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Jail expansion, commissioner’s duties, and more: State of the County

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:42pm
On Tuesday, the Clay County Commissioners presented the State of the County during the monthly Clay County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, a crucial platform for community updates. The Clay County...

Enjoying Spring Break

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:19pm
Even with the finicky Indiana weather, many students enjoyed their time off from school by spending time in Forest Park. Park Superintendent Marv Moon says he counts around 25 residents playing disc...

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - NHS PEYTON LEAR

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:16pm
Peyton Lear is a senior at Northview High School. He is involved in Varsity Club. Peyton has also played Northview baseball for four years, football for two years, tennis for two years, and...

OPEN HANDS PRESCHOOL: Celebrating 20 years, and local young entrepreneurs

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:15pm
For 20 years Open Hands Preschool has been watching eager young faces prepare for compulsory education. As those children grow into young adults, many have returned to the school to thank the staff....

STAR receives new equipment

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:10pm
Clay County’s emergency ambulance provider, STAR Ambulance, recently received what David Peck, Vice President, called new “staffing.” “I say it’s almost like adding another staff member to our...

2024 Firecracker 5K Glow Race

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:09pm
The Clay County YMCA has opened registration for the 2024 Firecracker 5k Glow Race. The race is Friday, June 28th at 8:30pm at Forest Park. The race will start at the walking track and continue past...

Roadside Memorials: Remembering Those Lost to Vehicle Accidents

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:05pm
Roadside Memorials are seen throughout Clay County’s byways and highways. The Indiana Department of Transportation does not “officially” have a Roadside Memorial sign marker tribute program. When...

GIVING BACK - BFD: Let’s talk about golf

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:01pm
The Brazil Professional Fire Fighters Local-1453 plans to change things up with its fundraiser again this year. On Saturday, May 4, the group plans another charity golf outing at Forest Park. Union...

New Veterans Transport Van Operational

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 2:22pm
After three years, the Clay County Veterans Service Office is excited to announce the new transport van is available for Clay County Veterans to use. Veterans Service Officer Randy Kaelber said the...

JOYCE ELIZABETH SCHOPMEYER FUQUA, Riley, IN

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 2:08pm
Joyce Elizabeth Schopmeyer Fuqua, Age 59, a cherished member of the Riley, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Despite the family being profoundly...

GOOD NEWS - Recycling Center now open

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:51pm
A free recycling area center is open for all Brazil residents at Republic Services, formerly known as Wallace Brothers. The center is located at 2066 West County Road 850 North, Brazil, right next to...

SEASON PREVIEW: Northview brings back loaded roster with plenty of experience that's looking to make a long postseason run

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:02pm
A couple of years ago, when then-head coach Samuel Grimes took over the reins as Northview's head boys golf coach, he inherited a young group that was learning to play at the varsity level on the...

SEASON PREVIEW: After one-year hiatus, Eels return to links

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:01pm
After several years of competing against some of the best programs in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference, as well as around the Wabash Valley, Clay City was unable to put together enough...

SEASON PREVIEW: Northview sifting through injuries, newness of roster to begin season

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:58pm
Entering her third season at the helm of Northview's girls tennis program, head coach Joni Sutherland has had the deja vu feeling of when she originally took over as the team's leader. The reason?...

Oberholtzer, Sinders step down from head coaching positions

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:57pm
There will be new faces pacing the sidelines during the fall and winter for a pair of Clay City’s high school sports teams during the next school year as Bradi Oberholtzer stepped down from her...

COLLEGE REPORT: Bussing finishes fourth at Alice Lloyd Invite, earns RSC Golfer of the Week honor

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:00pm
Throughout her high school golfing career at Northview, Brooklee Bussing cemented herself as one of the top players in program history. That’s continued into her collegiate career at Saint...

TOP STORY OF THE DAY - First Christian Church and Indiana Sheriffs' Youth Ranch: Egg-cellent times ahead

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:41am
Families are invited to First Christian Church and Indiana Sheriffs' Youth Ranch free Easter egg hunt event at Forest Park on Saturday. The event will begin with a prayer marking the remembrance of...

DAVID “JACK” BROWN Knightsville, Indiana

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:41am
David “Jack” Brown, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Hudsonwood at Brazil. He was born on December 21, 1937 in Cory, Indiana to the late William J. Brown and Eunice (Moberly) Collins. Jack...

Party in the Parks! Turkey Run and Shades to host Eclipse 2024 Party

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:25am
Indiana State Parks are gearing up for record numbers of visitors for the April 8 solar eclipse with Inns and campgrounds at full capacity for the weekend ahead of the spectacular Monday event. Both...

TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Solarbration Celebration

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 2:27pm
Life changing. Once in a lifetime. Those are the common phrases used when discussing the upcoming eclipse on April 8. For area residents and visitors coming to the area for the eclipse, the Clay...

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