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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Indiana law on fetal remains
(Local News ~ 05/28/19)
•SCOTUS allows lower court ruling against anti-eugenics law to stand The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of Attorney General Curtis Hill by upholding the constitutionality of an Indiana law requiring the dignified disposition of fetal remains by healthcare facilities...
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AG Curtis Hill warns Hoosiers to beware of storm chasers in aftermath of spring storms
(State News ~ 05/28/19)
After a tornado swept through Madison County on Memorial Day, Attorney General Curtis Hill today warned Hoosiers to be wary of scams. Scammers often strike after severe storms, taking advantage of homeowners needing repairs. “We’ve all seen the significant damage that can result from storms ripping through neighborhoods,” Attorney General Hill said. ...
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Sen. Jon Ford: Gov. set to sign police and fire pension bill
(Local News ~ 05/28/19)
Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute), 38th Senate District, Indiana, announced Tuesday Gov. Holcomb is set to sign Senate Bill 85 on Wednesday. That bill will increase fire and police pensions by 2 percent and increase spousal support by 10 percent, the Senator said. The fund is fully funded at 107 percent...
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Youth vandals hit Forest Park
(Local News ~ 05/28/19)
Youth vandals hit Forest Park’s comfort station and the concession band near the band shell over the weekend, said Janet McClellan, who manages the concession stand. The youths who stole soda pop from the concession stand have been identified. The Brazil Times does not print the names of children under the age of 18 accused of a crime unless they are accused of a felony crime...
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Students pass Basic Principles of Construction
(Local News ~ 05/28/19)
I am pleased to present to you the four students who passed the Home Builder’s Institute “Basic Principles of Construction” end of course assessment for knowledge and comprehension in the building trades class at Northview High School. These four students were recognized at the May meeting and banquet sponsored by the Home Builder’s Association of the Greater Terre Haute area...
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Lakers go nine innings to nip Clay City 1-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/19)
By ANDREW BOWEN Sports Writer SWITZ CITY -- Pitching and fielding dominated the field Monday morning, so it was fitting that only one run crossed the plate. After eight scoreless innings and two outs in the ninth, Carl Miller, who reached base in all four plate appearances, lashed a single to center field for Shakamak. Ethan Burdette than slapped a double to right-center to bring him home for the only run in the game,...
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Denis James Howald
(Obituary ~ 05/28/19)
Wingate – Denis James Howald, age 71 passed away in his home Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Washington, DC April 10, 1948 son of the late Richard and Helen Shepard Howald. He married Nancy Lee Stone at St. Louis Christian College, June 11, 1977, and she survives...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Memorial Day festivities
(Community News ~ 05/28/19)
The neighborhood was nearly abandoned this Memorial Day. Most folks packed up and took to the road or the race and other places. Our family members here were out of town and country and the white Torus is no longer in our garage. The wind brought the smell of a smoking grill to our nostrils and Paul and I knew we were not alone...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Clay County Tornado of May 28, 1883
(Community News ~ 05/28/19)
At about 5 o’clock on a spring day, people living at Neal’s Mill saw heavy clouds coming up from the southwest. Eugene Corshaw who watched this cloud from his window says it was a light-colored cloud, not compact, but without a funnel, and the clouds were rolling over and over. ...
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RELAY For Life Yard sale
(Community News ~ 05/28/19)
There were plenty of good deals at the annual Relay For Life Yard Sale at 511 Edgewood Street, Brazil. The two-day event is a community donation driven project, with all the sales made from donations. While donations were slightly down this year, the shopping spirit had people out early looking for bargains. All the funds raised will support Clay County Relay For Life...
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YMCA announces to participate in SFSP program
(Community News ~ 05/28/19)
The Clay County YMCA has announced plans to participate in the summer food service program (SFSP). Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all participants. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service...
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Military Plaza expcted to be completed by winter
(Local News ~ 05/28/19)
It’s been nearly two years since work began on the Clay County Military Plaza on July 24, 2017, when a contractor agreed to build the structure in George Craig Park near the softball diamond but the plaza is expected to be complete by winter, said Keith Kowitz, one of the four founders of the plaza that will feature flags and personalized bricks that have been purchased by residents in the past two years. The other three founders are Keith’s wife, Cindy Kowitz, and Linda and Tom Rowe...
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Duke Energy cautions customers in Indiana to guard against utility scammers
(State News ~ 05/28/19)
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is warning its customers in Indiana to be on guard against phone calls from utility scammers who are demanding that customers pay their electric bill immediately or risk having their electric service disconnected within the hour...
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