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Watch the Christmas in the Park Parade on Friday night, November 29th, live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brazil.times/ Clay County CASA‘a is having the 3rd Annual Mistletoe Market at North Clay Middle School this Saturday, Nov 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there, they will have concessions. It is a fundraiser for Clay County CASA Kids. Vendor space is available also. Call Lindsey Mershon, 812-263-6317 for more information. ...

Not everyone is ready for the upcoming joyous holidays. Susie French provided a free informational session about coping with grief during the holidays at the Clay County Center for Women’s Ministries Saturday, Nov. 16. “Whether it’s been a few months or a couple of years, facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one can be difficult,” said French during her conversation with several of the counselors at Clay County Center for Women’s Ministries. “Everyone grieves differently.”...

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Law enforcement says a recent minor traffic accident brings awareness about distracted driving as upcoming holidays arrive. “Most people think of technology and electronics being the reason for distracted driving, like cellphones and texting or taking pictures,” said Police Chief Clint McQueen shortly after the accident. While it’s a big part of distracted driving accidents, that is not the only thing that can be distracting while driving.”...

Jim Coffenberry of West Central Economic Development Inc., said Wednesday the Economic Development Administration has indicated they might want the Redevelopment Commission to partner with the City of Brazil and the Clay County Commissioners for a grant to help pay for improvements to Industrial Park’s water lines, water storage and lift station, expected to cost $1.3 million...

As part of the annual National School Bus Safety Week (October 21-25), the Clay Community School Transportation Department held its School Bus Safety Poster Contest for students in grades kindergarten-5. Each school is encouraged to promote the contest within grade-level classrooms and art classes. ...

Local non-profit organizations will be featured at the November 26 meeting of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. It will be at noon in the YMCA Community Room. Lunch costs $10. Please bring a box of cereal for the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program...

The Energy Assistance Program through Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc. began on November 1. This federally funded program is designed to help low-income families with the high costs of home energy. Income eligible families are provided a one-time benefit to their heating and electric accounts to offset some of the cost of utility bills during the winter months...

The town board of Clay City met Nov. 5 at Town Hall. John Weltzel was at the meeting, speaking on the sewer improvements. On Lift Station Four, Graves has laid the new force main, but will still need to tie in at the lift station. It is hoped the work will be done by the end of the year. If not, by mid-February. Steve Cooper made a motion to pay Graves $149,946.84 and Midwestern Engineers, Inc. $22,330.74. Tim Rood seconded and the motion was passed...

The Eliza Rizley Stacey Chapter of the DAR held an unveiling of the Evalyn Gertrude James painting in the Clay County Court House Rotunda on Friday, November 15th, 2019. The ERS Chapter had taken on the task of having the painting restored. The 1934 painting depicts the sign in Bowling Green, our county seat from 1828 to 1912 and shows David Thomas, the original settler, talking to the Potawatomi Indian Chief with whom he traded for his homestead in the wilderness...

Powell Samuel Barnett was born in Brazil, Indiana, on August 2, 1883, to Powell Benjamin (b.abt 1855) and Sadie Johnston Barnett of Virginia; his grandparents were Samuel and Matilda Barnett. Powell’s family migrated from Brazil to Roslyn, Washington, in 1889. His father, an ex-slave, was one of many black miners recruited to work in the coal mines of Washington state. As a teenager, Powell also worked in the Roslyn coal mines and played in the “colored” band...

There dawned a frosty morning In the autumn of the year, When the crops had all been gathered, And the air was crisp and clear. The Pilgrims all rose early To lend a helping hand And lay a festive table With the bounty of the land. Soon the farmers from the harvest...

The community of Center Point and Sugar Ridge Township will be breaking ground and building a new firehouse when the weather permits in the spring, said Center Point Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Roy Smith. On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and Jody Golden of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs presented the fire department with a check for $495,000 that, combined with funds raised locally, will make the new 5,200 square foot firehouse possible...

Budgeting for ever-changing fuel prices is tricky for many government entities. At Thursday night’s school board meeting, the Clay Community School Board of Trustees approved continued participation in a unique program that helps protect the budget in the upcoming school year...

The 2019 Christmas in the Park Snowflake Pageant was held Sunday afternoon in North Clay Middle School. Hundreds of people came to watch their children, grandchildren, other relatives and children of their friends compete for fame and the opportunity to ride on a float in the Christmas Parade through downtown Brazil on the night after Thanksgiving...

Budgeting for ever-changing fuel prices is tricky for many government entities. At Thursday night’s school board meeting, the Clay Community School Board of Trustees approved continued participation in a unique program that helps protect the budget in the upcoming school year...

This morning there is confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is youth group from 2-3:30. Next Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Greencastle we will watch the Hunger Games and talk about “Faith in Films.” There is no cost! Bring a friend!...

The annual Staunton Community Center Craft Fair is coming up on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than twenty vendors will be present, offering a wide variety of merchandise for holiday shopping. Food items prepared by the Lady Volunteers, ranging from homemade cinnamon rolls and sausage and gravy to chili and hot dogs, will be available to purchase. Don’t miss this great day of shopping, food, and fun...

Veterans Day is a time to recognize those who served their country in the military, but one program also took the time to acknowledge the families of servicemen and women. Members from the American Legion Post 2 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127, along with guest vocalist Sandra Gibbeons, presented a Veterans Day program for residents at the Exceptional Living Center and Towne Park Assisted Living Monday...

On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch visited the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department to present a check for $495,000. The big check (both literally and figuratively) was a symbol of course. Roy Smith, currently 2nd assistant chief under Chief Dustin True, said the money was already in the bank...

Music filled the air on a cool sunny October Saturday afternoon as the Brazil Concert Band held an open house at the Huber residence to celebrate the arrival of the timpani purchased by the Brazil Rotary Club and the Rotary Foundation with a grant. The Brazil Concert Band is the longest continuously running concert band in the state of Indiana (since 1858). ...

It’s beginning to look like Christmas, especially at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. Crowds gathered around the silent auction tables and the decorated Christmas trees, home décor, and various other donated items to get in the festive mood before eating during the Festival of Trees sponsored by the St. Vincent Clay Hospital...

A small but eager crowd of participants gathered in the bitter cold to honor veterans last week for the inaugural Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 5-K Fun Run for The Fallen shortly after 9 a.m. Leading the way in a golf cart were special guests Maxine Metz, past VFW Auxiliary president for 35 years, and retired Navy Chief Boatsman Mate and the VFW’s oldest member Wayne Parkins. The Brazil Times will update this story...

You just don’t realize how much sacrifice is given in this county when you see it in front of you one scene, one memory at a time. But when someone puts together a video, a string of photos, you get a whole different perspective ... at least I do. You would think the editor of the local paper would have his finger on the pulse of the community...

On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch visited the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department to present a check for $495,000. The big check (both literally and figuratively) was a symbol of course. Roy Smith, currently 2nd assistant chief under Chief Dustin True, said the money was already in the bank...

A woman admires a new mural painted on a building located at Chisholm and Crawford Street in Knightsville on Saturday morning. The mural was painted by Becky Hochhalter, who has painted several murals in the area — including the mural at the Alabama Bar and Grill in Brazil...

The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club held their October 24 meeting at the Extension office hosted by Martha Knox, president. She called the meeting to order with Glenna Ogborn leading the “Pledge of Allegiance” and Shirley Koehler leading the Homemakers Creed...

First Baptist Church, 413 S. Walnut St., Brazil, will be serving Thanksgiving dinner for the 34th year with a sit-down meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. For reservations, call, 812-448-8112 and leave a message. Reservations will be taken until November 25th...

Top — The John Martin Chapter of the Indiana SAR had a float in the Terre Haute Veterans Day Parade. This was the first time the chapter had an entry in a parade. Members from the Duneland and John Martin Chapter were on the float. Left to right, State Chaplain Charles McGriff, Duneland Treasurer Patrick Cave, John Martin Chapter President Cliff Blanchard and State Secretary William Behnke...

United Way of the Wabash Valley has announced that the organization has received an anonymous $100,000 donation in support of their community-wide bold goal to move 10,000 families out of financial struggles and into stability. The generous donation was directed to the organization’s Community Impact Fund, which United Way’s Resource Development Director Danielle Isbell said is the unrestricted fund that allow volunteers to drive their work...

Union UMC is the local drop off center for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse which collects shoe box gifts filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys and delivers them to children in need around the world...

American Education Week is November18-22, and many school corporations throughout Indiana are closing so teachers can attend the Indiana State Teachers Association’s (ISTA) Red For Ed Action Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Nov. 19. However, the Clay Community School Corporation will not be closing for the event...

Dr. James A. Rawley, no matter the time of day or night, the conditions of the weather, or the distance to travel, never ignored a call for his services. He never stopped to ascertain whether the sufferers had the money to pay him for his visit; he would drive with all haste to the bedside of the afflicted, anxious to do his part in the relief of suffering humanity...

Heather Shaw and Nathan McMillin announce their upcoming wedding. Heather Shaw is the daughter of Jeff Shaw of Cory, Indiana and Lora Smithson of Clay City, Indiana. Heather is a 2002 graduate of Clay City High School and a 2018 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College with an Associates in Applied Science. Heather is employed with Union Medical Group...

This evening snow is falling outside. The ground is covered with the white stuff now. Everyone passing by the house on his and her evening walks is bundled up with winter wear except a runner that boldly braves the cold in far less. I just happened to notice that while the baby was napping! At 80, my eyes are working overtime to take in all that I can see...

With the 2019-20 budget proposal of $48,628,883 approved and sent to the Indiana Department of Local Government and Finance (DLGF) for final approval last month, Clay Community School Board of Trustees will discuss raises for administrators at Thursday’s regular monthly meeting...

1974 was the first year I considered myself an adult. I had graduated college at ISU, saved my money, paid off my 1972 Charger and was living on my own in an apartment near Indianapolis. I was employed in my first teaching job at a fairly large high school. While it had its many challenges, it did reinforce the decision I had made to pursue a teaching career...

Old Man Winter arrived in the Wabash Valley Monday afternoon, bringing cold temperatures, 16 mph winds, and snow. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis until 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12...

One hundred years ago Monday on Nov. 11, 1919, members of the Jackson Township Community Band gathered in the Clay County Courthouse to perform to honor Veterans of the Armed Forces. On Monday, many of the same types of instruments were played by the current members of the band, led by Matt Huber, for the Veterans Day observance...

Law enforcement have released details about the arrest of an Indianapolis/Owen County man on allegations of impersonating a police officer. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office filed paperwork in Clay Circuit Court against John C. Warren on Oct. 25. Warren is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 25 for an initial appearance on the charge of a level 6 felony impersonating a public servant - posing as a law enforcement officer...

CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Circuit Court The following case filings in Clay Circuit Court were reported during Nov. 1-8, 2019: Civil Synchrony Bank vs. Jannan Decarli Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Citibank vs. Susan Goodman SAC Finance Inc. vs. Deanna Spencer, Deanna Braun...

A Brazil man faces felony allegations of burglary with a deadly weapon after an investigation into a burglary on Halloween night. Troy A. Schmitt, 27, Brazil, represented himself in Clay Circuit Court during the initial hearing Thursday. Schmitt was formally charged with felony charges of burglary with a deadly weapon (level 2), intimidation - drawing or using a deadly weapon (level 5), criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, and pointing a firearm at another person (both level 6) and a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief.. ...

The Northview Marching Knights once again made the trip to the State Marching Band Finals in Indianapolis sponsored by the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) and once again did Northview High School and Clay County proud, bringing home the trophy for third place out of 10 schools who made it to the finals...

This morning there is confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is youth group from 2-3:30. Next Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Greencastle we will watch the Hunger Games and talk about “Faith in Films.” There is no cost! Bring a friend!...

The annual Staunton Community Center Craft Fair is coming up on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than twenty vendors will be present, offering a wide variety of merchandise for holiday shopping. Food items prepared by the Lady Volunteers, ranging from homemade cinnamon rolls and sausage and gravy to chili and hot dogs, will be available to purchase. Don’t miss this great day of shopping, food, and fun...

A “night of laughs” took place at Walnut Theater, located at 24 Walnut Street, Thursday night. The gang from Veteran’s Stronghold and the comedians who performed took a minute to talk about the show with Times Reporter Ivy Jacobs.

In honor and recognition of our great Veterans, the Clay County Commissioners have announced that all county offices and departments will be closed on Monday, November 11th, to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Those offices/departments closing are the Courthouse, Highway Department, Health Department, Extension Office, Soil and Water Conservation Office, and WIC. All will re-open at their regular times on Tuesday, November 12th...

The cause of a structure fire at 323 East Railroad Street is being investigated by the Brazil Fire Department, and local officials are seeking the help of the public. Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett confirmed the modular home was vacant, and there were no utilities in service at the address when the fire broke out Tuesday...

This 2019 Ram 1500 truck is being raffled to benefit the Indiana Sheriffs Youth Ranch located in Clay County. Raffle tickets for the truck are just $2, three for $5, seven for $10, 15 for $20, 38 for $50 and 80 tickets for $100. Tickets can be purchased at the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, 611 East Jackson Street, Brazil...