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Jesse Trunnell, director of extended services for Clay Community Schools, was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s Brazil Rotary Club meeting. Trunnell showed the attendees a Power Point presentation that highlighted several upgrades and renovations the corporation has made during 2021...

A “tip” about a suspicious vehicle sitting on the side of the road with two occupants on Tuesday led to a brief pursuit and the arrest of two men, one from Brazil and the other from Reelsville. A nearby Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the area. While running a check on the vehicle’s license plate, the officer discovered it was reported stolen out of Clay City...

Now that we’re into the second half of October, the youth of Clay County are likely in the process of finalizing their trick-or-treat costume selections and making plans for the big Halloween event. Here are trick-or-treat times provided to the Brazil Times:...

It is a beautiful day, the sun is shining and all is good with us. Paul is sitting at the kitchen table working on a sizable replica of the ship he served on during a large portion of his tour of duty with the U.S. Navy. A few minutes ago, while straightening up the book rack. I ran across an article in his unread magazine that I knew the comic lovers would enjoy and the “old salt” dropped everything to hear...

Times Editor The Brazil City Council will take its final step on Wednesday toward adoption of the 2022 city budget. The council unanimously voted to approve the first reading of the budget and salaries for all city employees at its Sept. 29 meeting...

The Indiana State Department of Health reports 3,346,653 Hoosiers are fully vaccinated, with 2,920 new residents fully vaccinated as of October 20, 2021. Those vaccinated, include 53.5% being female, 46% male, and .5% gender not identified. Booster vaccines dispensed are currently 253,748 residents in Indiana...

Corvettes of Central Indiana recently stopped by the Brazil Public Library for “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.

People look over items at the Brazil United Pentecostal Church booth during the Victory in the Park rally held Saturday afternoon in the Forest Park Pavilion in Brazil. The event was an anti-addiction rally emphasizing faith-based approaches to recovery.

Dear Editor, In late September, our community rallied to support an annual event called Power of the Community, and it did indeed live up to its name. Now in its 9th year, the event grows stronger and more rewarding than ever. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individuals, schools, businesses, and civic organizations, we are pleased to announce that the total amount raised is still coming in, but it looks like over $6,200 during our online auction! Thank you to everyone who donated and bid online!. ...

Jim Coltharp, left, holds his dog Precious while she receives a blessing from Pastor Kerry Clear during a Blessing of the Pets ceremony held Sunday afternoon at Epworth United Methodist Church in Brazil. Nearly two dozen individuals and their pets attended the ceremony bringing their family pets to be blessed in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi.

On October 16, Kaity Hofmann, Drew Schultz, Logan Ream, Luke Schopmeyer, Kyler Neal, Olivia Shidler, and Kent Hofmann represented Clay City High School at the State Soils Contest at Jasper. At the State Soils Contest they competed alongside 331 soil judgers from across the state of Indiana. Students are scored both individually and as a team...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action on Wednesday to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations. The agency is amending the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use of a single booster dose as follows:...

Community Theatre of Clay County’s Young Actor’s Theatre will present GOLLY GEE WHIZ! on October 22-24, 2021 at the Lark Theatre in Brazil. This year’s cast includes over 50 performers onstage led by Director Tammy Emmert and Assistant Amy Cleveland. Assisting with choreography are student choreographers Lily Moore, Annie Moore and Emma Bonnett...

So far, the 2021-22 school year is moving right along despite the “Overall, I’m glad to say school is going very well, and considering it’s not really a typical year, things are rolling along very smoothly,” said Superintendent Jeff Fritz at the monthly school board meeting last week. “I appreciate the hard work and dedication of our school family, and I know that it has been difficult on parents as well, but I appreciate the efforts of everyone.”...

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BRAZIL (AP) — Clay County is a lot like the other counties around it: rural, overwhelmingly white, lower middle class, and very Republican. But one thing that sets the county apart is its local jail, which is the only jail in Indiana that holds immigrants and asylum-seekers in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody...

It would be grand if we seniors could turn back the clock, if only for a little while. That is just wishful thinking. The so called “good old days” are long gone. Paul and I feed off of our sweetest memories and cast aside the bad times from the cobwebbed corners of our minds...

Although the spread of the COVID-19 virus appears to be slowing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people the upcoming flu season could come early and be severe. After the mildest flu season on record in 2020, according to the CDC, “the timing of flu is difficult to predict and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. ...

MANHATTAN — A Bainbridge man was arrested without incident Wendesday evening following a pursuit across parts of two counties. Frank Roche, 31, led police on a chase from the Brazil Walmart to just south of Manhattan in Putnam County before surrendering himself...

As I acknowledge the one-year anniversary today of taking over as editor of the Brazil Times, in some ways it seems like a really long time and in others it seems like a blur. I have written before about health concerns of my wife and I, and fortunately both of those situations are well in hand...

Heavy trash pick-up dates for Fall 2021 continue this week in the City of Brazil. Friday Oct. 15, 2021, is for Southwest Quadrant from St Rd 59 going west/US Hwy 40 going South.

The Brazil Times has been “on the lookout” for your photos of Halloween decorations. The images shown today are taken by Times staff members Ivy Jacobs and Joey Bennett. If you want to submit your Halloween photos, please send to missivy1964@gmail.com. Here are some shots taken by the Brazil Times editorial department.

The Outpost, 2 East National Avenue, Brazil, is not closing. “It’s just changing locations,” said Duane Butt, who is planning to slow down and enjoy retirement. “Basically, I’m just moving down to my home (2623 West County Road 300 North). I just built a new shop there.”...

Estimates show 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experiences domestic violence in the United States, and nearly all those cases include financial abuse. Since 2005, The Allstate Foundation has been committed to ending domestic violence through financial empowerment...

The advocation of eating healthy has been around a long time, and apples go way back in that idea. The aphorism we all probably know, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” originated in Wales. That was the first appearing in a publication in 1866 , but in a slightly different rhyming format:...

Hamilton Center will host the annual Hamilton Awards on Tuesday, October 26, 5:30 p.m., at Hulman Center featuring keynote speaker, Matt Brooks. Mr. Brooks, the former President and CEO of Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, has over thirty years of experience as a leader in the State of Indiana in developing comprehensive public health initiatives and behavioral health policy and legislation...

Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for victims and families that FSSWCI serves. Many victims face homelessness when they flee their abusive home seeking a safer environment. Their experiences are confounded by economic instability, often perpetuated by abusers...

Ivy Jacobs photo Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham holds one of the few leftover fundraising t-shirts from the 10th Anniversary 2021 Mayor’s Ride last weekend. A limited number of shirts are still available at City Hall for $20 each (call 812-446-5126 for sizes). Organizers say the total has surpassed $20,000 and is still climbing. To support the Clay County Humane Society and Adoption Center’s efforts, send monetary donations to 8280 N County Rd 125 West, Brazil, IN, 47834.

It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways. The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along a few safety tips to help you avoid a possible collision with a deer this year. • Be cautious while driving during dusk or dawn hours...

1st Grading Period 1st Grade All As — Brynn Abrams, Mason Burris, Ethan Deleonardis, Dalton Dewig, Gracie Houk, Silas Jackson, Samuel Maurer, Kylynn McCoy, Zoey McKinney, Eli Plummer, Kole Rickert, Dallas Shafer, and Katherine Smith All As and Bs — Miura Blystone, Elias Delks, Makenzie Duncan, Liam Fabbri, Brently Halfhill, Arabella Lawson, Deegan Mace, Finley Rockwood-Smith, Colter Stevens, Harper Taylor, and Clen Wilson...

It looks like the spread of COVID-19 is dissipating throughout Indiana and in Clay County. The Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard (www.coronavirus.in.gov) for Thursday, October 7 at noon showed Clay County trending down on all the data maps, including:...

Clay County vocational high school students are encouraged to apply for a new scholarship sponsored by NAPA Auto Parats stores throughout the Midwest. In an effort to “boost” the career tracks of students training for careers in the automotive aftermarket and other fields, NAPA is giving away five $1,000 scholarships for area vo-tech schools and other educational institutions...

Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers. The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and Hunters and Farmers Feeding the Hungry to pay for processing fees when hunters donate legally harvested deer...

Members of Annunciation Catholic Church (top) demonstrate peacefully on the north side of the Clay County Courthouse Sunday afternoon in Brazil. The demonstrators held signs advocating against abortion. Annette Clawson (bottom) holds a sign advocating the right to life during a peaceful demonstration on the north side of the Clay County Courthouse recently in Brazil. Approximately a dozen members of Annunciation Catholic Church participated in the event in support of LifeChain.Org

No vote was taken Monday on a proposed jail expansion project for the Clay County Justice Center during the recent Clay County Commissioner’s meeting, although rumors had been floating around there would be a decision this month. Commissioner Paul Sinders told the crowd of approximately 40 people in the Commissioner’s room that he did not know how that rumor started...

Despite gloomy weather and an impending rain forecast, the 2021 Mayor’s Ride supporting the Clay County Humane Society Rescue took off Saturday afternoon. Albeit, it was a shortened ride than usual. Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham said safety was first and foremost for the 16 motorcyclists who participated...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Please send any meetings you would like included in this list to editor.braziltimes@gmail.com. Wednesday, September 29 10 a.m. — A regular meeting of the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will take place in the Council Chambers...

The Clay County Commissioners met Monday morning with a full gallery of people in attendance. The commissioners did not vote on any details regarding a new jail expansion. However, they did hear comments from the public.

Lots of interesting things happened recently on the roadways of Clay County.

Members of the Legion of Mary have a quiet moment of prayer on the north steps of the Clay County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon in downtown Brazil. The Legion of Mary comprises people from Annunciation and St. Paul’s Catholic churches, and they meet at noon on the first Saturday of each month to pray for the nation and the community by reading psalms, reciting liturgical prayers and praying silently.

The Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard (www.coronavirus.in.gov) for noon Monday, October 4, showed Clay County trending downward on all the data maps, including: ORANGE - Weekly 2-Metric Score ORANGE - 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate RED - Advisory Level...

Do you have poor internet service at home, or none at all, and no valid options? The Indiana Connectivity Program and the State of Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs aim to help. The Indiana Connectivity Program aims to connect residents and businesses that lack access to broadband internet service with service providers and assist in the expense of extending broadband to those locations...

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Calcutta Cemetery in Brazil will be joining in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2021. This is the FIRST year that the cemetery will participate in this national event in conjunction with the Eliza Rizley Stacey chapter of the NSDAR, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Brazil Chapter, as the volunteer group...

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced on Friday that its Brazil office is one of eight around the state that will be closed from October 4-30. These offices will reopen on Monday, November 1. Other offices impacted are at Danville, two in Indianapolis, New Albany, Plymouth, Tipton and West Lafayette...

Due to a predicted bad weather forecast for the original date of October 2, the Dick Johnson Volunteer Fire Department has postponed its scheduled bean dinner to October 23. The event will run from 2 p.m. until everything is sold out. Beans, cornbread and drinks are available for $6, while kids' meals of a hot dog, chips and a drink are $4 each. Ice cream is available for $2...

The COVID-19 Data provided by Clay Community Schools shows a decline. Coordinator of Health Services for Clay Community Schools Lynn Stoelting, BSN RN, provides data to the Indiana State Department of Health and The Brazil Times. (See the chart supplied by CCSC Thursday for more data.)...

At noon Wednesday, September 29, the Indiana Department of Health announced changes to the COVID-19 dashboard. Clay County shows some changes on the maps, including: ORANGE - Weekly 2-Metric Score ORANGE - 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate RED - Advisory Level...

Kickstands go up at 3 p.m. at Brazil City Hall Saturday for the 2021 Mayor’s Ride in support of the Clay County Humane Society Rescue. Although COVID-19 is still hanging around, Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham said the ride “is a go,” with registration at City Hall starting at 2 p.m...

As of noon, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 Dashboard announced the following data for Clay County: ORANGE - Weekly 2-Metric Score ORANGE - 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate RED - Advisory Level RED - Weekly Cases Per 100,000 Residents...