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'Fighting Back for Mental Health' event planned
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Hamilton Center will host an event Friday for Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme for the kick-off is "Fighting Back for Mental Health," which is partly inspired by the current pop hit, "Fight Song." The goal is to encourage youth to "fight off" the stigma of mental illness. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. in front of the Hamilton Center CAS building at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute...
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Discount World of Outlaw tickets available for June 8 race at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 05/05/16)
PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. -- May 5, 2016 -- Discount General Admission tickets for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind., on Wednesday, June 8 are now available for purchase at O'Reilly Auto Parts stores. Each General Admission ticket purchased at an O'Reilly Auto Parts location will feature a special $5 discount. Tickets buyers will exchange their O'Reilly receipt for tickets at the Main Grandstand ticket booth on race day...
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Luncheon, parade on Saturday continue Loyalty Day tradition
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Loyalty Day festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday when doors open for the annual luncheon at Traditions banquet hall in Brazil. A program will take place at 10:45, followed by a free lunch for Clay County veterans and a guest at 11:15 a.m. catered by Pappy's Bar-B-Que...
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USDA Establishes New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers to FSA Programs
(State News ~ 05/05/16)
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2016 -- The U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) today announced cooperative agreements with 55 partners to educate farmers and other producers that have been underserved by USDA programs historically about Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs that provide financial, disaster or technical support. ...
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Prep Roundup - Wednesday, May 4
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/16)
Times Staff Report Northview lost just its second match of the tennis season 5-0 to Terre Haute North on the road Thursday evening. The Knights (8-2 overall) look to bounce back Friday evening in a battle for the Western Indiana Conference championship against Brown County at 5:30 p.m...
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COURT NEWS April 28-May 5, 2016
(Court News ~ 05/05/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 28 - May 5: Small Claims SAC Finance Inc. vs Dustin Turley S&C Financial Group vs Daniel L. Johnson George Patterson vs Jamie and Ashley Swygert...
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COURT NEWS April 28-May 5, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 28 - May 5: Small Claims SAC Finance Inc. vs Dustin Turley S&C Financial Group vs Daniel L. Johnson George Patterson vs Jamie and Ashley Swygert...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 29 - May 5, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during May 1-5: Awaiting Arraignment Smith, Nathaniel R., 39: Contempt of court and False reporting/informing
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 29 - May 5, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 05/05/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during May 1-5: Awaiting Arraignment Smith, Nathaniel R., 39: Contempt of court and False reporting/informing
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Girl Scouts collect tattered flags; continue annual partnership with Indiana War Memorials Commission and 500 Festival
(State News ~ 05/05/16)
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, the Indiana War Memorials Commission, and the 500 Festival have again partnered to collect tattered U.S. flags for proper retirement through a local service project called Girl Scouts for Old Glory. The public may take their old flags to the Indiana War Memorial, the 500 Festival Building, or any Girl Scouts of Central Indiana service center throughout the month of May during business hours. ...
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Prep Roundup - Thursday, May 5
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/16)
Times Staff Report Northview lost just its second match of the tennis season 5-0 to Terre Haute North on the road Thursday evening. The Knights (8-2 overall) look to bounce back Friday evening in a battle for the Western Indiana Conference championship against Brown County at 5:30 p.m...
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New veterinarian wants to help strengthen bond between pets, their owners
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
A life-long love of animals helped Nancy Schenck decide to become a veterinarian. "I started working with a veterinarian clinic in junior high school. I walked the dogs, took care of them and developed a love of animals," Schenck said. "I graduated in 1990 from University of Florida Veterinary School."...
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More than 100 gather for prayer on a cool day in May
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
A crowd estimated at more than 100, many wearing jackets and a few donning hats, gathered at the Clay County Courthouse Thursday for the National Day of Prayer ceremony. Temperatures were in the lower 50s as Clay Superior Court Judge Blaine Akers welcomed them...
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State Police remind residents of bogus IRS tax scam
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Detectives from a local Indiana State Police post are reminding area residents of the bogus Internet Revenue Service scam, which is reportedly making a resurgence following the 2016 tax season. The Criminal Investigation Division at the ISP Putnamville Post has recently received numerous complaints of the scam...
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Clay County Chamber of Commerce 'Spotlight on Business'
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
(Information provided by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce for its Spotlight on Business for April.) Petro Stopping Center TravelCenters of America is the largest full-service travel center company in the United States. The corporate office is located in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb outside of Cleveland. ...
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Book signing scheduled for May 14
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Author Dawn Miller recounts her life's journey from being broken and abused to someone new and beautiful in her memoir, "A New Dawn." There will be a book signing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Coffee Grounds in Brazil "A New Dawn" is Miller's personal account of how God has taken the brokenness of paternal abandonment and childhood molestation and has made something beautiful out of it. ...
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Turner to serve as host at museum on Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
The Clay County Historical Society Museum will be open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, with Scot Turner serving as the host for the day. Turner has done extensive work making old photos of past events, buildings and people available on his Clay County Indiana History Facebook page. Many of the postings have come from the files of the museum and many have not been seen for years...
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Carnations for sale on Friday
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
"Paint the Town Pink" is a fundraising project of the Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivors. Its members will sell dark pink carnations on Friday at the Brazil Shell Station and other locations. Call 812-877-3025, 812-249-2951 or 812-249-4758 for more information...
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Senior Center hosting country music night on Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
The Clay County Senior Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil, will host Country Music with Ron Rodgers and Band at 7 p.m. Saturday. The center will sell sandwiches and pie as a fundraiser. The entertainment is offered to the community free, but a donation will be accepted for the band...
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Terre Haute After 5 hosting event
(Community News ~ 05/05/16)
Terre Haute After 5 is presenting "Summer Recipes" with Kris Kraut, chef at the Red Barn at Sycamore Farms, 5001 E. Poplar St, Terre Haute. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. The service project will be a Baby Shower for Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC). Guests are asked to bring baby items to donate...
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Women's club hosting luncheon
(Community News ~ 05/05/16)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute will host a "Spring Elegance" Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. The speaker will be Joan Vidlak of Maple Park, Illinois. Music will be provided by Mary Lynn Hunt of Terre Haute, and the special feature will be by Steinmart of Terre Haute...
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Girl Scout troop helps YMCA backpack program
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Courtesy photo Girl Scout Troop #2242 had to design and plan a patch for their fellow girls to earn as part of their Girl Scout program. Scout Hannah Slater wanted her patch to be "helping others," and she presented her patch design and three ideas to her fellow Girl Scout Cadets. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: Jazzing it Up
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Ivy Jacobs photo It was a happening scene and a full house for the Northview High School band department's annual Jazz Café in the Cafeteria Monday night. The "Day of Jazz" is sponsored by Paige's Music and the Northview Music Boosters. Students at NHS and North Clay Middle School participated in clinics and workshops throughout the day. The event included performances by the NHS Jazz Band, NHS Faculty Combo and the NCMS Jazz Band...
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Little library dedicated at Head Start office on Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/05/16)
Want a book? Find a little library and take a book. Want to leave a book for someone else to enjoy? Again, find a little library and leave your book in it. The second little library in Brazil was dedicated last week with the help of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. It is located outside the main entrance to C.A.R.S. and Head Start at 800 Jackson St...
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