Community News

This week , our daughter Starla Gail May and our son-in-law Bruce May were in town for a visit with family. This morning they are on the road headed home to Scottsdale , Arizona. While they were here, they took us to Brazil to Restlawn Cemetery to visit her brother baby Paul’s grave and those of other family members...

Joseph and Angela (Liberatore) Spugnardi were born in Frosinone, Italy. Joseph had come to the United States alone; he went back to Italy and retrieved his wife, Angela. Together they traveled to the United States. Joseph and Angela made their home in Indianapolis first. ...

First Baptist Church It was good to be back in church last Sunday morning for our first in person worship service in many weeks. Just about half the number showed up from one year ago and that allowed us to easily keep plenty of distance from one another. ...

Terre Haute – The United Way of the Wabash Valley announced its Safety Net Grant awards to organizations in our community providing vital emergency assistance. Earlier this year, the United Way solicited applications from community organizations whose focus areas of safety net services, described as immediate and emergent assistance such as food, shelter, and/or clothing services. From the application process, volunteers evaluated and selected 6 programs, to receive a total of $70,000...

STAUNTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS In-person church service resumes this Sunday, May 24, at 10:45 a.m. Covid-19 precautions will be firmly in place, so everyone can have a safe worship experience. Church service will also continue to be live-streamed on Facebook Live this week and for the forseeable future, also at 10:45 a.m. ...

Mrs. Gertrude Morgan, a former Brazil business woman died September 27, 1966, in her home on Rural Route 3 at Cardonia. She was sixty-five and had suffered a lingering illness. She had operated the Wee Tots Store, an infant and children apparel shop, at 22 East National Avenue, from 1956 until 1965, when she and her daughter, Jane Louise, sold the business to the Lautenschlager sisters, Nancy Shaner and Sue Sanderson...

Like so many seniors, we are still under quarantine. It is a blessing we enjoy each other’s company and good conversation and find plenty to do around here. Rainy weather, brisk wind, and soggy sod delayed our yard work the last few days. I haven’t even used my new self-propelled lawnmower to date. Weather permitting, tomorrow I’ll be on the job...

The managers and proprietors of the City Gallery, located at No. 410 West Main Street in Brazil, Indiana, were The Wilkins Brothers. The brothers’ parents were Sarah (Chivers) and James Wilkins. Theodore Wilkins, the fifth and youngest of the Wilkins brothers was the manager. Albert and Luther were part of the Wilkins Brothers that operated the City Gallery...

This week has sure been a busy time at our house. Mother’s Day was great thanks to family and friends. Paul prepared a fine breakfast for the two of us. If I should become unable or worse, he will not starve. He is a good cook. During the years I worked at Columbia Records he oftentimes cooked for our girls some of his favorites. Our daughters consider those times, happy memories...

As you know, we have been unable to hold our monthly concert programs at the Little Historic Church due to the Coronavirus. We continue to remain closed until it is deemed safe to re-open the doors and gather in fellowship and music. The Little Historic Church relies on the offerings given each month to pay for all of the church’s utility, insurance and repair bills. There are no paid positions, all is managed by volunteers...

The tentative plan is now to resume in-person church service on Sunday, May 24 at 10:45. Covid-19 precautions will be firmly in place, so everyone can have a safe worship experience. Church service will also continue to be live-streamed on Facebook Live this week and for the foreseeable future, also at 10:45 a.m...

I know it hasn’t happened very often, but there have been a few times in my life when I have been rendered absolutely speechless. As in totally mute. As in I can’t say a word. (I know some of you are rolling your eyes now. Stop, please!) Granted, I realize that on the rare occasion that I have nothing to say, it becomes a noteworthy event. I’ve seen my husband, dear heart that he is, even jot down the date and the time of my mute state for future reference...

Ringo Sawmill started by James M. Ringo There are different kinds of sawmills. Ringo Sawmill was a lumber sawmill. What this means is they sawed lumber to sell. James M. Ringo started his sawmill business in 1900. He was the son of William Ringo a pioneer farmer of Posey Township. ...

May 3rd, 2020 Online Service time 10:00 a.m. May! Have March and April flown by or have they crept by? Time is a curious thing. What have these months brought you closer to? What have they moved you away from? If you are a believer in Jesus then what message is God trying to get through to you? If you have no relationship with Jesus…He is certainly speaking to you. Please listen…...

STAUNTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Staunton United Methodist Church Food Pantry hopes to be able to re-open in late May. Keep watching for news about this possibility. On Sunday mornings at 10:45, church service is being live-streamed on Facebook Live. Pastor Tim Grant and his family are presenting services with wonderful messages and music each week...

This beautiful day is coming to an end. The sun shone brightly today, and the songbirds came out to play. We placed two birdhouses in the backyard, both available for occupancy. It appears a pair of sparrows have their hearts set on the one-room log cabin. Another bird of a different feather is eyeing the beachfront boathouse. I have already noticed clutter on the porch...

On Tuesday evening, April 21, seventeen church members (plus three children, two dogs, and one cat) held our second virtual meeting via Zoom. We are adapting to our circumstances. The pastor guided the discussion through church issues and needs, prayer requests, prayer time, scripture reading, and closed with a blessing...

The Staunton United Methodist Church Food Pantry will not be open again this month. We hope that the last Wednesday in May will find us in circumstances that will allow us to re-open. On Sunday mornings at 10:45, church service is being live-streamed on Facebook Live. Pastor Tim Grant and his family are presenting services with wonderful messages and music each week. Thanks to Jacob Nussel and Madison Overton for doing the video work...

Brazil Buzz How do you like this cool weather? During early days of Spring Mother Nature is rather fickle. This morning I donned my hooded jacket as soon I heard our empty trash tote hit the pavement and the trash truck move on down Grant Street. The workers usually leave it in harms way and lose pieces of their load behind when the pick-up is complete...

Morrison: Free online learning tools available to Hoosier students, parents With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home...

Join us on Facebook this Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 am. Pastor Kent will be streaming live (on Facebook) from the pulpit. Although we can not congregate physically, we can celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter and worship our Risen Lord together in spirit and profess our love for our Redeemer through electronic communication...

On Sunday mornings at 10:45, church service is being live-streamed on Facebook Live. Pastor Tim Grant and his family are presenting services with wonderful messages and music each week. Thanks to Jacob Nussel and Madison Overton for doing the video work...

Hubert and Anna Giltz were known for having owned and operated the Giltz Furniture Store. Before that Hubert had been employed as a clay miner, clay worker, coal miner, and a construction worker. He had also worked at Stout Furniture Factory, Froderman Chevrolet Sales, and J. D. Smith Ford Sales. However, that isn’t all of his many job descriptions...

Community blood drive hosted by Clay City High School We are reaching out to our communities to help patients in their time of need. We must continue to collect blood products for those in need. Several community partners have stepped up to help in our time of need to ensure the community blood supply remains strong by hosting a Community Blood Drive...

It would be wonderful if we could wake up tomorrow and the attack of this deadly virus could be just a bad dream. The sun is shining and all is good, well and happy. The rows of caskets that we saw and the sickness and sadness we see are washed away with happy tears...

St Vincent de Paul food pantry remains open every Tuesday 12-2pm with drive thru service on Church Street. Please remain in your cars and volunteers will load your food. Thank you! The church is no longer open from sun up til sun down Until further notice...

As we near the end of Holy Week this year without special church gatherings, it is important that we, as individuals, observe Good Friday and Easter Sunday, remembering how extremely important these two days are to our faith. Since this is not a year for Easter egg hunts, a number of Staunton residents colored pictures of bunnies or Easter eggs and posted them in windows of their homes. ...

Light Heavyweight Boxer Roy J. Wallace had been a boy living on North Harrison Street in Brazil while growing up. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, on Oct. 4, 1904, the son of Edgar and Mary Scott (Smith) Wallace. Both of his parents are buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Brazil, Indiana...

PHOTO SUBMITTED by DONNA LITTLE - A welcome sight recently sprouted forth on North County Raod 425 West, just south of State Road 40: The word SPRING is spelled out in flowers on a small hill on the east side of the road. Local Staunton residents in the area credit Jim Waltzer Sr., now deceased, for planting the annual floral message, including the heart at the end of the word. ...

It is time again for the fall and winter flowers to be removed from the graves at Calcutta Cemetery in Clay County. This is in preparation of the spring mowing season that will be starting in April. It is requested that ALL flowers be removed from the graves by APRIL 15. This is greatly appreciated and is a major assistance in the care and up-keep of the Calcutta Cemetery...

SUBMITTED PHOTO - Lots of local residents stopped by the Brazil Quick Pick South, 7996 North State Road 59, Saturday while free to-go dinners (a balanced meal of rice, beans, and salad), along with a free loaf of bread was provided to anyone who needed it. Over 70-75 meals were provided during the event organized by owner Hardeep Singh. Singh has been asked by numerous residents if he would be doing it again at his other gas station located on US 40 near the Clay/Vigo county line...

Years ago, when I was just 9 years old, I was introduced for the first time to a Bible ministry in our area named Seedline International. As I watched the effort and impact they had in producing and distributing the Word of God throughout the whole world, it played a huge role in inspiring me to eventually go into the ministry. ...

Ella Ray Baysinger, a daughter, was born to Wyatt and Brittany Baysinger of Brazil at 10:15 p.m., on February 25, 2020, at Hendrix Regional Health, Danville, Indiana. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Bob and Rhonda Ray of Brazil and David and Andrfea Baysinger of Brazil...

Brandi Cooper Vandivier is one of three Democratic Party candidates running for the Indiana House. She will face two other candidates for the Democratic Party nomination during the June 2nd Primary Election. We asked all three candidates the same questions by email and Vandivier was the first to respond...

To our volunteers: We love you! If you have not been contacted to help this Sunday, 3/29/20, to help pack food or deliver, please do not show up to help. We are following guidelines and limiting the numbers of our volunteers. There will be 10 people loading and drivers will stay in their vehicle and have the food loaded. ...

STAUNTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH We would like to again extend a warm welcome to Tim Grant, as he has joined our church family as our new Pastor. For the next several Sundays, Pastor Tim will be leading virtual Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. on Skype, and the morning church service will be live-streamed on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m...

Annunciation Catholic Church St Vincent de Paul food pantry remains open every Tuesday Noon-2 pm for drive thru service on Church Street. Clients please remain in your cars and volunteers will load your groceries. • There will be no gatherings for prayer or rosary in the church, parish center or parking lots...

BETHANY, W.Va. –  Bethany College has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring semester of the 2019-20 school year. Tatum Dyer, of Brazil, was named to the President’s List. Those named to the President’s List must have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours...

Applications sought for emergency relief Terre Haute – Last week the United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation jointly launched a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund to support immediate economic stability and basic needs in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Sullivan, and Vermillion counties in Indiana and Clark County in Illinois in light of the anticipated impact of the current pandemic...

A sweet elderly lady named Kate called me Saturday to say, “My caregiver could not find your column on the internet this time. Did you give it up or let us down?” I read Brazil Buzz to her. She thanked me and then asked what Tootie Mae, our little canine friend is doing these days...

Hamilton Center, Inc. operations change due to COVID-19 Offices will remain open for emergency services As the number of those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States continues to rise, Hamilton Center will remain open to serve consumers; however, most appointments will be provided using alternative ways, including telephone communication and video conferencing. The psychiatric needs of patients will continue to be addressed and services will be delivered...

On Saturday, March 13, 2020, a portable medical tent was set up outside the main entrance of the Emergency Department at Union Hospital. The decision came from the Incident Command Center. As of 1 p.m. today, the tent is now operational. Medical officials say there is no reason to be alarmed. ...

To better support customers age 60 and up, our stores will host a special shopping hour from 6 am to 7 am every Tuesday, Mar. 24 through Apr. 28. It will start one hour before stores open to the public, and pharmacies will be available during this time, as well. Vision centers will also be open to help with emergency and essential needs only...

Kindergarten -High Achievement Dakota Kwiatkowski, Emma Kaiser, Hayley Ripple, Jack Graham-Dearth, Jaymie Mullenix, Korbin Edington, Melody Lockard, Spencer Mullenix First Grade A Claire Mendoza, Amani Siddons, Ellyaunna Craig, Julie Bell, Shiloh Scamihorn...

1st Grade All A’s Layla Bartley, Hunter Boyd, Henry Coley, Angus Gurchiek, Kinley Haviland, Walter Heagy, Tinsley Lemont, Caden Longo, Kyle Mapes, Makinzee Mathis, Moira McClure, Daniel Megenhardt, Alba Morris, Tristiana Rightsell, Lily Royer, and Olivia Tucker...

FIRST GRADE All A’s: Case Brown, Corbin Evans, Lucas Heffner, Evan Killion, Brantley Knox, Destiny Matthews, Chance Nickless, Levi Penni, Brylee True, Izzy Dalton, Noah Isbel, Kolton Schopmeyer, Blakeley Staley, Nolan Thiemann, and Paisley Shepard. All A’s & B’s: Abigail Goebel, Marleigh McLin, Liberty Miller, Zaylan Robbins, Makayla Rohr, Kinsley Shepard, Wren Trusler, Skyla Wallace, Adlynn Bedwell, Kolton James, Regan Li, Maci Marietta, Liam Reed, and Lydia Terstegge...

As the shelves in the grocery stores fall barren by the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, restaurants around the Clay County area have remained open, offering delivery, carryout, curbside pick up and drive-thru options for the public. In an effort to help, Director of Operations Ryan Bormann at KIHM Metal Technologies has begun coordinating with other local businesses around Clay Couty to provide relief for local restaurants to have meals delivered or to allow employees to leave their facility and grab their lunch from a local restaurant.. ...

Wow. I have never seen anything like what is going on around us right now. I have never seen such mass fear. I would never have dreamed, not even in my wildest dreams, that this fear would control sports, education, the economy of our country, the doors to our churches locked against us, and the sudden rush to buy toilet paper. Wow...

“Father John Hollowell, pastor of Annunciation in Brazil and St Paul’s in Greencastle will be away from his parishes until May 18 receiving surgery, radiation and chemotherapy for a brain tumor. The prognosis is very good. Until May 18, there will be no daily Masses nor daily confessions at either parish. The weekend Mass and confession schedule remains unchanged as guest priests have committed to covering the 10 weekends Father Hollowell will be away.”...

Sunday morning church service begins at about 10:45. The next Staunton United Methodist Church Food Pantry day will be Wednesday, March 25 from 3-5 p.m. Everyone in the Staunton area in need of help is welcome. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 10:30...