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FISHERS — Wayne 0. McHargue, a 1955 graduate of Brazil High School, has been chosen to receive the Albert Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. It is awarded luminaries who have achieved such eminence that they stand out from the other Who’s Who listees...

Over 200 JAG students from our 9 participating schools signed up to compete in this year’s JAG Career Development Conference. Northview’s Macee Kuhn came in third in Critical Thinking and Northview placed third in Chapter Marketing Campaign. The students met on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College on January 17, 2020, to put their skills to the test...

If your New Year’s resolution is to become more active in the community or to volunteer someplace, one local charitable organization encourages visitors. The Clay County Humane Society welcomes anyone interested in volunteering to help take care of animals...

Up until now the City of Brazil has not had a policy on how to handle utility deposits when a customer is transferring to a new location within the city. On Wednesday, the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety decided that a person should receive a refund of their deposit when they pay their final bill. They can then pay a new deposit for their new building within the city...

VFW Post 1127 Commander Bob Bigley (left) presents an American flag to Jesse Miller, administrator, Cloverleaf Healthcare Center, on Wednesday morning during the Veterans Club weekly breakfast. “Sarge” Marion Eveland (right) asked for the flag to be placed in the dining room where the veterans'group meets...

Each year, high schools throughout the state of Indiana can send three juniors to the annual Richard Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders hosted by the University of Indianapolis. This year, Elyssa Secrest, Tara Arthur and Hailey Hofmann represented Clay City...

“Through the Eyes of a Child” is the vision for Brazil Main Street’s 2020 “Love Your City” photography contest and exhibition. Clay County students in Pre-K through 12th grade are invited to capture Brazil, Indiana’s best attributes on camera so that others in the community can see it’s beauty through a child’s perspective...

Ever thought about being an organ donor? Peyton Marie Krider hopes you have, and you will consider taking a confidential health history survey (www.mayoclinic.org/livingdonor) about the prospect of becoming a living kidney or liver donor at the Mayo Clinic...

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been informed that scammers are calling individuals with cases pending before the court, posing as court staff, and requesting that the victim provide his or her Social Security number...

Hamilton Center has been awarded the Project AWARE Systems of Care (SOC) School Based Engagement grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). The grant provides $4,942 to fund Community Action Poverty Simulations (CAPS) that will help increase awareness and understanding about poverty and how it impacts the youth and families in our community. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 15, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year...

Clay County Health Department 18 N. Walnut St. Brazil, IN 47834 Phone (812) 448-9021 Fax (812) 448-9018 December 2019 Food Service Inspections C6 Bar, 14610 N. Poplar St. Carbon, IN 47837 (No Violations) Wings, Etc., 915 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834...

Thank you to the McKinley Hill Church After School Care kiddos for bagging cereal for the kids! #kidshelpingkids And the rest of this story. We posted, emailed and asked our friends for help a couple of months ago. We needed around 400 bags of cereal bagged every week of the school year. ...

Congressman Larry Bucshon spoke to a full house Monday night at the Clay County YMCA in Brazil. He was the speaker for the Clay County Republican Club meeting.

Members of VFW Post 1127 hope to complete the Veterans Park and Craig Park Military Plaza by Loyalty Day on May 2 said Commander Bob Bigley on Friday morning. The dedication is tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. on May 2. The theme is “Veterans Helping Children.”...

All Vets Service Club will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center, Knightsville, with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Hunting With Hunter Harrison Inc. is having a gun raffle at the Hunting With Hunter Banquet Season 7 being held at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday January 25th. ...

Haley Richey and Simon Lackey were crowned Queen and King at Northview’s Winter Homecoming on Friday night. They were crowned by former Homecoming Queen Sophia Buell, who now attends ISU and majors in communication and by Principal Chris Mauk.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has charged Paul E. Dillon of Carbon with Child Molesting, a level 4 felony. The investigation began in October following a message from the Indiana Department of Child Services regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a female juvenile...

North Clay Middle School 8th-graders received a unique history lesson Friday thanks to the Brazil Lions Club. Guest speakers, according to teachers Courtney Townsend and Nathan Hopf, stopped by to discuss the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as part of an early Liberty Day Celebration because the students are currently studying that topic in history class. ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: We had the opportunity to interview Mr. John Mace about his war experiences back in 2016. Mr. Mace passed away Monday. Here is his story and the video interview, in case you missed it. January 14, 1945 was a cold day in Belgium. It was also the day Pfc. Harry Kent would experience the best and the worst of life a man could have. Staff Sgt. John Mace was standing near Kent when the private received a telegram. It was from his wife, telling him he was the father of an infant son. The next day, Kent was dead, shot by a German bullet during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II...

Next Tuesday, January 28th, will mark what may be the most important “State of the City” address in Mayor Brian Wyndham’s career. It is that important because it will illustrate what many of us have seen happening over the past decade or so: Improvements to the City of Brazil...

The City of Brazil has long been identified to the world as a place of coal mines, according to the city's logo. That is no longer the case. Today the city is identified by industries such as Great Dane, Britt Aero, PPG and others. So, the city has hired a firm to update its public image. That new image will be unveiled Jauary 28th at noon at a special luncheon meeting of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce by Mayor Brian Wyndham...

Members of VFW Post 1127 hope to complete the Veterans Park and Craig Park Military Plaza by Loyalty Day on May 2 said Commander Bob Bigley on Friday morning. The dedication is tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. on May 2. The theme is “Veterans Helping Children.”...

Haley Richey and Simon Lackey were crowned Queen and King at Northview's Winter Homecoming on Friday night. They were crowned by former Homecoming Queen Sophia Buell, who now attends ISU and majors in communication and by Principal Chris Mauk...

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!...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If saving money made your New Year’s resolution list, start by cutting your energy use, to save money year-round. With some simple lifestyle tweaks, you can trim your energy usage and help keep your 2020 budget in check. Here are ways to monitor and cut your energy use this winter and also avoid billing surprises:...

The new Director of Extended Services at Clay Community School Corporation has a lot to be thankful for. “I have an amazing, supportive family who encouraged me to jump on the opportunity presented by the school corporation,” said Jesse Trunnell, who was hired in December to replace Mike Howard. “Everyone here at Clay Community School Corporation has welcomed me with open arms, and I already feel part of the family.”...

Office Manager Stacey Danhour said the turn out for Britt Aero’s first Job Fair at the Brazil facility on Jan. 11 was “amazing.” People were lined up when it began at 9 a.m., and more than 50 people had stopped by before 10 a.m. to fill out applications at the facility located at 949 East National Ave., Brazil. ...

Jessica Hayman, left, and Emily Ringo are the most recent North Clay Middle School artists whose work joined the school’s permanent art collection. Their artwork (show to the right of each student in the picture) has been framed and will be displayed at North Clay Middle School, alongside artwork from previous years’ selectees. Each artist received a $50 prize. Jessica, the spring semester selectee won as a sixth-grader, and Emily won this fall semester as an eighth-grader...

All Vets Service Club will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center, Knightsville, with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Hunting With Hunter Harrison Inc. is having a gun raffle at the Hunting With Hunter Banquet Season 7 being held at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday January 25th. ...

Kim Deakins and her two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter Mallory stop by Exception Living Center and Towne Park Assisted Living of Brazil (503 South Murphey Ave.) Wednesday mornings to visit with residents and play a form of “Keepy Uppy.” Activity Director Tyra Bushee said a group of residents bat a balloon to and fro, trying not to let it hit the floor while using pool noodles, with Mallory helping to get the balloon when it does go out of the play area. ...

Clay City JR/SR High School FRIST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL SENIORS: ACADEMIC DISTINCTION –Pablo Garcia Molina, Estelle Harrison, Melody Ho, Kristen Ream, Ethan Rogers, Lauren Thomas HIGH DISTINCTION – Nathan Owens DISTINCTION – Hunter Adams, Cassidy Bonar, Katherine Brooks, Carter Dickson, Attika Dyer, Coleton Fry, Hannah Hensley, Aleavia Hodson, Logan Jenkins, Elias Johnson, Caitlyn Jordan, Jacob LaFary, Kelsie Megenhardt, Lauryn Myers, Dakota Norder, Jesse Norder, Isabella Orsi Mendes De Souza, Bryce Patterson, Logan Roeschlein, Jaylynn Scott, Noah Seidensticker, Summer Sparks, Ian Steiner, Jordyn Trackwell, Hayley Walton, Kendra Wertz, Brent Whitesell. ...

HONOR ROLL FOR 2ND NINE WEEKS SENIORS: ACADEMIC DISTINCTION –Estelle Harrison, Melody Ho, Nathan Owens, Kristen Ream, Ethan Rogers, Lauren Thomas HIGH DISTINCTION – Pablo Garcia Molina, Hannah Hensley, Jesse Norder, Hayley Walton, Brent Whitesell DISTINCTION – Hunter Adams, Cassidy Bonar, Carter Dickson, Attika Dyer, Logan Jenkins, Elias Johnson, Caitlyn Jordan, Jacob LaFary, Alisa Ledgerwood, Kelsie Megenhardt, Lauryn Myers, Dakota Norder, Isabella Orsi Mendes De Souza, Bryce Patterson, Logan Roeschlein, Jaylynn Scott, Noah Seidensticker, Ian Steiner, Jordyn Trackwell, Kendra Wertz. ...

Second Nine Weeks Grading Period Cornerstone is pleased to announce the Honor Roll for the second nine week grading period. First grade all A’s: Chloe Croy, Hollis McPike, Mica Miller, Ema Peelman, Bradyn Scully, Mathew Stephenson, Shaylin Wallace, and Abby Williams...

Timberland continues to expand its business in Clay County. Brad Emmert announced Wednesday night the company is adding real and personal property investments totaling about $1.5 million. In addition, the company plans to add two employees by a “conservative estimate,” Emmert said...

Robert Hardman received permission for the River Rat Rodders Car Club of Greencastle to have a car show in Forest Park on August 22nd. Proceeds will go to help a local person or to the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program. There will be free admission for the public; the entry fee for cards will be $15.

A Brazil man pled guilty to three felony charges of child molesting in Clay Superior Court Wednesday. Harley Wilbur Wilson III, 42, was sentenced by Senior Judge Blaine Akers after the judge accepted a plea agreement arranged on Wilson’s behalf by Defense Attorney Michael S. Brewer and Clay County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Zachary Clapp.

GRADE LEVEL 6 High Distinction Kale Allen, Marley Baumgartner, Baillee Bemis, Wyatt Bennett, Bryce Boller, Maci Brimberry, Carmen Brisco, Reese Brown, Kierra Bryan, Karsyn Buck, Olivia Butler, Alexandria Cassidy, Brinley Deakins, Rori Dowell, Austin Dupin, Trey Eldridge, Kaylynn Ellison, Jenna Farris, Cora Fredrick, Adyson Goda, Aydan Green, Marvin Harmon, Hannah Harrison, Thomas Hendricks, Jacob Hutcheson, Emma Jenkins, Devin Jones, Porter Jones, Maggie Krause, Jacob Michael, Aubrey Miller, Amber Moreland, Derek Morrison, Mara Parkins, Conner Propst, Ella Scott, Cheyenne Shrum, Savannah Silvers, Rajveer Singh, Jadan Squires, Brenna Stallcop, Haven Tarr, Hallie Vitz, Mason Walters, Tenley Wood, Emily Zheng and Jack Zheng.. ...

SENIORS: ACADEMIC DISTINCTION –Pablo Garcia Molina, Estelle Harrison, Melody Ho, Kristen Ream, Ethan Rogers, Lauren Thomas HIGH DISTINCTION – Nathan Owens DISTINCTION – Hunter Adams, Cassidy Bonar, Katherine Brooks, Carter Dickson, Attika Dyer, Coleton Fry, Hannah Hensley, Aleavia Hodson, Logan Jenkins, Elias Johnson, Caitlyn Jordan, Jacob LaFary, Kelsie Megenhardt, Lauryn Myers, Dakota Norder, Jesse Norder, Isabella Orsi Mendes De Souza, Bryce Patterson, Logan Roeschlein, Jaylynn Scott, Noah Seidensticker, Summer Sparks, Ian Steiner, Jordyn Trackwell, Hayley Walton, Kendra Wertz, Brent Whitesell. ...

SENIORS: ACADEMIC DISTINCTION –Estelle Harrison, Melody Ho, Nathan Owens, Kristen Ream, Ethan Rogers, Lauren Thomas HIGH DISTINCTION – Pablo Garcia Molina, Hannah Hensley, Jesse Norder, Hayley Walton, Brent Whitesell DISTINCTION – Hunter Adams, Cassidy Bonar, Carter Dickson, Attika Dyer, Logan Jenkins, Elias Johnson, Caitlyn Jordan, Jacob LaFary, Alisa Ledgerwood, Kelsie Megenhardt, Lauryn Myers, Dakota Norder, Isabella Orsi Mendes De Souza, Bryce Patterson, Logan Roeschlein, Jaylynn Scott, Noah Seidensticker, Ian Steiner, Jordyn Trackwell, Kendra Wertz. ...

CEDARVILLE, OH —Cedarville University recently released the fall 2019 Dean’s Honor List. This recognition required students to maintain a 3.75 GPA for the semester while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. The following local students were named to Cedarville University Dean’s Honor List for the 2019 fall semester:...

The philanthropic group, 100 Women Who Care Clay County, voted to grant $6,600 to Be Nice Be Kind at their December 11, 2019 meeting. The mission of Be Nice Be Kind is “to inspire, motivate, and equip people to simply be nice and be kind. We want all people, especially our youth, to know that they have the support of the community without prejudice; we want to bring the experience of loving kindness to as many people as possible.” As a program for the organization, tutoring and training is provided to students to inspire, motivate, and achieve positive results for the youth of Clay County.. ...

GRADE LEVEL 7 High Distinction Kaleigh Alexander, Makenzie Basch, Macee Brown, Zachary Buell, Brynlee Clarke, Rylie Coleman, Samuel Eppert, Aubree Goda, Gracie King, Ehren Knerr, Brayden Kreiger, Abigale Lash, Lacie Lee, Keira Lucas, Lucas Lunsford, Bradee McDonald, Myra McQueen, Mason Mershon, Sasha Ochoa-Arevalo, Kyle Pittsenbarger, Kassidy Price, Rachel Rounds, Abigale Shearer, Jared Shepherd, Charisma Smothers, Anastasia Stewart, Mason Sutherland, Lauren Tilley and Dalaena White...

GRADE LEVEL 8 High Distinction Chloee Batchelor, Josiah Bell, Brooklyn Eldridge, Alexis Fagg, Gnister Grant, Samantha Hendricks, Chloe Lawler, Audrey Lee, Matthew Mullenix, Kalyn Rhea, Caden Schrader, Elise Somheil, Martina Sutherland, Jacob Webster and Hayden Wood...

Industrial hemp is on a lot of people’s minds these days. Information on this crop can be complex and difficult to understand, and there’s still a lot of work to be done by our legislature before the regulations are in place. On February 11th, Purdue Extension is hosting a Winter Hemp Meeting to provide farmers and other interested parties the tools and information they need to make an effective plan for growing industrial hemp...

Robert Wallace Coffey, Sr., age seventy-nine passed away on his birthday. He had been a farmer, engineer, and lawyer. He was one of the last two living charter members of the Brazil Lodge of Elks. Mr. Coffey died Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 1957, at a hospital in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. He was also one of the oldest surviving alumni of Brazil High School...

We will celebrate our little dachshund, Tootie Mae’s birthday this week. She was born on January 15, 2009. We pet lovers were at a visitation at a funeral home and saw pictures of the deceased on the memory board holding two very cute puppies. Paul and I had no desire of adopting a house pet at the time...

The Brazil Lions is having their Annual Liberty Day Program at North Clay this Friday, January 17. It will be for the 8th graders with guest speakers Prosecutor Emily Clarke for periods 2nd and 3rd, State Representative Alan Morrison for periods 4th and 5th and Sheriff Paul Harden for periods 7th and 8th. Each student receives a Liberty Day, Indiana Booklet. (US Constitution & Declaration of Independence.)...

The House Employment, Labor, and Pensions Committee unanimously advanced State Rep. Alan Morrison’s (R-Brazil) bill protecting Hoosiers from having devices implanted in them as a basis for employment or to receive additional compensation or benefits...