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McDonald to continue volleyball career at IU-Kokomo
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview senior volleyball player Madison McDonald signed her letter-of-intent to continue her career at IU-Kokomo next fall after capping an impressive high school career with the Knights. The Northview volleyball program has seen a meteoric rise over the last handful of years under the tutelage of coach Scott McDonald. ...
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STAUNTON SCENE December 12, 2015
(Community News ~ 12/11/15)
On Sunday, Dec. 20, the Lady Volunteers are hosting a Children's Christmas Mouse House at the Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. Toddlers through fifth graders are invited to stop by to make a gift for their parents, have lunch and their picture taken with Santa, and receive a gift of their own. ...
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CHURCH NEWS December 12, 2015
(Community News ~ 12/11/15)
Annunciation Catholic Church This morning there will be confessions from 9-9:30 a.m. in Father's office. There will be no daily Masses this week at the parish center. There will also not be a Mass this Tuesday at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Youth Group Calendars are still for sale. Get yours before the new year starts and they make excellent gifts for Christmas. You can purchase after each weekend Mass or there are some available in the parish office...
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RELIGION
(Community News ~ 12/11/15)
Two parades in one week. Last Friday evening I attended the Christmas parade here and had a wonderful time. French's Funeral Home had set up tents with warmers and we served hot cocoa and cookies to the crowd on behalf of the hospital. Thanks to the many other volunteers from the hospital and French's...
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Sen Ford: Roads plan would bring $1.5 million to Clay County
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate would like to give $418 million to local governments to help improve their roads -- a proposal that comes after Gov. Mike Pence was criticized for leaving local road funding out his recent infrastructure plan...
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Various groups work together to provide Christmas stockings to soldiers overseas
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
For the second year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 Auxiliary in Brazil is sending Christmas stockings to soldiers overseas. "We've been working very hard," Judy Jordan said. Inside each stocking will be a variety of items including a pocket flag with a note signed by local school children, a POW/MIA pin and bracelet and a handmade bookmark. There will also be pet treats for soldiers who have dogs overseas...
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State Police offers active shooter training
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
In today's world, recent events have shown us that trouble can strike in the blink of an eye and at any location. One of those events is the far too frequent active shooter. For the last few years, Indiana State Police has been providing training and information to Indiana schools to educate students and staff on the options they have during an armed intruder assault...
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'A Postal History of Clay County:' Philatelists show off the past, need public's help to find more
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
A trio of philatelists stopped by this week's Clay County Historical Society meeting in the basement of the Clay County Museum -- one of which seeking help from Clay County citizens. "A person who collects stamps is called a philatelist," Vincent Ross, along with John Baumert and Mark Goodson, told the crowd...
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Statehouse ceremony kicks off Indiana bicentennial countdown
(State News ~ 12/11/15)
(AP) -- Hundreds of schoolchildren joined Indiana's congressional delegation, Gov. Mike Pence and others Friday at a Statehouse event marking the start of a year of celebrations leading up to the state's bicentennial. More than 500 fourth-grade students and some 200 guests, including Indiana's nine congressional members, joined Pence to mark the state's 199th birthday...
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Indiana health officials encourage residents to get flu shot
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana health officials are encouraging state residents to get vaccinated against the flu. The Indiana Department of Health cautioned Thursday against complacency just because flu season is off to a slow start. Health Commissioner Jerome Adams says the vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu, as well as serious complications the virus can cause...
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City seeking grant funds for comprehensive plan
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
The City of Brazil took another step in its efforts to being named a Stellar Community -- an award that would make it possible to obtain large grants in the future. Greencastle and Crawfordsville are two nearby communities that received the state's Stellar Community designation...
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State's bicentennial celebration starts with flag raising
(Local News ~ 12/11/15)
Friday marked the 199th anniversary of the State of Indiana. At noon, a ceremony was conducted in front of the Clay County Courthouse to raise the state's Bicentennial Flag and commemorate the start of Indiana's bicentennial year. "We are part of history," County Commissioner Paul Sinders said...
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