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Jail Bookings: May 15-17, 2015
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center May 15-17: Henry J. Heil, 41, was arrested and preliminarily charged with resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and battery David L. Barth Jr., 43, was arrested and preliminarily charged with public intoxication and intimidation...
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Mary Ellen Swearingen Baker Honey
(Obituary ~ 05/17/15)
Mary Ellen Swearingen Baker Honey Mary Ellen Swearingen Baker Honey, 90, of Terre Haute died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Cobblestone Crossing. She was born May 22, 1924 in Montezuma, Indiana to Ernest Swearingen and Minnie Anderson Swearingen. She was retired from CBS. Mary was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard H. Baker in 1984 and Donald Honey in 2004...
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NARFE president highlights legislative effort
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/17/15)
To the editor: Governor Pence of Indiana signed a bill in May 2015 to increase deductions on State taxation of Civil Service annuities. All Federal Civil Service retirees and survivors who reside in Indiana are eligible for these deductions. The deductions are $8,000 retroactive to January 1, 2015 and $16,000 beginning in 2016...
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Loyalty Day supporters appreciated
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/17/15)
To the editor: Organizers of this year's Loyalty Day appreciate all of the support from this year's donors and their donations. Without them this would not be possible. Thank you to the Jackson Township Band, VFW State Commander, District 7, and especially to all my volunteers who help me organize this event...
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Emergency food pantry appreciates support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/17/15)
To the editor: We the volunteers at the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry say thank you to the United States Postal Workers, Cornerstone School, churches, doctors, individuals, clubs and everyone who has donated so generously to the pantry. School will soon be out and the food will supply the children with meals at home while they are away from school. ...
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Let's work together to fight prescription drug problem
(Column ~ 05/17/15)
Hoosiers are rightfully concerned about the HIV outbreak in Scott County, but it is important to recognize that the HIV crisis is linked to -- and in part, caused by -- prescription drug abuse that we have seen across our state and country. I, too, am concerned about the need to address this underlying issue, which is why I am working with local, state and federal health and law enforcement officials to better address addiction in our communities. ...
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Rotary hosting breakfast fundraiser for Brazil Main Street
(Community News ~ 05/17/15)
Rotary Club of Brazil and Brazil Family Restaurant will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Brazil Main Street organization from 8 a.m. to noon June 13 at the restaurant's rear banquet/meeting room at 903 W. Jackson St. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage and beverages. Meal tickets can be purchased in advance from members of Brazil Main Street, Brazil Rotary Club or at Brazil Family Restaurant. Interested diners can purchase a meal the day of the event...
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Brazil class of 1954 to have luncheon
(Community News ~ 05/17/15)
The Brazil High School Class of 1954 will meet for a noon luncheon on July 25 at Pappy's Bar-B-Que. It is a buffet-style lunch. Call Marlene Wegner at 812-448-2910 to RSVP.
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Jones-Vanatti reunion is June 13
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
The John Jones-Richard Vanatti family reunion will be at 11 a.m. June 13 at the Cow Palace at Forest Park in Brazil. All family members are welcome and are asked to bring food of choice.
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School board to meet in special session Wednesday
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board room of the Central Administration Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil.
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Brazil library to host program
(Community News ~ 05/17/15)
The Brazil Public Library will host the program "Making Fragrant Sachets" at 6 p.m. on June 2. RSVPs must be completed by May 28. For more information, call 812-448-1981.
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BMV announces Memorial Day closure
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
All BMV license branches will be closed Saturday through Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on May 26. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, visit myBMV.com...
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Man drowns during bass tournament in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
PUTNAM COUNTY -- A 50-year-old Vigo County man was recovered from the bottom of Glenn Flint Lake Sunday morning after he fell from a fishing boat and did not resurface. He was retrieved by Indiana Conservation Officer divers and taken to the Putnam County Hospital...
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Democrats accepting filings for vacant council seats
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
Residents interested in running on a Democratic ticket for one of two Brazil City Council seats can now begin filing. Clay County Democrats are currently accepting declaration of candidacy forms for a city council at-large seat and for council ward 4 -- the only positions remaining without Democratic candidates for the November general election...
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'Smile because it happened': Beloved principal to retire at end of school year
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
The message read "Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened." The famous Dr. Seuss line encompassed the sentiments coworkers, friends and students have toward retiring Cumberland Academy Principal Lisa Showalter. During a surprise reception at the alternative school for its beloved principal, that message, enshrined in a frame, was one of several trinkets Showalter received as a token to her next journey in life...
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Knights second at WIC Tourney; Eels fourth at SWIAC
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/15)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- The Sullivan Golden Arrows defended their Western Indiana Conference crown on Saturday afternoon at Idle Creek Golf Course despite less than ideal conditions. In fact, the Arrows did so in dominating fashion, shooting a 304 led by medalist Colton Kuppler, who shot a two-under-par 69. Northview repeated their runner-up finish of last season by carding a round of 343 followed by Edgewood (365) in the top-three...
- 2015 Firefighter Awards (Local News ~ 05/17/15)
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Yard sale benefits local poultry club
(Local News ~ 05/17/15)
Fifty new cages are needed by the Clay County Poultry Club and they cost at least $57 each, depending on the quality, said Lori LaLoup. "Every year our members keep growing in kids but our cages don't," LaLoup said. The club had its first yard sale at the fairgrounds Saturday. In the past, the club has sold food at various locations to raise money...
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