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INDOT: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
Governor Mike Pence has declared this week, Nov. 13 through 19, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation began preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT’s top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on more than 11,000 miles of interstates, U.S. highways and state routes...
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Staunton waterworks pumps over 1 million gallons of water a month
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
It may surprise some people to know how much water is used by a small Clay County town. At Monday's meeting of the Staunton Town Council, Water Works Superintendent Jacob Raubuch gave his monthly report. It included the fact that the town pumped nearly 1.3 million gallons of water in October, which is typical. In addition, Wastewater Superintendent Billy Goodrich said the sewer system treated nearly 1.2 million gallons for the month...
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Funeral home plans annual memorial service
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
French Funeral Home's annual memorial service, honoring those who have passed away in the previous 12 months is scheduled for 2 p.m., Dec. 4, at First Christian Church.
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Patricia Ann Youngblood
(Obituary ~ 11/15/16)
Patricia Ann Youngblood, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Union Hospital with her family by her side following a short illness, but a lifelong battle of health issues. Born at her home in Brazil on April 20, 1937, she was the daughter of John and Thelma (Giltz) Vanatti...
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COURT NEWS November 13-15, 2016
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during November 13-15: Gary King - Reinstatement fees First National Bank of Omaha vs LaFonda N. Wolf Portfolio Recovery Associates vs Sandra S. Treadway Carbon Town Council vs Shirl Pleake Tonya N. Higgins vs Mark E. Higgins...
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COURT NEWS November 13-15, 2016
(Court News ~ 11/15/16)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during November 13-15: Gary King - Reinstatement fees First National Bank of Omaha vs LaFonda N. Wolf Portfolio Recovery Associates vs Sandra S. Treadway Carbon Town Council vs Shirl Pleake Tonya N. Higgins vs Mark E. Higgins...
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JAIL BOOKINGS November 11-15, 2016
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
The following jail bookings occurred November 11-15: Branson, Lewis H. Jr., 52, Brazil: Petition to revoke, Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC) Haggerty, Harold Alonzo, 28, Terre Haute: Parole Hold McCown, Shannon I., 38, Brazil: Parole violation (F6)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS November 11-15, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 11/15/16)
The following jail bookings occurred November 11-15: Branson, Lewis H. Jr., 52, Brazil: Petition to revoke, Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC) Haggerty, Harold Alonzo, 28, Terre Haute: Parole Hold McCown, Shannon I., 38, Brazil: Parole violation (F6)...
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Stories my dad used to tell
(Column ~ 11/15/16)
To all of those who can not see What stored away memories mean to me That can not touch upon the blend Of precious memories that mix and blend Of love once felt and tears once shed Life with the living and mourning the dead Chills of my winters and warmth of my springs...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Christian Ehrlich identified with the county’s mining interests
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
Christian Ehrlich operated a coal mine in Posey Township and at Seelyville, Indiana. He became very successful in his mining operations. At Turner, he was owner of a pleasant, attractive home, as well as a valuable farm of about 300 acres in Posey Township...
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Angela Sue Newport
(Obituary ~ 11/15/16)
Angela Sue Newport, 47, Quincy, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Greencastle, Indiana on February 4, 1969 to the late Mike Bixler and Barbara (Stidd) Mann. Angela graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1987, and later married Randy Newport. ...
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End of the road: U.S. 40 project nearing completion
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
The long-awaited end to the U.S. 40 project in Brazil is still on schedule to be completed this month — well, most of it. Crews have placed the final surface of asphalt and permanent pavement markings on the city’s east side by Walmart. They are currently placing the final asphalt surface from State Road 59 to Murphy Avenue, with plans to place permanent markings down next week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday...
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Membership low, spirit high for local Kiwanis
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
While Brazil has had a Kiwanis Club since May 15, 1936, many people don’t know much about the organization. “That’s the anniversary date of our club,” said Kiwanis Vice President Penny Keller about the club that raises funds to support local families. “All of the funds that we raise are returned back into the community through college scholarships and by providing support to local charities that help children and family causes.”...
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Health officials investigating Hepatitis A cases
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
(AP) — Indiana public health officials want health care providers to ask patients with hepatitis A symptoms if they’ve recently eaten recalled strawberries. The Indiana State Department of Health says it’s part of an investigation into a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A that has been linked to frozen strawberries imported from Egypt. ...
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Republican Club to meet Nov. 21
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
The Clay County Republican Club monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at Kennedy Crossing Bingo, 8990 N. Kennedy Crossing, Brazil. The speaker will be Clay County Republican Chair Jodi Lohrman. There will be a recap of the recent historic election year as well as input from candidates and poll workers...
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