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Freezing rain likely tonight, Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
Freezing rain is in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory. The advisory spans from 7 p.m. today to 1 p.m. Saturday. In that time frame, rain will be mixing with and changing to freezing rain tonight. A brief mix with sleet or snow is also possible north of Interstate 70...
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Are you feeling unlucky today? You may have figgatriskaidekaphobia
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
Today is often considered one of the most unlucky days in the calendar year: Friday the 13th, with another one taking place in October. If someone is afraid of this date on a calendar then there’s a scientific name for that phobia; figgatriskaidekaphobia, which means a person is afraid of Fridays and the number 13...
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Freezing rain advisory extended to Sunday
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Clay and surrounding counties. The advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. and will last through 1 p.m. Sunday, which a day longer than the advisory issued on Thursday. The NWS reports that rain will mix with and change to freezing rain tonight. A brief mix with sleet is also possible this afternoon and evening...
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Josephine L. Shuck
(Obituary ~ 01/13/17)
Josephine L. Shuck 94 years old of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 12, 2017. She was born Sept. 24, 1922 to Roy and Ruth Evans of Brazil, Indiana. She grew up with 8 siblings in a family she always said was much like the TV show “The Waltons”. ...
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Workshop helps residents narrow focus of Brazil's comprehensive plan
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
More than 20 people gathered at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que Thursday night to help shape Brazil’s future. Scott Siefker and Haley James of Taylor, Siefker & Williams Design Group led the effort to choose ideas that had been shared in earlier meetings that may be incorporated into a comprehensive plan for the City of Brazil...
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Weather affecting weekend sports schedule
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
Times Staff Report The Northview girls and boys’ basketball games at South Putnam remain on schedule to be played Friday evening beginning at 6 p.m. The Clay City boys’ game is slated for a 6:30 p.m. junior varsity start against Eastern Greene. Saturday’s events have been postponed however...
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Big fourth quarter shoots Lady Eels past Lady Cards
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/17)
By TERRY SCHWINGHAMMER Sports Writer BLOOMFIELD — For the Clay City Lady Eels it was better late than never Thursday night at Bloomfield. In the fourth quarter Clay City finally overcame its offensive struggles, nearly equaling its production over the previous 24 minutes...
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Local Coordinating Council helps stop drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
Members of the Local Coordinator Council of Clay County met in a dinner meeting Wednesday at The Green Olive restaurant in Brazil. Governed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the LCC approves "mini-grants" for various programs such as the Clay County Students Against Destructive Decisions and CHANCES for Youth, said Christopher Smith, president. ...
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February Taizé scheduled for Feb. 14
(Community News ~ 01/13/17)
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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Little Historic Church to host monthly program
(Community News ~ 01/13/17)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program Friday, Jan. 27. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m. The program is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. This month, entertainment will be provided by The P-150 Praise Band. All are invited to the meal and program...
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Youths can have fun with chemistry at Rose-Hulman program
(Community News ~ 01/13/17)
Youths of all ages can learn the chemistry behind creating ice cream, Silly Putty and slime by participating in Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Explore Engineering program on Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the college’s Sports and Recreation Center...
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First Presbyterian Church providing dinner
(Community News ~ 01/13/17)
The First Presbyterian Church in Brazil, 210 N. Walnut St., will serve dinner this Sunday and again on Sunday, Jan. 22. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall located behind the church. There is no cost, and doors are open to all...
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Clutter Bug
(Community News ~ 01/13/17)
Here is your word for the day: “clutter!” Defined as “having things in a disorderly manner” by www.dictionary.com, I’ll bet that describes aspects of all of our lives. It is simply easier, I believe, to throw it down, leave it behind, stack it or set it aside! Is that you and/or your home? Your life? I think I clutter so easily because it’s often the easier thing to do. ...
- Church News: Jan. 14, 2017 (Local News ~ 01/13/17)
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Staunton Scene: Jan. 14, 2017
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, will be on Friday, Jan. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. This month’s menu includes beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, homemade rolls, your choice of dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. The price is $9 for adults and $5 for children. As always, all profits will go to worthy causes in our community...
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Rosalind Jean Schopmeyer
(Obituary ~ 01/13/17)
Rosalind Jean Schopmeyer, 91 of Bowling Green, passed away January 13, 2017 at Union Hospital. She was born October 18, 1925 in Poland, the daughter of John H. Hauser and Elizabeth Lechner Hauser. She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ of Poland since 1938. She presently was attending Calvary Baptist Church in Brazil with her family...
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COURT NEWS January 12-13, 2016
(Court News ~ 01/13/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 12-13: State vs Danny L. Johanningsmeier, 55: Operating vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more State vs Rebecca J. Kohler, 42: Theft and Criminal trespass The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during January 12-13:...
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JAIL BOOKINGS December 12-13, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 01/13/17)
The following individuals were booked into the facility on January 12-13, 2017: Alsip, Steven D., 35, Brazil: Operating vehicle while intoxicated Dickison, Harry Eugene, 45, Brazil: Probation order violation (MC) Randolph, William A., 32, Patricksburg, IN: Probation order violation...
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Putnam County: Man shot while allegedly brandishing weapon at deputy
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
MORTON — A 35-year-old man was shot twice in the torso late Thursday evening as he was allegedly brandishing a firearm at a Putnam County Sheriff’s Department special deputy. The suspect, Adam B. Wagner, was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts reported late Friday morning that Wagner was undergoing extensive treatment and was in stable but critical condition...
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Police: Brazil man called in his own bomb threat at post office
(Local News ~ 01/13/17)
Police say the Brazil man who claimed to have a bomb in a backpack inside the Brazil post office Friday reported that threat to authorities
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