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Vectren merger will mean some downsizing of jobs
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
EVANSVILLE (HSPA) — Vectren and Houston-based energy CenterPoint Energy announced a merger agreement has been approved by boards of both companies. The combined company will be named CenterPoint Energy. Its corporate offices will be in Houston. The company's natural gas utilities operation and Indiana electric operation will have Evansville headquarters...
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UPDATED - One injured during home invasion, investigation underway
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
After being hospitalized for being shot over the weekend during an alleged home invasion, the suspect was arrested when released from the hospital Tuesday. Raymond Mark Morris, 36, was shot in the leg and taken to Terre Haute Regional Hospital early Sunday morning after he allegedly forced his way into a northern Brazil residence around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
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‘Unique’ hiring process brings new deputy to county
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
After a somewhat unique hiring process, there’s a new deputy in Clay County. Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Duncan was sworn in March 23, with his wife Sarah holding the Bible, by Circuit Court Judge Joseph Trout while Sheriff Paul Harden watched...
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Clay County homeschoolers take 1st Place at Purdue
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
On Saturday, five Clay County homeschool students traveled to Purdue University in Lafayette to compete in the 4th Annual 4-H NFPA Fluid Power Challenge. The Challenge provides Indiana 6th-8th graders an opportunity to learn about hydraulics, fluid power, and other STEM skills. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Chautauqua brings new life to towns
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
The Poland Chautauqua was held in the big tent on the Poland School grounds, usually the last of July or sometime in August. The first Chautauqua was held August 20 through August 27, 1916. A program was found of this first Chautauqua, being organized under the leadership of Rev. E. C. Lindsey, Presbyterian Minister. He had the cooperation of the citizens of Poland and the committee had to look for talent that was suitable for our community...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Paul has been invited to an Honor Flight
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
Paul is excited about the Honor Flight to Washington DC in May. Before the trip he will be taking a new series of shots, at the VA to the knees to ease the pain. The surgeons have decided to postpone surgery to remove a tumor from his neck for now or perhaps for an indefinite period...
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Sweet corn a matter of soil and timing
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
When I was a kid, I always dreaded one thing: shucking sweet corn. My mother would often receive sweet corn from relatives, or she would buy it from roadside stands throughout Indiana. Naturally, my siblings and I were recruited to shuck the corn; being a twelve-year-old at the time, you can imagine how excited I was at that prospect. ...
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Bank launching food drive to reach goal of 31,000 meals
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
On May 1, First Financial Bank will launch a “1,000 Meals a Day in May” food drive to benefit area organizations that fight hunger. The goal is to collect enough food and funds to provide 31,000 nutritious meals for area kids and adults who struggle to get enough to eat...
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2018 Wabash Valley Beer Fest and Wine Tasting: Old, new, bottled and brewed
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
2018 Wabash Valley Beer Fest and Wine Tasting: Old, new, bottled and brewed Organizers for the 2018 Wabash Valley Beer Fest and Wine Tasting promise craft beer and wine enthusiasts something “old, new, bottled and brewed.” The fourth annual community event is Saturday May 5 at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds south of Brazil on State Road 59. ...
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Linda Sue (Guthrie) Neier
(Obituary ~ 04/24/18)
Linda Sue (Guthrie) Neier, 69, went to be with the Lord Sunday April 22, 2018 at her home in Brazil with her family and puppies by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with Pastor Bob Kumpf officiating with burial to follow at Clearview Cemetery in Brazil. The family will accept friends for visitation on Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Human Society...
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Loyalty Day luncheon to be in restaurant
(Community News ~ 04/24/18)
This year the Loyalty Day Luncheon for Clay County Veterans is May 5 at Pappy’s new Banquet Hall, formerly Traditions. Doors open at 10 a.m. There is limited seating now, so we would like to keep it to the Veteran and 1 guest. You may sign up at either VFW here in Brazil or Clay City and also at the American Legion Post 2 or at the Veterans Office on the first floor of the Clay County Courthouse...
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COURT NEWS April 19-23, 2018
(Court News ~ 04/24/18)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 19-23, 2018: Civil Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Amanda Henning Capital One Bank USA vs Kristan Goshorn Synchrony Bank vs Kelly Knox...
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Joe Hildon Boyd
(Obituary ~ 04/24/18)
Joe Hildon Boyd, 81, passed away Friday April 20, 2018 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida from complication following pacemaker implant surgery. Mr. Boyd was born June 15, 1936 in Brazil, Indiana, son of Joe Elias Boyd and Bess (Carter) Boyd. ...
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