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There are some things you can do to protect yourself from getting the flu
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
If you think the current influenza outbreak isn't serious consider this: *St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Brazil, saw eight times as many people in the emergency room in December compared to a year earlier. *Union Hospitals in Terre Haute and Clinton have placed restrictions on visitors during the current flu outbreak...
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What goes up, must come down
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Wesley Sapp takes down Christmas decorations at the Clay county Courthouse on Monday morning.
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Council appoints to economic, other boards
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
A number of appointments were made by the Clay County Council during Monday night's regular meeting: Larry Moss to West Central Indiana Economic Development Board, Jim Mayrose to the Alcohol Beverage Commission, Tom Ames to the Clay County Economic Development Council, Vicki Mace and Bill Sisson to the Clay County Redevelopment Commission, Jackie Mitchell to the County Personnel Committee and Gerald Hardesty and Mendy Litz to the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals...
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Roger D. King
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Roger D. King, 88, Brazil, formerly of Mountain home, Arkansas passed away on December 30, 2014 after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Moore Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Brazil, Indiana.
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Thelma Jane Colclasure
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Thelma Jane Colclasure, 82, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, January 5, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born in Staunton, Indiana, December 21, 1932, the daughter of LeRoy Issac and Laura Burnice (Clingerman) Wheeler and graduated from Ashboro High School...
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Forest M. Shonkwiler
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Forest M. Shonkwiler, 89, of South Bend passed away Monday January 5th in his residence with his family by his side after an extended illness. He was born on July 23, 1925 in Lena, IN to the late Estel and Mary (Hood) Shonkwiler. On January 9, 1949 in Lena, IN he married the former Mary C. Squires who survives. Forest and his wife have resided in the Michiana area since 1964 coming from Crawfordsville, IN. He retired from C.C. Kelly & Son after many years of service as a Sales Rep...
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Jail Bookings: Jan. 5-6
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported Jan. 5 - Jan. 6: David V. Goodman, 52, was arrested and preliminarily charged with resiting law enforcement and battery with bodily injury. Albert Shipley, 21, was arrested and preliminarily charged with probation violation...
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Court News: Jan. 2-5
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 2-5: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Adam M. Weaver, 25, 1: Pointing a firearm 2: Criminal recklessness 3: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated 4: Carrying a handgun without a license 5: Driving while suspended...
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USPS encourages customers to clear snow and ice
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
The U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to help letter carriers deliver holiday mail safely by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes. Customers receiving door delivery should make sure their sidewalks, steps and porches are clear, a USPS release states. In addition, customers receiving curbside delivery should remove snow piles left by snow plows to keep access to their mailboxes clear for letter carriers...
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Filing for city and town elections begins Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Those interested in filing for public offices available in this year's election for the City of Brazil and Clay County towns can do so beginning Wednesday. Clay County Election Clerk Jason Jacobs said in the City of Brazil, the office of mayor, clerk-treasurer and all council seats (four wards and one at-large) are available. In the town elections, candidates are vying for one of three council seats and clerk-treasurer with the exception of Harmony, which has four council members...
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State Sen. Jon Ford accepting student page requests
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Local students in grades six through 12 can submit requests to serve as pages with State Sen. Jon Ford's (R-Terre Haute) office at the Statehouse during the Indiana General Assembly's 2015 legislative session. "Students who participate in the Senate page program tour the Statehouse, witness debates and learn about the legislative process," Ford said. "It's a great opportunity to get involved in state government."...
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The pint-sized cold remedy goes sour
(Community News ~ 01/06/15)
New Year's eve came and went. I stayed sober as the old judge and it was unrelated to alcohol consumption. I was down and frustrated. Where in the world did I pick up a sneezing and sniffling cold? Today I feel wiped out. This is 2015. There is a lot going on here at this time and much to do in the next few days. Dad always told us to "shake it off" if we made too much out of a common cold. He never complained much about little things like colds. It took more than that to slow him down...
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Brazil Housing Authority to meet Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
The Board of Commissioners for the Brazil Housing Authority will conduct its monthly meeting on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at its offices located at 122 W. Jackson Street, Brazil.
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Community School of the Arts to host open house Jan. 16
(Community News ~ 01/06/15)
Indiana State University's Community School of the Arts will present its spring open house 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the Turman and Bare-Montgomery galleries. On display at the Turman Gallery will be works of art by adult drawing, ceramics and steel sculpture participants. At Bare-Montgomery, an art display will feature the work of children, ages 5-12 years, participating in "Paints and Pencils for Young Artists" and "Out of This World." Guests can view...
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Vigil with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin scheduled for Jan. 23
(Community News ~ 01/06/15)
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are inviting persons of all faith traditions to join them for an evening of illuminating prayer. The Vigil with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, in the Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, in the chapel where she is entombed...
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Defense fails Eels in Greene County Tourney loss
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor SWITZ CITY --The Clay City Eels are fully aware that this year's edition will only go as far as its defense will take it. Starting five guards, the Eels lack much size and have relied on pressuring teams in both the full court and the half court defensively. ...
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John Larry Paullus
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
John Larry Paullus, 78, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2015 at his home. He was born March 10, 1936 in Clay County, the son of John and Agnes Dierdorff Paullus. Larry worked at Putnam Beverage as a delivery driver and also last worked for Lear in Greencastle...
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