- TOP STORY OF THE DAY: Commissioners pass resolution in support of gun rights (Local News ~ 04/07/20)
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COVID-19 UPDATES - As of press time Monday, April 6, 2020
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Information provided as of Monday, April 6, 2020 The Clay County Health Department updated the confirmed cases of COVID-19 to eight Monday afternoon. Seven of the unidentified patients are currently in self-isolation at home, while the eighth case is hospitalized...
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GOOD NEWS GOOD DEEDS: Weekend lunches
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Local veterans spent the weekend giving back to a community during the recent COVID-19 crisis who they feel has always supported them throughout the years. The idea was also to spread some joy during a tough situation for everyone. On Friday afternoon, volunteers at the American Legion Post #2 served a ham and bean dinner (with cornbread included), at a drive-thru at their outdoor building located next to the post at 410 North Depot St., Brazil...
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Puddle jumping for fun, a winning good time
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
PHOTO Submitted by Trinity Kirby -- “Time for a Scavenger Hunt in Photos” week-1-winner was “Puddle Jumper,” a photo taken and submitted by Trinity Kirby of Brazil. The photo features her son Owen Kirby, 3, who went puddle jumping on Friday, March 27th at the family home. Proclaimed as a “social butterfly” by his mother, Trinity, a teacher, said the isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak has not been an ideal situation for her son because he misses his friends at the sitter...
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Ivy Tech to host virtual events to benefit community
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
TERRE HAUTE – Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute has partnered with local businesses to host the Community & College Benefit Series, a series of virtual events designed to bring our community together to support the local economy and Ivy Tech Terre Haute students during the Coronavirus pandemic. Event proceeds will directly support local businesses as well as the Ivy Tech Terre Haute COVID-19 Relief Fund...
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On My Way Pre-K applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now available for families statewide
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
New, easy-to-use online application will make it easier for families to apply INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families in any Indiana county who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, prekindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2020-2021 school year. ...
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INDOT project will improve bridge decks in Clay and Hendricks Counties
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an upcoming project to place thin deck overlays on several bridges in Clay and Hendricks Counties beginning on or after Monday, April 13. State Road 42 Bridge over Birch Creek located approximately one mile east of State Road 59 in Clay County will have one lane closed during this work and traffic will be flagged around construction. Work is expected to last two weeks in this area, weather permitting...
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Rotarians make masks to fight COVID-19
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Brazil Rotarians Leah Schuch and Megan Bowman have not been sitting idly by since the Rotary Club regular weekly lunch meetings were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As they abide by the Governor’s executive order to stay home, the two ladies have kept busy...
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Indiana Banks Stand Ready to Help, Encourage Patience as Paycheck Protection Program Launches
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers some relief to small businesses in Indiana since it launched on Friday, April 3. Indiana bankers ask for patience from the public as the program begins. Application volume will be very high as the financial institutions qualified to offer these loans will strive to keep up with demand...
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Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in wake of COVID-19
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Will waive certain payment fees $1.3 million donated to help COVID-19 relief Some employees will receive cash payments to help offset virus-related expenses CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship caused by COVID-19...
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City gets more than $600K Community Crossings Grant
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
The City of Brazil has received a Community Crossings Grant that will allow the paving of many city streets. "It will allow us to get awfully close to having every street in Brazil paved," said Mayor Brian Wyndham on Tuesday afternoon. The grant is in the amount of $628,568.13...
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COVID-19 UPDATES - Indiana COVID-19 Data Report
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Indiana COVID-19 Data Report The results are as of April 6, 2020, at 11:59 pm. Dashboard updated daily at 10 AM.
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Charlotte Ballinger Butts
(Obituary ~ 04/07/20)
Charlotte Ballinger Butts went home to be with our Lord on Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Patricksburg, Indiana and graduated from Staunton High School in Brazil, Indiana. She had been a resident of Cobb County, Georgia for 57 years...
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Richard Joe Jones
(Obituary ~ 04/07/20)
Richard Joe Jones, 65, of Cardonia passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to Dale and Jo Ann Jones. Rick was a member of the Brazil Eagles Lodge #274, loved riding motorcycles and working on cars. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family...
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Dr. Fred Emmett Haggerty
(Obituary ~ 04/07/20)
Dr. Fred Emmett Haggerty, 88 of Greencastle Indiana passed away on April 5, 2020. Born February 15, 1932 in Dawson, MT to parents Frieda and Charles, the eldest of 6 children. Proceeded in death by Brother Ed, sister Florence; first wife, Mary Lynn, and second wife, Nancy. ...
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COVID-19 LOCAL UPDATES as of Tuesday, April 7, 2020
(Local News ~ 04/07/20)
Northview High School Class of 2003 Class Reunion scheduled for April 12th at Bad Apple Saloon in Cory has been postponed due to COVID-19. A new date is scheduled for September 4th at the same location, same start time (6 p.m.) For more information, contact Deana Batchelor at 812-917-9007...
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