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Autumn Renee McCreery
(Obituary ~ 05/31/16)
Autumn Renee McCreery, 32, of Brazil, passed away May 30, 2016 at Cataract Falls due to a swimming incident. She was born in Brazil, Indiana June 20, 1983 the daughter of Douglas Ray and Mary Ann (Batchelor) McCreery. Autumn attended Terre Haute North High School and later studied graphic design. Autumn had been working at Menard's Truss Plant in Terre Haute...
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Robert Kelley Minar
(Obituary ~ 05/31/16)
Robert Kelley Minar, age 64 of Waseca, MN, died at his home on the morning of Friday, May 27, 2016. Born in Greencastle, Indiana on November 24, 1951, Robert was the son of Dr. Edwin, Jr. and Anne (Kelley) Minar. He graduated from high school in Greencastle before continuing on to Vincennes University. ...
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Free sports physicals for North Clay and Northview this week
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
Northview/North Clay will be offering sports physicals on Wednesday, June 1. This will take place at North Clay Middle School from 5-9 p.m. Come in front door at North Clay Middle School. There will be no cost. Schedule: Seniors 5:00-5:30 p.m. Juniors 5:30--6 p.m...
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Forest Park Youth Golf Camp
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
Forest Park will be holding a youth golf camp for all grades from June 13-15 from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost of the camp is $45 and $35 for each additional sibling. The camp includes instruction, T-shirt, drinks and a pizza part with skills competition on Wednesday...
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COURT NEWS May 30-31, 2016
(Court News ~ 05/31/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during May 30-31: Civil John Vanes - Specialized driving privilege Domestic Relations Amber Rogers vs Jarik Rogers Small Claims Defield Properties vs Scott D. Lawson and Lisa Boggs...
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COURT NEWS May 30-31, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during May 30-31: Civil John Vanes - Specialized driving privilege Domestic Relations Amber Rogers vs Jarik Rogers Small Claims Defield Properties vs Scott D. Lawson and Lisa Boggs...
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John Andrew Fugate
(Obituary ~ 05/31/16)
John Andrew Fugate, 72 of Peru passed to a better place during the run up to the 100th Indy 500 on May 29, 2016. John was born in Vigo County, IN on January 18, 1944 the son of John A. and Julia Monce Fugate. His early history was a teacher and a football coach at Clinton High School before joining the staff of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where he worked with Tony Hulman and alongside Karl Kaiser in the building and execution of the exhibits in the Hall of Fame Museum there...
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A look back to this week in 1965
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
A fishing trip of an Anderson father and son ended in tragedy when both were found dead about 6 p.m. Friday in their small camper trailer on a lake site east of Hoosierville, 5 miles Southeast of Brazil. The two, Henry Miller, 53, of Anderson, and his son, James F. Miller, 28, of Anderson, apparently died in their sleep of suffocation...
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Tri-County Homemaker's Extension Club
(Community News ~ 05/31/16)
The Tri-County Homemaker's Extension Club met May 17 at the home of Claralou Thompson. Laura House served as co-hostess. A poem was read by President Jane Williams and the evening meal was blessed by the hostess. Luck plate and napkin were won by Julie Pell and Jean Alsip with each receiving a beautiful plant...
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Vintage camper rally is June 9-12
(Community News ~ 05/31/16)
The Southern Indiana Vintage Camper Rally will return to Vigo County's Fowler Park on June 9-12. This event is hosted by Roger and Erin Dulin of Brazil. Now into its eight year, this year's rally theme is Gypsy Caravan and many of the campsites will be decked out in that lifestyle design. The interest in vintage camping continues to climb, and this year there are 74 vintage trailers registered to attend from seven different states. These units are from the 1940, 1950, 1960 and 1970 eras...
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"LITTLE WOMEN" Opens at Putnam County Playhouse
(Community News ~ 05/31/16)
Putnam County Playhouse opens its 55th season with a production of the musical version of Little Women. Based on the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott, it will be presented June 2-4 and June 8-11. All tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 765-653-5880 after 5 p.m. The box office is open Monday-Saturday...
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Spencer Pride Festival is Saturday
(Community News ~ 05/31/16)
The 2016 Spencer Pride Festival takes place in downtown Spencer on the square on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Indiana's Rural LGBTQI Pride Event. This year's theme is "A Decade of Diversity." In order to celebrate this special anniversary, Spencer Pride organizers are bringing a very special guest host to the event this year: renowned comic, Suzanne Westenhoefer. ...
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Clay County Through the Years: Bellaire, an early town in Clay County
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
Bellaire was a small town in Washington Township, platted in February 1852 by A. H. L. Baker. It was located three miles south of Bowling Green at the bend of the Eel River, at the mouth of Six-Mile Creek, near the bridge of the old Greencastle-Carlise Road...
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June
(Community News ~ 05/31/16)
And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then heaven tries the earth if it be in tune. And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur see it glisten; Every clod a stir of might,...
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'Indiana Midget Week' headed to Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 05/31/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor As the summer temperatures heat up so does the area dirt track racing scene with a hectic two-week start to the summer. As the dust finally settles following the USAC swing across the mid-state with races at Terre Haute, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Lucas Oil Raceway, the 12th annual "Indiana Midget Week" series presented by Jonathan Byrd's Hospitality & Restaurant Group takes center stage this week...
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Lt. Gov. seeking nominations for 2016 AgriVision Award
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
The Office of Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb is seeking nominations for the 2016 AgriVision Award. The award is given to a Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership to maximize the potential of Indiana agriculture. "Indiana continues to be a global leader in agriculture because of the exceptional men and women who make up the industry," said Holcomb. "I look forward to honoring one such individual during the Indiana State Fair -- our state's largest celebration of agriculture."...
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Christina Copeland Fullerton
(Obituary ~ 05/31/16)
Christina Copeland Fullerton In the early morning hours of May 29, 2016 after a brief medical stay at CMC North East Hospital in Concord, NC. while surrounded by family, Christina Fullerton, age 80 years, was escorted through heaven's gates to her final home and resting place. Christina was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 17, 1935. She was the youngest daughter of Newt Copeland and Alzona (Middlecamp) Copeland...
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Department looking to spread the word
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department wants to provide better fire/medical emergency protection to local residents and are in the process of becoming a fire district. It's of vital importance, however becoming one requires a cost for residents...
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Annual Clay City Pottery Festival just around the corner
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
Summertime is fast approaching, which means so are local festivals. Whether it's fireworks at Forest Park, apples in Cory or yard sales in every corner of the county map, every local community has something unique to offer. The Clay City Pottery Festival is just one of those events. This year's version will be Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, at Goshorn Park...
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Brazil woman dies in swimming incident at Cataract Falls
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
SPENCER -- Autumn McCreery, 32, Brazil, was pronounced dead on Monday after she was swimming and did not resurface at the Cataract Falls in Owen County, according to conservation officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Witnesses say the victim was swimming when she disappeared beneath the surface. The area has multiple signs prohibiting swimming where the incident took place...
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Progress on new water filtration system for Clay City going 'well' said clerk treasurer
(Local News ~ 05/31/16)
CLAY CITY -- "Things are going real well" on a grant application to replace Clay City's water filtration system, said Clay City Clerk Treasurer Sue Booe on Tuesday. Required surveys of residents have been completed and the grant writer, Mike Kleinpeter of Kleinpeter Consulting Group, plans to submit the application on behalf of the city by June 10. A decision should be reached by July 21, Booe said...
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Jesse Ellett Pitts
(Obituary ~ 05/31/16)
Jesse Ellett Pitts 16 Oct 1926-31 May 2016 BRAZIL, INDIANA -- Educator, churchman, and community activist Jesse Ellett Pitts, 89, died Tuesday in Terre Haute after a long and courageous fight with cancer. He was formerly principal of Brazil High School (1962-81) and Clay Community Schools (CCS) superintendent (1984- 1986). ...
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