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Murder suspect appears in court
(Local News ~ 05/17/23)
Jon L. McGuff has entered not guilty to the murder charge of Billy Matherly, which occurred on May 11, 2023. In his initial court appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Clay Superior Court, McGuff entered a not guilty and was appointed a public defender, Matthew Robert Effner...
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PHYLLIS ANN (WALKER) SHAFFER, Brazil, IN
(Obituary ~ 05/17/23)
Phyllis Ann (Walker) Shaffer, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2023 while staying at Hutson Wood. Phyllis was born on July 27, 1941, in Carbon, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Wilson) Walker. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1959. ...
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Applications For Free Law Enforcement Youth Academy Now Available
(Local News ~ 05/17/23)
High schoolers interested in law enforcement careers may now apply for a free, weeklong leadership academy to be hosted July 10-14 at the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, Clay County Sheriff Brison Swearingen announced today. SUBMITTED Students, parents or guardians may pick up detailed information during regular business hours at the Clay County Sheriffs’ Office, 611 E. Jackson St., in Brazil...
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Reporting a Missing Person
(Local News ~ 05/17/23)
Many television shows and movies have shown over the years that people have 24 or 48 hours to report missing people, but that waiting period doesn’t exist in real police offices. “That’s a fallacy, and I do not know where it started. I guess TV or the movies,” said Assistant Police Chief Dennis Archer. “But, as soon as you know someone is missing, report it to law enforcement.”...
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TRAVEL ADVISORY - ROAD CLOSURE
(Local News ~ 05/17/23)
Temporary closure of State Road 157 starting on or after May 22 for pipe installation near Coal City. The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 157 will temporarily close on or after Monday, May 22, for a pipe installation at County Road 1500 W., near Coal City. It will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22, weather permitting...
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Northview sweeps South Putnam in sectional opening round
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/23)
It had been an up and down season for Northview’s girls tennis team, which was full of inexperience to begin the spring. But as time went by, the Lady Knights found their groove and had their season trajectory pointed upwards as they began sectional play Wednesday evening against South Putnam at Greencastle High School...
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