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2 children died in a trailer fire Wednesday evening
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
By IVY JACOBS Times Co-Editor A trailer fire at a mobile home park took the lives of two children Wednesday evening, and a fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. Details are limited due to the investigation; officials reported the fire started around 8:30 p.m. at Northview Country Estates in the 3800 block of US 340...
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COLLEGE REPORT: Price helps lift Tech to Leatherneck Classic title
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/22)
As a freshman, former Northview standout Joey Price and the Indiana Tech men’s bowling program had numerous memorable outings that led to multiple celebrations. The Warriors picked up where they left off last season on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Leatherneck Classic in Davenport, Iowa...
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3rd Annual Hometown Christmas set
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce and Brazil Main Street invite you to the 3rd Annual Hometown Christmas. Local businesses and vendors all across Clay County will be open with special activities. A Scavenger Hunt involving stops at participating businesses will result in BIG prizes. At the end of the day, a Community Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall...
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~Santa Watch~
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
Anyone having an event with the Jolly Old Elf himself, contact The Times at 812-446-2216 • Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds: Saturday, Dec. 10, 9-11:30 a.m. The Clay County 4-H Junior Leaders would like to invite all area youth to attend a FREE pancake breakfast with Santa...
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Help available for families struggling to put dinner on table
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
With inflation causing food prices to climb higher, one group wants people to know there is help in the community. St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry President Pat Hardman said the food pantry could help many families in the area this holiday season. “If their cupboards are bare, we can help them,” said Hardman. “I don’t want any child to go hungry.”...
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3rd Annual Hometown Christmas set: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce and Brazil Main Street invite you to the 3rd Annual Hometown Christmas. Local businesses and vendors all across Clay County will be open with special activities. A Scavenger Hunt involving stops at participating businesses will result in BIG prizes. At the end of the day, a Community Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall...
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COLUMN: 'JUST ASK ME' — INTO THE FLAMES OF HELL
(Column ~ 11/17/22)
A tragic trailer fire took the lives of two young children Wednesday evening. It was 8:30 p.m. I was home listening to the scanner and heard a trailer fire with possible entrapment as the fire departments were dispatched. Fire chiefs and fire marshals have told me numerous times over the years that trailer fires are the worst, followed by entrapment situations. ...
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Group receives grant to spruce up holiday decor downtown
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
There may not be decorative lights on the poles downtown for the holidays this year, but the city and philanthropic groups around the Wabash Valley are teaming together to beautify Brazil’s downtown in time for Christmas, nonetheless. A recent grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation in the amount of $21,500 has made it possible for groups from Clay and Vigo counties to begin building toward once again having traditional holiday-themed decorations downtown despite a few issues presented by the reconstruction of U.S. ...
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Indianapolis community comes together to help 70-plus families for holiday season 2022
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 1,000 community members in Indianapolis will be touched this Holiday season by a Jewish Family Services mitzvah program called Adopt-a-Family. These individuals will be helping more families that the program has ever served before...
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USDA Previews Crop and Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers in U.S.
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help offset crop and revenue losses for producers. USDA is sharing early information to help producers gather documents and train front-line staff on the new approach.. ...
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Teens invited to volunteer with Sisters of Providence
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
Calling all youth! Calling all youth! All teenagers ages 12-18 are invited to make a difference with the Sisters of Providence and health care residents at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Joni Luna, SP, who coordinates the opportunity, said that all young volunteers will have the chance to interact with many Sisters of Providence, Providence Health Care residents and staff...
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Time for Thanksgiving, but you’re on a diet
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
It is almost time for “giving thanks” for everything from good health to a happy home, from great friends to family. The best way to do this is to put on a lavish, decadent dinner, with all the traditional fixin’s. But what happens if you’re trying to stay healthy, or are adhere to a specific diet and can’t indulge?...
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The Energy Assistance Program through Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc. begins on November 1, 2022
(Local News ~ 11/17/22)
This federal funded program is designed to help low-income families with the high costs of home energy. Income eligible families are provided a one-timebenefit to their heating and electric accounts to offset some of the cost of utility bills and avoid shutoffs, during the winter months...
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