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Sen. Jon Ford comments on passage of state budget
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced passage of Indiana's next two-year budget and the conclusion of the 2015 legislative session. The enacted Indiana budget is honestly balanced and focused on funding Indiana's most important needs, creating a strong foundation for our economic future. The two-year budget plan provides increased funding to K-12 and higher education, roads and infrastructure and public safety...
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Bray: Session ends with two year budget and successfully passed legislation
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) voted in favor of Indiana's two year state budget for 2016-2017, bringing the 2015 legislative session to a close. The enacted Indiana budget is honestly balanced and focused on funding Indiana's most important needs, creating a strong foundation for our economic future. Bray said he is pleased with the two-year fiscal plan, which provides increased funding for K-12 and higher education, roads and public safety...
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Letter carriers food drive coming May 5
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- OnMay 9 the National Association of Letter Carriers, the United States Postal Service, Feeding America and other partners are asking Hoosiers to help Stamp Out Hunger. The annual food drive has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table...
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$26 million invested into local tourism
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
SANTA CLAUS--Tourism businesses in Spencer County are gearing up for the peak summer season with additions and enhancements totaling over $26 million. "There is a lot happening in Spencer County and it's wonderful to see tourism businesses continuing to invest in, and enhance, the experience for visitors," says Melissa Brockman, executive director of the Spencer County Visitors Bureau. "With additional lodging and significant new attractions, we can't wait to welcome visitors!"...
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Pelath on 2015 session: 'You cannot make chicken salad out of chicken feathers'
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath from Michigan City today issued the following statement on the 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly: "Mercifully, Indiana law finally pulled the plug on this year's Legislature. "The people of Indiana are ready to move in a new direction, yet we are led by a governor and Republican supermajorities intent upon dragging us backward...
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Porter on 'education session' budget: 'Nothing better and a whole lot worse'
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), ranking Democrat on the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee, today issued the following statement on the biennial state budget approved today by the Indiana General Assembly: "In years to come, people will laugh when they recall that the governor and his Republican supermajorities described 2015 as the 'education session' of the Indiana General Assembly...
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Computer business will remain open
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Computer Central is open at 537 E. National Avenue in Brazil. The store closed for a few days following the passing of Nathan Lewis, who operated the business with his father, David Lewis. On Thursday, David said he wanted everyone to understand the business is now open and a technician is in place to work on equipment ...
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History of Fourth of July celebration entertainment is ... entertaining
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
A big part of the Rotary Club Fourth of July Celebration at Forest Park each year is entertainment. The 2015 celebration is scheduled June 29-July 4. Those dates are less than two months away and with the weather getting warmer Amos Thomas gave a talk during the Rotary meeting Wednesday about the history of entertainment at the Fourth of July Celebration...
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Northview scores wins on the diamond; Eels fall in track
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
Times Staff Report MOORESVILLE -- Northview picked up a non-conference road win on Wednesday evening, topping Mooresville 5-3. The Knights got a complete game pitching win from senior Joe Ball, who struck out five, walked two and didn't allow an earned run against the Pioneers...
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Hellen Louise Baker
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
Hellen Louise Baker, 71, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015. She was born on December 10, 1943 in Lovington, Illinois to Vincel Auten and Beulah Tracy Auten. Hellen had been employed by NACC -- P.R. Mallory Company in Greencastle...
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Spring Forestry Workshop program is May 16
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District would like to invite the public to an educational tour of Sycamore Trails RC&D Froehde Woods at the 2015 Spring Forestry Workshop-Woodlands Beyond the Wood on May 16. Sycamore Trails RC&D Froehde Woods is located north off of U.S. 40 at the intersection of Hunt and Roberts roads in Terre Haute. The cost of the workshop is $5 and RSVP must be received by May 12...
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Spotlight on Business April 2015: Vectren and Brazil Pizza Hut
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Vectren Vectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville. Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than one million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's non-utility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services...
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Senior center to host country music night on Saturday
(Community News ~ 04/30/15)
The Clay County Senior Center will host country music night on Saturday at 7 p.m. Ron Rodgers and the Country Express will provide the music. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be served as part of a fund raiser for the senior center located at 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil...
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Tri County Community Club
(Community News ~ 04/30/15)
The Tri County Community Club was held on April 14 at the Oak Grove Church with Bonnie and Carol Booher as hostesses. A lunch of beef and noodles and other dishes were served. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. Holsapple won the hostess gift and the surprise package. Evelyn Rubeck won the door prize...
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Library to host program on sleeping disorders
(Community News ~ 04/30/15)
The Brazil Public Library will host "Sleeping Disorders 101" with registered nurse Regina Yoder of the Clay County Health Department at 6 p.m. on Thursday. RSVPs are required by Tuesday. For more information, call 812-448-1981.
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Food for Families 5K set for May 25
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Approximately 2,300 children in Clay County are on the Indiana Department of Education's free and reduced lunch program. It's a program that helps young people during the school year, but what happens when school lets out for the summer? A group of Clay County pastors got together three years ago and started asking questions about how to help. As a result of those discussions, the "Food for Families 5K" was born...
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Four Star Performances: Three Clay County schools recognized for testing success
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The sign that welcomes those to Staunton Elementary has a simple message for all who enter -- "Do Your Best." That message is meant for more than just the rural Clay County school's students, staff and administration as they continue this week's ISTEP testing. It's a message to all who have a hand in shaping the lives of the school's students each and every day...
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Jail Bookings: April 29-30
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center April 29-30: Brandon Wayne Moore, 28, was arrested and preliminarily charged with violating probation
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Court News: April 28-29
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse April 28-29: Circuit Court Civil Collections Cavalry SPV I vs. Andrew Wood Mortgage Foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank vs. Mary J. McCann Civil Collections State of Indiana vs. Charles Herbert...
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Knights continue to roll on the hardcourt
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Heading into invitational play this weekend, the Northview girls' tennis team remained on a winning trajectory by sweeping visiting Edgewood on Thursday night, 5-0. Playing in more gusting windy conditions on their home court, the Knights won each set against the visitors and lost just three points in singles play...
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Seniors pace Knights past Sullivan in track and field
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview only has two regular season home track and field meets this season so it was only fitting that as senior night was celebrated by the Knights, that the teams were led by their veterans to a sweep over visiting Sullivan...
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