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Community Happenings
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Annual Clay County 4-H Fish Fry Join Clay County 4-H for the annual fish fry and silent auction today. It will be at the Clay County Fairgrounds 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Adult meal will be $8 for three pieces, children's meal will be $6 for two pieces, fish sandwich $2.50, fish only is $2 and drinks are 50 cents. For more information call Kelly Fisher (812) 236-5570 or Holly Rindone at (812) 230-1303...
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State tax collections fall short of projection
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The monthly revenue report for February 2015 state tax collections was released today. Charts visualizing February 2015 data (year-over-year growth and comparisons to monthly estimates) are located on the Management and Performance Hub website under the State Tax Revenue section: http://www.in.gov/mph/staterevenue.html...
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County commission OKs toll road plan
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
LaPorte County Commissioners have approved a proposed agreement between LaPorte and Lake counties to pursue the remaining 67-year lease of the Indiana Toll Road. The South Bend Tribune reports the interlocal agreement covers financial, governing and operational terms of the more than $2 billion plan...
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Indiana Dunes nominated for national list
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
Indiana Dunes State Park is in the running for Best State Park by USA Today. The park is one of 20 that were nominated by a panel of travel experts. An online vote will determine the top 10. Fans of Indiana Dunes State Park can help it earn a spot on a USA Today list of the 10 best state parks in the country...
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Governor announces Mr. and Miss Math and Science nominations due
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
INDIANAPOLIS --Governor Mike Pence today announced the State of Indiana is accepting nominations for the 2015 Mr. and Miss Math and Mr. and Miss Science awards. These honors recognize up to four outstanding high school seniors for their exemplary performance in science, math, engineering, and technology (STEM). Winning students receive $1,000 college scholarships through Indiana's CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan...
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Open auditions for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Indianapolis
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
INDIANAPOLIS --Buck Creek Playhouse will hold open auditions for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin. Director Scott Robinson is looking for a diverse group of four females and five males for this Tony Award winning musical comedy. ...
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Court News: March 5
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 5: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Nick Staley, 57, 1: Domestic battery Civil Collections Wells Fargo Financial National Bank vs. Brock T. Cherier...
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Sen. Bassler Welcomes Students to Statehouse
(State News ~ 03/06/15)
INDIANAPOLIS --State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) recently welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January and February: · Kelci Wood, from Worthington, attends Owen Valley Middle School. · Emily Webster, from Solsberry, attends Eastern Greene High School...
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Jail Bookings: March 5-6
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center March 5-6: Wayne William Allison, 31, was arrested and preliminarily charged with violating probation. John David Jerrell Jr., 25, was arrested and preliminarily charged with violating probation...
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Food Service Inspections
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Tony's Grill, 915 E. National Brazil, IN -- (1 non-critical violation in Kitchen prep. area) Subway #5088, 1109 E. National Brazil, IN -- (No violations at time of inspection) C6 Bar & Grill, 14610 N. Poplar Carbon, IN -- (Verification of Serve Safe Certified Food Manager on staff) (Previous violation corrected)...
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Robert E. Baker Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/06/15)
Robert E. Baker Jr., 52, of Reelsville, passed away March 5, 2015 following a vehicle accident. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 15, 1962, the son of Robert E. and Ethel Rose (Baughman) Baker. Bob graduated from Cloverdale High School with the class of 1981. ...
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Church News: March 7
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Annunciation Catholic Church All are invited to our first "Wabash Valley Beer Fest". It is a beer sampling event featuring the Macdaddy's and will be held at the Clay County Fairgrounds on May 2, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.annunciationbrazil.org...
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Christian Women's Club to host luncheon on March 17
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute is hosting "Lovely to Look At Luncheon" on March 17 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Janet Newcomber of LaSalle, Illinois, speaking on "Freed to Love". There will be a special feature by Sue from Kadel's Hallmark at Plaza North Shopping Center. Music will be provided by Judy Lints of Clay City...
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Craft fair to benefit mission team's trip to Honduras
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
First Christian Church in Brazil will host a craft fair to benefit its mission team going to Honduras on April 25, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Many local craft and direct sell vendors will be there, and lunch will be available. First Christian Church is located on U.S. 40 in Brazil...
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Staunton Scene: March 7, 2015
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Staunton Community Center Lady Volunteers still have cookbooks available for $12. They can be purchased by calling (812) 448-1591, or by contacting any of the Lady Volunteers. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship service following at 10:30. Mark Miller is the minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the educational building. Children's Church meets with adult worship until after the morning offering, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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Remember God is with us and everything will be OK
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Last Sunday the weather was really bad and we got a great deal of snow. I was scheduled to substitute as a pastor for a small church up near Lafayette. As I prepared to get ready I received a text from the church that they were canceling due to the weather. I was relieved not to have to deal with the snow and driving. So I went from my "church clothes" to sweats and adjusted from Plan A to Plan B. Nothing on the schedule, ease and comfort ahead (except for shoveling) and relaxation...
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Don't forget to spring forward this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so don't forget to set clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night -- or whenever bed time is. The phrase "spring forward" is often used to mark this occasion that is said to make better use of the natural daylight in the spring and summer months...
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Center Point officials contemplate hiring company to assist in water loss mystery
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Center Point officials are at a loss as to why the town continues to lose water despite finding no leaks in the system. During the town council's regular meeting on Wednesday, board members discussed the increasing disparity between water the town purchases and what customers are billed...
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Spring is coming to The Renaissance
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Have you been inside The Renaissance at 101 W. National Avenue in Brazil? The former bank with the ornate walk-in vault has been renovated and ready for gatherings such as the recent Clay County Republican Club meeting. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, The Renaissance is having a spring bazaar featuring 22 vendors...
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Driver listed in fair condition
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
On Friday, Evan Fischer, 20, of Riley was listed in fair condition at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. Fischer was injured when the truck he was driving collided with an SUV driven by James Guy, 58, of Brazil at Ashboro on Wednesday. Guy died as a result of the accident...
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Clay Community Schools announces kindergarten enrollment dates
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Clay Community Schools has announced its Kindergarten Round-Up dates for students planning to enter one of the corporation's elementary schools for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be age 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2015, to be eligible to attend kindergarten...
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Northview Thespian Troupe preps for the big show
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Above, members of the Northview Thespian Troupe 872 rehearse for the upcoming spring musical "Bye Bye Birdie." Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the Northview High School auditorium. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5. This will be the fifth time the school has put on the production. It was performed in 1969, '83, '93 and 2004. Anyone who has been a part of the production in the past and/or Thespian Troupe is specially invited to Friday night's performance...
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Eels shooting for four straight sectional titles tonight
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
*Advances after defeating Shakamak 72-52 Friday night SWITZ CITY -- Clay City coach Vance Edmondson has been waiting for senior guard Easton Booe to find his form from last season after missing much of this year with an injury. On Friday night he saw the aggressive, slashing guard that was a weapon each night last year and provided the Eels another threat on the offensive end. ...
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