Community News

In Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana, in 1852 a group met on the farm of Aaron L. Killion to discuss the need for a church building. They organized a United Brethren congregation under the name of Mt. Pleasant. Ezekiel Jenkins, Gabriel C. Killion, & Kenneth Snyder were elected trustees. ...

Paul received his shots at Richard Roudabush Medical Center at the pain clinic. After the long-awaited injections, he has relief now. My husband was not off and running, although he was grinning from ear to ear when he left the office. The handle of the cane will miss his tight grip until the pain returns, as it always does...

The goldenrod is yellow The corn is turning brown; The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down. The gentians bluest fringes Are curing in the sun; In dusty pods and milkweed Its hidden silk is spun. The sedges haunt the harvest; In every meadow’s nook;...

Dick Luther opened his bicycle shop in June 1934 at the age of seventeen, before he even graduated from high school. He worked in his shop on a part-time basis, after school and on Saturdays. He then graduated from high school on May 1, 1935. Dick had said, “The depression was so bad it was the only year we had just eight months of school, because the state didn’t have enough money to go nine months.”...

First United Methodist Church Our Opportunities Sept. 06, 2020 – Sept. 13, 2020 Sunday – September 06 9:00a Traditional Worship Service 11:00a Contemporary Worship Service Monday – September 07 *LABOR DAYTuesday – September 08 6:00P Church on Fire...

There’s been a remarkable change in me since July 16: I no longer wear glasses! I had cataract surgery in both eyes, and while they were at it, they corrected my vision. Oh, I still have to wear reading glasses, but I’ve turned that into a fun thing. I have a pair of readers in my purse, in my sewing room/office, in the kitchen, and by the side of the chair I sit in while reading. But for the most part, my vision is slightly better than 20/20. I never knew how much I couldn’t see before...

The Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, will be today, Friday August 28, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The menu includes Chicken and Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, creamy coleslaw, homemade rolls, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. ...

First United Methodist Church Our Opportunities August 30 – Sept. 6, 2020 Sunday – August 30 9:00a Traditional Worship Service 11:00a Contemporary Worship Service Tuesday – September 01 6:00p Church on Fire Practice Wednesday – September 02...

There’s a place in London’s Hyde Park between Marble Arch and Victoria Gate that is jam-packed with people every Sunday afternoon. There are no royals present, no marching bands, no concerts, and no stages. There are plenty of cameras, lots of “Bobbys,” and lots and lots of talking, debating, and occasionally, some hostile shouting. It’s called Speaker’s Corner. One fall afternoon about 25 years ago I was there with my sister. I was amazed at all the “talking.”...

Students and staff members at Meridian Elementary have a daily reminder of how much they were missed and how important it is to be back at school during the COVID-19 pandemic. This display is located at the school’s front entrance, along with the school Mascot Jeffrey, to welcome everyone...

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2020) – State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourages veterans and Indiana companies to connect through INvet’s next-generation website. INvets.org is a free resource for veterans to interact and find the most current information about job opportunities available in health care, logistics, manufacturing and tech, and other high-demand industries throughout the state. ...

Pictured are Donna Buell, Book Shoppe Director and Carol Swearingen, volunteer. The Clay County Friends of the Library Book Shoppe, located across from the main library, will be open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 20, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22...

The Church of Our Lord Jesus, 708 E. Hendrix, is having a food giveaway from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., August 22. Everyone is welcome.

TERRE HAUTE – Ivy Tech Community College’s Terre Haute campus is open to provide in-person enrollment and academic advising assistance for the Fall 2020 Semester. Staff are available virtually and in-person to answer questions and help students enroll Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. ...

Tuesday we received word of the death of a dear friend. Linda “Faye” Terry , 73 passed away unexpectedly August 11, 2020 in Petersburg, IN. Tuesday morning she went to work at the Pike County Library where she served as an assistant director. Her library team were unable to save her...

My Uncle Charlie was extremely smart. He was an engineer for NASA. Really, he was—at Cape Canaveral, no less! But he was also ornery and loved to tease. Unfortunately, I was one of his favorite targets. Uncle Charlie loved to tell me that “A brain is a terrible thing to waste.” He would shake his head at some silly thing I’d said or done and tell me that I had only so many brain cells and if those cells were damaged or destroyed, I would live with deficient number of working brain cells for the rest of my life. ...

Kent Salitros was the guest speaker during the July monthly meeting at the Clay County Genealogy Library. Below is an overview of the interesting and informative presentation given by Mr. Salitros. To learn more about mines and miners in Clay County, visit the Genealogy Library in Center Point any Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m...

We plan on meeting this Thursday, 8/13/20, at 6 pm at First Baptist Church in Brazil to pack food for Friday distribution for the weekend for all schools in Clay County North (except Northview who has their own school program), Headstart and Cradles. Volunteers are needed and appreciated and masks will be required...

Beecher Cromwell’s parents, Davis and Rebecca (Notter) Cromwell, were school teachers in Clay County. Davis taught for 18 years. In the 1880s he was admitted to the bar to practice law. He ran a successful general store and was a traveling wagon store operator in the Coal City and Odon areas...

Hymera - On July 31, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom contacted the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post Criminal Investigation Division requesting assistance with an alleged shooting that had occured at 603 East Depot Street in Hymera, Indiana...

Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered all Indiana flags to be lowered to half staff through sunset August 5 to honor the memory of former Gov. Joe Kernan. Kernan passed away July 29, 2020.

On Saturday, July 18th, Carbon’s Little Historic Church opened its doors for the first program since March. With Judy Randall on the piano, everyone joined in the song - He Keeps Me Singing. J.C. Somers took to the stage and gave a soulful performance of his own song, Patience. J.C. wrote this during these troubled and trying times along with another song titled, We Have Faith...

Last week I received mail/family photos and more from a thoughtful sender. This week my mailbox has been stuffed with junk mail, our magazines, meds and newspapers. July flew swiftly by and now the various insurance and utility bills are back in the box. It seems like only yesterday I paid Duke Energy...

First United Methodist Church Our Opportunities August 02, 2020 – August 09, 2020 Sunday – August 02 9:00a Traditional Worship Service 11:00a Contemporary Worship Service 2:00p Church on Fire Practice Monday – August 03 6:30p Trustees Meeting...

Have you had a lot of jobs? Between my husband and me, one or the other of us has been a life guard, cafeteria worker, line cook, bus boy, school bus driver, substitute teacher, EMT, radio announcer, grave digger, farm laborer, janitor, fast-food worker, cake decorator, metal foundry worker, and library clerk. ...

I’m all dolled up tonight with no place to go. Nothing to be bored or sad about here. The best is yet to come. For the next few minutes of my evening I will be preparing for my weekly visit with you. I do not know much, although ; a little bit of this and that is better than nothing...

The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, is planned for Friday August 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS On Sunday August 2, the church will be hosting a “Back-to-School” event for children who attend Staunton Elementary School. ...

Back (way back) when I was a teenager there was a folk song made popular by Pete Seeger. It was one of my favorites. I played it on my guitar and belted it out. Sometimes my Dad would sneak in some harmony while Pete (and I) crooned the question, “Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing! Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago! Where have all the flowers gone? Girls have picked them every one. ...

Every day there are veterans in our community who are unable to get to their medical appointments due to lack of transportation. Serve your community and Veterans by volunteering to drive Veterans to and from their medical appointments by using vans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. You don’t have to be a vet to help...

About one-half mile north of U.S. Highway 40, on the Clay-Putnam County line in Indiana, you will find a white frame church. On the front lawn, you see a sign telling you that this is the Canaan Methodist Church. There is nothing too different about this church that would distinguish it from hundreds of others scattered throughout the country. But if this church could talk, the stories it could tell would be very interesting and to the young people today, they might seem incredible...

Bride - Emily Ann Durcholz formerly of Brazil, IN Parents - Chris and Annette Durcholz, Brazil, IN Groom - Evan Michael Olinger formerly of St. Anthony, IN Parents - Kevin and Mary Sue Olinger, St. Anthony, IN A wedding Mass was held on June 13, 2020 at 3:30 pm in St Joseph’s Catholic...

Brazil resident Kenny Rogers captured these photos of Sunday’s storm damage. Around 7:30 p.m., large tree toppled over into US 40 in the Harmony area. Rogers said the tree knocked down a couple of power lines, but was unsure if anyone lost power.

It seems like only yesterday, July 25, 2002, Brazil Buzz was given space on the pages of The Brazil Times by Frank Phillips. Eighteen years later and a few miles away from my hometown where it all began Brazil Buzz and I are alive and well. Thanks to the Brazil Times and you my readers for your kindness and encouragement and over-looking the flaws in my work...

The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, is planned for Friday August 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Sunday morning church service starts at 10:45. Covid-19 precautions are in place, so everyone can have a safe worship experience. ...

The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, is planned for Friday, August 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Sunday morning church service starts at 10:45. Covid-19 precautions are in place, so everyone can have a safe worship experience. ...

First Baptist Church Please join us for Sunday Morning Worship service at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday July 12. The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will deliver his sermon titled “To Be Children” based on the text Psalm 1:31 and Matthew 18:1-4. This will be a special service aimed at children to kick off our day...

In the early days there were horse thieves, robbers, and murderers that infested Clay County. It was an impossibility to arrest the culprits and secure their convictions according to law. The criminals banded together; when one of them got into trouble, the others would stand by him until he was cleared. ...

I hear loud sounds of fire crackers nearby. Some are annoyed with the extra noise in this quiet neighborhood. As long as those fireworks are handled responsibly, in the right hands; my ears can take it. We enjoy knowing folks are celebrating, lighting up the night sky and having a good time...

First United Methodist Church Our Opportunities June 05, 2020 – July 12, 2020 Sunday – July 05 9:00a Traditional Worship Service 11:00a Contemporary Worship Service Monday – July 06 6:30p Trustees Meeting Wednesday – July 08...

The next Staunton Community Center Dinner, presented by the Lady Volunteers, is now planned for Friday August 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. STAUNTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS Sunday morning church service starts at 10:45. ...

(Terre Haute, Indiana) – The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra has exciting news coming out of the COVID pandemic; the announcement of new Executive Director, Samantha Johnson-Helms. No stranger to the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO), Johnson-Helms (or Sammy, as she is known) has been the Symphony’s Principal Clarinet since 2013, along with serving as the organization’s Personnel Manager in 2018 and recently working as the Marketing Manager...

With all that’s been going on in our country—with all the fighting over race relations, debates over whether we should or should not wear a mask, the politicians posturing over positions, power, and pride, the integrity of the media, the control we have allowed fear to have over our lives—we can’t stop the calendar. ...

Camp Courtesy was a filling station and tourist camp, with cabins for camping and a party dining room. They had eight tourist cabins. It was located one mile east of Brazil on U.S. Highway 40. At the filling station they advertised Linco Gasoline and Sterling Motor Oil. ...