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Senior Spotlight: Hunter Adams
(High School Sports ~ 04/14/20)
• Athlete’s name: Hunter Adams • Sport: Clay City baseball • Years participating in the sport: 14 years playing baseball • Parents/Guardians: Larry and Beth Adams • Future plans: I enlisted in December, so my future plans are to complete my Army training and see where that takes me...
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In a time of crisis, Ivy Tech guest student program provides an option
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
During the past month, I have been tremendously impressed by the ingenuity and responsiveness of America’s higher education professionals. With little notice, colleges and universities across the nation moved classes to virtual and online formats and found new ways to provide the services students depend upon as they pursue their educational journey. ...
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Indiana Democrats to hold state convention online this year
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, the Indiana Democratic Party announced it would hold its 2020 State Convention on June 13 with events held virtually and votes cast by mail. The plan to go virtual had been unanimously approved by the Party’s State Central Committee. Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody believed conducting votes by mail and maintaining the Party’s original June 13 timeline struck the right balance...
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Community Crossroads money spent on roads
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
The Clay County Commissioners met in special session on Monday, April 13 (observing social distancing) to accept and approve the asphalt bids from Wabash Valley Asphalt Company for paving of roads in the County. The Commissioners approved $1,637,201 dollars worth of paving for the county...
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Easter baskets for CRADLES
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
St. John’s youth group in Center Point made Easter baskets in March for the CRADLES organization. The Easter baskets were distributed to the students that attend the CRADLES program in April. The youth at St. John’s had fun making the baskets and enjoyed each other's company. They are looking forward to when they can gather again and work on more community projects...
- Clay Co. Democratic Chair supports virtual state party convention (Local News ~ 04/14/20)
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USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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First COVID-19 Related Death at an Indiana Department of Correction Facility
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
The Indiana Department of Correction had the first death of an offender at the Westville Correctional Facility, located in Westville, Indiana, late evening on Monday. The announcement came from the Indiana Department of Corrections. The offender, a male over the age of 70, who did not have indications of illness, reported experiencing chest pains and trouble breathing on Monday. ...
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Name released of deputy involved in officer-involved shooting
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
The autopsy and forensic evidence has revealed that Errol K. Bolin, 51, Seelyville, did die as the result of a gunshot wound from a law enforcement officer. The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, Elias A. Donker, who was involved in the gunfire exchange during the officer involved shooting on April 11, has been placed on administrative leave. This is customary in officer involved shootings. Deputy Donker has two years of service...
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SWCD cancels tree orders for 2020
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
In an effort to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19), slow the spread, flatten the curve and follow/support federal, state and local instructions the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District has CANCELLED the tree orders for 2020. Information on future sign up opportunities will be available through Facebook, local papers, etc. Stay Safe!...
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COVID-19 State Update Data
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
NOTE: The Clay County Health Department has confirmed 13 cases of COVID-19 in Clay County, however, the Indiana State Health Department is reporting 12 due to a slight backlog of information.
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Bald eagle rescued Tuesday afternoon near Harmony
(Local News ~ 04/14/20)
SUBMITTED photo -- On Tuesday, an unidentified couple traveling in an area just south of US 40 on County Road 400 East reported to Clay County 911 Dispatch what looked like an injured bald eagle. Upon arrival, Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Duncan was able to locate and contain the injured bird. ...
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