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A Kingman, Indiana man died in a fatal accident on State Road 59 near County Road 1350 North Friday morning. According to information from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and the Clay County Coroner’s Office, Seth A. Cornell, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Nick French.

A Clay City man is in custody on allegations of child molestation as officials continue the investigation. Matthew Lee Elliott, 30, was arrested on a warrant for level 4 felony child molesting on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Elliott was initially incarcerated at the Clay County Justice Center on a $15,000 cash bond, but the amount was amended after appearing in court...

An argument while driving a car caused an accident Wednesday and a Terre Haute woman’s arrest. According to information provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, first responders were dispatched to the scene of a reported single-vehicle roll-over accident with possible entrapment near 3611 West US 40 shortly after 2 p.m...

HICKS AUTO SUPPLY, INCORPORATED Many changes have taken place in the past half century, but this business has remained constant in its tradition of friendly, efficient, and fast service. Started by Cyril and Mary Hicks in 1921 and continuing in that tradition carried on by their son, Bill Hicks, who took over the business when his father retired...

The Brazil Police Department’s Shop With A Cop started helping ensure children had the best Christmas possible 19 years ago. “This program is all about making sure children have the best Christmas possible. We wouldn’t be having this program if it wasn’t for the generosity of local business owners and private residents throughout the city and county,” said Police Chief Clint McQueen during the 19th annual program at Riddell National Bank Tuesday. “We want to thank them all for their donations.”...

Dee Higginbotham is dazzling winter night skies in Brazil with his intricate light shows. He calls his masterpiece “Dee’s Christmas Light Show” and has lit his home on Murphy Road for several years. “I get asked every year if I’m putting up my lights,” Higginbotham said. “It’s become tradition with parents taking their kids to see the light show.”...

Alfred P. “Doc” Page III, 86, of Greencastle passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Alfred was born in Barrington, New Jersey on November 13, 1932, the son of Alfred P. Jr. and Ellen (Dean) Page. After graduating from Lincoln College of Chiropractic with honors, Dr. ...

While a funeral home isn’t a typical setting for a fun holiday family event, Moore Funeral Home in Brazil has made it such. Tyler Tutterow and his family, wife Brandi, son Nash and Drake the dog, decorate the front room of their funeral home on Washington St. to look like Santa’s own living room. It’s complete with a fire place, decorated tree and Ole St. Nick himself...

Jean Marie Meyer, 96, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Clay City, Indiana on April 7, 1922 to the late B. Alva and Nellie (Long) Meyer. Jean was a 1940 graduate of Ashboro High School, attended to Wheaton College and a member of First Christian Church in Brazil...

A lot of year-end bookkeeping required by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (ISBA) was handled during the Clay Community School Board of Trustee meeting at the Central Administrative Office Thursday night. The ISBA legally requires a list of items to be done each year by Indiana school corporations. ...

Alma Quinton turned 100 years old in March and was featured in The Brazil Times. In that story, she said she remembered being 5 years old and wanting to be a mail carrier when she grew up. She wasn’t able to do that but she delivered newspapers for many years...

HICKS AUTO SUPPLY, INCORPORATED Many changes have taken place in the past half century, but this business has remained constant in its tradition of friendly, efficient, and fast service. Started by Cyril and Mary Hicks in 1921 and continuing in that tradition carried on by their son, Bill Hicks, who took over the business when his father retired...

While a funeral home isn’t a typical setting for a fun holiday family event, Moore Funeral Home in Brazil has made it such. Tyler Tutterow and his family, wife Brandi, son Nash and Drake the dog, decorate the front room of their funeral home on Washington St. to look like Santa’s own living room. It’s complete with a fire place, decorated tree and Ole St. Nick himself...

Mother Nature seems to be taking a break on the winter weather right now, but the Clay County Highway Department is ready for whatever comes next. Several types of equipment are parked on the lot located at 409 North State Road 59, and there’s plenty of the sand/salt mixture ready to go whenever snow and ice arrive in Clay County...

A Kingman, Indiana man died in a fatal accident on State Road 59 near County Road 1350 North Friday morning. According to information from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and the Clay County Coroner’s Office, Seth A. Cornell, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Nick French.