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SENIOR SELECTIONS 2020 May - Before COVID-19 there was the Spanish Flu
(Entertainment ~ 05/22/20)
The battle to contain the spread of COVID-19 across the world continues. However, it is not the only pandemic of recent history, and certainly not the worst. The worst pandemic occurred in three waves during 1918-1919, infecting at least one-third of the world’s population and an estimated 20-50 million deaths, with some estimates of the death toll upwards of 100 million. ...
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Senior Spotlight: Tucker Thiel
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/20)
Athlete’s name: Tucker Thiel Sport: Northview track and field Years participating in the sport: 4 years Parents/Guardians: Tim and Candi Thiel Future plans: Attend USI (University of Southern Indiana) in the fall and major in chemistry. I also plan on joining their competitive running club...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY: COVID-19 Testing site busy
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Clay County has 36 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday, May 21, 2020. Of the four new cases since Monday, one is hospitalized, bringing that total to two current. Clay County residents previously diagnosed with COVID-19 are either symptomatic and recovering at home in self-isolation (9) or have recovered (24). One reported death occurred on April 20...
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Forecasters: Rain 10 of next 14 days
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Spring rains are supposed to bring flowers, but it often brings unwanted flooding, especially in southern Clay County. Flood warnings have been occurring along many rivers and streams across central Indiana due to several heavy rainfalls in the past few days into this week (Monday, May 19)...
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BRAZIL BUZZ
(Community News ~ 05/22/20)
Like so many seniors, we are still under quarantine. It is a blessing we enjoy each other’s company and good conversation and find plenty to do around here. Rainy weather, brisk wind, and soggy sod delayed our yard work the last few days. I haven’t even used my new self-propelled lawnmower to date. Weather permitting, tomorrow I’ll be on the job...
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BREAKING STORY: Prosecutor explains self-defense as second shooting investigation leads to arrest of Brazil man
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Two recent shootings during violent domestic situations, one resulting in death and the other with a person hospitalized, on State Road 340 has garnered a lot of public interest. As both of the cases came to resolutions this week, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office wants to address the topic of self-defense...
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COVID-19 Testing site busy place Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Clay County Health Department officials confirm 503 residents have been tested as of May 21. That number will go higher when the COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Forest Park closes Saturday. Around 2 p.m. Thursday, Clay County Public Health Nurse Kim Hyatt was at the free nasopharyngeal swab testing site at Forest Park. ...
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The minister gets a surprise
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
When the Rev. Gary Scroggins walked into First Presbyterian Church on May 17th he received a big surprise. He didn’t expect a congregation to be present. He has been live-streaming the service and found it to be a different experience to preach to a sanctuary filled with empty pews...
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Food pantry open for drive thru May 27
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
The Center Point Food Pantry, located at the Center Point United Methodist Church, will be open 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 for drive-thru service only. Follow signs to line up at the back of the church. Volunteers will pass out the monthly allowance of food until it runs out...
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COVID-19 UPDATES for May 22, 2020 - Read Executive Order 20-28 to Reopen Indiana for Stage3
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Clay County has 36 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Friday, May 22, 2020. Two cases are currently hospitalized, with the remaining Clay County residents previously diagnosed with COVID-19 either symptomatic and recovering at home in self-isolation (9) or have recovered (24). One reported death occurred on April 20...
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VIDEO: Let's make it happen....
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Brazil Rotary Club officials gathered for a public announcement at Forest Park on May 21, 2020, regarding the upcoming Rotary’s 85th annual 4th of July Celebration . Featured at President Chad Schopmeyer (left) and President-elect (2021) Rob Dispennett (right) talk about the fundraising effort called "Best Bang For The Buck."...