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Jesse Cramer tops field in100-lap 'Patriot 100' event for modifieds
(Professional Sports ~ 09/01/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Lincoln Park Speedway was one of the few tracks to avoid a rainy Labor Day Weekend and provided a wealth of excellent racing on Saturday evening. Jesse Cramer won an extremely entertaining 11th edition of the 'Patriot 100' race for UMP Modifieds. Cramer, a Spencer, Ind. native, held off a wild challenge over the final 15 laps from Gabe Menser and Tyler Nicely to win by barely a car length and pocket the $3,000 winners share...
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Northview girls go 3-1 at Avon volleyball tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/14)
Times Staff Report AVON -- Annually, an early season trip to participate in the Avon Tournament proves to be a good measuring stick for where Northview's volleyball stands. The Knights get a chance to play some foreign competition for the most part and this year was no different as the Knights lost its first match of the year to Class 4A No. 17 Perry Meridian before reeling off three straight wins to cap the afternoon...
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Eels sweep a pair at West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/14)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- Clay City remained unbeaten in the 2014 season by sweeping to the championship of tournament play at West Vigo on Saturday. The Eels swept past the host Vikings by a score of 25-17, 25-15 and then fought past Southwestern Indiana Conference opponent Bloomfield in three sets, 24-26, 25-16, 15-13...
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Clay City boys 2nd, girls 8th at Riverton Parke Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/14)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times MECCA -- Early in the high school cross country season, when athletes are practicing and competing in heat and humidity, improvement means more than place. And for each runner and each team, coaches have different definitions and standards...
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John Force earns win in Traxxas Nitro Shootout
(Professional Sports ~ 09/01/14)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) -- John Force took home the Traxxas Nitro Shootout victory Sunday, concluding an action packed day of racing at the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world's most prestigious drag race. Force, a 16-time Funny Car world champ, earned $100,000 when he beat teammate Robert Hight with a 4.061-second run at 317.19 mph in a Ford Mustang...
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Carr captures Forest Park Club title
(Community Sports ~ 09/01/14)
Times Staff Report Trent Carr halted Troy Farris' stranglehold on the Forest Park Golf Club Championship, shooting a two-day score of 134 to edge out Josh Coleman for the victory by three strokes. Farris finished fourth after winning the last 10 straight titles and 13 of the past 14. Jeff Eaglin was the only other player to win a title during that stint, winning in 2003...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 09/01/14)
The Thompson Reunion will take place at Thompson Family Park. There will be a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The reunion will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14. Those attending should plan on bringing a bingo gift and covered dish. For more information, call 765-672-4521...
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Allen Memorial Planetarium to present Seasonal Star Program
(Community News ~ 09/01/14)
The Allen Memorial Planetarium will present at Seasonal Star Program at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 and at 2 and 4 p.m. on Sept. 20. The 30-minute educational program will introduce the constellations and other astronomical wonders of the sky for the fall season. There is no charge for the program; however, donations will be accepted...
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WVGS to host program on funeral home history
(Community News ~ 09/01/14)
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will present a program entitled: "Wabash Valley Funeral Home History: Past, Present and Future". The program will be presented by Gary Greiner. The meeting will be held in the lower level conference rooms at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the program scheduled to run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m...
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Firefighters honored
(Local News ~ 09/01/14)
At the Brazil Firefighters Retiree and Awards dinner, sponsored by Riddell National Bank, there were two retired Fire Chiefs given Service Awards for their work during their careers. Chief Ron Weese, who served the department 20 years from 1968 to 1988 and was chief from 1977 to 1980, was honored for his service. ...
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Horse pulls make a comeback at Saline City Labor Day Picnic
(Local News ~ 09/01/14)
Labor Day marked a special anniversary for Saline City residents. Eleven years ago, Myron Stevenson, a respected member of the community and major contributor to the annual horse pull was laid to rest. "When he went to be with the Lord, our horse pull diminished," Saline City Labor Day Picnic committee member Angie Tryon said...
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County officials preparing for week of budget hearings
(Local News ~ 09/01/14)
Emergency 9-1-1, healthcare and courthouse security are among the issues members of the Clay County Council will keep in mind during this week's budget hearings. Several county department heads will discuss their proposed budgets with council members over three days, starting at noon today...
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Bands to join forces for Courthouse Centennial celebration
(Local News ~ 09/01/14)
The Brazil Concert Band and the Jackson Township Community Band will join forces to perform for the Clay County Courthouse Centennial on Saturday, Sept. 6. The celebration will last from 1 to 6 p.m. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs...
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A Moment To Remember: Kenny Chesney handpicks local girl during concert
(Local News ~ 09/01/14)
The Parr family of Clay County considered themselves lucky just to score tickets to last month's free Kenny Chesney concert. But, it was the experience of the family's youngest child that made it a moment they will never forget. Chesney, the award winning country music star, hosted a concert on Aug. 16 along the beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast. The Flora-Bama-Jama was also expected to be Chesney's only concert this year...
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