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Lt. Governor Ellspermann requesting EPA to take action on proposed renewable volume requirements
(State News ~ 07/28/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is requesting that the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) take swift action on setting renewable energy volume requirements for 2014, 2015 and 2016. In a letter to the EPA Administrator, the Lt. Governor noted that the proposed reductions and uncertainty in the volumes requirements significantly impacts both Hoosier farmers and the biofuels industries located in Indiana. ...
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Harold Thomas (Tom) Hood
(Obituary ~ 07/28/15)
Harold Thomas (Tom) Hood, 76, of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil and Greencastle, went home to be with the Lord July 27, 2015. He was born November 25, 1938 to the late Fred Orval Hood and Cynthia Pell Girton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Gerald Scott Hood, Kenneth Hood and Donald Hood, his sisters Mildred Hertz and Norma Faye and a grandson Levi Hood...
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Rick E. Simonson
(Obituary ~ 07/28/15)
Rick E. Simonson, 63 of Brazil passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Westridge Health Care. Rick was born in Brazil on February 6, 1952 the son of Keith and Betty (Miller) Simonson. He was a retired truck driver last working for Platinum Transport...
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Grant awarded for study of two Clay County historic bridges
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Indiana Landmarks recently awarded a grant to study the feasibility of incorporating two historic Clay County bridges in a proposed Eel River recreational trail system. The Efroymson Family Endangered Places grant of $2,500 will pay for a professional engineering analysis of the 1894 Feeder Dam Bridge and the Aqueduct Bridge. ...
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Fourth arrest made in alleged cabin burglaries
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
The fourth suspect wanted in connection to June burglaries at a rural summer cabin area in Clay County appeared in court last week. David McDonald, 23, Indianapolis, pleaded not guilty during his initial hearing Thursday in Clay Circuit Court to felony counts of burglary and one for theft, and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass. His bond was set at $10,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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New app available for Brown County tourists
(State News ~ 07/28/15)
NASHVILLE -- The Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce it has launched a new app, Discover Brown County. The app is Brown County's official handheld, mobile guide, providing easy navigation for visitors. With its click-to-call feature, visitors will now be able to access more information on shops, restaurants, attractions, and lodging properties, as well as make reservations quickly. ...
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IRTA hosts leadership workshop in Clay County
(Community News ~ 07/28/15)
Clay County Retired Teachers Association Area 4 of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association held a Leadership Workshop on July 21 at the Central Administration Office of Clay Community Schools. Presidents, secretaries and treasurers from the nine counties in Area 4 attended. Area 4 Director Ken Pierce led the workshop along with IRTA Executive Director Tom Mellish...
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National Night Out expected to be great event at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
It might be almost a week away, but Tuesday should be a beautiful day in Brazil and a great time for the annual National Night Out. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 80s with only a slight percent chance of rain. All are invited to attend the National Night Out event at Forest Park in Brazil from 5 to 8 p.m...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Sartors hope 'Happy Birthday' song tradition continues
(Community News ~ 07/28/15)
Yesterday, I returned to Clara Fairbanks at Terre Haute as requested. After further testing the doctor gave me a good report. Now my blood pressure is in check. I slept like a baby all night, which is a rarity. This morning Paul and I pulled back the cover and our feet hit the floor early. ...
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Little Historic Church to host Aug. 8 program
(Community News ~ 07/28/15)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on Aug. 8. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m. The program is scheduled to begin at 7. This month, entertainment will be provided by "The James Family Singers." All are invited to the meal and program...
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Christian Women's Club to meet in Terre Haute, Clay City
(Community News ~ 07/28/15)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute will host an "Inspiration" Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18 in the MCL meeting room at the Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. The speaker will be Kelly Davis of Moline, Illinois, discussing "From Mess to Message."...
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Bonus Bucks for SNAP customers at market
(Community News ~ 07/28/15)
In August, Friends of the Greencastle Farmers' Market will offer residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) a free, $1 token (Bonus Bucks) for every $2 worth of SNAP tokens purchased at the market with a Hoosier Works card. For each August market day, SNAP customers can receive up to $5 in free Bonus Bucks tokens, for as long as program funds last...
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CPC deems baby photo contest a success
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
The Crisis Pregnancy Center in Brazil announced the winners of this year's Clay County 4-H Fair Baby Photo Contest. The Grand Prize winner was Casen Lee Otto Smith (pictured above), who is the son of Derrick and Bryleigh Smith of Brazil. The first runner-up was Brayah Priest, who is the daughter of David and Terri Priest of Brazil. Second runner-up was Jase Thomas, the son of Josh and Sara Thomas, also of Brazil...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 27, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 27: Christine L. Dropski, 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with battery with bodily injury.
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Coal company RIFs 175 employees at 3 mines
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Sunrise Coal announced Monday that it was laying off 175 employees, including four at the Ace in the Hole Mine near Clay City. Mild weather and low natural gas prices have caused a temporary decline in coal demand, the company reports, which resulted in the reduction in force...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 27, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 07/28/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 27: Christine L. Dropski, 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with battery with bodily injury.
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Lifeguards needed next year at Forest Park Pool
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Lifeguards are needed next year for the Forest Park Pool. Manager Amy Hardy said her staff needed seven more lifeguards this year and she hopes more people will become certified and will apply for next summer. The minimum age is 16. For more information, call 812-229-6938...
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School board to meet in special session
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Board Room of the Central Admission Office. Among topics to be discussed, include a second reading of the Classified and Bus Driver Handbook revisions and approval of a representative to the health insurance committee...
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COURT NEWS July 27, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on July 27: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Pamela Jones, 24, 1: Driving while suspended. 2: Speeding, exceeding 30 mph in an urban district. 3: Expired plates...
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COURT NEWS July 27, 2015
(Court News ~ 07/28/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on July 27: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Pamela Jones, 24, 1: Driving while suspended. 2: Speeding, exceeding 30 mph in an urban district. 3: Expired plates...
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Coaches Corner Team wins YMCA U15 Spring Youth Soccer League
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
The YMCA Spring Youth Soccer has finished up its season and the U15 Coaches Corner team was crowned champs. The team was coached by Travis Jones and Eddie Weis (at top). The players include, front, from left, Xander Shillings, Eden Mace, Haylee Lookebill, Allison Betts and Aidan Taken; and back, Karson Butts, Logan Weis, Amaya Jones, Taneisha McClelland, Joelee Kellet, Rachel Brindley and Skylar Reitsma. COURTESY PHOTO...
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Vehicle fire at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, no injuries
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Brazil Fire Department was dispatched to a fully engulfed vehicle fire at the St. Vincent Clay Hospital. According to Assistant Fire Chief Tobey Archer, three employees at the hospital were already trying to control the fire that damaged a Ford truck. Hospital maintenance workers Bill Stein and John Metz along with manager of the X-ray department John Klaiber used chemical fire extinguishers to control the blaze until help arrived...
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Scooter rider injured after running stop sign
(Local News ~ 07/28/15)
A scooter rider was injured and transported to Regional Hospital in Terre Haute after he failed to stop for a sign and hit a vehicle Monday night. Ricky Parke, 46, of Brazil, disregarded a stop sign and struck the vehicle driven by Laura Swearingen, 41, of Terre Haute, at the corner of Depot and Church streets around 7:20 p.m. Monday. The accident was investigated by Brazil Police Department Sgt. Todd Stemm...
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