Staunton News

Lois Loella Shaffer, 91, Brazil, died at 8 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville.

Dean J. Sherman, 75, Brazil, died at 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Exceptional Living Center, Brazil.

Poland Community Lions Club President Scott Tieken receives the deed to the Poland Park from Clay County Parks and Recreation Board Attorney Eric Somheil during Tuesday's meeting.

A couple of possible stray dogs have the residents of Staunton concerned. On Tuesday, Town Marshal Chuck Jones informed the town council he has had a few complaints from citizens regarding two dogs, one of which may be a pit bull, running around throughout the day.

Staunton Elementary raised $618.83 to benefit the Clay County Humane Society. Student council members presented the check to the Humane Society included Skylar Thompson, Dylan Nussel, Haley Mishler, Nick Henke, Emily Johnson, Manager Brittney Tucker, Maggie Mershon, Hailey Henke, Brittany Nesting, Drew Lumsdon, Sydney Edwards and Ellie Jackman.

The arctic arrival of "Old Man Winter" kept local law enforcement and emergency responders busy early Monday morning.

Robert "Bob" Eugene Blackwell, 85, Staunton, died at 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2009, at his residence.

Morgan Elizabeth King, infant daughter of Joshua and Sharlene Sparks King, was stillborn on Nov.

Staunton's Combined Community Thanksgiving Service will be at Staunton United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov.

According to Brad Webster, things are moving ahead as scheduld. On Monday, Webster -- a Staunton Town Council member -- offered an update on the Staunton Community Center during the board's monthly meeting.

A labor of love almost 20 years in the growing will be on display this weekend, as gardeners from across the Midwest visit the Clark-Landsbaum Deming Park Holly Arboretum.

George H. Trout, 75, Staunton, passed away at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at his home with family nearby.

Ruth M. Harkness, 87, Terre Haute, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil.

The George and Mae Ripple family had a reunion Oct. 2-4 at McCormick's Creek State Park.

The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to construct a new firehouse.

During the 2008-09 academic school year, students across the state took an extra test.

Elementary school students will now have a new location to see their artwork displayed.

Two recent traffic stops resulted in three out-of-town people being formally charged with various drug allegations at the Clay County Courthouse.

Steven D. Snow, 53, Knightsville, died July 8, 2009, at 4:25 a.m., at his residence following a battle with cancer.

Linda Moss and LeEsta, Amanda and Ryan Smith, from Lake Mary, Fla., were recent guests of LeEsta's mother, Mary Schepper.