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U.S. 40 Closing Wednesday west of State Road 59
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
*Closure will last all day The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces U.S. 40 will close west of State Road 59 (S.R. 59) on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m. The temporary closure is needed to lower an existing 18" sanitary sewer line that crosses U.S. 40 at Sherman Street. During construction this line was found to be in conflict with the elevation of the new 54" storm drainage sewer being installed...
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Kelleher promoted to Wabash Valley district director
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Ryan Kelleher has been promoted to district director within Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. He will be serving Scouting youth, families and volunteers within Wabash Valley. Kelleher has been actively involved with summer camp leadership since 2007 and joined the council as a district executive in 2012...
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Union Hospital receives grant to continue 'Baby and Me -- Tobacco Free™ Program'
(State News ~ 04/21/15)
TERRE HAUTE--The Union Hospital Family Medicine Center (FMC) is partnering with the Indiana State Department of Health to combat infant mortality by helping pregnant women quit smoking. Tobacco use among pregnant women causes premature births, birth defects, and infant mortality...
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Healthy kids practice for Fun Run
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
The Brazil Rotary Club held its first practice for the Healthy Kids Fun Run Monday in the Forest Park pavilion. Featured speaker was Northview High School Girl's Track coach Conor Strain. Strain talked about his own enjoyment of running, during high school at Northview and at Indiana State, and the importance of staying active and fit. Joining Coach Strain to demonstrate a few warmup exercises and stretches for the kids was Ashley Kidwell, a NHS senior and girl's track team member...
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Soon-to-open Meijer looks to hire 250-plus workers
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
Meijer in Terre Haute has more than 250 positions available and is urging those interested in working at its soon-to-be opened Terre Haute store to apply online. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer announced the hiring effort Tuesday ahead of its planned opening this summer...
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Recent housing scam involves false rentals
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
The most recent scam affecting the Clay County housing market involves false rentals, said Teresa Ringo, broker-owner of Hoosier Homes and Land. "Apparently scam artists are finding details regarding vacant homes 'for sale' online and they use the information to advertise these homes on Craig's List or other sites 'for rent,'" Ringo said in a press release...
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Clay City rolls to Clinton Prairie softball title
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/15)
Times Staff Report Clay City claimed its second softball invitational title of the season over the weekend, sweeping three games at the Clinton Prairie Tournament. Opening play against North White, the Eels fell behind by a run after the first inning, but came firing back with runs in the next three frames for a 6-1 victory...
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Knights continue to roll in young tennis season
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The 2015 early season schedule has provided the girls' tennis team at Northview an opportunity to get off to one of the best in recent program history. The Knights improved to 3-1 on the young season by powering past visiting Rockville 5-0 on Tuesday evening...
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Local DAR chapter to meet on Monday
(Community News ~ 04/21/15)
The Clay County Eliza Rizley Stacey chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Clay County Museum, located 100 E. National Ave., Brazil. Having been chartered in April 2012, the ERS Chapter will celebrate its anniversary as well as conduct the monthly business meeting on this night. ...
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Friends of the Library seeking new members
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
Clay County Friends of the Library is a small non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining, supporting and improving the Brazil Public Library. For more than 25 years, the Friends have continued their support through book sales and other occasional money-raising functions. In addition to staffing the book sales, volunteers sort and price books throughout the year...
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Couple to celebrate 60 years of marriage
(Anniversary ~ 04/21/15)
Bob and Peggy Girton of Reelsville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 24. They were married on April 24, 1955, in Washington, Indiana, by the Rev. Willie Cox. Bob worked for Girton Implement, and farmed and owned Girton's Book Shop in Greencastle. ...
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Love affair with newspaper goes way back
(Community News ~ 04/21/15)
"It is Spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart." We are ready for the sun to shine. It rained all Sunday. At times, we experienced downpours. City workers are out clearing debris from the streets and drainage ditches today. Beautiful spring flowers bow their heads and slow dance in the cool breeze, especially the daffodils...
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Churches hosting events
(Community News ~ 04/21/15)
Berea Christian Church and McKinley Hill Church are having a Jonah fish fry on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. at McKinley Hill Church of Christ. Prices are $8 for a meal. This includes three pieces of fish, two sides and a drink or you may purchase a pieces of fish for $1 each...
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School board to interview for vacant seat on Friday
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. on Friday to interview applicants for the vacant seat on the board. Trustee Jennifer Kaelber submitted her resignation earlier this month after she and her family decided to move outside of the county...
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Board gets update on plans to honor military
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
Residents with family members who either served or are currently serving in one of the five branches of military will have the opportunity to show their appreciation. Brazil Parks and Recreation Board members gave their blessing to have a military plaza built at Craig Park recognizing the contributions of military servicemen and women...
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False rental scam surfacing locally
(Local News ~ 04/21/15)
The most recent scam affecting the Clay County housing market involves false rentals, said Teresa Ringo, broker-owner of Hoosier Homes and Land. "Apparently scam artists are finding details regarding vacant homes 'for sale' online and they use the information to advertise these homes on Craig's List or other sites 'for rent,'" Ringo said in a news release...
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Steve Grupe
(Obituary ~ 04/21/15)
Steve Grupe, 62, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly April 21, 2015 at home due to an apparent heart attack. Steve was born in Tuscola, Illinois May 20, 1952 the son of George M. and Mary Katherine (Kavanaugh) Grupe. He graduated from Martinsville High School in Martinsville, Illinois. ...
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Maudie M. Smith
(Obituary ~ 04/21/15)
Maudie M. Smith, 90 of Brazil passed away on April 16, 2015 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born in Turner, Indiana on January 26, 1925 and was the daughter of Claude and Hazel (Hatch) Glass. Maudie worked at Cloverleaf Nursing Home as a C.N.A. during which time she received C.N.A. of the year for the State of Indiana...
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James Edward Jones
(Obituary ~ 04/21/15)
James Edward Jones, 84, Brazil, passed away Sunday April 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil with his family by his side. Jim was born on August 27, 1930 in Lena, Indiana to the late John and Blanche Jones. He was a member of the Teamster's Union Local #716, and he drove for Southeastern Lumber Company. James enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren...
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Resident reminisces on times shared with old friend
(Community News ~ 04/21/15)
He had the answers to many of Brazil's problems and many times a free lecture on the reasons why, how and when. I want to tell you of that man as I knew him for many years. I had belong to a club known as the Clay County Optimist for some 15 years with Mr. ...
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