINTON -- The Clay City Eels performed well at the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference Meet at Linton High School on Friday night. The Eels got another school-record run from Alisha Steward as the girls' squad placed fourth. Clay City's Blake Cochran ran to his third victory in the 1,600 meters during his high school career as his team placed third in the eight-team field...
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Community garden plants its seeds in Brazil
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
Just blocks away from National Avenue in Brazil, sits a half-acre empty lot owned by Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham. It was empty, at least, before Brazil Community Garden was granted the site to use for Brazil's first community garden. The garden, located at the corner of Mary Patton and Boone Dunbar Drive, is the brainchild of Brazil resident, Hannah Asbury...
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