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Downtown lights are on!
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Last night the temporary street lights were turned on along U.S. 40 in downtown Brazil. It was the first time street lights had been working in Brazil's business district for more than a year. The lights were on the south side of the street. Workers were installing lights on the north side of the street this morning...
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Endeavor Communications issues statement about program negotiations
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Endeavor Communications, (aka Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative,) a cable provider, issued the following statement concerning its programming: "Endeavor Communications is in negotiations with AMC Networks, owner of networks such as AMC and IFC, to continue offering their channels, but believes the current proposal from AMC Networks is excessive based on their networks' ratings and what the average American household budget can afford. ...
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Center Point man accused of child molesting
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
A Center Point man faces a child molesting charge after police say he had inappropriate conduct with an underage female. Dustin Miller, 30, appeared in Clay Circuit Court last week on the felony count. He pleaded not guilty and future court dates were set; he is to next appear Feb. 16...
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James R. McCullough
(Obituary ~ 12/30/15)
James R. McCullough, age 85, of Cloverdale, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born February 20, 1930 in Brazil, IN, he was the son of Ren and Faye (Giltz) McCullough and a graduate of Reelsville High School "Class of 1948". He retired from IBM in Greencastle, where he had worked for 32 years and also farmed. He was a member of First Baptist and Big Walnut Baptist Church; and a former Cloverdale Town Council member. Jim loved fishing, motorcycling, boating and camping with family...
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Jimmy Joe Gullifor
(Obituary ~ 12/30/15)
Jimmy Joe Gullifor, 75, Brazil, passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on April 20, 1940 in Brazil to the late Albert and Lucille (Graves) Gullifor. Jimmy attended Brazil High School, and joined the United States Marines in 1957 at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged in 1972 after two tours in Vietnam. ...
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What is a 'new year' all about anyway?
(Community News ~ 12/30/15)
I have often wondered what it might be like to take someone from a faraway world and explain to them what happens in our country as a new year dawns. Yes, we put on silly party hats and drink and dance the night away (some do, while some just try to stay awake) while we watch a large crystal ball drop in New York. ...
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Lady Volunteer Cookbooks available in Staunton
(Community News ~ 12/30/15)
The Lady Volunteer Cookbooks are still available for $12 each, and can be purchased by contacting any of the Lady Volunteers. They make great gifts. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (courtesy of Lu Newby) Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Morning Worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children's Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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Church News: Dec. 30, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church Good morning to you from Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church. We are located two miles north of U.S. 40 on the Knightsville Road or 2 miles east of Indiana 59 on Rio Grand Road. The church phone number is 812-446-0531. If you do not have a church home we invite you to come worship with us. We are a Non-Denominational church that worships God through Jesus Christ...
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Free gospel concert Saturday
(Community News ~ 12/30/15)
There will be a free gospel sing hosted by singer Terry Crites, formerly of Greene County, at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pat's Cafe, next to Boot City on U.S. 41, south of Terre Haute. It will feature Frances Bond of Greencastle and The Ole Hymns Quartet of Bloomington...
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State Lab: Substance in letter not anthrax
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Testing of a substance alleged to be anthrax found inside a letter to a local religious publication earlier this month has come back negative. Brazil Police Department Chief Clint McQueen said Tuesday that state's health lab had advised him of the results...
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Let there be light...
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Ivy Jacobs and Frank Phillips photos Temporary light fixtures were installed along the renovation project on US 40 Tuesday afternoon. Indiana Department of Transportation spokesperson Debbie Calder said the temporary fixtures will be replaced with the permanent double fixtures once they become available -- hopefully in late January. She said there was reportedly a supplier mix-up that resulted in the delayed availability of the permanent fixtures...
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Sheriff's department welcomes new deputy
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Photo courtesy of Josh Clarke A new deputy has been sworn in to serve and protect Clay County. Andrew Longyear was sworn in by Clay Circuit Court Judge Joe Trout on Monday and will join the Clay County Sheriff's Department on Friday. At left, from left, are Trout, Kassandra Longyear, Sheriff Paul Harden, and Andrew Longyear...
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Court News: Dec. 29-30, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 29-30: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Lacey D. Dye, 35, Operating a Motor Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated Brenda Plano, 62, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated...
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Court News: Dec. 29-30, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/30/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 29-30: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Lacey D. Dye, 35, Operating a Motor Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated Brenda Plano, 62, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 29-30, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 29-30: Chris Stephen Kaiser, 36, OVWI
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 29-30, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/30/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 29-30: Chris Stephen Kaiser, 36, OVWI
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Mayor says water is safe for animals
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Humane Shelter taking precautions Brazil's mayor says misinformation has been reported concerning the water main break that resulted in a boil order for Brazil and the surrounding communities that rely on the water supply. One issue that was reported involves animals, the mayor said. He said it is OK to water animals during the boil order...
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