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Chamber looking to blossom
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
Clay County Chamber of Commerce director Shellina Shearer was the featured speaker at Wednesday’s Brazil Rotary Club meeting, and informed members of the many activities her office conducts to help out local businesses. A native of Kansas, Shearer lives in Clay City and finds right at home with the small nature of the county...
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Columnist has hard time believing he’s hit 7-0
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
I can’t believe I ate the whole thing! I can’t believe I spent that much money! I can’t believe I am 70! Of all the “I can’t believe” statements I have made in my life, the last one has felt most like a throat punch. How in the heck did I get here? My grandparents and parents were 70 — not me. I wonder if any of my friends know?...
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Wreath total exceeds 400 on big day
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
CARBON — The Eliza Rizley Stacey Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Brazil honored hundreds of soldiers buried in Calcutta Cemetery on Saturday as part of the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” program. Jennifer Utz, co-chairman of the project along with Janella Knierim, was the moderator of the event and was thrilled with the turnout of more than 100 Clay County residents as well as representatives of every branch of the United States military...
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Jenni Marietta State Farm Holiday Classic set to get underway
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/21)
The long, awaited Jenni Marietta State Farm Holiday Classic girls basketball tournament hosted by Northview has finally arrived. The two-day, eight-team tournament kicks off Wednesday morning and runs through Thursday evening with the first-ever champion crowned two days before Christmas...
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Sports Editor’s son displays hot and cold reactions to Santa
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
Like every parent during the Christmas season, taking your child to visit Santa is a must. For us, our son, Lincoln, who will turn two in April, seemed as ready as ever. Everywhere we went, whether it was staying home or going to a family member’s home that has Christmas decorations up or any store, Lincoln would point and bellow a loud, ‘Ho, Ho, Ho!’ at every Santa he saw...
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ISP to increase holiday patrols
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
Indiana State Police will be increasing patrols during this upcoming holiday season, as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving. Starting this week until Jan. 1, troopers will be on high alert for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement will also be watching for seat belt violations and other forms of dangerous driving...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY, brought to you free by WICU: Mariposa Legal counsel files suit against county
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
Counsel for Mariposa Legal, a program of COMMON Foundation, filed a complaint in Clay Circuit Çourt Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The 35-page document filed by Attorney Hannah Cartwright alleges the Clay County Commissioners, Clay County Council, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department violated the Indiana Open Door Law and Indiana Access to Public Records Act. An 8-page timeline was also presented to the court on Mariposa Legal’s behalf...
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UPDATE: Search continues for Eaglin throughout several counties
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
With warrant charges of intimidation, harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy in three counties, local authorities are still looking to find Bradley Eaglin. The Brazil Police Department posted on social media requesting the public’s assistance in looking for Eaglin on December 13...
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UPDATE: Deputy recovering well, Hofmann formally charged
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department confirms Sgt. Brison Swearingen is recovering well and is expected to start physical therapy after the New Year. On Friday, December 3, 2021, Swearingen was shot in the leg by Joe L. Hofmann, 42, Jasonville, while performing a warrant service. The lengthy standoff occurred near the New Brunswick Bridge on State Road 59, approximately six miles south of Clay City...
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