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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Leather was a valuable commodity in early Clay County
(Community News ~ 11/11/20)
In the early years of Clay County, people had to rely on natural materials. Leather was one of these materials. The tanner converted raw animal hides into leather. There were not many villages without a tanner located somewhere near it. Joseph Stutsman was one of these early Clay County tanners. ...
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Indiana State Police increasing enforcement of ‘Click It or Ticket’
(Local News ~ 11/11/20)
Troopers with the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post will be increasing seat belt enforcement patrols now through the end of November as part of the national Click It or Ticket mobilization. The department will be joined by more than 250 law enforcement agencies around the state that will be working overtime to reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries in Indiana...
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Brazil leaf pickup continues
(Local News ~ 11/11/20)
Leaf pickup started in the City of Brazil. Quadrants are divided by U.S. 40 and Indiana 59. The schedule is: Southwest quadrant: Nov. 2-6 Southeast quadrant: Nov. 9-13 Northeast quadrant: Nov. 16-20 Northwest quadrant: Nov. 23-30 In honor and recognition of our great Veterans, the Clay County Commissioners have announced that all county offices and departments will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, to celebrate Veteran’s Day...
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BREAKING - COVID-19 increase closes Clay Community Schools for 2 weeks
(Local News ~ 11/11/20)
CCS School Family & Community: The Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard’s Color Code System changed Clay County to RED today. Because of this, Clay County Health Officials have directed Clay Community Schools to move to an eLearning platform for the next two weeks, beginning tomorrow, November 12, 2020. ...
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Schopmeyer named to IHSVCA All-State Second team
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/20)
Throughout the high school volleyball season, Clay City coach Garicke Rubin would often speak about the talents and work ethic of senior Tori Schopmeyer. He also pointed out where she ranked amongst those in her class, conference and state, noting that she was typically near the top in each major statistical category...
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Honoring our veterans on their special day
(Local News ~ 11/11/20)
Social distancing and masks were worn during the annual Clay County Veterans Day program at the courthouse Wednesday.
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With COVID cases rising, Northview pauses winter sports seasons
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/20)
On Wednesday afternoon, Clay County Schools Superintendent Jeff Fritz issued the following statement regarding schools moving to eLearning for the next two weeks, beginning Thursday, Nov. 12: “CCS School Family & Community: The Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard’s Color Code System changed Clay County to RED today. ...
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Sackett signs with ISU
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/20)
It was this time last year when Northview’s Lauren Sackett committed to play collegiate softball at Indiana State University. At that time, she was set to play in her first game as a Lady Knight when the calendar flipped to 2020 and the weather warmed up in the spring...
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BFD - early morning fire under investigation
(Local News ~ 11/11/20)
An early morning structure fire is under investigation. At approximately 3:10 a.m., the Brazil Fire Department was dispatched to fire at a residence located at 803 North Mary Patton Drive. Members of the Brazil Police Department, STAR Ambulance, and Duke Energy also responded to the scene...
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