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Indiana Farmers Union attends NFU spring fly-in
(State News ~ 05/19/15)
VERSAILLES--A delegration from Indiana Farmers Union (INFU) will meet today with elected officials in Washington at a special National Farmers Union (NFU) Spring Fly-In. The event sees family farmers and ranchers from across the country attending, and underscores Farmers Union members' unwavering support for Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and the need for Congress to allow the World Trade Organization (WTO) process over to conclude without interference...
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Special speaker coming to First Church of Christ, Scientist in Terre Haute
(State News ~ 05/19/15)
National speaker Dave Hohle says, "being open to spiritual reality brings freedom from limitation of all kinds, including from time." Hohle will present a lecture titled, "Time is Not a Factor" on Saturday, June 13, at 2pm at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 329 South Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807...
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Ford supports increased funding for Indiana Arts Commission
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) recently supported the passage of House Enrolled Act 1001, the state budget bill, which includes an increase in funding for the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). The IAC will receive an additional $425,000 in fiscal year 2016 and an additional $411,000 in Fiscal Year 2017. The funding received is projected to be used for major arts programs to celebrate the Indiana State Parks' 100th anniversary, the IAC's 50th anniversary and the state's bicentennial in 2016...
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Baseball and tennis sectional draws made
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Sectional draws were made this week for girls' tennis and baseball teams around the state. Northview will host the girls' tennis sectional, which gets underway tonight with a match between Owen Valley and Greencastle at 4:30 p.m...
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Kids cross the line
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Stuart Bennett crosses the finish line and receives a medal from Rotarian Chuck Clark. The 1 mile fun run was held Saturday at Forest Park. No times were kept and all the participants who were registered received medals.
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Clay Youth Soccer Club outdoor travel teams
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
The Clay Youth Soccer Club is offering a chance at outdoor travel soccer for youth in the Clay, Putnam, Parke and Vigo County areas. On Sunday, June 14 the boys will meet from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Northview High School soccer fields behind North Clay Middle School. There will be one hour of set skills, 30 minutes of small 5v5 games for all boys from U-10 to U-14...
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Clay Youth Football sign-ups
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
The Clay Youth Football League is having sign-ups for the new season. Sign-ups will be held at the Clay Youth Football Field on May 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and June 14 from 1-3 p.m. The football camp will run from June 23-26 at Northview High School...
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Food for Families 5K to be ran Monday rain or shine
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Approximately 2,300 children in Clay County are on the Indiana Department of Education's free and reduced lunch program. This program 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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Grocer replacing plastic bags with environmentally friendly crates
(State News ~ 05/19/15)
Plastic bag bans are sweeping the nation. On average one shopper uses 500 plastic bags a year. While a ban has not been implemented in Indiana, Baesler's Market in Terre Haute is offering its environmentally conscious customers a new innovative alternative...
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Siples wins four individual events; Smith one in junior high WIC Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
Times Staff Report North Clay's junior high track and field teams competed at the Western Indiana Conference Meet over the weekend with several individual winners. Eden Siples won all four events that she entered for the girls' team as she won the 100 meters (13.82), 200 meters (28.77), 400 meters (1:04.03) and the high jump (4-8)...
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Court News: May 15-18, 2015
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 15-18: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Michael Edward Ayala, 47, 1: Theft Small Claims LVNV Funding LLC vs. Patrick Houser LVNV Funding LLC vs. Bonnie G. Winsted...
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Jail Bookings: May 18-19, 2015
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center May 18-19: Justin L. McCammon, 34, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- refusal Randy Glen Jackson, 59, was arrested and preliminarily charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia...
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Brazil Public Library announces summer reading program
(Community News ~ 05/19/15)
Sign ups for Brazil Public Library's Summer Reading Program, titled "Every Hero Has a Story," begins on June 2. A parent or guardian must have a valid library card to take part in the reading portion and to collect prizes, although weekly programs are free and open to the public beginning at 1:30 p.m. June 10 and continue every Wednesday through July 15...
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Chamber welcomes new members to its board
(Community News ~ 05/19/15)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed to new members to its board, Rev. Mark Thompson and Kirk Freeman. Thompson has lived in Clay County for nearly 10 years. Before moving to Clay County, he lived in Knox County for about seven years...
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Couple to celebrate 65 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/19/15)
Owen and Joan (Fatch) Youngblood, of rural Center Point, were married June 3, 1950, at Fatch Chapel Methodist Church by minister Karl Wright. They will celebrate 65 years during an anniversary reception hosted by their children from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 7 at Center Point United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Friends and family are invited to the reception. Cards are welcome...
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Staunton residents organize a clean-up day on May 30
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Any resident of Staunton who is billed for water and sewage is invited to drop off items except tires and paint from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large trash containers will be available near the four-way stop in Staunton, and trucks with trailers and volunteers will be available to assist residents who have items but cannot transport them...
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Mommy's Angels 5K to benefit children of deceased mother
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Local residents are planning a fun run and walk to raise money to help three kids who lost their mother. The inaugural Mommy's Angels 5K Fun Run/Walk will be June 6 at Forest Park. Race time is set for 8 a.m., and the cost is $25 which covers registration, angel wings and a T-shirt. Kids ages 7 and under can participate for free and an adult must accompany each child...
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Many recognized for their years of service in Clay County education
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Whether it is the bus driver picking the kids up for school in the morning or the school superintendent making decisions impacting the entire corporation, the role the men and women of the Clay County School Corporation play in raising the children of the community is a significant one, school officials say...
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UPDATE: Lynch's Market open after being damaged in early morning fire
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Garden center and greenhouses not affected by the fire An early morning fire damaged a portion of the Lynch's Market building on Kennedy's Crossing Road on Tuesday. The Dick Johnson Volunteer Fire Department was called out shortly after 6 a.m. Brazil and Posey Township fire departments were also requested to respond to the scene...
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Memorial service scheduled
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
A memorial service will be held for Clay and Mildred Cochran at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at the First Presbyterian Church in Brazil with Rev. Gary Scroggins officiating. Burial will follow at Cottage Hill Cemetery. Full obituaries may be viewed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com...
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Steward wins sectional 400 meters; four advance to Bloomington North Regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Terre Haute North Patriots captured their 14th consecutive girls' track and field sectional championship Tuesday night, easily outdistancing Terre Haute South for the victory by 33 points. The Patriots scored 164 team points and won 10 of the 16 events overall. Northview placed sixth, one spot ahead of Clay City. The Patriots' were paced by Lindsay Welker, who won the 800 meters (2:21.76) and the 1,600 (2:21.76)...
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