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Sheriff's Department testing new radios during Thursday's statewide tornado drill
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
If you hear weather sirens Thursday, it's because the National Weather Service is conducting a statewide tornado warning drill. Normally, the weather sirens in Clay County are sounded on the first Wednesday of each month. The Clay County Sheriff's Department will participate by testing the new radio system that was installed last month, said Karen Joyce-Zink, chief dispatcher...
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Fry updates Rotarians about YMCA
(Community News ~ 03/18/15)
At the March 11 Rotary Club of Brazil luncheon Nicole Fry, YMCA executive director, spoke to club members about the many programs and services the YMCA of Clay County offers. Fry was the guest speaker hosted by Rotarian Kim Riddell. Fry was presented with a check for $1,000 by Rotary President T.J. Sneddon. For more information about the Brazil Rotary Club which meets Wednesdays at noon in Brazil Family Restaurant, visit www.brazilrotary.org or find them on Facebook...
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Wineries, distilleries bill passed by Indiana House
(State News ~ 03/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) has authored a bill to address a local concern involving wineries and distilleries. House Bill (HB) 1053 would allow farm wineries, microbreweries and artisan distilleries to serve their beer, wine or liquor at the same service bar without requiring a structure to separate the service of beer and wine. The bill passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives...
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Ivy Tech increases dual credit offerings, agreements with high schools
(State News ~ 03/18/15)
College providing 93% of Indiana public schools with dual credit courses INDIANAPOLIS -- Ivy Tech Community College has increased its number of dual credit agreements and now has a direct relationship with 93 percent of Indiana's public high schools. This is up from 88 percent of schools in 2013-14...
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Pair accused of child neglect, meth possession
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
Two people have been accused of neglecting dependents after police found molded food, cockroaches and a needle next to where they played. Charged in Clay Circuit Court Tuesday with felony counts of neglect of a dependent, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of methamphetamine were Marty Jean Powell, 25, Brazil, and James Scott Trefz, 34, Logansport. They also face a misdemeanor count of possession of paraphernalia, while Trefz was charged with driving while suspended, as well...
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Senior center to host country music night
(Community News ~ 03/18/15)
The Clay County Senior Center, 120 S. Franklin Street, Brazil, will host Country Music Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Steve Manning, Don Black and Mike Perkins will provide the music. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be served as a fundraiser for the Senior Center. The community is invited to attend...
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Ford bill to create state fire academy passes senate
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
Bill to Create Indiana State Fire Academy Passes Senate INDIANAPOLIS -- A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would establish an Indiana State Fire Academy passed the Senate this week by a 49-0 vote. House Bill 1182 would provide consistent, high-quality training for firefighters across the state. ...
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Ivy Tech to Host 15th Annual Matter & Motion Event Saturday
(State News ~ 03/18/15)
Terre Haute, IN -- Ivy Tech Community College announces that it will host the 15th annual Matter & Motion community event THIS Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ivy Tech's main campus in Terre Haute, 8000 South Education Drive. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. ...
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DCS Has Added 246 New Family Case Manager Positions Since 2013
(State News ~ 03/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (March 18, 2015) - Today, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) released the results of an independent workload and caseload analysis of the agency by Deloitte Consulting. The final report includes 10 strategic and tactical recommendations to improve outcomes for Hoosier children and families, including...
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County jail inmate accused of tossing urine on officer
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
A rural Brazil resident already behind bars for alleged auto theft is now accused of throwing a cup of his own urine on a Clay County jail officer. Trevor Fulk, 18, was charged Friday with a felony count of battery by bodily waste. He appeared via video in court on that charge Monday, where he pleaded not guilty and was appointed a public defender...
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Court News: March 17
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on March 17: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Frank Allen, 48: Count I -- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; Count II -- Operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or more...
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Court trial in alleged tainted cornbread case pushed back again
(Local News ~ 03/18/15)
Correction: Muncie-Sturgeon never arrested in case The Brazil Times incorrectly reported on Friday that Kelli-Muncie Sturgeon had been ordered released in her pending court case. Muncie-Sturgeon has never been arrested in this case. The court trial in the case against a Brazil woman accused of tainting food during a pitch-in dinner in 2013 has been rescheduled to May...
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