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Humphrey scores first career modified win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/10/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Brady Short and Carlos Bumgardner Sr. celebrated their birthdays in victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night, but Jake Humphrey's part might have trumped both of them as the Bloomington native picked up his first career UMP Modified feature win...
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Shoemaker continues to excel at the sport he loves
(Professional Sports ~ 08/10/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Since he was old enough to hold a bat, baseball has been an integral part of Brady Shoemaker's life. The former Northview and Indiana State University star has excelled at every level from youth league to the professional ranks. Currently he mans leftfield for the Miami Marlins Double-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Suns, in the Southern League...
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Reader sees threat to food producers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/10/14)
To the editor: Militarizing regulatory agencies like the USDA and FDA not only waste taxpayer dollars, but also threaten the very lifeline of this country -- the food producers. Many who came to this land a few hundred years ago were seeking freedom from tyranny and freedom to peaceably live their lives...
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Donation
(Community News ~ 08/10/14)
Jonathan Herbert gives Rogene Morge a money order from the local Kroger store. The money is the profit from the third annual Cruise In sponsored by Kroger. This year 32 cars entered the event on July 26. Kroger was able to donate $571.28 this year, almost doubling the donation from last year's event. Jonathan and Kroger employees organized the event...
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Kenneth W. Black, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/10/14)
Kenneth W. Black, Sr. at 71 years of age passed away August 1, 2014 at home in Dothan, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Black, Sr. and Milbra E. Kraemer, and two brothers, Paul L. Black, Jr. and Philip L. Black. He is survived by one sister, Sue Black Powell, and three children, Kenneth W. Black, Jr., Gregory A. Black, and Shannon Black Dotson...
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Local USPS worker retires after three decades of service to the city
(Local News ~ 08/10/14)
If someone was celebrating a special occasion, Brazil United States Post Service mail carrier Karen Stearley would bake her "Bacardi rum cake." Stearley said one time the gesture almost got her fired. She said a co-worker was celebrating a birthday and she baked them a cake. The grateful employee shared it with others in the break room. Later that evening, she was called into the Postmaster's office...
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Brazil Concert Band to present "Tubas to Broadway"
(Local News ~ 08/10/14)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, presents "Tubas to Broadway" Sunday Aug. 17, 8 p.m. at Forest Park, rain or shine. This week, the BCB will perform "Tuba Concerto" by Edward Gregson. Jason Alsip, principal tuba, will perform the second movement of this classic work for solo tuba...
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County officials discussing possibility of adding another ambulance to its fleet
(Local News ~ 08/10/14)
Ambulance service proposals drafted by county officials seek to determine what it would cost the county to have three ambulances serving the area. The Clay County Commissioners approved two proposals from the ambulance advisory committee that seek to build upon the present service in the county. ...
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Filing period under way for at-large school trustee seats
(Local News ~ 08/10/14)
The window is open for those living in the Clay Community School Corporation wanting to make a bid to serve in one of the three at-large school trustee slots on the ballot in November. The first day to file a petition of nomination and consent to be an at-large school board member was July 23. The last day is noon Friday, Aug. 22...
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