Stories from Monday, December 15, 2014

A local food pantry that received $12,000 in donations last year has won a $20,000 holiday makeover from Walmart, it was announced Monday. The food pantry is operated in the Annunciation Church Parish Center by the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Last year, donations totaled $12,000 so the $20,000 grant from Walmart is considered a pretty big deal...

St. Vincent hospitals across the state began implementing temporary visitor restrictions on Monday in an effort to limit the spread of the flu. St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil is among the 18 facilities restricting visitors with influenza-like illness, fever or cough; those under age 18 unless special arrangements are made; and those beyond immediate family, partner or significant other...

Times Staff Report EMINENCE --The Clay City Eels picked up a road win at Eminence on Saturday evening, dominating the third quarter on the way to a 73-52 victory. Clay City outscored the home squad 26-10 in the period to extend a 35-28 lead at halftime...