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Clay City looking to build through experience
(High School Sports ~ 11/24/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Graduation hasn’t been particularly friendly to the Clay City boys’ basketball team the past two seasons. The Eels have had to replace four starters in each of the past two years. After reaching back-to-back semi-states in the 2013-14 campaigns, the Eels likely aren’t getting a lot of sympathy, but Clay City isn’t making any excuses heading into the 2016-17 season. ...
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So much to be thankful for...
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
Christina and Alyvia Meyer photo For 31 consecutive years, folks at First Baptist Church in Brazil have spent their Thanksgiving — and many hours before the holiday — preparing free meals to any and all who need it. This Thursday was no different as church members gathered to feed approximately 250 people, whether they came in to the Walnut Street church to dine or had their meals delivered by volunteers. Church members donate the food, then prepare, serve or deliver it...
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Bringing a community together — one meal at a time
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
Monthly dinners help Lady Volunteers give back As the technological age opened the world, many believe that openness has contributed to the intimacy of living in a small town being lost. Not so in one small town in Clay County, thanks to a group of civic-minded women who have cooked their way into the fabric of their hometown...
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Brazil library hosting craft event
(Community News ~ 11/24/16)
The Brazil Public Library is hosting a craft event on Thursday, Dec. 15. The cost to make a small Indiana home wall plaque is $2. Space is limited. Those wanting to attend must be pre-paid and pre-registered by Monday, Dec. 12. For more information, call 812-448-1981...
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Brazil to credit town of Carbon for water overcharge
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
The City of Brazil Water Works will credit the Town of Carbon thousands of dollars after a water meter for the town indicated water usage increased by a great amount for no apparent reason one month. Carbon buys the town’s water from the City of Brazil. ...
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Indiana State Parks offering free admission on Black Friday
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
(AP) — Indiana State Parks are giving people another way to save money on Black Friday by offering free admission. The offer applies to state parks, state reservoirs and state forest recreation areas on the day after Thanksgiving, usually known as a big shopping day. State parks officials say it’s a way to get people outside on a day that is traditionally associated with chasing deals and frustrating shopping experiences...
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Sen. Ford: General Assembly kicks off 2017 budget session
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) gathered with fellow legislators on Tuesday at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 120th Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day is marked by the swearing in of new and re-elected General Assembly members as well as the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides each Senate and House of Representatives caucus with the opportunity to organize before session officially reconvenes on Jan. 3...
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Small Business Saturday in 6th year
(Local News ~ 11/24/16)
This is the seventh year for Small Business Saturday. You may have seen those national TV ads sponsored by American Express encouraging you to “Shop Small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The theory is that many people will hit the big city stores for Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and many more will go online for Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving...
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