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Brown county to host 2016 National Maple Syrup Festival this weekend
(State News ~ 03/01/16)
NASHVILLE-- Maple mania has officially struck Brown County as the National Maple Syrup Festival is just around the corner! The fun, sticky, and oh so sweet Festival returns to Brown County this weekend, March 5-6. Originating in Medora in 2010, the Festival moved to Brown County in 2015. ...
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NHS to present "Legally Blonde the Musical"
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Northview High School drama club will be presenting "Legally Blonde The Musical" in the Northview Auditorium on March 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Patrons can buy tickets from Ashlee Vitz at Northview High School or at the door the nights of the performances. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Patrons may pay with cash or check...
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George Marvin Gettle
(Obituary ~ 03/01/16)
George Marvin Gettle, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, February 28, 2016 at Union Hospital. George was born in Terre Haute, Indiana December 23, 1950 the son of Donald and Betty Jo (Weaver) Gettle. George was raised in Riley, Indiana and graduated from Gerstmeyer High School with the class of 1968. Shortly after graduating from high school he began working for Conrail Rail Road. He retired from CSX in 2007 after 38 years of service to the company...
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Time running out to file for financial aid
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
FAFSA deadline is March 10 More than $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify for need- and performance-based scholarships. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -- or the FAFSA -- by Thursday, March 10...
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Kyndall LeighAn Sutherland
(Births ~ 03/01/16)
Kyndall LeighAn Sutherland was born at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 18, 2016, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of: KyLeigh Ann Davis and William Tyler Sutherland. Her maternal grandparents are Misty and Jeremy Gilbert, and her paternal grandparents are Carl and Susan Sutherland. Kyndall's maternal great-grandparents are Bob and Judy Davis, and her paternal great-grandparent is Ralph Jr Sutherland...
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JAIL BOOKINGS February 25-March 2, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 03/01/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Feb. 25-March 2: Awaiting Arraignment Hugunin, Joanna Michele, 40: Habitual traffic violator Staley, Sherry, 53: OVWI controlled substance, OVWI...
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JAIL BOOKINGS February 25-March 2, 2016
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Feb. 25-March 2: Awaiting Arraignment Hugunin, Joanna Michele, 40: Habitual traffic violator Staley, Sherry, 53: OVWI controlled substance, OVWI...
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COURT NEWS February 26-March 1, 2016
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Circuit Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 26-March1: Civil Kathyrn Jarrell - Reinstatement fee waiver Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 26-March 1:...
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COURT NEWS February 23-March 1, 2016
(Court News ~ 03/01/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Circuit Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 26: Civil Kathyrn Jarrell - Reinstatement fee waiver Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 18:...
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Utility assistance available through The Arc of Indiana
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
A new program of The Arc of Indiana can provide utility assistance to eligible families. The Arc's Utility Support Program can assist families with a dependent child, one or more family members with a disability, and income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. ...
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Indiana Grown launches Homegrown by Heroes program
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture's (ISDA) Indiana Grown initiative announced this week the Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program, which gives Hoosiers a new, tangible way to support local veterans with an agriculture business. Governor Mike Pence attended the announcement at the Indiana War Memorial and was joined by ISDA Director Ted McKinney and representatives from Indiana Grown, as well as representatives from the Farmer Veteran Coalition, Indiana's Department of Veteran Affairs and more.. ...
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INDOT offers scholarships, jobs to engineers in training
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana's certified civil engineering schools and apply at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov. Applications for the 2016-17 school year must be postmarked by Thursday, March 31...
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CLUBS: Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met on Feb. 25 at the Clay County 4-H Extension Office with Mary Ken serving as hostess. Ann Stigler, vice president, called the meeting to order with Shirley Koehler leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Rose Mary Price leading the Homemakers Creed...
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Time running out to file for financial aid
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
FAFSA deadline is March 10 More than $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify for need- and performance-based scholarships. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -- or the FAFSA -- by Thursday, March 10...
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Garden workshop is March 9
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
There will be a free gardening workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the Clay County Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Phil Cox, Purdue Extension Educator of Vermillion County, will discuss the plight of pollinators and what individuals can do to help endangered pollinators like bees and specifically Monarch butterflies. ...
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Terre Haute After 5
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
Terre Haute After 5 will present "Travel with Turner" from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the The Red Barn at Sycamore Farms, 5001 E Poplar St, Terre Haute. Annette Trotter will present upcoming travel plans, and Kathleen Sly, of Hickory Corners, Michigan, will present "A Humpty Dumpty Life."...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Hair today, gone tomorrow
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
Hair today and gone tomorrow sure is a what my hair brush has been telling me. My sweeper has been talking too. I sure hope Tootie Mae does not get caught-up in the silvery blonde threads. I reckon that is why I drag out that heavy sweeper everyday...
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THROUGH THE YEARS: Cass Township Facts
(Community News ~ 03/01/16)
Cass Township, subdivided from Jackson Township, was organized in 1841. It was named in honor of Lewis Cass of Michigan, a prominent prospective candidate for the Presidency. The soil was easily tilled and produced abundant crops. Tighlman Creek bears the name of Tighlman Chance, a pioneer settler and prominent merchant at Bowling Green. ...
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REPORT: Police impersonator pulls over woman, chases her on foot
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Clay County authorities are investigating the report of a gun-toting police impersonator who pulled over a woman on a Clay County road, then chased her through a wooded area. The Clay County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday from a motorist at the intersection of state roads 246 and 159. There, the motorist told police they located a female who told them she was being chased by a male who was carrying a gun and claiming to be a police officer...
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Clay County torchbearers for Indiana Bicentennial chosen
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Twenty torch bearers and three alternatives were chosen by a committee Monday night in the Clay County Chamber of Commerce office. The 20 torchbearers are scheduled to carry the Indiana Bicentennial torch through Clay County on Sept. 22, according to a news release from Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann's office...
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Pizza place back in business after small fire
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Maurizio's is back in business after being temporarily closed over the weekend. The pizza place shut down Saturday due to an electrical fire inside insulation in the attic. "No one was ever in danger," owner Kevin Ringo said. "I was trying to change a light bulb in the freezer when it started."...
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Elementary students donate food for high school backpacks
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
There are other food backpack programs in Clay County but none quite like this one. Jackson Township Elementary students in the YMCA after school program are donating food so high school students will be fed on weekends. The backpack program donors give non-perishable food that is placed in sacks. On Fridays, students who need the food are allowed to take the sacks of food home to consume over the weekend. Each package contains two breakfasts, two dinners and snacks...
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A 'Seuss-ical Parade'
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Above, left, students, staff and some special guests at Meridian Elementary took part in a "Seuss-ical Parade" Monday. Each year the national event takes place in schools around the country as a way to celebrate the famous children's author's birthday and bring books and children together. ...
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Don't Stress the Test
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
Students at Van Buren Elementary kicked off ISTEP testing week by going to the gymnasium Monday afternoon as part of "Don't sweat it -- you're just exercising your brain!" Students and staff members, led by third-grade teacher Cassy Smith, danced and exercised their troubles away and waved their hands in the air "like they just didn't care" to de-stress before testing begins this week. ...
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Clay City officials change pay structure for police
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Town Council changed the way its police department is paid, putting the two-man force on salary with no compensatory time. At Tuesday's meeting of the town council, the board approved a resolution that sets Chief Terry Skaggs and Officer Terry Silvers pay the same as it is now for 47 hours per week with benefits. What changes is that the hourly police officers will lose compensatory or "comp" time they currently have if they work more than 47 hours...
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Knights own the boards, clip Arrows in sectional opener
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
NASHVILLE -- The Northview Knights owned the boards Tuesday night to open sectional play at Brown County and ultimately it paid off handsomely in a 62-55 victory over Sullivan. The win sends the Knights in Friday's 6 p.m. against West Vigo. The Knights knew coming into the game that the Golden Arrows had a penchant for taking a wealth of 3-points shots as part of their game plan. ...
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No. 3 Cards are too much for Clay City
(Local News ~ 03/01/16)
SWITZ CITY -- There will be no five-peat for the Clay City boys basketball team. The four-time defending sectional champions had its season end Tuesday night with a 49-32 loss to Class A No. 3 Bloomfield in the second game of the White River Valley Sectional...
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