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Clay City, Northview tie bow on winter sports seasons with annual banquets
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
With the spring sports season getting into full swing this week – games officially got underway last week with Clay City baseball opening up its season at home against Barr-Reeve before taking part in the round-robin tournament held at Loogootee over the weekend – it’s time to put a bow on the winter sports season...
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C.A.R.S. Brazil hosts walk in honor of World Autism Month
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
One of the most forgotten and under-celebrated aspects of any region is its special needs community. Often marginalized and underutilized, individuals on the autism spectrum have the same emotions, feelings, and even pains, as anyone else. And though the month of April recognizes these individuals in many forms — National Autism Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and World Autism Day — one thing is certain, Child Adult Resource Services (C.A.R.S.) Program Assistant Kia Head said...
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Top Story of the Day — Sullivan recovering from EF-3 tornado: Surrounding communities pitching in to help
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
Sullivan County and the southern end of the City of Sullivan are recovering from the devastating effects of an EF-3 tornado that swept in a 13.5-mile path with a maximum width of 660 yards (3/8 mile) through both Friday evening, killing three, injuring eight and affecting the lives of thousands more. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 155mph...
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Linton Fire Station offers drive-thru donation station for Sullivan
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Linton Fire Department has had a very busy weekend, gathering up and delivering supplies to Sullivan residents displaced by the F3 tornado that ripped through the area last Friday, destroying 155 homes in Sullivan and taking three lives. “It has been a very busy few days,” said Linton Fire Chief Colton Murray. “But we are holding up well. We have had many people reach out, wanting to help.”...
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Blue & Gold Ceremony
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
Recently, Cub Scout Pack 195 held their annual Blue and Gold ceremony at Jackson Township Elementary School. The Blue and Gold ceremony is a celebration of the founding of Cub Scouts. The scouts had a banquet, a father- son cake bake, and awards were handed out. Boy Scout Troop 95 assisted with the ceremony...
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CCSWCD 2023 Spring Rainbarrel/Composter Program
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
Did you know: A 1,000 sq. ft. roof space can generate as much as 600 gallons of rainwater from 1 inch of rainfall? Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District Spring Rainbarrel/Composter Sale is now in progress. The cost of a rainbarrel is $73.00. They come in blue, terra-cotta, gray or black. (based on availability) The cost of a 55 gallon tumbling composter is $175.00. The composters only come in black. Orders must be paid for at time of order...
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Public Record for April 4, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 04/03/23)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE The following cases in Clay County Circuit and Superior Courts from MARCH 1-31, 2023: CIVIL Atlas Services, INC. vs. Angela Auberry, Christina Malone, Kirk Bedwell, Matthew Randall, Kaitlynn Randall Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Andric Branham, Rebecca Thompson, Selinda Brown, Erika Williams, John Squires, Jaime Montgomery, Kerri Ellingsworth, Gage Galloway, Jackie Osborne, Matthew Trackwell, Janarae Wallen, Norman Ferry, Ann Fischer, Brandy Means, Blake Baker...
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Sisters to co-sponsor Holocaust event
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have signed on as one of four co- sponsors for the upcoming Yom Hashoah event at the United Hebrew Congregation in Terre Haute. The event will take place from 2-3:45 p.m., on Sunday, April 16, at the United Hebrew Congregation...
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APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/03/23)
Dear Editor: The Children’s Organ Transplant Association was founded in April 1986 when Bloomington, Indiana, residents rallied around a toddler who needed a liver transplant. In less than eight weeks, the community raised more than $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But he died before an organ was found. Those community volunteers and his parents turned tragedy into triumph by using the funds to help others...
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WVCF provides disaster relief, way to donate
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
With extensive damage in Sullivan County from the recent devastating storms, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation has launched an ongoing emergency and disaster relief fund to help support recovery and relief efforts in Sullivan County. The donation fund provides an avenue for those wishing to contribute and is set to prioritize immediate and long-term recovery and relief efforts for those impacted by the storms in Sullivan County...
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ICE lawsuit dropped
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Clay County Commissioners issued a press release Friday regarding the lawsuit filed by four non-citizens formerly detained at the Clay County Justice Center by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) in 2022. According to the document, an Indianapolis federal judge dismissed the lawsuit yesterday. ...
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In the Easter Mood
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Easter Bunny stopped by Villas of Holly Brook for breakfast with those young at heart Saturday morning. Pictured isEdith Ticker with her family, Acelynn Yocom (in orange) and the Easter Bunny (also known as Madison Funk from Gentiva Hopice).
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C.A.R.S. Brazil hosts walk in honor of World Autism Month
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
One of the most forgotten and under-celebrated aspects of any region is its special needs community. Often marginalized and underutilized, individuals on the autism spectrum have the same emotions, feelings, and even pains, as anyone else. And though the month of April recognizes these individuals in many forms — National Autism Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and World Autism Day — one thing is certain, Child Adult Resource Services (C.A.R.S.) Program Assistant Kia Head said...
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Good Friday Closings
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Clay County Commissioners have announced that all Clay County Offices and Departments will be closed on Good Friday, April 7th. Those closing include the Courthouse, Highway Department, Extension Office, Soil and Water Conservation Office, Health Department, Community Corrections, and WIC...
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Top Story of the Day — Foul Weather Weekend: Clay County 911 Dispatch Center and first responders verified widespread damage throughout the county, which included mostly trees and limbs down, along with power and phone lines
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
As severe weather swept through the Wabash Valley Friday night, it missed most of Clay County, traveling along the southernmost part of the county. Friday evening, the National Weather Service out of Indianapolis issued an overnight hazardous weather outlook for central Indiana...
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'Sullivan Strong' graphic donated for public use
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
An image created by a local graphic designer, who wished to remain anonymous, saying they created the graphic "out of compassion and respect" for the Town of Sullivan and its residents recently affected by an EF-3 tornado, has been made available for public use by all those interested. ...
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Harris' extra-inning homer lifts Eels to season-opening win
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
Just a couple of plays can make a difference in high school softball. That was never as evident as it was Monday night at Greencastle as Clay City’s Hannah Harris hit two home runs and the Tiger Cubs missed a couple of chances on the base paths as the Eels were able to take the victory 4-3 in eight innings...
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