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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Shepler Cleaners was once the place for clothing needs
(Community News ~ 12/15/21)
In the 1950s and 1960s, when people in Brazil wanted quality dry cleaning, they turned to Shepler Cleaners. Quoting one customer, “He changed his cleaning solution often. If I had a garment like a white sweater, he would, at my request, hold it until he changed the solution.” This kind of service won “Sheppie” his good reputation, having operated his own business beginning in 1945 through 1970...
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Clay City FFA welding team has strong finish in state event
(Community News ~ 12/15/21)
The Clay City FFA Welding Team competed in the State Welding Contest at J Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Welding team members and FFA advisor Mr. Pat Powell had prepared for the competition, spending many early morning hours in the weeks leading up to the contest practicing welding prior to the start of their school day...
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Clay City BPA students compete well at Ivy Tech regional conference
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
Clay City’s Business Professionals of America students competed with six other schools in a Regional Conference at Ivy Tech on Friday, December 3rd. Clay City students worked hard on their events and represented Clay City professionally and achieved high academically...
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Indiana’s ‘Be Well’ helpline surpasses 25,000 Hoosier calls
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources. The support line is available through Indiana 211 and enables Indiana residents to speak with trained, compassionate counselors 24/7. ...
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PHOTO ESSAY: Holiday helping hands
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
Town & Country Men members Darrell Smith (far left) and Jim Ringo (far right) present checks to Lisa Beyers from Casa and Mike Robinson director of Clay Co. Food Pantry. This was a part of their fund raising efforts that supported 12 local organizations this year.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Local holiday activities, Northview Christmas Spectacular highlights
(Community News ~ 12/15/21)
Photographer Steven King and editor Joey Bennett captured some holiday activities over the weekend around Clay County.
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Clay County's November restaurant inspections
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
Best Western Plus Covered Bridge INN – 3882 N SR 59 Brazil, IN No Violations Bite This Bakery – 11433 N Murphy Rd Brazil, IN No Violations Cilantros – 903 W Jackson St Brazil, IN 256 – No Thermometers in refrigerators 295 – Knife in knife rack dirty...
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Shaws give helping hands at holiday time with Toys for Tots
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
Shaw Chiropractic has dedicated one day each year for 23 years to collecting toys for the children of Clay County. This year was no exception. “Our patients are so generous and we are so grateful”. In left photo, Zendrie Shaw and Gracie Messmer are getting a count of the toys brought into the office. Dr. Michael, Dr. Julie, Sera Little and Shawnia Mershon (right photo) are surrounded by many of the toys donated.
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Tresa Loveall
(Obituary ~ 12/15/21)
Tresa Loveall, 36, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Tresa was born April 21, 1985 to Jack and Janis (Keeler) Loveall in Brazil. Tresa was a 2003 graduate of Northview High School. After graduation, she worked in childcare for several years. ...
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Charles Purl Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/15/21)
Charles Purl Jr., 90, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles was born to the late Charles and Norma (Addington) Purl in Boonville, Indiana. Charles graduated from Clay City High School in 1948 then attended Indiana State College. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and served as an Air Traffic Controller at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines from 1954 to 1956...
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Indiana officials plan $125 refund to taxpayers from surplus
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials are working on a plan that the governor’s office said Wednesday would result in taxpayers receiving $125 refund payments from the state’s growing budget surplus. Officials had announced in July that stronger-than-expected tax collections following the COVID-19 pandemic recession would trigger Indiana’s automatic taxpayer refund process...
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IDOH allows Pfizer vaccine booster for anyone age 16+
(Local News ~ 12/15/21)
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health has announced that any Hoosier aged 16 or older can receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine so long as they received their second dose at least six months ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday approved the administration of a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 16 and older following the FDA’s decision to expand its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include individuals ages 16 and 17. ...
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