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Former Brazil resident part of nationwide cancer study
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Cancer is no respecter of persons. A person can follow the best advice, exercise regularly, do the best to take care of himself and yet the big C can close in. That's what happened to Marion Eveland III, son of "Sarge" Eveland, a Brazil resident. Marion Eveland graduated from high school in Vincennes but he attended East Side Elementary in Brazil for a short time. Sarge later moved back to Brazil...
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Walmart taken out of plan to capture taxes for infrastructure work
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Walmart won't be included in the new tax increment financing district being established near PDF Inc. in Brazil. Attorney Lou Britton told Clay County Commissioners on Monday that he decided to leave the business out of the TIF district in the wake of an Indiana Board of Tax Review decision that determined a Marion County retail business property had been assessed at three times the allowed value...
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CRADLES opens doors
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Photo courtesy of Clay City News. The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for CRADLES of Clay County at Clay City on Monday. Present (from left) were Ted Malone, Bill Schad, Donna Little, Amber Thomas, Joe James, Evalyn Walton, Donnie Martin, Becky Malone, Melissa Bass, Mark Thompson, Chelsea Lucas, Laura Boyce, Mary Beecher, Mary Yelton (Chamber) and Shondra Barrett (Chamber.)...
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Hospital benefits CRADLES
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Photo courtesy Clay City News. On Monday, St. Vincent Clay Hospital presented CRADLES of Clay County with a check for $6,000. From left, Lotus Raubuch, Margaret Crowley, CRADLES of Clay County Board Member Bill Schad, Jerry Laue, Meghan Shidler, and Robyn Ganly...
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Brazil library to celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday Monday
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Brazil Public Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a Cat in the Hat craft between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday. The craft is free and open to the public. For information, call 812-448-1981.
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Congressman's field representative to meet public at courthouse
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Congressman Larry Bucshon's field representative, Erin Pugh, will be available to meet with the public at the Clay County Courthouse on March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is an opportunity to discuss any issues people may have with federal agencies ranging from Medicare and Social Security to veterans' benefits and immigration issues...
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Indiana House approves bill protecting child rescuers
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
INDIANAPOLIS--Legislation authored by State Representative Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) granting civil immunity for damages caused rescuing a child was approved Monday by members of the Indiana House of Representatives. House Bill 1161 prohibits civil damage liability resulting from forcible entry of a motor vehicle while rescuing a child. The bill specifies the rescued child must be under 18 years old and lacking the capacity to independently exit the vehicle...
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Commissioner calls on Indiana colleges to embrace new data measures, strengthen connections between higher education and employment
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- At the third-annual State of Higher Education address, Commissioner Teresa Lubbers called on Indiana colleges to embrace new data measures that better convey the value of college while taking steps to incorporate meaningful internships--and other work-based experiences--as part of their degree programs...
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Storm spotter training coming to library
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The National Weather Service will be at the Brazil Public Library on March 21 at 12:30 p.m. for a weather spotter training. This training will include interpretation of cloud structure and radar images associated with severe weather. This class is free and open to the public...
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Indiana's early black settlements now documented online
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
INDIANAPOLIS --The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has made available online the results of its research on early black settlements in Indiana. This effort is part of the Early African American Settlement Heritage Initiative. During the summer of 2014, the Indiana Historical Society embarked upon a journey to identify African-American rural settlements that existed in Indiana by 1870. ...
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Master Gardeners plan seminar
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Wabash Valley Master Gardeners Association with hold their Gardener's Gathering seminar, March 14, 2015, from 9 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, Oakley Auditorium, Terre Haute. Registration and a continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m...
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SAR to host James Alexander Thom
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The John Martin Chapter of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (INSSAR) will be holding its quarterly business meeting at the Vigo County Public Library on Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Shortly after the business meeting, the public will be invited to hear James Alexander Thom, one of the finest historical novelists...
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Spotlight On Business
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
Exceptional Living Center Choosing a place to call home is a decision families make together. Exceptional Living Center of Brazil are here to help you select the right health care center to meet you or your family's needs. Whether you are recovering from surgery, injury or illness, or choosing a long term care center for an extended residential stay, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil we have the knowledge and expertise to meet complex medical needs...
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MTI to host annual high school welding competition
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
BROWNSBURG -- Midwest Technical Institute invites the public to attend the 2015 High School Welding Competition for juniors and senior students from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 at MTI's Brownsburg campus, 554 Pitt Road, Brownsburg. Up to five students from each high school will compete in a number of welding challenges designed to test their skills and promote the value of a hands-on education in today's competitive job market. ...
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Brazil library board to meet Wednesday
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Due to weather conditions, the Brazil Public Library Board re-scheduled its February meeting to Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
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Brazil Pentecostal church site of youth rally on Friday
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
The Brazil United Pentecostal Church at 1088 E. U.S. 40, Brazil, will be the host of a regional youth rally on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Call Pastor Warner at 812-340-2799 for more information.
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INDOT offers scholarships, jobs to engineers in training
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana's certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov. Applications for the 2015-16 school year must be postmarked by March 31...
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Patricia "Patty" Ann Killion
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Patricia "Patty" Ann Killion, 80, Clay City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday February 24, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil with her family by her side. She was born on February 13, 1935 in Clay County to the late Ralph and Osa Rhodes. Patty graduated from Bowling Green High School, and married Dale Killion on December 26, 1953. ...
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Sartors fitting in nicely in new abode
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
This afternoon, Paul and I are relaxing a bit. Tootie Mae has found a comfortable spot where she can watch traffic and people move up and down Grant Street. Yesterday, she watched neighbors clear driveways and walks with their snow blowers and shovels. Our grandson Michael did the same for us early on. A neighbor came over later and offered the same. Tootie liked what she saw from her perch. Her tail was moving a mile a minute...
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PCF participates in Black History Month
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
Approximately 87 offenders participated in a presentation, which included a few keynote speakers. Indiana State Instructor of African American Studies Reverend Terry Clark was in attendance along with chaplains Jerry Anderson and Ernie Rush. Also present were caseworker manager Kumaran, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Tim Phegley and volunteer coordinator Angela Taylor...
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YMCA youth dance is Friday
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
The Clay County YMCA will have a Youth Dance on Friday. The dance is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Youngsters should bring their school IDs or other documents showing their grade. It begins at 8 p.m. and ends promptly at 10:30. There are concessions available to purchase in the Community Room...
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WVGS hosting free program on March 9
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
On March 9 in the Vigo County Library, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will sponsor a free program, "Searching for Clues in the Cemetery," a presentation by Joy Neighbors. The program runs from 6:30--8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6. Neighbors is an avowed tombstone tourist with an avid interest in cemeteries, history, photography and travel. She has researched and written a weekly cemetery culture blog, "A Grave Interest," for over five years...
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Two more arrested in Clay City meth investigation
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Clay County authorities made two more arrests in connection to an alleged methamphetamine lab found last week in a Clay City home. The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested Adam Weed, 23, and Cassie Ogle, 20, on warrants alleging dealing in meth, maintaining a common nuisance, and for possessing meth, precursors and paraphernalia...
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JTCB opens 100th anniversary season on March 8
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Jackson Township Community Band is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the first concert of 2015 will take place on March 8 at the Prairieton United Methodist Church, located on U.S. 63 five miles south of Terre Haute. The concert, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will begin at 4 p.m. and admission is free...
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Court News: Feb. 20-23
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions were reported at the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 20-23: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Jasper Mount, 19, 1: Dealing in methamphetamine 2: Possession of methamphetamine 3: Maintaining a common nuisance 4: Possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance 5: Possession of paraphernalia...
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 23-24
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Feb 23-24: Chelsi Smith, 19, was arrested and preliminary charged with driving without ever receiving a license. Cassie Renee Ogle, 20, was arrested and preliminary charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, possession/use of a legend drug, precursor and maintaining a common nuisance...
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Police use footprints in snow to find burglary suspect
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
A Terre Haute woman was arrested after footprints in the snow led police to her whereabouts following an alleged burglary in Brazil. Jody Ann Cliver, 38, was later charged with felony counts of burglary and residential entry and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass stemming from the incident on Feb. 16. Bond was set at $25,000 with no 10 percent allowed...
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