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A Brazil man faces felony allegations of burglary with a deadly weapon after an investigation into a burglary on Halloween night. Troy A. Schmitt, 27, Brazil, represented himself in Clay Circuit Court during the initial hearing Thursday. Schmitt was formally charged with felony charges of burglary with a deadly weapon (level 2), intimidation - drawing or using a deadly weapon (level 5), criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, and pointing a firearm at another person (both level 6) and a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief.. ...

A woman admires a new mural painted on a building located at Chisholm and Crawford Street in Knightsville on Saturday morning. The mural was painted by Becky Hochhalter, who has painted several murals in the area — including the mural at the Alabama Bar and Grill in Brazil...

Heather Shaw and Nathan McMillin announce their upcoming wedding. Heather Shaw is the daughter of Jeff Shaw of Cory, Indiana and Lora Smithson of Clay City, Indiana. Heather is a 2002 graduate of Clay City High School and a 2018 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College with an Associates in Applied Science. Heather is employed with Union Medical Group...

About 10 years ago, Joey Price and Zane Schauber met at a bowling camp at Brazilian Lanes when they were both six years old. They forged a friendship that day, but little did they know where the sport would take them in the next decade. Fast forward to this fall and the two have come together to accomplish quite the feat...

With the 2019-20 budget proposal of $48,628,883 approved and sent to the Indiana Department of Local Government and Finance (DLGF) for final approval last month, Clay Community School Board of Trustees will discuss raises for administrators at Thursday’s regular monthly meeting...

Northview senior Kambree Lucas has had several weeks to remember during her time on the volleyball court for the Knights, but there are few that rival the last few days she’s had. On Monday, she was named to the IHSVCA 3A All-District team. On Tuesday, she was named to the IHSVCA 3A All-State team...

Clay City kicked off its girls basketball season inside the Eel Dome Saturday night with Sullivan paying a visit. The Arrows used their pressure defense and fast-paced offense to defeat the Eels 62-39. And while the score may have been indicative of the type of game it was on both sides, Clay City coach Jason Sinders came away with plenty to be pleased about, especially on the defensive end of the floor...

Former Northview standout and current DePauw senior right side Morgan Stearley was named North Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Year and to the All-NCAC first team. Stearley is a three-peat selection to the first team after leading the Tigers to a 5-3 mark in conference play (15-12 overall)...

1974 was the first year I considered myself an adult. I had graduated college at ISU, saved my money, paid off my 1972 Charger and was living on my own in an apartment near Indianapolis. I was employed in my first teaching job at a fairly large high school. While it had its many challenges, it did reinforce the decision I had made to pursue a teaching career...

Late this summer, The Brazil Times was informed two local veterans built a wheelchair ramp to help a brother in arms with the help of the VFW Post in Brazil. Joe Thomas recently had to have an amputation, so his fellow veterans Jeromy White, (pictured on left above), and Charlie Gilbert took it on themselves to seek funds from the VFW. ...

1974 was the first year I considered myself an adult. I had graduated college at ISU, saved my money, paid off my 1972 Charger and was living on my own in an apartment near Indianapolis. I was employed in my first teaching job at a fairly large high school. While it had its many challenges, it did reinforce the decision I had made to pursue a teaching career...

Dr. James A. Rawley, no matter the time of day or night, the conditions of the weather, or the distance to travel, never ignored a call for his services. He never stopped to ascertain whether the sufferers had the money to pay him for his visit; he would drive with all haste to the bedside of the afflicted, anxious to do his part in the relief of suffering humanity...

It had been nearly two decades since the last time Northview hosted a wrestling intra-squad scrimmage for its fans to get a glimpse into what the team will look like for the upcoming season. Thursday, the Knights put one on. It brought several people in from the chilliness and allowed them to watch each of the healthy Northview wrestlers go up against their teammates for one match apiece...

Clay City kicked off its girls basketball season inside the Eel Dome Saturday night with Sullivan paying a visit. The Arrows used their pressure defense and fast-paced offense to defeat the Eels 62-39. And while the score may have been indicative of the type of game it was on both sides, Clay City coach Jason Sinders came away with plenty to be pleased about, especially on the defensive end of the floor...

About 10 years ago, Joey Price and Zane Schauber met at a bowling camp at Brazilian Lanes when they were both six years old. They forged a friendship that day, but little did they know where the sport would take them in the next decade. Fast forward to this fall and the two have come together to accomplish quite the feat...

It’s beginning to look like Christmas, especially at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. Crowds gathered around the silent auction tables and the decorated Christmas trees, home décor, and various other donated items to get in the festive mood before eating during the Festival of Trees sponsored by the St. Vincent Clay Hospital...