Stories from Thursday, September 27, 2018

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE — The Northview boys soccer team battled to the final horn Tuesday evening on the road at Terre Haute South, but couldn’t overcome the Braves in a 2-1 loss. The Knights had the edge in possession during the contest with a 60/40 edge in time, but the Braves had success with their long shots during the contest...

Clay County Commissioner Jim Bowman has resigned. Today will be his last day as commissioner, Bowman said Thursday morning. Bowman cited "personal reasons" for his departure and said future plans are part of his personal reasons. He said those plans do not involve politics. The Republican gave his letter of resignation and had a short conversation with Republican Party Chair Patti Foxx on Tuesday.

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor GREENCASTLE — The North Clay cross country teams won the Tiger Cub Invite at Greencastle in its final preparations for postseason action. The Knights will send split teams to compete in the Indiana Middle School State Championships in Carmel on Saturday with teams also competing in the Western Indiana Conference Meet the same day...

Steven (Steve) Earl Judd passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening September 25, 2018 with family at his side. Steve was born on December 30, 1963 in Terre Haute, IN. to Robert & Margaret Judd. Steve was a very happy loving man, that lived life to the fullest. He always found a way to make you smile even if it involved him doing something crazy...

Elsie Ann Sharton, 83 of Avon, passed away September 26, 2018. Born May 5, 1935 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Flaws Hill. She married Edward W. Sharton and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2012. Elsie was a registered nurse specializing in psychiatry at the Hamilton Center of Terre Haute. She enjoyed drawing and watching her television programs...

Brazil Public Library would like to welcome back (R.I.P.) Rural Indiana Paranormal. They will be at the Brazil Public library on Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 to discuss their ghosting hunting experiences. R.I.P. is a local group of individuals based out of Clay City, Indiana, that is dedicated to the scientific, objective investigation into claims of alleged paranormal phenomena...

On the Nov. 6 General Election ballot (List supplied by the Clay County Voter Registration office) FEDERAL OFFICES United States Senator R-Mike Braun D-Joe Donnelly L-Lucy M. Brenton U.S. Representative, District 8 R-Larry D Bucshon D-William Tanoos...

The Clay County Democratic Party is having their Freedom Day. formerly known as Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner on Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Knightsville Community Center. The keynote speaker will be Indiana candidate for Treasurer John Aguilera. Also present will be Indiana Democrat Party Chairman John Zody, state representative candidates, Evelyn Brown, District 42, Kim Fidler District 44 and E. ...

Each year the Northview High School football team seniors collect money for a worthy cause. The senior who collects the most gets to donate the money collected to the cause of his choice. This year, Dylan Boor (left) was the winner. He chose to donate to the Hunting with Hunter scholarship program. Receiving the gift is Todd Harrison...

— Mark Shayotovich, Director of Business Affairs Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees recently learned how their school budgets and funds will undergo some major changes in 2019. Director of Business Affairs Mark Shayotovich said House Bill 1009, about school financial management, was passed in 2017 and changes the way the funds are structured beginning Jan. ...