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Annunciation Catholic Church put on its third Wabash Valley Beer Fest & Wine Tasting event at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday.  “It’s kind of a community gathering, a party, so to speak,” said Father John Hollowell, pastor of the church. ...

The Stultzes, an Indianapolis family, drives to the Dick Johnson firehouse each year to attend the ice cream social. Lisa Stultz is from Clay County.  The Stultzes chose to enjoy a beautiful sunny day to eat outside.  Inside the firehouse, Gary Rickert and Makenzie Snow were serving homemade ice cream that was churned Saturday morning. ...

Young Democrats of Clay County will host an “Evening of Unity” at 7 p.m. Sunday on the south side of the Clay County Courthouse.Organized as a “non-partisan coming together,” the public is invited to gather to “reflect and discuss the importance of love and unity in our community,” according to the event’s Facebook page.

The Community Theatre of Clay County has announced its shows for the 2017-18 season. To purchase tickets for upcoming shows to the Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc. at P.O. Box 102, Brazil, IN 47834 or contact Julienne Ruhe at Coughanowr’s Insurance office at 812-443-4381 for more information.

Within a month, the current round of street repaving is expected to be finished in the city of Brazil, said Mayor Brian Wyndham on Friday. On Friday, a crew from Wabash Valley Asphalt milled the section of North Murphy Road between U.S. 40 and Hendrix Street. Earlier this summer, the city did work on West Hendrix Street.

The Purdue Extension Office in Clay County has partnered with Oak Ridge Golf Course to host a 4-H Golf Spark Club and Workshop in September. 4-H Spark Clubs are conducted throughout the year to inspire youth to be involved in a new activity and possibly 4-H...

Students and staff throughout the Clay Community School Corporation are excited about the total eclipse of the sun on Monday. Administrators confirm precautions have been organized and will be implemented to ensure their safety.

Have you ever prepared to paint a room in your home before? Most of us have and, since it had been a little while for me, I forgot how much work goes into painting a bedroom. I was out buying supplies looking for the cheapest prices until I came to the paint aisle. ...

Sunday, Aug. 27 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at the Presbyterian Church we will have a procession from Presbyterian to Annunciation with the Blessed Sacrament followed by prayer, benediction and a brunch in the Parish Center. A group of wonderful people have been working and planning the School Reunion event. Please share this event with friends. Anyone with school pictures/memorabilia - please contact the office at 812-448-1901...

The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be on Friday, Aug. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. This month’s menu is beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, freezer slaw, homemade rolls, desserts, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. The price is $9 for adults and $5 for children...

There will be a community yard sale to benefit the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program from 8 a.m. to at least 3 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on S.R. 59 South. Items may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 15. The community is invited to donate items they no longer want or need. People purchase the items at the price they are able to donate to the food program. Nothing has a price. If people need the items, and cannot afford a donation, then the items are free...

The job market in Clay County is heating up for qualified, trainable employees, according to representatives of two companies receiving positive recommendations for tax abatement from the Clay County Redevelopment Commission Wednesday night. Both companies will request approval for the tax abatements from the Brazil City Council.

An Illinois man faces drug charges after police say they found him with methamphetamine at Forest Park in Brazil. Doug E. Lewis, 40, Paris, Illinois, was charged Aug. 4 in Clay Circuit Court with felony counts of dealing in meth and possession of meth, and a misdemeanor count of possession of paraphernalia...

The 9th Annual Clay County Nature Day will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Clay County Fairgrounds on North State Road 59. Guests will learn about nature crafts, birds, and can see a falconer demonstration and learn how they work with their birds...

Instructor Melissa Griese discussed risk factors and warning signs of youth in a mental health or behavioral crisis at the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at the Brazil First United Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. A class of 11 people participated in learning skills that will help them better understand and be able to recognize a child in need, how to start the process of providing help, removing the stigma sometimes attached to these issues and, most importantly, help make a difference in the life of a child. ...

The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the council chambers at Brazil City Hall. There will be a soup benefit for Ariel Pierce, a Marine veteran who was diagnosed with stage 3 sarcoma. On Aug. 6, she underwent surgery to remove the tumor and now faces radiation and possible chemotherapy treatments...

Are you or your family ready to help a cat or a dog find their forever home? If yes, then check out the Clay County Humane Society, which is participating in the Clear The Shelter event this Saturday. “This is important to shelters across the country,” said Andrea Phillips, local shelter director. “It’s a very large adoption event. It is one day focused on getting as many animals adopted into good homes as possible.”...

The annual Fishing Fun Day at Craig Park has been set for 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 9. Sponsored by the Brazil City Parks and Recreation Department, the event is free to all children ages 16 and under and adults ages 66 and older. Anyone between those ages may fish if they have a current Indiana fishing license...

There will be a soup benefit for Ariel Pierce, a Marine veteran who was diagnosed with stage 3 sarcoma. On Aug. 6, she underwent surgery to remove the tumor and now faces radiation and possible chemotherapy treatments. The proceeds will go to help with medical expenses...

All kids and high schoolers are invited to Kids’ Karnival III at The Door Christian Fellowship Church. The event will feature the castle bounce house, carnival-like games including a dunking booth, basketball, bean bag and soda toss among others with prizes for each. There will be face painting, food and fun...

Local children’s organizations are joining forces and offering financial help to get on the Paths to QUALITY. Grants for $10,000 each were awarded to two local CRADLES programs by Partnerships for Early Learners and are supported by the Lilly Endowment...

There will be a benefit for the Smith Family from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127, 303 S. Depot St., Brazil. Spaghetti, salad and Texas toast will be served, with desserts available. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will go to the Smith family to help them recover from a house fire...

The Dick Johnson Township Fire Department will host its annual Ice Cream Social from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Dick Johnson Community Center, County Roads 1200N and 200W. There will be many varieties to choose from. A free-will offering will be taken...

Eel River Station Eel River Station was located 3.2 air miles north of Clay City and 0.4 miles south of where the Evansville and Indianapolis Railroad crossed the Eel River as it ran between Clay City and Saline City. The railroad bridge is gone, but the pilasters that supported it are still standing. Gone too is the water tower on the north side of the river...

Yard work will be put on hold until another day. The ground is thirsting for a drink. Every thing looked nice yesterday, but when I placed some outgoing mail in the box this morning, I found the calling cards of what must have been a sizable gaggle of geese on the cement drive and on the sidewalk, as well. ...

Indiana State has announced the lineup for the 2017-18 University Speaker Series. Three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson will open the season on Sept. 26, followed by social media and business expert Erik Qualman on Oct. 12, racing champion Bobby Unser on Nov. ...

Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m., on Tuesday, September 12, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...

Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction will be the guest speaker when the Clay County Republican Club meets Monday. Dr. Jennifer McCormick, who was elected in 2016, will discuss her vision for Indiana’s public school education when the club meets at 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Crossing Bingo Center. The public is invited to attend.

Clay County isn’t the only place where factory jobs go begging. It is a statewide situation and on Monday morning Brazil became the first stop on a tour to roll out a more than $20 million initiative to fund two programs designed to help fill those jobs. Gov. Eric Holcomb held a news conference at Great Dane’s Brazil plant to announce the initiative called “Next Level Jobs.”

Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance, obesity and depression. Sleep is especially important to a child’s growth and overall health. Sleep promotes alertness, memory and performance. Children who get enough sleep are more likely to function better and are less prone to behavioral problems and moodiness.

It took years but the Community Theatre of Clay County was able to save enough funds to give the facility a face lift. Now they’re setting a new goal: Getting air conditioning for the facility. “Having air conditioning would allow us to use the building four to five more months in the year,” Board president for 33 years, Richlyn Coughanowr said, adding the theatre closes during the hottest months because. “We would like to provide artistic programs for local children.”...

Auditions for Community Theatre of Clay County Young Actors Theatre’s “Rumplestiltskin” are Aug. 21 and 22 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone age 6-15 years old are welcome to participate, and attendance at only one night of auditions is necessary. Children are welcome to prepare a short song (accompanist not provided.; they may sing a cappella) or monologue highlighting your strengths, but this is not required. Performances are Friday evening Nov. 3, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 4 and 5...

Adults can join the Brazil Public Library on Thursday at 6 p.m. for painting a couple of wine glasses for the upcoming holiday season. The cost is $3. You must be prepaid and pre-registered for this craft by today. For more information, call 812-448-1981...

The Tri County Community Club met on July 19 at the Zion Church in Poland. It was one of our picnic luncheons. We had a great meal, with all bringing their favorite fixings. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. Our president Evelyn Rubeck opened our meeting asking all to give the Pledge of Allegiance...

The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that work is progressing on the State Road 246 Bridge replacement over the Eel River outside of Clay City. The road is scheduled to reopen Oct 20.

Sometimes a child can find themselves a victim of peer pressure from other children or adults which can lead to bad decisions and/or situations. What can a child do? The tip of the day: It’s OK to say “no” and/or remove themselves from the situation even if their friends don’t like it...

The Brazil Concert Band will present “Solar Eclipse Eve,” directed by Matthew S. Huber, at 8 p.m. Sunday in Forest Park, rain or shine. To celebrate this natural event, the BCB offers up a concert of fun music as we all await the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21...

Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham says grant money awarded by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to the city is making lots of necessary changes in the community. A little more than $500,000 will be put to work soon to correct water issues in the southwest quadrant of Brazil...

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation awarded its sixth 25th Anniversary Grant in the amount of $1,000 to Center Point & Community Volunteer Fire Company. The grant will be used to purchase new tables and chairs for fundraising events such as the annual fish fry and breakfasts...

We all know Earth is allegedly the only known planet in the universe (at this point in history) with all the necessities for life. Not only the beauty of plant life, animals and birds, the bees and the little fishes of the sea, but this planet contains a wonder of the universe — mankind. We are supposedly capable of intelligent thought and can manipulate the environment because of opposable thumbs and that makes us superior...

It’s hard to believe but legal deer hunting in Indiana was in its infancy in August 1954.  On Aug. 27, the Indiana Conservation Department had scheduled a public hearing to consider if there would be a deer hunting season for the fourth year. If approved, deer could be hunted for two days. ...

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Oakley Observatory and Astronomy Club will host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, Aug. 21, assuming that the sky is clear. Several telescopes will be set up with special filters to view the sun. The eclipse will begin in this region of the country at 12:55 p.m., will reach a maximum of 95 percent coverage at 2:23 p.m. and will end at 3:47 p.m. The observatory will be open throughout the eclipse time period...

The Hunting with Hunter Foundation has awarded its fourth scholarship for $5,000 to 2017 Northview graduate Madison Overton who will be attend Indiana State University to pursue a degree in nursing. This scholarship was established in memory of Hunter Max Harrison and is funded through the Hunting with Hunter banquet. ...

Amber Hayes of Center Point has been named to the Mercy College of Ohio (Toledo Campus) Honors List. To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of [3.3] or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours. Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic undergraduate institution with a campus in Toledo, Ohio and a location in Youngstown, Ohio...

The Crafton Reunion will be 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Center Point United Methodist Church - Family Living Center, 200 South Cherry St., Center Point. Bring pictures and stories to share along with your table service and one or more covered dishes to share. Ice for drinks will be provided. All Crafton relatives are welcome to attend; bring a cousin...

Van Buren Class of 1972 hosted its 45th Reunion on Aug. 5 at the Knightsville Community Center. There were 58 in the class; six are deceased. Pictured front, from left, are Linda Thomas, Debbie Goshen James, Judy Pell Maurer, Mary Sumner Koehler, Glenda Lawrence Brunett, Dawn Cox Johnston, Marsha Kunkel Helms; and back, Charlie Emery, John Pierce, Bill Loughmiller, Steve Stearley, Rick Hayes, Mike Hapenny, Steve Withers, Bryan Pell and Rick James...

Jack and Nancy (Killion) McCullough, Brazil, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 29 at Center Point church. It was a surprise celebration hosted by the couple’s sons, Jeff and Michael, and daughter-in-law. The couple was married July 29, 1967, at Epworth Church, officiated by Rev. Jesse Ball...

Van Buren Class of 1967 recently hosted its reunion at Putnam Inn. Pictured are front, from left, Sharon (Bennett) Jones, Beckey (Reionehl) Thompson; row two, Kay (McQueen) Harper, Rita (Cooksey) Linton, Carol (Summers) Allen, Mikie Spears, Mary (Mosteller) Mellon, John Irwin; row three, Kathy (Aker) White, Linda (Langley) Hayes, Rita (Zentko) Buchholz, Joan (Quilliam) Bowman, Brenda (Redifer) Roeschlein, Roger Herron, Jim Hayes, Jim Keen, Mr. ...

The Clay Community School Corporation’s secondary renovation project at Clay City Jr./Sr. High School has come a long way, but there’s still a lot left to do. Chuck Tyler, of architecture firm Fanning and Howey, and Lance Gassert, construction project manager from Garmong, took school board members, school administrators and two officers of the Clay City Marshal’s Office on a tour of the school renovation project Thursday night...

A Brazil man faces felony drug charges after police say they located him and a methamphetamine lab inside a local apartment complex. Daniel E. Pugh, 44, was charged Tuesday in Clay Superior Court with felony counts of manufacturing meth, possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and possession of meth. He was also charged with a misdemeanor count of visiting a common nuisance — controlled substances...