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One of Clay County’s most remarkable characters was a coal miner and adventurer, who was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, in 1879. After seven years of education at the age of 12, he went to work in a paper mill. At the age of 17 he began his “roving life.”...

Friday, Paul received two more shots and has two more on the same day this week. When we arrived home from the VA, our granddaughter Sarah Peace and her children stopped by on their way home from Riley Children’s Hospital. Our great-grandson, Caden, her eldest son has been diagnosed with Cerelbar Tonsils Ectopia...

Join us June 5, at 6 p.m. for “Swedish Weaving” at Brazil Public Library. Learn how to use Monk’s Cloth and make a Book Maker. This is an Adult Program with Pre-pay Registration of $3 by June 1. Call 812-448-1981 for further information.

The Clay County Commissioners have announced a special Flag Raising Ceremony for Friday morning, May 25, at 11 a.m. on the northeast lawn of the Courthouse. A new flag pole has been installed for the Courthouse, and the Veterans of Clay County will raise the new flag on the new pole for the first time...

Saturday afternoon’s sky cleared for the local celebration of the 100th anniversary of United States Airmail and the 80th anniversary of Brazil’s first and only history making air mail flight. Louis W. Lynch was the Brazil postman who piloted the 35-minute flight, which carried two heavy mail bags weighing 91 pounds and contained 4,754 parcels addressed to various world- wide destinations, from Brazil to Stout Airfield on May 19, 1938...

Officials are investigating a Saturday night accident involving two teenagers and a reported stolen car. An unidentified 911 caller reported the incident to the Clay County 911 Dispatch Center at 9:02 p.m. The caller said a vehicle had flipped with one of the occupants ejected from the it and another one fled the scene located near the intersection of county roads 100 East and 1400 North...

It was a busy morning at 511 Edgewood Drive Saturday morning during the 12th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life Yard Sale. Clay County Relay for Life team members and family members, sisters Carrol Evans and Susan Piatt (behind the table) got up early to help set up with their mother Linda Goodrich, a multiple cancer survivor. The women said 100 percent of the funds raised during the sale go to support Relay...

The Big Fun Band rocked Forest Park Saturday night while performing at the Band Shell as the first of the free Summer Concert Series. Officials estimated a crowd of 300 people throughout the park enjoyed the lively performance of the local musicians. The concession stand, with members of the non-profit group Christmas in The Park selling pulled pork sandwiches and other treats, was also a busy place...

Ian Heffner, son of Marty and Chris Heffner of Center Point, will graduate from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Wednesday, May 23. He will receive a bachelor of science degree in geopolitical science and be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Unites States Air Force. Following graduation, Ian will be stationed at Malmstron Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana...

Although a long battle with cancer took teacher Sandra Jenkins out of the classroom at Van Buren Elementary Aug. 18, 2017, the students, staff and administrators will not forget her. On Friday the school dedicated two “buddy benches” and a picnic table in Jenkins honor, in hopes they will create places where students will take the time to create lasting friendships. ...

The City of Brazil is actively seeking bids from contractors for the renovation project at the former Duke Energy building in hopes the new Brazil Police Department and water department office will be completed and moved into by late fall. Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham said it is an exciting process; with bid packages available now and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 29, so contractors can get a look at the building. ...

TERRE HAUTE — The North Clay Middle School bowling team captured the Terre Haute Regional championship recently at Vigo Bowl. Brylan Hill, Kade Pflueger, Devon Frazier and Zane Schauber competed for North Clay and the group topped bowlers from Crawfordsville, Clinton, Sullivan and Greencastle. Sixth-grader Brylan Hill rolled an impressive four-game non-handicap total of 822 to pace the team. Overall, North Clay rolled a set of 2,833. Pflueger rolled an 810...

The Clay County 4-H Cattle Club hosted their 2nd Annual Clay County Cattle Showdown Open Beef Show Fund raiser, April 28th, at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. There were 55 exhibitors, ranging from ages 4-21, and 71 head of cattle present. The concession stand kept busy and many visited the silent auction. ...

The family of Virginia Crouse will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Sunday, May 27th. She has two daughters, Cheryl (and husband Doug) McKinney and Brenda Evans, all of Brazil. She also has three grandchildren, Charlinda Evans of North Vernon, Caitlynn (and husband Nick) Bryan of Greencastle, and Matthew McKinney of Indianapolis. Send birthday wishes to Crouse at 7621 N. CR 675 W., Brazil, IN 47834...

The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the annual fundraising event, a Jonah Fish Fry on Saturday, June 2 from 4-7 p.m. at Northview High School. Advance tickets are $8 and $9 the day of the event, with desserts on sale for an extra $1...

Mike Howard was recognized during a recent school board meeting by Superintendent Jeff Fritz and the school board members for winning the 2018 Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Region 7 “School Support Professional of the Year.”...

The regular meeting of Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc was held May 15, 2018, at McKinley Hill Church at 7:00pm. The meeting was opened by Chapter President Patti Foxx with the Delta Opening Ceremony. The secretary called roll with 19 members present...

Two volunteers from Bowling Green United Methodist Church met us in the parking lot one evening. They had a great deal of food in that van! Over 1,800 Chewy/cereal bars and over 500 packs of Pop Tarts! And they just made a financial donation to feed 15 children for the Summer Program. We are a community working together! Thank you! We believe...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights continued their hot streak on the baseball diamond Friday evening, claiming the county battle with Clay City. In a game that was rescheduled due to rain from earlier this season, the Knights won in five innings, 12-1 over the visiting Eels...

For as long as I can remember I have carried a card in my wallet showing a skier on a mountain. The card has a Bible verse that reads: “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!” (Philippians 4:13). The Bible is full of that type of encouragement, and hope!...

This month’s Staunton Community Center Dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be next Friday May 25, from 4-7 p.m. The menu features Smoked Pork Chops, hashbrown casserole, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade bread, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade...

Good Morning from Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church.We are located 2 miles north of US Highway 40 on the Knightsville Road or 2 miles east of Indiana 59 on Rio Grand Road. The church phone number is 812-446-0531. If you do not have a church home we invite you to come worship with us. We are a Non-Denominational church that worships God through Jesus Christ...

On Thursday, Meridian Street Elementary School held its annual spring carnival. Nine new bicycles were donated and every child in the school had their name entered to win a bike. Various games and refreshments were available as well.

Women often suffer in silence, needing someone to listen, understand and provide support in a non-judgmental way. That’s the goal of the Clay County Center for Women’s Ministries, Inc., located at 314 Lankford St., Clay City. Call 812-939-1317 for further information...

Staunton Christian Klothes Kloset is open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month and 2 to 4 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at Staunton Christian Church. The Klothes Kloset is free, and all are welcome. Call Tom and Amy for any questions or emergencies at 812-870-5719...

The monthly meeting of the Clay County Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the North Meridian Church of Christ, located just one block North of Hendrick’s Street at 1524 N. Meridian Street in Brazil, Indiana...

The Brazil Silver Sneakers presented a cash donation of $2,500 from their successful Spaghetti Dinner on April 21 to Nicole Frye, Director of the YMCA. Included purposes are $1000 for the Silver Sneakers Banner; $1,000 to be used toward the Kids Strong Programs: Family Night, Basketball Teams, YMCA Relays, Soccer Teams, and Summer Camp; and a bonus of $500, to be used as the Brazil YMCA determines...

The Brazil Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently conducting equipment repair and replacement. The discharge from the treatment plant may have elevated the e-coli for the next one to two weeks. Use caution in receiving waters down stream of the Wastewater treatment facility...

East Side Elementary recently held an event the staff hopes will build family relationships for students, but the school as well. “We know that we must link arms with parents to help students reach their full potential and succeed in the future,” said Principal Lisa Froderman about the Title One “Muffins with Mom” event. “This is our first time for doing this, and it was very well received.”...

Janet McClellan just wants people to take pride in their property and in their city. “Like always, we have a lot of complaints about people not mowing grass and having trash and junk in their yards,” McClellan said. For about 18 months, McClellan has been the planning administrator for the City of Brazil. The City has been averaging more than one demolition of a blighted house per month...

Clay County’s Historical Society and the city of Brazil are excited to announce the 100th anniversary of United States Airmail and the 80th anniversary of Brazil’s first and only air mail flight. The celebration of Brazil’s first airmail flight will be at 3 p.m. ...

Chelsie and Nathaniel Myles of Clay City, married for six years, know all too well the struggles and challenges of raising three active young boys, but the Myles family faces more hardship on a daily basis than many of us will face our whole lives. In 2017, their youngest son Matthew was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal (kidney) Dysplasia shortly after his birth...

It is time for the 31st Annual Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival. The festival will be held at both Goshorn Park and the Clay City Pottery. On June 8th crafts and vendors will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the music of Triggerhead from 5:30-8 p.m. and the Jonah Fish Fry starting at 4 p.m...

Submitted photo North Clay Middle School students received hygiene bags provided by the Terre Haute Area Association of Realtors (THAAR) and sponsoring affiliates. From left are Tammy Kolodziej, First Financial, Michelle Engle, Board Member of THAAR, Mrs. Pasrons, Vice Principal NCMS, and Mr. Boltinghouse, Principal NCMS...

A pedestrian was hit while attempting to cross traffic at the stop light at the intersection of US 40 and State Road 59 on Wednesday. According to information provided by the Brazil Police Department the incident occurred around 2:48 p.m. On Thursday officials confirmed Angela Hastings told them at the scene she “thought she could make it across” the several traffic lanes. ...

Shortly after noon, Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident involving a semi rollover on State Road 42 that closed the road for a couple of hours. The accident occurred just west of an area in a stretch of SR 42 that has several curves near Private Road 450 East. When Clay County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene the driver was outside of the semi, rendered aid by witnesses of the crash...

Improvements to both Forest Park and Craig Park were discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Brazil Board of Parks and Recreation. Craig Park will soon have a new dog park within it. Superintendent Marv Moon announced the concrete has been laid and is curing, posts have been set and fence will soon be strung. The dog park will be a fenced in area where people and their canine pals can spend quality time together in the great outdoors...

Ivy Jacobs photo Members of Boy Scout Troop 101 kept busy Saturday during a Car Wash fund raiser at Advance Auto Parts, 611 East National Avenue, Brazil. Scout Master Scott Walker and Assistant Scout Master Doug Sturgeon helped out as the boys had a good time during the event that raised funds to help the troop members cover the cost for attending a summer camp at Camp Buck Toms-Amer in Rockwood, Tennessee. See more photos of this event online...

An Indiana photographer who covered the World War II in the Pacific is featured in a traveling exhibit at the Clay County Historical Society Museum in Brazil. John A. Bushemi was a good-natured, talented photographer from Gary who covered several of the island invasions during World War II in the Pacific...

A group of Duke Energy employees and retirees from Brazil, Bloomington, Terre Haute and Plainfield, Ind., have set Friday, May 18 as “Duke Energy in Action” day at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, 2221 East Ashboro Road in Center Point, approximately 10 miles south of Brazil...

Calvin Fry of Cory (center) a senior at Clay City High School, was inducted into the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, on Tuesday at CCHS. Present for the ceremony were his parents, Valerie and James Fry. Calvin received the call that he had been accepted while on the bus en route to a track meet, said Mr. Owens, a teacher, whose son was on the bus. Following job shadowing over the summer, Calvin decided he wanted to go into nuclear engineering...

Union Health physical night for incoming 6-12th graders will take place on Tuesday, June 5th from 6-8 p.m. at North Clay. Cost is $10. Physicals forms will be available at the door or can be printed off before hand at www.northviewknightsathletics.com located under the more tab, select forms and select participation physical form. Please be sure to sign page four...

It was a busy day down on the corner of Depot and Church streets in Brazil Saturday afternoon. The Sons of the American Legion, Post 2, held its first annual Car, Truck and Bike Show fundraiser -- along with live music by “Country Nights”, food and silent auction items -- to support the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

For 26 years National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place throughout the nation to collect non-perishable food donations from postal customers to help benefit local food pantries. On Saturday volunteers were back out in the community again this year.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 101 kept busy Saturday during a Car Wash fundraiser at Advance Auto Parts, 611 East National Avenue, Brazil. Scout Master Scott Walker and Assistant Scout Master Doug Sturgeon helped out as the boys had a good time during the event that raised funds to help the troop members cover the cost for attending a summer camp at Camp Buck Toms-Amer in Rockwood, Tennessee...

Courtney Broady cuts the ribbon for Earn Your Body Personal Training new location at 806 W. National Avenue in Brazil. The company has been in business for the past three years. An increase in clients has made it necessary to expand to the new location, Broady said...

The next meeting of the Clay County Democrats will be on Tuesday evening, May 15, at Holly Brook. Dinner is being served by the cafeteria for $8 per person. The speaker for the evening will be Katie Blair, director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the ACLU of Indiana...

At the Center Point UMC Family Center on April 28, the Bowling Green school reunion was well-attended. All were to be dressed in western wear. Carlene opened the evening with “Howdy” and led us in prayer for the meal. After the meal, Nadene Woolfe gave a wonderful memorial for the six alumni who passed away this year...

Fourteen members and three guests attended the Clay City Calico Quilters meeting on April 12 at the REIN Center Library in Clay City. Marilyn Funk gave the program on yoyos. She showed how different size yoyos could be used. She displayed pillow tops, embelished quiltsand large sunflower. Using several small yoyos Santa face, wresths, trimming baskets, picture frames and an American flag were made...