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What to do after a flood
(Column ~ 06/12/08)
People have said it couldn't happen to them. People have said it wouldn't happen in their area. But it can and it does. And when a flood occurs in the community, anyone can suffer the devastation of a loss -- lost property, lost irreplaceable items and, unfortunately, sometimes lost lives...
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Give dad a financial toolkit
(Column ~ 06/12/08)
Father's Day is almost here. If your father is handy around the house, you might be considering giving him tools of some kind. Of course, drills, sanders, saws and screwdrivers make excellent gifts, but this year, why not give Dad something that can help him build his future? Specifically, why not give him a "financial toolkit'?...
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Ovechkin and Boudreau honored on Caps' big night
(Professional Sports ~ 06/12/08)
TORONTO (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin kicked off a big night Thursday when the Washington Capitals star forward won the Lester B. Pearson Award, given by the NHL Players' Association to the league's player of the year. Ovechkin, who led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points, edged finalists Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the honor. ...
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Woods feels the pain, narrowly misses par
(Professional Sports ~ 06/12/08)
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SAN DIEGO -- Tiger Woods grimaced and pursed his lips, unable to disguise the pain Thursday in the U.S. Open. Nothing torments him like a three-putt to finish a round. There also was pain in his left knee, which he expected, and his first double bogey in 416 holes, which he did not...
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Indiana Mr. Basketball lives out dream as All-Star
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/08)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tyler Zeller's basketball accolades and accomplishments don't show any signs of slowing down. The former Washington High School star, Indiana Mr. Basketball winner and McDonald's All-American can now add Indiana All-Star to his resume...
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Pirates demotet former No. 1 pick
(Professional Sports ~ 06/12/08)
PITTSBURGH -- Former No. 1 overall draft pick Bryan Bullington was demoted by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Pirates optioned Bullington to Triple-A Indianapolis after their 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals. The club said it would make a corresponding roster move before Friday's game in Baltimore...
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Cabrera home run caps Tigers' sweep of White Sox
(Professional Sports ~ 06/12/08)
By The Associated Press DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. Magglio Ordonez led off the bottom of the ninth with a long drive to left, bringing the sold-out crowd to its feet, but Carlos Quentin made the catch at the wall. Cabrera then hit a 2-1 pitch from Octavio Dotel (3-3) into the stands in right-center field...
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Wagner blows another Mets' lead; Cubs win in extras
(Professional Sports ~ 06/12/08)
By The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Billy Wagner blew another one for the struggling New York Mets. The All-Star closer coughed up his third consecutive save chance, this time wasting a splendid pitching performance by Johan Santana and allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to rally past New York 5-4 in 10 innings Thursday...
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Public Record 6-13-08
(Other Record ~ 06/12/08)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 11-12. Clay Superior Court -- Civil Everhome Mortgage Company Vs. Shane D. Jones and Deanna L. Jones: Mortgage Foreclosure Capital One Bank Vs. Belinda J. Floyd: Civil Collections...
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Walker expects more rain today
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Clay County residents might have their hands full after another storm front comes through the area today. WTWO News Channel 2 Meteorologist and Brazil resident Jesse Walker told The Brazil Times Thursday another storm front is expected to come through the channels' entire viewing area today...
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Area family deals with flood damage
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Although the majority of Brazil managed to escape severe damage caused by the flood, several families have been displaced or have smaller living conditions due to flooding. Paula Brown woke up Saturday, June 7, hearing the massive storms that were just starting...
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Residents urged to eye road signs
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Members of the Clay County Commissioners are reminding residents to obey road closing signs following flooding during the weekend, which caused severe damage to many roads. Clay County Commissioner Charlie Brown said many residents have been either disregarding road closing signs or moving them after passing...
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Area man receives sentence
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
GREENCASTLE -- After taking 10 pages of notes during court proceedings Thursday, Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Mathew Headley told the crowded courtroom, "When you get out on probation, you will write a letter every week to your probation officer talking about the impact this situation has on your life so that you will never forget the memory of Brandee Siples."...
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