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Ford urges governor to stand firm, opposing EPA Clean Power Plan
(State News ~ 06/19/15)
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) is calling on Gov. Mike Pence to continue opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Power Plan. "The EPA's proposed regulations are a prime example of federal government overreach, of which I am a strong opponent," Ford said. "If these regulations are implemented, they will be detrimental to Indiana's economy and catastrophic to our energy reliability."...
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New Purdue degree lets students advance based on knowledge and skills, not just time and credits
(State News ~ 06/19/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- At its June 2015 meeting, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved the state's first fully-developed competency-based degree program at a public college. The Bachelor of Science in Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology at Purdue University West Lafayette requires students to demonstrate expertise in key areas to progress through the program and earn a degree. This is in contrast to the traditional model in higher education based solely on credit-hour completion...
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Cloverdale hostage situation ends peacefully
(State News ~ 06/19/15)
CLOVERDALE--At about 2 p.m. Thursday, a Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy and a Cloverdale Police Officer accompanied the Putnam County Department of Child Services (DCS) to a business with an apartment on Market Street just west of U.S. 231. According to a news release, the scope of the visit was for DCS workers and law enforcement to execute a Putnam County Circuit Court Order for DCS to take custody of the two-week old infant female. ...
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Elks installs new president
(State News ~ 06/19/15)
Brazil's Tony Vester on state executive board On June 6, the Indiana Elks Association installed Edgar B. Dyer as State President. Dyer is a member of Elks Lodge 993 in Decatur. He and his wife Kate, will represent 16,225 Elks members in 60 Lodges in the state of Indiana...
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More wet weather, flood warning, in forecast
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
Flood warning in effect for part of county until 2 p.m. Water, water everywhere. Each year Clay county has its share of weather events, whether they be lots of snow, drought or lots of rain. Southweatern Clay County is under a flood warning until 2 p.m. and the rain is not expected to stop for the next few days...
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Retta Faye Antonietti
(Obituary ~ 06/19/15)
Retta Faye Antonietti, 84, Brazil, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Springhill Village in Terre Haute. She was born on August 13, 1930 in Reid, Mississippi to the late Curtis and Bernice Jewell Gillespie. As a young adult, Retta attended the First Presbyterian Church in Brazil and was a member of the Tri Kappa sorority. ...
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Jail Bookings: June 18-19, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center June 18-19: Jeremy Andrew Ziemendorf, 1. Resisting Law Enforcement, 2. Await Warrant Arraignment, 3. Poss. Methamphetamine, 4. Battery, 5. Burglary, 6. Probation Violation, 7. Theft...
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Court News: June 18-19, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
Clay County Courthouse Superior Court The following filings in Clay Superior Court were reported June 18-19: Civil Midland Funding vs. Jacqueline Crabb Criminal Glenda A. Hicks, 45, Driving While Suspended Circuit Court The following filings in Clay Circuit Court were reported June 18-19:...
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Harmony woman celebrates 100th birthday with a surprise party
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
Kathryn White (left) originally from Harmony, celebrated her 100th birthday during a surprise party at Exceptional Living Center Brazil on Friday. When asked what her future plans are, she said, "I'll just take it as it comes. You can't do anything about it anyway." She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Natalie Cassady of The Brazil Times, a letter of congratulations from President and Mrs. Barack Obama, a birthday cake and other surprises. She has two children and a grandson...
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American Legion baseball returns to Clay County for first time in 16 years
(High School Sports ~ 06/19/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor A warm breeze courses through Northview High School's baseball stadium on an early June evening. Typically silence reigns supreme this time of year outside of the Northview Marching Knights practicing their craft closer to the school. On this particular Monday evening however, uniformed baseball players begin to filter in along with fans as the national past time returns for summer action for the first time since 1999...
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Donald "Donnie" Eugene Bixler
(Obituary ~ 06/19/15)
Donald "Donnie" Eugene Bixler, 58, of Bowling Green, passed away June 18, 2015 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home with his family by his side. Donnie was born August 2, 1956 in Owen County, the son of Rosemary (Shepherd) Bixler and the late George E. Bixler. ...
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Rev. Warren K. Purcell
(Obituary ~ 06/19/15)
Rev. Warren K. Purcell, 68, of Galveston, Ind., was suddenly called home to join his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 18, 2015, at his residence. Warren had been the longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church of Galveston until his retirement in 2007...
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Account opened for burial expenses
(Community News ~ 06/19/15)
An account has been opened at Riddell National Bank in Brazil to help with burial expenses for the late Donnie Bixler of Bowling Green.
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Alaina Faith Bedwell
(Births ~ 06/19/15)
Alaina Faith Bedwell arrived at 6:37 a.m. March 30 at St. Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis. She weighed 3 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 15.5 inches long. Being born 10-weeks prematurely, she spent seven weeks in the NICU. She was welcomed by big sister Adlynn Grace and her parents, Adam and Jennifer Bedwell...
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CHURCH NEWS
(Community News ~ 06/19/15)
Peniel United Methodist Church Peniel United Methodist Church invites you to join us at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday for Sunday School and then at 10:45 a.m. for Worship Service. We are located at 9525 N. Kennedy's Crossing Rd. The phone number is 812-442-8062 or 1-812-917-7118. Email us at peniel_umc@yahoo.com...
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Brazil Lions Club installs new members
(Community News ~ 06/19/15)
At its June meeting, Brazil Lions Club officers were installed for the coming year by Riley Lions Club members Vern and Linda Tincher. They are at bottom, from left, Maryann Thompson, Treasurer; Lora Fenwick, Secretary; Delores Johnson, Chairperson; Andrea Garcia, Vice President; Ellen Reeves, President; and Linda Tincher. ...
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Bridgeton Quilt Show winner
(Community News ~ 06/19/15)
Courtesy photo Bridgeton held its 12th annual Quilt & Woodworking Show and its third annual Antique Tractor & Riding Mower Show in downtown Bridgeton on June 13 and 14. Linda Mynatt-Childs (pictured at right) won the $50 first prize. Delores Collings' quilt won second and another quilt by Mynatt-Childs won third. ...
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Humane Society hosting vaccination clinic
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
The Clay County Humane Society is hosting a vaccination clinic from 3-5 p.m. on June 27 at the Forest Park Pavilion in Brazil. For dogs and puppies (6-plus weeks), the Rabies, Canine 5 Way vaccine and Bordetella shots will be available individually for $15 each or in combination. ...
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Local author pens a true murderous tale
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
A 100-year-old murder was solved by a local man, who then turned it into a book. "I had heard the story several times when I was in high school and college," Steven F. Meeker said about the murder of his great aunt Ida Meeker. "She was born October 10, 1879, in Bismark, Illinois. Never paid much attention to the family story until I retired in 2011."...
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Eel River expected to flood near Bowling Green
(Local News ~ 06/19/15)
A river flood warning continues in effect for the Eel River at Bowling Green until Sunday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting the river will rise a foot above flood stage today before retreating. Flood stage is 15 feet; the river is expected to crest at 16 feet. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Eel River was at 8.9 feet and rising...
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