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BREAKING: Seelyville man arrested on numerous charges including rape, sexual misconduct and drugs
(Local News ~ 06/20/19)
A Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) lengthy investigation leads to the arrest of a Seelyville man on numerous allegations of sexual misconduct with a female juvenile. Michael Courtland South, 41, was arrested at his residence Wednesday on a warrant for one count of level 3 felony rape, 16 counts of level 4 felony sexual misconduct with a minor, a class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and one count of class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Post 2 opens pool play with win in Best of the Midwest Tourney
(High School Sports ~ 06/20/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Clay County Post 2 opened up tournament play in the John E. Hayes Best of the Midwest Tourney hosted by Terre Haute’s Wayne Newton Post 346 with a victory on Thursday afternoon. After this week’s rain moved the game to Indiana State, Clay County rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Napolean, Ohio to snag a 6-4 victory...
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Well-known figure in Brazil taking on new responsibilities
(Local News ~ 06/20/19)
Pastor Mark Thompson, First Baptist Church, Brazil, has informed the church members he will cease being their minister in order to accept a call to help churches in the Indiana and Kentucky area. In a letter dated June 17th to members of the church, the minister wrote, “I have accepted a position to work for our denomination on the Regional level for the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky. ...
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Two local residents face charges for neglect
(Local News ~ 06/20/19)
After two infant children sustained what medical personnel described as “highly suspicious” injuries, two Brazil residents now face felony charges for neglect of a dependent. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges against Aaron Stone, 24, and Destaney Jayne Fugate, 23, after a year-long investigation by the Indiana State Police. ...
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County agrees to assist PPG with a new project
(Local News ~ 06/20/19)
It was disappointing when PPG announced a project they hoped to build was going to be too expensive. That project could have gone to another city. Now, a second project is being developed by PPG and it appears it will come to Clay County. “They are going to have a project,” Jim Coffenberry, West Central Economic Development told the Redevelopment Commission Wednesday night...
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CLUB NEWS: New member of DAR chapter
(Community News ~ 06/20/19)
The May 2019 meeting of the Eliza Rizley Stacey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated a new chapter member. Tomi Padgett of Terre Haute was inducted into the DAR Chapter. She received her DAR pin from her mother-in-law and Chapter Registrar, Mary Lou Padgett...
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Campers treated to entertainment
(Community News ~ 06/20/19)
Southern Indiana Vintage Camper Rally 2019 attendees had a wonderful surprise in store for them on Saturday evening, June 8, at Fowler Park in southern Vigo County. Following a traditional “pitch-in” dinner, the vintage camper owners were entertained by the area dulcimer group, Wabash Valley Strings Posse...
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Center Point Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry June 29
(Community News ~ 06/20/19)
The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry will take place on Saturday, June 29, starting at 4:30 p.m. There will be two serving lines and a drive-thru available. Meals are $10 for adults and $8 for children, with a sandwich and dessert stand also available. Entertainment includes performances by the Jackson Township Band, Shane Lunsford, and a heavy-weight horse pull starting at 8 p.m...
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Street paving project starting in Brazil
(Local News ~ 06/20/19)
According to Brazil Street Department Supervisor Brian Bemis, the project is happening because of funds from the Community Crossings Grant and matching funds from the city totaling $1 million (received in November 2018.) Bemis said the striping for other intersections in the city will also arrive soon to be installed...
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