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Impaired driver caught driving 101 mph on U.S. 40
(Local News ~ 12/17/15)
An unlicensed and allegedly intoxicated Brazil man faces multiple preliminary charges after state police caught him driving 101 mph on U.S. 40 west of Brazil on Wednesday. Patrick H. Ryan Jr., 55, faces initial charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated/refusal, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, as well as citations for speeding and having no valid license. He was taken to the Clay County jail...
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Glenn "Jay" Pell
(Obituary ~ 12/17/15)
Glenn "Jay" Pell, 79 of Brazil, passed away December 16, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born June 7, 1936, in Clay County, the son of Jesse Pell and Ferrie (Weaver) Pell. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1957...
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Richard Wayne Mercer
(Obituary ~ 12/17/15)
Richard Wayne Mercer, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Brazil, IN to Carl Wayne and Vallie Agnes (DeCamp) Mercer. Dick was a 1949 graduate of Brazil High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. ...
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County Commissioners sign 50-year lease agreement with 4-H Council
(Local News ~ 12/17/15)
Clay County and the 4-H Council have agreed to a 50-year contract for the county to lease space from the 4-H Council for the extension building located at the fairgrounds. The building is owned by the county but the land on which it sets is owned by 4-H, explained County Commissioner Paul Sinders following Thursday's special meeting of the county commissioners...
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Court News: Dec. 15-16, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/17/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 15-16: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Vickie L. Roberts, 36, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Body, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated...
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Court News: Dec. 15-16, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/17/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 15-16: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Vickie L. Roberts, 36, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Body, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 16-17, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/17/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 16-17: Patrick H. Ryan Jr., 55, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, OVWI Controlled Substance, Reckless Driving Joshua T. Pleake, 25, Driving Never Licensed...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 16-17, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/17/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 16-17: Patrick H. Ryan Jr., 55, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, OVWI Controlled Substance, Reckless Driving Joshua T. Pleake, 25, Driving Never Licensed...
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Indiana NRCS extends deadline for EQIP applications
(Community News ~ 12/17/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- State Conservationist Jane Hardisty with Indiana's USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced recently an extension of the cutoff for new applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal year 2016. Though applications are accepted continuously, eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners interested being considered for FY16 funding should submit applications to NRCS by Jan. 22...
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Endeavor Communications names new CEO
(Community News ~ 12/17/15)
CLOVERDALE -- Endeavor Communications announced the hiring of a new CEO on Thursday afternoon. Darin LaCoursiere has 27 years of telecommunications industry experience. Most recently, he spent six years as GM/CEO and Operations Manager for Valley Telecommunications in Herreid, South Dakota...
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Correctional Facility donates bikes
(Community News ~ 12/17/15)
GREENCASTLE -- The Shifting Gears Program under the direct supervision of Program Coordinator Brady Moss and Program Director Kelli Searing recently donated 50 children's bicycles to the Clover Kids and Cops Toy Drive in Cloverdale. The Cloverdale FFA (Future Farmers of America) and the Putnam County police agencies have teamed up to serve over 500 needy children this holiday season...
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Clay County Republican Club to meet Monday
(Local News ~ 12/17/15)
The Clay County Republican Club's monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday at Kennedy Crossing Bingo, 8990 N. Kennedy Crossing, Brazil. This month's speaker will be Indiana 9th District Congressman Todd Young, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Dan Coats. Todd was elected as U.S. Representative serving the 9th District in 2011 and has served on numerous committees and sponsored numerous bills during his tenure in Congress...
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