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Signal Ten Wrestling - To The TopOver a dozen wrestlers, tag teaming and even using a ladder at one point, fought to be the first-ever Heavy Weight Champion at Signal Ten Wrestling's To The Top Competition.
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Christmas Decorations 2023You never know what cute holiday decorations exist unless you drive around the area.
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CITP Parade and FireworksIVY JACOBS AND HAYLEY COOPER PHOTOS. With thousands of visitors lining main street in Brazil, the 2023 Christmas In The Park Parade had good weather, but was extremely cold Friday night. More than 60 entries of floats, firetrucks, vintage cars, Jeeps, buses, and walkers with candy filled US 40. The crowd - children and adults - ebbed into the street to collect candy, and causing the parade to halt out of safety concerns.
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Veteran's Day 2023 programsHere's a look at how Veteran's Day 2023 was celebrated around Clay County. Photos by Ivy Jacobs and Hayley Cooper.
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Halloween 2023These are some spooky sites and scenes around Clay County this Halloween season.
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Cory Apple Festival 2023HAYLEY COOPER PHOTOS. The 54th Annual Cory Apple Festival took place over the weekend, with the parade on Sunday.
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Brazil Main Street seventh annual Route 40 FestHAYLEY COOPER PHOTOS. Brazil Main Street's seventh annual Route 40 Fest had a great turnout over the weekend.
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Mayor's Ride 2023HAYLEY COOPER PHOTOS - The 12th annual Mayor's Ride had a great turnout over the weekend.
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2023PHOTOS BY HAYLEY COOPER. The second Annual International Overdose Awareness Day was held at Forest Park, with awards given to front-line workers and local officials. Mayor Brian Wyndham proclaimed August 31 International Overdose Awareness Day in Brazil, IN.
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Bowling Green Old Settlers PicnicBowling Green Old Settlers Picnic is a long-standing tradition in Clay County. The pedal tractor pull is always a favorite, with a large crowd gathering to watch tots drag a weighted sled as far as they can.
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Jimmy Hoffa RememberedPHOTOS BY HAYLEY COOPER AND IVY JACOBS. James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa's historical marker was dedicated on Tuesday, August 8. His son, James P. Hoffa, spoke, and his sons unveiled the plaque.
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National Night Out 2023The public attended National Night Out Tuesday at the Forest Park Cow Palace in force and were lined up before 5 p.m.
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Book To BarnBook To Barn has become a 4-H staple in the past few years. This free literacy and agricultural program brought in groups of children for story time, a craft activity, and a snack. The group also got to interact with animals at the fair. After all the fun activities, the children got to pick between a variety of books about animals and also received a coloring book. This event was fun for everyone involved, including parents and event coordinators. "This is my favorite thing I'm in charge of at the fair," explained Book To Barn coordinator Olivia Morgan.
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4-H Fair fun, fun, funThe 2023 Clay County 4-H Fair is full of fun, from the Fashion Revue, the Color Run, Slip n Slide, Pedal Tractor Pull, and Mechanical Bull. Kids are seen having a blast, even taking time from events to enjoy playing outdoors.
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Clay City's sesquicentennial event underwayOn July 5, Clay City marked the beginning of its sesquicentennial celebration by hosting the 83rd annual "You Oughta Be in Pictures" parade. The town came out in full force to celebrate Clay City's 150th birthday. Check out Clay City Fair Association's Facebook page for a full schedule of events.
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HEROES AT THE LIBRARY - Brazil Public Library Summer ProgramsThe Brazil Public Library was the place to meet some of the Heroes of Brazil Wednesday afternoon. The Brazil Police and Fire departments and S.T.A.R. Ambulance stopped by to visit with local children and their parents to talk about safety and let them check out their vehicles. This program is free and open to the public.
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2023 Spring Cruise-In SaturdayAlthough dark skies were overhead, it was bumper-to-bumper traffic and just as many smiles as people of all ages enjoyed the only Cruise-In Brazil event scheduled this year. All types (cars, trucks, vans, semis, motorcycles, mopeds, side by sides, and more) of vintage, new, and vehicles that were works in progress began showing up in town early Saturday. The Brazil Times was on the scene, as well as numerous Brazil Police Officers and vehicles. Some in the crowd cheered on the burnouts, while others cheered on the officers trying to maintain public safety. Times Editor Ivy Jacobs hopes you enjoy these photos. NOTE: Not all photos have been processed; more could be uploaded over the next few days.
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TIMELESS PHOTOSTimeless features stories and pictures from yesteryears. Please enjoy them here from January's edition.
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2022 Swearing-In CeremonyCircuit Court Judge Joseph Trout worked Saturday morning with Superior Court Judge Robert Pell in Clay Superior Court, performing the swearing-in ceremonies for candidates who won offices during the November election. The courtroom was packed with candidates, their families, friends, and spectators. “Remember, you were elected to serve the people of this county,” said Commissioner Paul Sinders as he greeted the crowd.
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Northview Holiday Decorating Contest 2022Northview High School held its annual door and hallway Holiday Decorating Contest in recent weeks, complete with Santa, the Grinch, and the conductor from the Polar Express making appearances. The math department won this year's contest, earning the right to a pizza party during the school day. A photo gallery with nearly all decorations created are featured in this gallery by The Brazil Times.
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Christmas Parade at The Clay County Courthouse (11-25-22)It was busy during the 2022 Christmas in The Park Parade at the Courthouse, where the cookies and hot cocoa flowed freely. The beautiful trees were decorated by local elementary schools.
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NCMS 'Reality Store'Students from all over Clay County descended upon North Clay Middle School Monday for a quick dose of reality as they prepare to enter high school and, ultimately, their careers. The event is in its 29th year and is sponsored by Clay County Business Women.
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Trick-or-Treat Main Street Brazil 2022From 6-8 p.m. Monday night, all the various costumes you could imagine were on display for Trick-or-Treating along US 40. More than 40 businesses participated in the first event organized by The Brazil Times. Times General Manager Christina Meyer was so excited and happy with the community's support. How many people were there? Several of the stands ran out of candy during the event, and people went to purchase more as the crowd of those costumed and young-at-heart kept coming, including several dogs.
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TIMELESS October 2022 - PHOTO ESSAYA photo essay of the unique history of our county in vintage pictures.
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FALL ARRIVES IN CLAY COUNTYMother Nature has filled her colorful paintbrush with the colors of Fall in Clay County. Please enjoy these pictures throughout the county taken while out and about doing a reporter's job.
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Sweet Feast 2022 Cake ContestThe best cake in Brazil this year was Jodi Lohrman, owner of Honeysuckle Hill Bee-stro, at Sweet Feast, on Sunday, Sept. 11, where eight local bakeries competed for the top prize. Lohrman donated her $400 prize back to CASA of Clay County. The contest was held at White Pine Manor and organized by owner JoAnn Wilkerson. Wilkerson said they sold all 100 tickets in 24 hours, and that the $1,000 raised will also be donated to CASA of Clay County. Second place prize was $200 and went to Sprinkles and Swirls, owned by Tracy Pattengale. Third place and a $100 prize went to Bite this Bakery and owner Kassie Gunn.
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2022 11th Annual Mayor's RideThe 2022 Brazil Mayor’s Ride supports the Clay County Humane Society. It was a beautiful clear day for over 100 motorcyclists, and jeeps took off from Brazil City Hall to participate in the ride at 3 p.m, with Mayor Brian Wyndham in the lead. Riders will return to the American Legion Post #2 at 10 North Depot St., Brazil, for the after party, including food, entertainment, a silent auction, and live music by “15th & Hulman.” All proceeds from the 11th annual event will be donated to Clay County Humane Society.
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Celebrating America in Clay City!Clay City VFW & Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival The first Family Freedom Festival was Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 507 Nye St., in Clay City. The event is planned to continue each year, and was hosted by the Clay City VFW and also the Auxiliary. The free event was open to everyone. Michele Jackson, who helped coordinate the event, said they probably had about 300 attendees throughout the day.
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END OF SUMMER: Raccoon Lake, August 2022Families took advantage of the good weather Sunday afternoon to enjoy the beach at Raccoon Lake north of Brazil. It was the last opportunity for an outing before school began for the year.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Senior ParkingA new tradition continues at Northview High School. Seniors select and decorate their own parking spots at Northview High School. This is the second year of the project. Enjoy these photos of the designs in progress.
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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at the Clay County CourthouseRaising $510 for the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program in four hours, another Food Truck Friday will take place on August 26, 2022. This fundraising event was organized by the staff of the Clay County Prosecutor's Office. Enjoy the photos taken by Times Co-Editor Ivy Jacobs.
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2022 Fireworks Display 4th of JulyAll Rise Fireworks allowed The Brazil Times closer access to the production on July 4th, 2022, at Forest Park Elementary.
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PHOTOS: 87th Brazil Rotary 4th of July FestivalThe Brazil Rotary Club’s 87th Annual 4th of July Festival happened at Forest Park last weekend, ending Monday.
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2022 Brazil Rotary FestivalThe Brazil Rotary Club’s 87th annual 4th of July Festival opened Thursday at FOREST PARK. The 4th of July Celebration is June 30-July 4! Free nightly entertainment throughout the upcoming festival. {lease enjoy these snapshots by The Brazil Times Co-Editor Ivy Jacobs.
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2022 GOALS ACADEMY GRADUATION2022 GOALS Academy Graduates Matthew Auterson Sara Auterson Emily Bailey Draven Eclipse Bender Dustin Nathaniel Bryan Ean Kendrick Close Kaci Crosley Louis Delson Aristhene Grant Ferry Dalten Ford Samantha J, Francis Jordon James Michael Goopasture Lane Robert Luther Goodpasture Kody Johnson Caitlynn Alexandra Long Grace Long Chloe Mackey Malachi McClelland Aaron Matthew McKinney Victoria Loretta Grace McKinney Megan Miller Lydia Preston Paige Rutherford Riley Spradlin Kaleb Staley Kyleen Whitecotten
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Northview Percussion ChampionshipNorthview High School Percussion has returned from a world championship last weekend, finishing ninth, in their first trip to the national stage. They competed in Percussion Scholastic A, which means they went up against other high schools and not independent groups. Other groups competing in Dayton, Ohio came from as far away as California, Oregon, South Carolina, Florida and Hawaii, among others, said Dominic Thompson, Director of Bands at Northview. In the first round preliminaries, Northview finished 16th out of 47 groups and were in the top 24 schools, moving on to semifinals. They finished 12th in semifinals, with the top 16 schools moving on to finals. In the Finals, they placed 9th. “It was very exciting, them being a finalist on the national level for the first time,” Thompson said. “The kids had a great experience and they represented Northview well.”
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LOYALTY DAY 2022
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Easter Egg Hunt at Forest ParkAfter arriving at the annual community Easter Egg Hunt by hot air balloon, the Easter Bunny took time to greet children and their parents Saturday morning at Forest Park in Brazil. Hundreds of children and their families had a chance to gather Easter Eggs at various park sites appropriate for their age groups. The event was sponsored by the Brazil First Christian Church and the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch.
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Van Buren Teacher Receives Golden Apple AwardIt was a very exciting morning at Van Buren Elementary today. Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Susan Maurer was presented with a Golden Apple Award from WTHI. The award honors teachers considered "golden" by their students and peers.
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MARIPOSA LAWSUIT DISMISSEDThe lawsuit against the Clay County Commissioners, Clay County Council, and the Clay County Sheriff's Department alleging violations against the Indiana Open Door Law and Indiana Access to Public Records Act has been dismissed. The Brazil Times has confirmed these documents' validity in the public record and posted these documents for the public to read online.
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MARIPOSA LEGAL lawsuit and Indiana Public Access Counselor's responseThe legal complaint alleging the Clay County Commissioners, Clay County Council, and the Clay County Sheriff's Department violated the Indiana Open Door Law and Indiana Access to Public Records Act last week was notified Monday by an Indiana Public Access Counselor (IPAC) their investigation "could not identify any issues of law or fact." The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) and Mariposa Legal filed three formal complaints with IPAC on Thursday, November 11, 2021. The complaint was filed in Clay Circuit Court Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with Judge Joseph D. Trout preceding; defendants have 20 days to respond from the date of filing. IPAC Luke H. Britt sent a letter to Attorney Hannah Cartwright Monday, December 20 about his investigation into the matter. The Brazil Times is posting the entire complaint online and the Indiana Public Access Counselor's response for the public to read. The Times will continue to follow this story and update readers when more information is available.
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2021 Shop-With-A-Cop excitementIn the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a few changes in the annual Shop-With-A-Cop event put on by the Brazil Police Department, but it didn’t stop the fun. Brazil Police Chief Clint McQueen said 24 families and more than 70 children enjoyed shopping for Christmas this week at Walmart.
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2021 Clay City Chocolate Walk = A busy place with lots to doThe weather was perfect for the family fun event that took over Clay City’s main street Saturday night for the 5th annual Chocolate Walk. Chocolate was the reason, but this year the Chocolate Walk had a special treat for children: An Elf Hunt. Children had to find 12 of the mischievous elves hiding along the main street. Some were easy to spot, like the elf pictured at the right, others not so much. Those children who found all 12 were able to choose a book at the REIN Library.
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2021 Christmas In The Park ParadeThe 2021 Christmas in The Park Christmas Parade was a buzz of activity and seasonal joy Friday, November 26. The annual parade started at 7 p.m. But preparations have been going on all day. People started gathering along US 40 shortly after 6 p.m. to find the best seats. The theme was “Toys, Trains and Candy Canes” — which was supposed to be last year’s parade theme, but it had to be canceled due to COVID-19.
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Firefighters respond to I-70 semi-fireOn Wednesday morning, local firefighters responded to a semi-fire on I-70 rerouted the interstate traffic to find alternate routes. The fire occurred near the eastbound 32 mile-marker, shutting down all lanes. Traffic was directed to exit at the I-70 at the Brazil exit, which caused numerous semis to pick south on State Road 59 to US 46 or north to US 40 in Brazil. These photos were submitted to The Brazil Times by readers who were in the "right spot at the right time."
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Veterans Day 2021 at Clay County CourthouseThe annual Veterans Day program at the Clay County Courthouse featured a concert by the Jackson Township Community Band, speakers American Legion Post #2 Commander Mike Caputo, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 Commander Neil Brown, and special guest Captain Aaron Hattabaugh. The joint program is sponsored by the American Legion and the VFW, who each invited the public to stop by their respective facilities in Brazil for dinner Thursday.
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2021 Red Ribbon Week at the Clay County CourthouseNational Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually during Oct. 23-31 to honor people who have been killed due to the violence of drugs. The National Family Partnership created red Ribbon Week after the kidnapping and murder of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar, 37, in Mexico in 1985. Communities throughout the nation participate in activities to raise awareness of the dangers of bad decisions involving drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The 2021 Red Ribbon Campaign Theme is “Drug Free Looks Like Me™.” On Wednesday, “every fifth grader” from the eight elementary schools in the county spent the day at the Clay County Courthouse and at the Clay County Justice Center doing various learning activities and eating lunch on the lawn before returning to school. Along with the students and teachers were Clay City High School SADD members, Northview High School students, and various local officials who helped put on the event.
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BPL holds “Drive-In & Show” of CorvettesCorvettes of Central Indiana recently stopped by the Brazil Public Library for a “Drive-In & Show” event. Although it was a lovely day for the event, it was believed that the date (October 9) would get moved away from the first weekend of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival next year. Organizers of the free public event hope to grow the community interest in Corvettes in the future.
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Cory Apple Festival 2021
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2021 Cruising Brazil Fall Edition“Cruising Brazil” is an unofficial grassroots community event, and its fourth installment was a success. It started with a two-hour meet-up at Forest Park around 5 p.m. With upwards of 100 various vehicles available to view, it’s “THE” place to be. However, this time there were other hotspots throughout Brazil to stop off and look at Jeeps, Corvettes, diesel trucks, and lots of front yard displays along the main street before cars “bopped” along Brazil’s National Avenue. The sights, the sounds, the laughter of holding up signs to encourage drivers to “smoke those tires” or “blow your horn” created a nostalgic family event that crossed generations. Along with many children and pets, the community brought out lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and snack food to enjoy sitting along the street to watch the fun, take photos and videos throughout the night. In the morning sunlight, there were burnout marks on US 40 to remind motorists of the fun time, as many people took to social media to ask when the next event would be.