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Local authorities assist in Labor Day weekend pursuit
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
Authorities from Clay County assisted in a Labor Day weekend pursuit that ended with a wanted Greencastle man behind bars. State Police say 40-year-old Shane A. Hollingsworth began his alleged escape from police around midnight Friday after refusing to stop for a Linton Police Department officer who attempted to pull his truck over for an equipment violation, according to an Indiana State Police account of the incident...
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Terre Haute man recovered from Cataract Falls
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
A Terre Haute man died Monday after an incident at Cataract Falls in Owen County. Witnesses say Mario Luis Cardoza was reportedly swimming at the waterfalls when he appeared to tire and disappeared beneath the surface, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement...
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Clay County Through the Years: Daniel Harris, The Father of Clay County
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
Daniel Harris, the "Father of Clay County," surveyed, named and was the first legislative representative of Clay County. While a member of the General Assembly from Owen County, he introduced the proposition to organize the new county of Clay, which he named after Henry Clay. Approval was received on Feb. 12, 1825, and land to form the new county was obtained from the counties of Parke, Putnam, Vigo, Sullivan, Greene and Owen...
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Birds bring back memories for the Sartors
(Community News ~ 09/08/15)
It sure is warm outside. I should be out there sweating it out listening to the hum of my hedge trimmers and the electric chain saw. Paul and I are frequently fighting the fast growth of the bush that I dubbed "sparrow's haven." Dozens of sparrows move in and out of the shrub, with no regard for the clean windows of my dining room...
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Saint Mother Theodore string doll keychain to be offered
(Community News ~ 09/08/15)
Linden Leaf Gifts -- a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods -- offers many exclusive Saint Mother Theodore Guerin items, including bags, jewelry, mugs and even books for children. Beginning in October, the shop will add a new collectible string doll keychain to that ever-growing list...
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Indiana State Faculty Gala Concert set for Sept. 17
(Community News ~ 09/08/15)
The Indiana State University School of Music will present the annual Faculty Gala Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at in the University Hall Auditorium. Begun six years ago, the Faculty Gala Concert is now the annual "opening of the school year" concert. Fourteen faculty members from the School of Music will present a variety of unique solo and ensemble performances. This concert is one of rare occasions where one can hear many different performances by a variety of performance faculty instructors...
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Clay County Historical Society to meet on Monday
(Community News ~ 09/08/15)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the lower level of the museum. The program will be about the National Register of Historic Places, featuring our Post Office Building and other notable nominations in Clay County. The board will meet at 6...
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Author Thom to highlight Historical Chapel speaker series
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
Indiana best-selling author James Alexander Thom will be featured at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Poland Historical Chapel's third speaker series. The community is invited to the afternoon of entertainment and thoughts about childhood and small town living from Thom. A book signing will follow, and Thom's books will be available for purchase...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 7-8, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 7-8, 2015: - Emily S. Brown, 31: Possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. - Dario Deshawn Stephens, 19: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 7-8, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 09/08/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 7-8, 2015: - Emily S. Brown, 31: Possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. - Dario Deshawn Stephens, 19: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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COURT NEWS September 4-8, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following filings were reported at the Clay County Courthouse during September 4-8, 2015: Circuit Court Domestic Relations Alice L. Staley v. Terry D. Staley Superior Court Domestic Relations Robert Gill v. Leslie A. Gill Small Claims...
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COURT NEWS September 4-8, 2015
(Court News ~ 09/08/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following filings were reported at the Clay County Courthouse during September 4-8, 2015: Circuit Court Domestic Relations Alice L. Staley v. Terry D. Staley Superior Court Domestic Relations Robert Gill v. Leslie A. Gill Small Claims...
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Officials accept $326K bid for Community Corrections building
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
On Tuesday, Clay County Commissioners Paul Sinders and Bryan Allender voted to accept a bid on a new Community Corrections office and classroom complex as well as accept a new communications system for the Clay County Justice Center. In their first meeting since the resignation of Commissioner Tony Fenwick, Sinders and Allender accepted a $326,325 bid for a Community Corrections building from Emmert Group LLC, Brazil...
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Council won't vote on new building until October
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
The Clay County Council couldn't act on a bid for a new Community Corrections building Tuesday night because it wasn't included on the agenda, said its President Larry Moss. The contractor plans to start construction within a week of the County Council's final approval, Moss said. ...
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Center Point Community Yard Sale: Ashboro church uses sale to raise funds
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
During the Center Point Community Yard Sale on Saturday members of Ashboro Church helped raise funds to renovate the foundation at the church located on State Road 59. Pictured are, from left, Mary Ruth Zucher, Margie Evans and Betty Julbert packaging the many various desserts for the luncheon...
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'Bake Sale for Baby' Girl creates fundraiser to offset adoption costs
(Local News ~ 09/08/15)
A Brazil girl's excitement has led her to a sweet gesture. Heaven Riddell, 9, wanted to do something special for her aunt and uncle. "Chris and Brittney Morris (of Poland) have been trying to have a baby for more than five years. After multiple unsuccessful attempts of infertility treatments they decided to pursue adoption," Karen Morris, Heaven's grandmother, said. "It's been difficult. Now they are trying to adopt a newborn baby."...
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Clay City takes top spots at North Central cross country race
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/15)
Times Staff Report SULLIVAN -- Clay City took first-place in both the boys and girls' races at North Central Tuesday night as Kyle Wolf (18:28) and Alexis Laswell (21:46) crossed the finish line first for the Eels. The Clay City boys scored 24 points to win the three-way meet ahead of Sullivan (50) and North Central (59)...
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Clay City clips Thunderbirds in five-set battle
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Eels passed an important conference test on Tuesday night with a victory over visiting North Central, 22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 24-26, 15-11. Facing a team that the Eels will contend for a top spot in the Southwestern Indiana Conference and a potential postseason foe, Clay City faced its share of adversity in the match before rallying back to gain the win to improve to 6-2 overall against the 11-3 T-Birds...
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