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UPDATED: Bomb threat leads to factory evacuation
(Local News ~ 04/01/15)
A bomb threat discovered early Wednesday led to the evacuation of Great Dane's plant on U.S. 40 east of Brazil. Clay County Chief Deputy Josh Clarke said the call came in at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday. The plant was evacuated and employees were allowed to return to the building around 8 a.m...
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Drivers handle spring road construction
(Local News ~ 04/01/15)
Today is the first day of construction this spring on U.S. 40 in Brazil. Construction is expected to last at least another year as the road is improved from Brazil's west side to Walmart. Here are scenes from the drivers' seat Wednesday afternoon.
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Renowned activist to speak at Indiana State April 21 about pot legalization
(State News ~ 04/01/15)
Coincidentally, following a week when many Hoosiers were compelled to take to the streets to protest controversial state legislation, one of the nation's most renowned activists is preparing to visit Terre Haute. Bill Zimmerman has spent a lifetime protesting pivotal issues such as the lack of civil rights, the war in Vietnam and more recently the nation's marijuana laws. ...
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Salem International University Announces Landmark Transfer and College Affordability Agreement with Ivy Tech Community College
(State News ~ 04/01/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- In response to the national crisis of escalating tuition costs, Salem International University is exploring innovative ways to make a quality college education more economical for students who might not otherwise be able to afford it or stay enrolled through to graduation...
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SR 42 bridge over Mill Creek in Putnam County will close Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/01/15)
60-day closure is scheduled The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that State Road 42 will close on or after Tuesday for a bridge deck overlay project. The 60-day closure is for the bridge over Mill Creek which is located nearly three miles east of U.S. 231. The roadway is scheduled to reopen June 8...
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Bill J. Hochstetler
(Obituary ~ 04/01/15)
Bill J. Hochstetler, 73 FEB. 24, 1942--MAR. 30, 2015 Bill the Barber of Bloomington, IN, passed away on Monday at Owen Valley Health Campus at the age of 73. Born February 24, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of Gilbert and Zelma (Clarke) Hochstetler. Bill was a barber for over 50 years in Bloomington. He attended The Bridge Church of Christ and the last 10 years was member of the Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. He also had been a Indiana National Guardsman...
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Little Historic Church to host program
(Community News ~ 04/01/15)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on April 10. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m., with the program scheduled to begin at 7. This month, entertainment will be provided by The Community Choir, A Easter Cantata "O What Savior", directed by Sam Glover. All are invited to the meal and program...
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Bill aimed at providing firefighters more consistent training is making rounds
(Local News ~ 04/01/15)
A significant amount of time is spent training both career and volunteer firefighters to be ready to respond when an emergency arises. For the past few decades, the Indiana legislature has made attempts to improve the consistency and accessibility to this required training. A recent proposal, House Bill 1182, authored by Rep. Randall Frye and sponsored by Clay County senators Jon Ford and Eric Bassler, seeks to address this. Discussions are ongoing in the House...
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Coats encourages veterans to attend job fair on April 15
(Local News ~ 04/01/15)
Free event open to all Hoosier veterans INDIANAPOLIS -- Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today encouraged Hoosier veterans to attend the ninth annual "Operation Hire a Hoosier Veteran" Job Fair on Wednesday, April 15 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Nearly 200 employers will be in attendance and looking to hire qualified applicants. Last year's event resulted in at least one job offer for 25% of participants...
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