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Commissioners approve dust control again this year
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
The Clay County Commissioners have voted to pay half the cost of dust control for county roads again this year. Homeowners will have to pay the other half, if they wish dust control to be applied to roads in front of their homes. The cost for the homeowner will be $61 per 100 feet from 300 feet (minimum) to 400 feet. Any amount longer than 400 feet must be paid entirely by the homeowner ($121 per 100 feet), according to a release from the Clay County Commissioners office...
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A bubbly good time - It was a clean fight, really it was
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
The McKinley Hill Church was the scene of a very clean battle May 23 in honor of the last day of school. Families arrived shortly before 4 p.m. to share Popsicles and strategy techniques for the End Of School Party and Shaving Cream Fight. Armed with cans of shaving cream the group, which kept growing as the time ticked away for the start of the battle, warriors of all ages took to the field. Many sweetly taunted who their targets were going to be, including Pastor Brook Reinoehl...
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Rain, rain, go away! But keep the bugs
(Community News ~ 05/31/19)
Planting has started! After all the rain, storms, and waiting, farmers are starting to put seed in the ground. There is no doubt that planting is going slowly, and our current forecast is predicting more rain and storms coming. As the season continues to wear on and more seed goes into the ground, a lot of our focus will be on germination and successful emergence, but we can’t forget one very important factor we can’t forget: the bugs are coming...
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‘Pay-One Price’ discounted tickets anticipated by Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
Later this week local residents have the chance to save cash in preparation of the 84th Annual Rotary Club of Brazil Fourth of July Celebration -- scheduled for June 27-July 4 -- by taking advantage of advance sales of $15 discounted “Pay-One-Price” ride tickets...
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Military Plaza expected to be finished by winter
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
It’s been nearly two years since work began on the Clay County Military Plaza on July 24, 2017, when a contractor agreed to build the structure in George Craig Park near the softball diamond but the plaza is expected to be complete by winter, said Keith Kowitz, one of the four founders of the plaza that will feature flags and personalized bricks that have been purchased by residents in the past two years. The other three founders are Keith’s wife, Cindy Kowitz, and Linda and Tom Rowe...
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HONOR ROLLS: 4th QUARTER STAUNTON ELEMENTARY
(Community News ~ 05/31/19)
All A’s: Kennedy Beckley, Hunter DeWeese, Mackenzie Horn, Easton Kooistra, Maeley McIntosh, Colton Moore, Jaxxon Morris, Braylyn Norton, Ben Reeves, Jaicee Rodgers, Easton Sinclair, Carter Skelton, Nicholas Skelton, Amelia Stidman, Madelyn Tharp, Liam Thompson, Carter Weaver, Carter Wilkinson, Coraline Woolery...
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Local Students Named to Cedarville University Dean’s Honor List
(Community News ~ 05/31/19)
CEDARVILLE, OH -- Local students have been recognized by Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for being named to the Dean’s Honor List for spring semester 2019. They maintained a 3.75 minimum GPA while carrying at least 12 credit hours:...
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“Sarge” Eveland to speak at historical society meeting Monday
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet June 3 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Marion “Sarge” Eveland retired Army recruiter. Sarge served 22 ˝ years active duty and 4 years reserve, retiring in 1967. Sarge started his career at Camp Atterbury, was stationed in France and Germany (twice) and in 1956 volunteered to be an Army recruiter...
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Strawberry Festival coming up
(Local News ~ 05/31/19)
Remember the Christmas in the Park Strawberry Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, June 7th on the lawn of the Clay County Courthouse.
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HONOR ROLLS: 4th QUARTER MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY
(Community News ~ 05/31/19)
ALL A’S: Shae Batchelor, Tucker Goda, Dominik Guy ALL A’S & B’S: Brionna Frazier, Madison, Greenwell, Weston Holley, Ellanore Huffington, Grant Kavanaugh ALL A’S: Benton Givans, Anna Hutcheson, Elijah Michael, Sydney Modesitt ALL A’S & B’S: Rowan Colclasure, Trenton Givans, Benton Hoskins, Aiden King, Nevaeh King, Hope Lawrence, Gabriel Reyher, Isabella Swearingen...
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92nd Annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service
(Community News ~ 05/31/19)
The 92nd annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service for Veterans and those who have passed away during this past year will be Sunday, June 2nd, at 2 pm at the cemetery, located on North Co Rd 200 E (Harmony Rd) just north of the railroad tracks (approx. 4 miles north of Highway 40)...
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