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UPDATE: Two receive critical injuries in crash on S.R. 59 at Rio Grande
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
Two drivers received critical injuries in a crash at the intersection of S.R. 59 and Rio Grande Wednesday afternoon. The drivers have been identified as Ricky Batchelor, 57, of Rosedale and Randall Douglas, 65, of Brazil. Witnesses told the Clay County Sheriff's Department a 2013 GMC pickup truck driven by Batchelor slowed briefly before disregarding the stop sign and accelerating through the intersection Wednesday afternoon resulting in a collision with another vehicle...
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AAA stresses importance of creating emergency kit
(State News ~ 04/08/15)
INDIANAPOLIS --The timing of a disaster can be difficult, if not impossible, to predict. Therefore, it's important to prepare for the possibility well ahead of time. Whether forced to evacuate because of a hurricane, flood or fire, or confined at home to wait out severe weather, you'll need emergency supplies to stay safe...
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Indiana State creates Division of University Engagement
(State News ~ 04/08/15)
Indiana State University is creating a new Division of University Engagement to oversee its nationally recognized commitment to community engagement and experiential learning. In announcing the new division, university President Dan Bradley cited the growth in community engagement efforts and their increased importance to the university, state and nation. He also noted that public universities face a growing expectation to be engaged in economic development...
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WVC celebrates 17th Earth day
(State News ~ 04/08/15)
The longest running and largest Earth Day celebration in West Central Indiana continues on Saturday, April 18, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. The celebration is coordinated by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the 17th year the Sisters of Providence have hosted the outdoor event, of which thousands attend annually...
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Ivy Tech Community College wins five awards at national marketing conference
(State News ~ 04/08/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Ivy Tech Community College received five awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The 2014 Paragon awards were announced during the annual NCMPR conference, which took place in Portland, Oregon. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community and technical colleges, and acknowledge institutions from across the nation...
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Bernard Lee Burk
(Obituary ~ 04/08/15)
Bernard Lee Burk, 78, of Vevay, IN, passed away at 7:06 AM, Monday, April 6th, 2015 at his residence. He was born in New Ross, IN on May 27, 1936, a son of the late Naomi (Turner) and Earl Burk. Bernie was a graduate of New Ross High School and Butler University where he played basketball and ran track. ...
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One Dead, Two Airlifted in Evening Crash in Vigo County
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
At 7:15 p.m., the Vigo County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash on Harlan Dr. east of ST RD 63 in southern Vigo County. When Deputies arrived, the 2010 Toyota Corolla was down an embankment and partially submerged in a creek. The car was being operated by Andrea Miller, 18 of Terre Haute who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Vigo County Coroner's Office...
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Flood warning remains, storms on the way
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for northern Clay County until 2 p.m. NWS reports that thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have exited the warned area, with radar estimates of rainfall between 1 and 3.5 inches. Runoff from the rainfall will likely cause flooding to occur at small creeks and streams, county roads and other low-lying areas...
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NO PARKING: Residents reminded to obey signs or face the consequences
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
Residents are reminded to adhere to the no parking zones created near the downtown construction to assist with traffic flow or risk being ticketed and/or towed. Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham said during Wednesday's Board of Public Works meeting that "no parking at anytime" signs have been installed on the east side of Depot Street and between Franklin and Depot streets on Church Street...
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Resurfacing coming to Clay City streets
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
CLAY CITY --The town has a plan to blacktop several streets including the only remaining gravel street, said councilman Rob Freeman at Tuesday's meeting of the town council. Plans are to blacktop Fifth Street from Ninth to Fourth, Outline Street (the town's remaining gravel street), Seventh Street, Eighth Street from Washington to Lankford (west of the funeral home), and Washington Street from Tenth Street south to the old railroad rail bed...
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Sex offender behind bars on new child sex crime allegations
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
A Brazil man on Indiana's sex offender registry was arrested this week on allegations he had sexual relations with a child under age 16. Jeffery Scott Hyde II, 23, was charged Thursday with three Class B felony counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. He appeared in Clay Circuit Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty and indicated his intent to hire private counsel...
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Coats: Veterans Job Fair Will Feature Nearly 200 Employers
(Local News ~ 04/08/15)
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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Victor Eugene Orndorff
(Obituary ~ 04/08/15)
Victor Eugene Orndorff, 71, Brazil, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Victor and Mary Orndorff and married Suzan A. Church on February 20, 1966. ...
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Northview's Smith signs letter-of-intent with Olney Central
(High School Sports ~ 04/08/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview senior Mallory Smith has long had hopes of playing basketball in college. On Wednesday afternoon that dream came to fruition as she signed her letter-of-intent to compete for Olney Central Junior College and Coach Clint Burris next season...
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