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UPDATE MISSING PERSON - Bradley Schopmeyer - Found
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
The Clay County Sheriff's Department has issued information about a missing individual; Bradley J. Schopmeyer. Schopmeyer, 29, was last seen Tuesday, August 29th around 8:30 p.m. Unknown clothing and direction of travel. Bradley has a disability and is considered to be in danger...
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CYFL Check-in: Week 3 edition
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/23)
With the month of August coming to an end, so to did Clay Youth Football League’s Week 3 action that saw some of the top teams in each league flex their respective muscles. Pee Wee In Game 1, the Dairy Queen Wolves used their speed to out-run the Terre Haute Chevrolet Panthers 35-19...
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SUE ANNE STEARLEY, Brazil, IN
(Obituary ~ 08/31/23)
Sue Anne Stearley, 77, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2023, following complications of a heart attack. Sue was born on March 23, 1946, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Deakins) Maesch. She married Jerry Stearley on October 13, 1962. Sue attended the Brazil First Baptist Church. Sue enjoyed helping her daughter Cindy at Vision Quest Garden Center, flower gardening, and spending time with her family...
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Opening New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
Fast Pace Health has opened a New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 3 North Manatee Street, Brazil, IN, This convenient Fast Pace Health location will be open seven days a week with extended weekday and weekend hours for current residents and surrounding Clay County communities...
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Cassia Coulter: Do the uncomfortable
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
Cassia Coulter recently returned from an eight-week internship with Fox Sports in Los Angeles, CA. Coulter is a Junior at Indiana University, majoring in media advertising with a minor in marketing through the Kelley School of Business. She also plans to add an entrepreneurship certificate through the Kelley School of Business...
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Do you know about “Buddy Poppy?” November 11 - “Buddy Poppy” Day
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
For over 100 years, a simple small red flower has been symbolic of the blood shed in World War I, and oher conflcts since then, by millions of soldiers in defense of freedom. “I think if more people knew about the history of that little red flower,” said VFW Auxillary President Cheryl Whitted. “They would be surprised at what all it does.”...
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Center Point’s Community Park Gets An Upgrade
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
An $18,000 grant from the Clay County Community Foundation, a Wabash Valley Community Foundation affiliate, helped Center Point install some new playground equipment. The town was awarded the grant in October 2022, and the new equipment was installed at the current park between Harmony Road and Cherry Street, South of South Street. The park was constructed in the mid-1970s and needed a facelift...
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Labor Day: A family tradition
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 has been a part of the Elliott family for four generations. Nic Elliott, husband and father of four, is the third generation. It all began with his grandfather, the first union pipefitter in the family, Ross "Hoss" Elliott Jr., then Nic's father, Ross "Bill" Elliott. Nic entered next, and finally, Nic's son, Austin Elliott, is currently a second-year apprentice...
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Labor Day: Following in Hoffa's footsteps
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
Dustin Roach, president of Teamsters Local 135, began as a driver for Pepsi in Indianapolis. In 2008, he and 300 coworkers went on strike for eight days to keep their union health care. "Being the leader of that, I think our local leadership at the time realized, 'Hey, this guy's got some promise'," said Roach...
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Labor Day: Worker's hero
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
James Riddle Hoffa, Jimmy Hoffa, was born in Brazil, Indiana, on Valentine's Day, 1913. Hoffa is an American labor leader who was president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1957 to 1971. He is regarded as one of the most controversial labor organizers of his time...
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Brazil Farmers Market building community
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
The Brazil Farmers Market hosted Ladies Day this past Monday. The event had a variety of goods to choose from: homemade baked goods and candy, fresh flowers, jewelry, dog items, and fresh vegetables, to name a few. The affair even had a courtesy tent with complimentary lemonade and cookies for those in attendance to enjoy. The inviting atmosphere was on full display...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Brazil Route 40 Festival: Planning details released
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
As the 2023 Route 40 Festival draws near, the Brazil Police Department wants to inform the public about a few details they must know in advance. A section of US 40 from State Road 59 intersection west to Depot Street is usually shut down for the event. This year, the road portion will close on Friday evening, September 15...
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Changes coming for Knights after busy week on tennis court
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/23)
At the start of the week, Northview boys tennis head coach Emily Goff looked at the gauntlet her team was going to have to get through with West Vigo, Terre Haute South, Linton and Sullivan on the docket. Goff admitted she could have seen their record finishing in any variation. But after picking up their second win of the week on Wednesday at Linton, the longtime head coach knew the Knights could go no worse than .500 with their last match at home against the Golden Arrows on Thursday...
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Lady Knights unable to carry over consistent offensive attack
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/23)
On Tuesday, Northview’s girls soccer team found its offense in the second half, scoring five goals in the final 40 minutes – and three in the final six minutes – to defeat West Vigo in an emotional game. The question thereafter was: Would the Lady Knights be able to carry that emotion over – and more importantly, the offense that was so strong and crucial to them snapping their two-game losing streak – into Thursday’s conference bout with Greencastle?...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CCHS LULU KOEHLER
(Local News ~ 08/31/23)
Clay City senior Lulu Koehler is very involved in her school's activities, participating in multiple clubs and three varsity sports. At Clay City, Lulu is involved in Business Professionals of America (BPA), Students Against Destructive Decisions, National Honors Society, and is on the golf, basketball, and softball teams...
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