Community News

Hello again from your friends out at the Otter Creek Christian Church, The little country church with a BIG HEART for GOD. Special Happenings OCCC: Men’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday December 8th at the church. We would like to invite you and your family to any or all of our events and services. Our Sunday School [age appropriate classes] starts at 9:30 a.m. and our Worship starts at 10:40 a.m...

Our annual Christmas gathering will be on Sunday, December 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. We will have a worship service, followed by a dinner and a time of fun and fellowship, that may even include Santa. Everyone is invited. Sunday morning church service begins at about 10:45. Kevin Timberman is our Pastor...

Their show is as unpredictable as Indiana weather. One moment it’s the thunder and lightning of one of their trademark, dramatic story songs; the next, it’s the summer breeze of a sweet and gentle love song. Whatever the genre the Wright Brothers are visiting at the moment, it’s bound to be marked by this versatile group’s signature sounds: rich, intertwining harmonies backed by virtuoso instrumentals...

Santa Claus is coming to town…to the small town of Poland, that is. The jolly old elf will be at the new Poland Community Lions Clubhouse (the old First State Bank building) on December 15th to talk to good boys and girls about their Christmas list...

Congratulations! Addison Bowman, 13, recently shot her first buck. She is the daughter of J.C. and Ashley Bowman.

Congratulations! Jacob Dalton, 8, won $10 during the Halloween coloring contest in October. Jacob lives with his parents, Hope and Brett Dalton, in the Brazil area.

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in this house. I sure kept a wealth of decorating treasures over the years: his, mine and ours it is all the same. There is even that popular elf on the shelf that has won the favor of children and adults...

The Crawford & McCrimmon Foundry & Machine Shops were booming when the above picture showing part of the workforce was taken in 1882. The factory had just begun to turn out the big ventilating mine fans. Crawford mine engines, fans, and pumps were shipped all over the United States and to foreign countries. The men in the photo sported handle bar moustaches, whiskers, galluses, neck bands and fireman’s double-breasted shirts, and “Plug Katy” hats, which were quite the style for dress or work...

• I hope no one spent Thanksgiving Day alone. First Baptist Church served more than 320 meals, many of those were delivered to people’s homes. • This year’s Christmas in the Park Lighted Parade was well-received by nearly everyone. There were people in Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Montgomery County and Orlando watching the parade live on our Facebook network who checked in with us during the broadcast...

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is hosting its annual Holiday Coffee on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and we would love for you to join us. This year, we are collecting toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) to be distributed in Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties. Hope to see you on the 13th.

This Sunday, our senior minister, Chris Gregg, invites you to join us as we begin our Christmas sermon series “When God... ”. This week’s sermon is “When God... Allows our World to be Turned Upside Down. Join us as we prepare our heart to celebrate Christmas. Our website is www.fccbrazil.org and our phone number is 812-446-2214...

Courtesy photo In appreciation for greatly assisting the setup and tear down of this year’s Reality Store, Clay Business Women presented George Allin and Kenny Williams (Resident Directors) with a monetary token of appreciation at House of Hope, Brazil. ...

The Brazil Rotary Club applied and was awarded a Rotary Foundation Grant to purchase and set up computing centers for Cradles of Clay County. Included are the computers, desks, printers, installation, training, software licensing for two years in both Brazil and Clay City locations, and internet in the Clay City location. Rotarians Steve, Duane, Chad, and Heather were on site to aid in installation in the Brazil Cradles location...

Join us to learn about practicing self-care with healthy eating during the holidays! Participants will even be able to sample some healthy holiday dishes at this event. All meetings except for the year-end meeting are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month and will start at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room at 204 N. Walnut St., Brazil...

The YMCA Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program is blogging! Each week they plan to publish a blog on our website, http://www.thebraziltimes.com. The first installment is available now. The Indiana State University School of Music will present a Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in University Hall Theater, located in the Bayh College of Education...

It is believed that the American branch of the Bedwells descended from England. They came to America and settled in Virginia around 1600. Frank Bedwell, Sr., one of ten children, married Annie Benefield also, one of ten children, on February 9, 1901. ...

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. We received two invitations. Both of us were too under the weather and declined. We usually dine at the home of our youngest grandson Daniel and his wife Amber. This year the young couple spent a long holiday weekend in The Netherlands...

The Brazil Community Choir will present the 2018 Christmas Cantata, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, on the following dates and locations: Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 6 p.m., Union United Methodist Church, 780 E. Co. Rd. 600 N., Brazil, Friday, Dec. 7th at 7 p.m., Little Historic Church at Carbon, 14695 N. Linden St., Carbon, Monday, Dec. 10th at 7 p.m., Poland Historical Chapel, 8393 E. SR 42, Poland, Sunday, Dec. 16th at 6 p.m., and Brazil Church of the Nazarene, 1002 E. National Ave., Brazil...

Hello again from your friends out at the Otter Creek Christian Church, The little country church with a BIG HEART for GOD. Special Happenings OCCC: Church Night Out Christmas Dinner on Saturday December 1st at Brazil Family Restaurant at 5 p.m. We would like to invite you and your family to any or all of our events and services. Our Sunday School [age appropriate classes] starts at 9:30 a.m. and our Worship starts at 10:40 a.m...

The Duke Energy crew was busy Friday evening putting the final touches on one of the most elaborate floats in the 2018 Christmas In the Park ‘Silver Bells’ Lighted Parade. The 74-minute parade was a busy place with many families enjoying the fun before the fireworks show that took place shortly after...

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have announced the schedule of Advent/Christmas season Masses and services to celebrate and honor the birth of Jesus. All services are open to the public and to people of all faith traditions. All gatherings take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception...

Back when newspapers were delivered by a neighborhood boy and nobody got their news from the Internet because there was no Internet, George H. James was a very prominent man with The Brazil Daily Times. He was born June 11, 1885, to Thomas N. and Orpha J. ...

‘Don’t Forget the Little Things’ Should you start to count your blessings In the usual, offhand way, Much like taking inventory As of this Thanksgiving Day, You’ll no doubt list those outstanding With joy that thrills and clings; But you’ll have a happier total...

The Clay County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday, Nov. 26, at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Clay County Courthouse, 609 E National Ave, Brazil. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: • Public Hearing on the Sale of Christian Scientist Church...

Allen, Tucker Bleu Beasley, Makayla Dawn-Lynn Bennett, Stuart Jacob Buell, Lainy Coleen Carr, Landon Matthew Dickison, Emma A Dorsett, Ava Catherine Drake, Haylee Marie Dyar, Dayna Sue Hyatt, Jinna Li Litz, Maeci Shaye Lookebill, Haylee Rae Maurer, Sydney Marie...

You know we help families and feed kids. We meet an immediate need and our community makes it possible. Please join us and our community in this first event, as we discuss ways to work together to help our community and families lessen the need. We are a community working together and making a difference...

Clay Community Schools Central Curriculum Committee will meet on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at Clay Community Schools Central Administration Office. Items on the agenda include the review and vote to accept or reject high school course changes, course cancellations, and new course proposals for the 2019 -2020 school year...

Residents living in and around Brazil can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Kennedy Crossing Center, located at 8990 North Kennedys Crossing Road, will be hosting this community event on Wednesday, Dec. 19...

The Church is back Open from sun up to sun down Monday –Friday for anyone wanting to come and pray. 12 hour Adoration every Tuesday 8am-8pm Wednesday Parish Events 5pm Mass at Annunciation 5:30pm Parish dinner (every Wednesday) The Church will provide fried chicken. Parish members please bring a side dish or dessert to share...

CRAFT FAIR TODAY The annual Staunton Community Center Craft Fair, hosted by the Lady Volunteers, is going on today (Saturday November 17) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There are a wide variety of vendors, providing shoppers with opportunities to buy craft and food items, many of which make great Christmas gifts...

The First Presbyterian Church in Brazil will serve dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. every Sunday. The free dinners are available to anyone in the community and to-go boxes are available. The church is located at 210 N. Walnut St., Brazil. First Baptist Church Kid’s Kloset, 413 S. Walnut St., Brazil, is open most Thursdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Call the church office, 812-448-8112, to make an appointment...

Clay Community Schools Central Curriculum Committee will meet on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Clay Community Schools Central Administration Office. Items on the agenda include the review and vote to accept or reject high school course changes, course cancellations, and new course proposals for the 2019 -2020 school year...

The Save-A-Lot (formerly Page’s) Ribfest on Nov. 11 sold 1,055 ribs. This will result in a significant donation to the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program. The Ribfest was put together by Mark McCollum who wrote: “Well Brazil you did it again! You kicked all of our butts. I didn’t think we could possibly do more than we did last time...

Several Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Alpha Omega chapter members met recently at First Baptist Church to present a check to Nicole Fry, YMCA, for the Food for Families Program. The funds were raised at their annual Delt Dash 5K Run / Walk held on July 28. Shown are front l to r: Janice Modesitt, Nicole Fry, Michelle Bell, Linda Sheese; back l to r: Nicole Tipton, Shannon Loughmiller and Isaac, Kaylee McCollum, Diane Braden...

• Study will focus on poverty and hunger CRAWFORDSVILLE — The First Baptist Church of Brazil will be partnering with the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse (WDPD) initiative of Wabash College to host a community conversation. The event, entitled, “Serving Our City: What Should Be Done?” will focus on poverty and hunger, and be held on December 3rd, 2018 at 6 p.m., at the YMCA, located at 225 E Kruzan St, Brazil, IN 47834...

The Central Iron and Steel Company was organized in 1882 and began operation January 12, 1883. It was organized by a syndicate of Indianapolis and Chicago capital with local interests represented by Major Collins, who was president of the company, W. C. Hall, the secretary, and C. S. Andrews, J. G. Bryson, J. E. Sherfey and Edward Wilton. The plant was located in the western part of the city, near the C.&E.I. Railroad...

Hello again! I’m a wee bit late with my homework tonight. It has been a busy day. There is a million things to do before winter. Tootie Mae had her visit to Westwood Animal Hospital this afternoon. She got so excited that we were going someplace. The little dachshund leaped into her personal recliner eager to accept the collar and leash and get on the road...

TERRE HAUTE – In the development of the United Way of the Wabash Valley’s new strategic plan, a common issue that was brought up by the community and business leaders was the access and affordability of high-quality child care. This issue is vital for both the employers looking to attract and retain workers and parents looking to provide for their children...

The Brazil Concert Band, with Director Matthew S. Huber, will perform their annual fall performance Sunday, November 18th, 3 p.m., at the Terre Haute First Baptist Church 4701 East Poplar Street. The free admission concert is open to the public. Featured works will include a new World War I Centennial release by Andrew Glover, “Songs From The Great War, The Music Of World War I” with “It’s A Long Way To Tipperary”, “Good Morning, Mr. ...

This Sunday, our senior minister, Chris Gregg, invites you to join us as we continue the sermon series “Balanced”. How balanced is your life? Want to find out how to be balanced? Our website is www.fccbrazil.org and our phone number is (812) 446-2214...

Students and staff members at schools throughout Clay County gathered to honor Veterans in preparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” to honor the Armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the soldiers, both living and dead, who serve their country...

Students and staff members at schools throughout Clay County gathered to honor Veterans in preparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” to honor the Armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the soldiers, both living and dead, who serve their country...

Students and staff members at schools throughout Clay County gathered to honor Veterans in preparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” to honor the Armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the soldiers, both living and dead, who serve their country...

Students and staff members at schools throughout Clay County gathered to honor Veterans in preparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” to honor the Armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the soldiers, both living and dead, who serve their country...

A familiar name to the area, The McNeills, a rising Christian music family will be sharing the gospel through music at Union Chapel Church of the Nazarene. The family continues the tradition of performing at local churches in November and will be at Union Chapel for the morning service on November 18...

Early holiday shoppers stopped by to visit and shop with 15 local vendors in the AMAX Building at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds at the recent Delta Theta Tau Craft Fa

There was a lot of spooky fun going on in the community this Halloween. Check out the SNAPSHOTS of people out enjoying the holiday spirit this year in the Photo Gallery section.

In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.” As the day approaches many local schools are arranging public programs to honor local veterans, including:...

The St. Vincent Clay Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees will take place Saturday, Nov. 10. The event features a silent and a live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, other holiday decor and various items donated from throughout the area businesses and organizations. Funds raised during the event will be used to support local agencies to improve community health while providing medical care and services to benefit those in need...

Greetings from Pastor Dennis Holley and the congregation of Jackson Street Wesley Church. Sunday, Oct. 28, following our morning service we will be having a carry in dinner to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Pastor Dennis and congregation would like to extend an invitation to not only our present church family, but also to anyone who has attended Jackson Street Wesley Church in the past years...