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Results are in: McQueen retains city clerk-treasurer seat
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
This list will be updated as results are received. Also, updated totals should also be available at http://www.claycountyin.gov/
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One injured in Vigo County crash
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
TERRE HAUTE -- Tuesday at approximately 1 a.m. the Vigo County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash on Carlisle Street just south of Harlan Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier that appeared to had been traveling south at a high rate of speed when the vehicle left the right side of the roadway and became airborne traveling over two sets of railroad tracks before it came to rest in an inverted position...
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At the Polls
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Voters found Tuesday morning to be sunny and bright as they went to the polls. Around 11 a.m. today the Armory, VFW, and Library were reporting a good turn out so far. There have not been any malfunctions with the equipment and most places have had a pretty steady turn out of people...
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Northview Fall Sports Banquet moved to North Clay
(High School Sports ~ 11/03/15)
The Northview Fall Sports Banquet will take place on Thursday at North Clay Middle School. Senior boards will begin at 6 p.m. with the program to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Vernon Junior Tarrh
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
Vernon Junior Tarrh, 74, of Terre Haute (and long-time Clay County resident) passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1st at Union Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Farmersburg, Indiana October 16, 1941 to the late Vernon Francis and Katherine Sue (Kiser) Tarrh. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother Kenneth Eugene, father-in-law William E. Giltz, mother-in-law Pauline Tucker Brown, and brother-in-law William Goings...
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John Patrick "Pat" Gillin
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
John Patrick "Pat" Gillin, 60, of Staunton, Indiana passed away November 2, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Pat was born August 5, 1955, in Vigo County to Robert and Barbara (Newhart) Gillin. He attended school in Vigo County. He worked at various jobs including driving a semi, timber cutting, Great Dane and Sony. ...
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Elaine "Lainey" Kelley
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
Elaine "Lainey" Kelley, 52, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly from an aneurysm on October 30, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be Sunday at Lawson-Miller Chapel from 4pm until 8pm. Services are Monday at 11am at the funeral home. Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in her memory...
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Staunton Scene: Another birthday and feeling blessed
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
Gee, no wonder the kids suggested a life change for us. The last few years the heavy workload at the home place had become more of a burden than a pleasure. We were experiencing more health problems and we were tired and weary. Still, we were used to hard work, dating back to early childhood. ...
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Clay County Through The Years: MARTIN BOWLES: A Well-Known Pioneer
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
I, Martin Bowles, born June 15, 1805, in Franklin County, Old Virginia, immigrated with my parents to Mason County, Virginia. I married Jemima Harpold, April 6, 1826, coming to Clay County, Indiana, Dec. 5, 1828, settling near the town of Cloverland. ...
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New look board coming to Clay City in 2016
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Staunton officials retain their seats It will be a new look board in Clay City next year as voters there on Tuesday chose a new three-member council. Donnella Baumgartner was the top vote recipient with 94, followed by fellow political newcomer Steve Cooper II (82) and Timothy Rood (74), a Democrat...
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Car show to benefit Shop With a Cop
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
A car, truck and motorcycle show to benefit Shop With a Cop will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot behind Froggy's Pizza & Fun Zone, 13 W. National Ave., Brazil. Registration (which is $10) will begin at noon, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category. All proceeds will go to Shop With a Cop in Brazil...
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Van Buren Class of 1965
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
Photo courtesy Tony Harper Pictured are members of the Van Buren High School Class of 1965 who recently celebrated their 50th Reunion on Aug. 29. They are front, from left, Nancy Mohr Herron, Sue Jones Goshen, Sheila Reinoehl McKee, Dick McShanog, Mr. ...
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Christian Women's Club luncheon
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
Christian Women's Club to have luncheon Nov. 17 The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute will host "Dress up for the Holidays" luncheon at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17 in the MCL meeting room at the Meadows Shopping Center, Terre Haute. The speaker will be Lesta Anderson of Anderson, Indiana, speaking on "Clothes Make the Man." The music will be provided by Judy Lints of Clay City. The feature will be presented by Lori Bridwell of Lori's Pins 'n' Needles, of Paris, Illinois...
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Chili supper to benefit Shop With a Cop
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
Bethel United Methodist Church will host a Chili Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday at its location, 924 E. Pinckley St., Brazil. Ticket prices are adults for $7 and children ages 6 and under are $3. Delivery is available to Cloverleaf Healthcare and Exceptional Living Center of Brazil...
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CLAY COUNTY Through the Years: MARTIN BOWLES, A Well-Known Pioneer
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
I, Martin Bowles, born June 15, 1805, in Franklin County, Old Virginia, immigrated with my parents to Mason County, Virginia. I married Jemima Harpold, April 6, 1826, coming to Clay County, Indiana, Dec. 5, 1828, settling near the town of Cloverland. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Another birthday and feeling blessed
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Gee, no wonder the kids suggested a life change for us. The last few years the heavy workload at the home place had become more of a burden than a pleasure. We were experiencing more health problems and we were tired and weary. Still, we were used to hard work, dating back to early childhood. ...
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One hurt in crash at Staunton flashers
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a multi-car accident, involving possibly five vehicles, was reported on US 40 near the the Staunton flashers. However, when officials from the Clay County Sheriff's Department, Brazil City Police Department, Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department and CARE Ambulance arrived at the scene, they discovered two vehicles and an industrial lawnmower were involved...
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County gearing up for state's bicentennial
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Officials are getting ready for the 200th anniversary of Indiana and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the City of Brazil. Shondra Barrett, speaking as the Indiana bicentennial coordinator for Clay County, received permission from County Commissioners Paul Sinders, Bryan Allender and Jim Bowman on Monday to use the courthouse lawn for a 20- to 30-minute program during the torch relay on Sept. 22, 2016. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move inside the courthouse...
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WICAA accepting applications for winter heating assistance
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
The Energy Assistance Program of Western Indiana Community Action Agency Inc. began its 2015-16 Winter Heating Assistance Program on Monday. Applications for assistance are taken by appointment only at the following locations: Clay County, 819 W. Knight St., Brazil, phone, 812-443-0122; Vigo County, 705 S. 5th St., Terre Haute, phone, 812-234-3517; and Putnam County, 620 Tennessee St., Greencastle, 765-653-4017...
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Van Buren fire district won't get full-time employees
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
The Van Buren Fire District won't be getting any full-time employees in 2016, while the county's sheriff's department will get an additional deputy. At Monday's meeting of the Clay County Council, the budget for the Van Buren Fire Department and Fire District was cut from the $449,000 originally requested in October to $190,000...
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New look board coming to Clay City in 2016: Staunton officials retain their seats
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
It will be a new look board in Clay City next year as voters there on Tuesday chose a new three-member council. Donnella Baumgartner was the top vote recipient with 94, followed by fellow political newcomer Steve Cooper II (82) and Timothy Rood (74), a Democrat...
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JAIL BOOKINGS NOVEMBER 2-3, 2015
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 2-3, 2015: Wade T. Bumgarner, 29, Resisting Law Enforcement, OVWI Refusal, OVWI Stephen Hamman, 27, Public Intoxication, Battery by Body Waste Travis B. Chadwell, 27, Domestic Battery, Strangulation...
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JAIL BOOKINGS NOVEMBER 2-3, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 11/03/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 2-3, 2015: Wade T. Bumgarner, 29, Resisting Law Enforcement, OVWI Refusal, OVWI Stephen Hamman, 27, Public Intoxication, Battery by Body Waste Travis B. Chadwell, 27, Domestic Battery, Strangulation...
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McQueen re-elected Brazil clerk-treasurer
(Local News ~ 11/03/15)
Familiar faces and some new ones were victorious in Tuesday's General Election. The Clerk-Treasurer for Brazil was a close race, with Democrat Karen McQueen getting 467 votes to Republican Janet Wise-McClellan's 428. "I am immensely grateful to my family, friends and loyal supporters who have been by my side during this election," McClellan said...
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Harmony UMC bean dinner to benefit Toys for Tots
(Community News ~ 11/03/15)
The Harmony United Methodist Church Bean Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church, located 10195 N. Vine St., Harmony. Entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes the local gospel group, P150. A free-will offering will be accepted, with all proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots of Clay County...
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