Photo Galleries

Heavy rains caused many schedule changes on April 3, 2018.

On Jan. 19, Meridian Elementary School held a parents' meeting followed by an Olympic Torch Ceremony. Students carried torches to the gym to light the Olympic flame. Each classroom represented a country in the Winter Olympics. Torches were made of paper cones with yellow tissue for flames illuminated by battery powered tea lights.

On Nov. 21 former candidate for governor, John Gregg campaigned for Chris Gambill and Big Willy's Steak House in Staunton. The crowd in attendance at the fundraiser was estimated to be about 100.

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Meridian Elementary students gathered in the school gym for a program celebrating the school's five continuous years as a Class A school, graded by the Indiana Department of Educations.

Jeanne Burris took the photos in this gallery. Be sure to check out our Christmas in the Park special publication in The Brazil Times this week and online for much more information including pictures of the kids who were in the pageant.

Monday night at North Clay Middle School the Northview and Clay City Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held their Fields of Faith Event. This is a student-led night where the FCA members as well as the community, come together to share their faith, testimonies, and talents.

“Rumpelstiltskin,” the Grimm’s fairy tale about the girl who spins straw into gold with the help of an evil imp, has been made into a musical-comedy and will be performed Nov. 3, 4 and 5 by the Young Actors Theatre at the Community Theatre of Clay County, located on National Avenue in Brazil. The times are 7 p.m., Nov. 3 and 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets may be purchased at Coughanowr Insurance, 15 N. Walnut St., Brazil. Adult tickets are $6 and students $4. The Young Actors Theatre is made up of youth ages 6-15. “We pride ourselves on everyone who auditions get a part,” said Tammy Emmert, director. “Every child who wants one gets at least one speaking line.” Emmert thinks it’s very nice for shy children because “they get to be brave and get up in front of people.”

On Oct. 25 KIHM Metal Technologies had its grand opening in its new location, 301 N. Murphy Avenue in Brazil. Here are photos taken at the event.

On Sept. 23 the 2017 K-Day Parade stepped on in downtown Brazil, Indiana.

Fishing Fun Day 2017 at Craig Park in Brazil

Here are candid photos from the Route 40 Fest in downtown Brazil on Saturday.

Here is a variety of photos taken at the Clay County 4-H Fair this year.

Miscellaneous photos from the 2017 Clay County 4-H Fair Sheep Show

Here are photos of the winners in the Swine Show Grand Drive who stopped by to have their photos taken for the newspaper.

On Wednesday, June 28, the Brazil Rotary Club welcomed special persons from Child Adult Resources (CARS) to ride carnival rides during the 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park. The people received a soft drink after, courtesy of Josh Macaroni and the carnival.

On May 6, the 2017 Loyalty Day Parade was conducted through downtown Brazil on U.S. 40.