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Robert Warren Boatman
(Obituary ~ 09/14/17)
ROSEDALE- Robert Warren Boatman, 92, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away at 5:54 am Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was a truck driver and auto body mechanic all his life. After retirement he drove for Homes Express in Brazil. ...
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COURT NEWS September 15, 2017
(Court News ~ 09/14/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during September 12-13, 2017: National Collegiate Student Loan TR vs Jared and Susan Rolling Betty J. Linder vs Debra Noriega State vs James R. Kent, 30: Possession of methamphetamine, Unlawful possession of syringe, Possession of marijuana, Possession sop paraphernalia, Driving while suspended...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 15, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 09/14/17)
The following jail bookings were processed during September 12-14, 2017: Sullivan, John, 30, Clay City: Parole violation (F5) Cohen, Dwayne A., 31, Terre Haute: Hold for other agency Davidson, Jeanie Marie, 38, Brazil: Domestic battery (MA), Criminal recklessness (MB)...
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2017 Northview Homecoming
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
The 2017 Northview High School senior queen candidates are front, from left, Mackenzie Childress, Sonja Nelson, Jessica Buckingham; and back, Olivia Spugnardi, Hope Grady and Macenzie Allen. The 2017 Northview High School queen attendant candidates are front, from left, Rachel Brindly, Paige Fry, Maizie Pell; and back, Karlie Kellett, Haley Richey and Ellie Carter...
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St. Vincent offering training to increase tobacco screenings in healthcare settings
(Community News ~ 09/14/17)
Tobacco use causes more deaths than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined. It is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States, yet it kills more than 11,000 Hoosiers every year, according to a news release from St. Vincent Clay Hospital...
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Deadline for companies to apply for Environmental Stewardship Program is Oct. 31
(Community News ~ 09/14/17)
Indiana companies wishing to join the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Stewardship Program have until Oct. 31 to complete and submit their applications. Companies may start the application process by visiting www.in.gov/idem/prevention/2451.htm...
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Film shot in Indiana being shown at Walnut Theatre
(Community News ~ 09/14/17)
“Columbus,” an award-winning film shot in Columbus, Indiana, is being shown at the Walnut Theater in Brazil. It stars John Cho (“Star Trek”) and Haley Lu Richardson (“Split”). It features the city’s world-renowned architecture alongside a deeply intellectual storyline about family and parental relationships. It debuted at Sundance Film Festival in January, has since earned international awards and currently has a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes...
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OCRA accepting downtown enhancement grant applications
(Community News ~ 09/14/17)
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has announced the opening of the latest round of grant funding available for Indiana Main Street communities through their Downtown Enhancement Grant program. The program, which provides grant funding between $5,000 - $10,000 per project with a 1:1.5 match, is designed to foster innovative approaches to activities which support and promote community based planning, pre-development, and research initiatives. ...
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UDWI REMC warns against phone scam
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC is warning members to be on guard against a scam claiming people should contact them on behalf of “REMC and Duke Energy,” asking for credit card information or risk having their electricity disconnected. The scam is being perpetrated via phone calls to members of UWDI REMC...
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Free educational event planned at Cooper’s Commons
(Community News ~ 09/14/17)
Purdue Extension and the Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District will host a day of fun and education by the White River at Cooper’s Commons, 151 E. Cooper St., Spencer. On Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids and families will have the opportunity to learn about the animals and environment that make our river ecosystem thrive. Attendees will learn how water quality is tested, what kinds of animals inhabit our rivers, see a live animal show with Silly Safari and more...
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Terre Haute Regional Airport adds to its board of directors
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
Terre Haute Regional Airport recently added two new members to its Board of Directors, Bernice J. Helman and Richard “Rick” Burger. The former is a vice president and broker for Coldwell Banker Troy Helman REALTORS and the latter, a District Manager for Duke Energy...
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Fundraising opportunities coming up for Clay County Military Plaza
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
As work continues on the Clay County Military Plaza in George Craig Park, the committee working on the project is excited about some upcoming events. Keith Kowitz, his wife, Cindy, and Linda and Tom Rowe have been working to make the plaza a reality since January 2015, making plans and collecting donations. As construction on the plaza recently began the group has been amazed at the public support and that of several local charitable groups that also helped raise funds to get this far...
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Windom hoping to make up ground in USAC points at Terre Haute Action Track
(Professional Sports ~ 09/14/17)
By RICHIE MURRAY USAC Media As one curtain closes on the final weekend of summer, another curtain rises on a spectacular stretch of racing that hits the Midwest over the next few weekends that will play a pivotal role in determining the next USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion...
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John Pearson Tiefel
(Obituary ~ 09/14/17)
John Pearson Tiefel, 88, of Clay City, passed away September 13, 2017 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home in Brazil, with his family by his side. John was born January 20, 1929 in Clay City, the son of the late Clarence and Cletus (Miller) Tiefel. He graduated from Clay City High School in 1947. ...
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Knights power past Greencastle on the road
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/17)
Times Staff Report GREENCASTLE — Northview took to the road Tuesday night and came away with a 25-7, 25-13, 25-15 win at Greencastle. Kambree Lucas produced 15 digs and eight kills with Olivia Lundy adding seven kills and both a block and an assist. ...
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North Clay football splits against Terre Haute North
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
Times Staff Report North Clay split a pair of football games against Terre Haute North on Tuesday evening. The seventh-grade remained unbeaten with a 12-3 victory. The first half was a defensive battle as Terre Haute controlled the ball for much of the opening two quarters. ...
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Police department, possibly others on the move after city purchases property
(Local News ~ 09/14/17)
Called a “dungeon” and “depressing” by members of the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety, Brazil Police Department’s cramped headquarters in the basement of City Hall has been a topic of discussion for some time. That discussion continued in a big way Wednesday morning, when Works board approved a contract to purchase Duke Energy’s former field office at 401 W. National Ave. for $140,000...
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