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Brazil, Indiana ~ Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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Laundry Aid Myrna McMurray was surprised Monday afternoon when Exceptional Living Centers, Inc., President Lynn Redmond presented her with the company's first ever corporate-wide "Shining Star" award. Redmond, who drove in from Kentucky to present the award personally, said during McMurray's 23 years with the facility she has set the company's standard of excellence. ... More > > 
Bond revoked for county man
(05/12/08)A Clay County man turned himself in to authorities at Clay County Sheriff's Department Monday after a court order rescinded bond. After posting 10 percent of a $200,000 bond in April, John Lovett, 37, Brazil, is back in jail. Lovett was arrested in March in connection with the 1988 double homicide of Tonya Pickett, 16, and her stepfather, Ricky Mustard, 32...
NHS band set to 'Top it off'
(05/12/08) The Northview High School band, guard and percussion units have scheduled a spring benefit fundraiser. "Top it off," will take place at North Clay Middle School, beginning at 7 p.m., Friday. The event will consist of a concert/performance in the middle school commons area. A dessert bar, with strawberry shortcake, cheesecake, brownies, ice cream, cookies, drinks, coffees will be provided and a live auction will be conducted by Pell's auction... 
Northview students take part in area art show
(05/12/08)BRIDGETON -- The creative abilities of some Northview students was shown at the Second Annual Bridgeton Student Art Show. "This was the first time I have been part of an art show outside of school," senior Kayla Pugh said. "It feels good that my teacher picked my quail pot to be presented."...
CCSD releases more info on arrested man
(05/12/08) A Parke County man, who was convicted in 1991 of child molestation charges in Parke County, admitted to alleged incidents of molestation involving a Clay County child younger than 10-years-old during initial questioning. More details were released Monday by the Clay County Sheriff's Department about the case... 
County employee suspended without pay
(05/12/08)A county employee has been suspended for his part in an altercation with the K-9 unit of the Clay County Sheriff's Department. In a special meeting Monday, the Clay County Commissioners suspended Brandon Riggle, 27, an employee of the Clay County Highway Department, for 90 days without pay... 
Another K-9 joins the force
(05/11/08)In three weeks the Clay County Sheriff's Department will have another fully trained K-9 unit on duty in the county. Deputy/K-9 Handler Brison Swearingen and new K-9 Officer "Dayk" have completed the first of four weeks training at a northern Michigan facility... 
Child molester arrested
(05/11/08)The Clay County Sheriff's Department booked a Parke County man for alleged child abuse charges into jail early Saturday morning. Det. Jeff Maynard confirmed to The Brazil Times that a parent of a juvenile under the age of 10-years-old contacted the Clay County Justice Center Friday evening about alleged incidents of sexual misconduct... 
Gathering of the nations
(05/11/08)The Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana invites the public to attend the second All Nations Gathering at their village in Parke County May 31-June 1. The gathering allows people from all walks of life to come together and join in the spirit of friendship while learning about the ongoing history and culture of Native American tribes...
Poll: Gas prices pinching residents' wallets
(05/11/08) Like other people across the country, Clay County residents are taking steps to watch the amount of money they spend. The Brazil Times asked online readers in its latest poll, "With the recent rise in gasoline prices, are you having to watch your wallet a little more?"... 
Refusing to accept no as an option
(05/09/08)Taking no for an answer was not an option for Raeann Driscoll, and now she is much healthier for it. The 15-year-old Driscoll suffered from pancreatitis for several months before traveling to the University of Minnesota in February for a rare surgical procedure... 
Two suspects arrested for anhydrous theft
(05/09/08)An injured K-9 officer assisted members of the Clay City Police, Clay County Sheriff's Department and the Indiana State Police during the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in an anhydrous ammonia theft Thursday evening. "I know I said Forrest was on light duty but he'd be ready if needed. I just wasn't expecting it to be so quick," Deputy/K-9 Handler Josh Clarke told The Brazil Times Friday. "Forrest did really well. He was right on track and did the job quickly."... 
Exciting activities planned for YMCA Summer Day Camp
(05/09/08)It's time for Summer Day Camp at the YMCA. "We are really looking forward to camp this year," Camp Director Pam Fischer recently told The Brazil Times. "We are planning a lot of fun activities this year." During the daily camp sessions, children entering kindergarten through eight-grades will participate in age appropriate and challenging activities including crafts, reading, recreation, skits, sports, swimming and tutoring based on the Indiana Academic Standards. ... 
Suitcases for foster children
(05/09/08)Two ceramic classes at Northview High School are completing a service project for local foster children. NHS students are painting suitcases for charity. Ceramics' teacher Peggy Taylor encourages students to get involved with a service project each semester...
St. Mother Theodore Guerin statue to be dedicated in D.C.
(05/09/08) ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. (AP) -- A statue of St. Mother Theodore Guerin, the foundress of the Sisters of Providence, will be dedicated Saturday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. After a Mass celebrated by Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the papal representative to the U.S., pilgrims will walk outside to Mary's Garden for the blessing and dedication of the statue...
Meth trafficker given more than 21 years in prison
(05/09/08) Timothy M. Morrison, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced that Terri Sawyer, 41, Cloverdale, was sentenced to 260 months' imprisonment, Friday, by U.S. District Judge Larry J. McKinney following her conviction at trial for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine...
CHURCH NEWS
(05/09/08) BEE RIDGE CHURCH Happy Mother's Day to all mother's. Hope you have a wonderful day with your children close to you. Do you ever feel like maybe you haven't always treated your mother with the highest respect she deserves? After all, she is the one who went through the pain in having you, who started you out in life, and the one who got up with you in the night... 
Just a singin'!
(05/08/08)A Mariachi band entertained the crowd at Lucio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 915 East National Avenue, Brazil, Thursday evening. Chuy Rico, Jesus Gonzalez, Jonathan Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez and Antonio Gusman traveled from table to table playing crowd favorites from 6-9 p.m. Owners Lucio and Lonna Lopez said they are planning for the group to return at the first of each month... 
Residents create area chapter of FOP Auxiliary
(05/08/08)When a law enforcement officer is injured in the line of duty, many people want to help and show support but don't know how. "During Brazil City Patrolman Kenny Hill's accident, as with other officers recently injured during the line of duty, a lot of people wanted to help, but there wasn't an organized way to do it," organizer, and wife of Brazil City Police officer Todd Stemm, Micah Stemm recently told The Brazil Times...
Breakdown of county elections
(05/08/08)
After tallying the votes for each precinct Tuesday, the candidates are getting ready for the November election. Which precinct gave the candidate the final push toward victory? On the Republican ticket, the race for coroner was sizzling with Joel Reinoehl winning every precinct by a large margin... |
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