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Youth serves at Lighthouse Mission
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
The youth of the First Presbyterian Church of Brazil spent a portion of Sunday, Dec. 2, helping serve meals at the Lighthouse Mission in Terre Haute. Approximately 30 youth participated under the direction of Youth Pastor Greg Halls. The youth will continue in this ministry each month in the coming year...
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Katherine Elizabeth Davis
(Obituary ~ 12/07/12)
Katherine Elizabeth Davis passed away Dec. 6, 2012, in Boulder, Colo. Katherine was born March 6, 1919, in Brazil, Ind. She was the youngest of five children of Maud and George Davis. She was a surprise gift to her parents who doted on her. Her father was an apple grower, and Davis Orchards was known throughout the county. Her mother was a marvelous cook and seamstress and delighted in making dresses for her beautiful daughter...
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Amateur radio seminar to take place Dec. 15
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
SPENCER -- The Owen County Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio license exams Saturday, Dec. 15, at 9 a.m., at the Christian Church of Spencer, 157 S. Montgomery St. The club will then hold a meet-and-greet session with cookies and drinks...
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Students serve Salvation Army
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
Van Buren Elementary student council representatives rang the Salvation Army bell Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Brazil Wal-Mart. The school hosted a hat day that Wednesday, encouraging students to bring $1 to wear a hat for the day. Overall, the students earned $419.27 for the Salvation Army through their hat day and the ringing of the bell...
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Rotary to feature economist
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
The Rotary Club of Brazil will host American economist Morton J. Marcus at its Dec. 12 luncheon. All luncheons take place at The Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at noon. The event is open to the public...
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Missing Illinois man located
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
CLAY COUNTY -- On Thursday, The Clay County Sheriff's Department concluded an investigation involving the discovery of a body along Interstate-70. According to officials, during the evening hours of Dec. 5, dispatch received a call from a semi-driver traveling along the western part of Clay County on I-70...
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Christmas Play!
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
Members of the Community Theatre of Clay County perform on the opening night of "Christmas At The Lark: A Tapestry of Light." The cantata centers on the lighter side of the holiday with a medley of songs, narrations and skits.
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Brazil resident directs "Nunsense" in Terre Haute
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
TERRE HAUTE -- Theater-goers have had seven opportunities to get in the Christmas spirit as Community Theatre of Terre Haute will present, "Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical," directed by Brazil resident Josh Hoffman. Performances will continue through the weekend...
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Church News
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Worship hour is 9-10 a.m., with Pastor Randy Dragan. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is located five miles east of SR 59 on Billville Rd., Brazil. Everyone is welcome. First Christian Church Praise and Worship Center...
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Staunton Scene
(Local News ~ 12/07/12)
The Staunton Community Center will welcome a very special guest as Santa Claus arrives to visit between the hours of 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9. He will be passing out free treats for children and free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for everyone...
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Northview girls scrap to WIC win
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor It's unlikely that game tape of Friday's girl's basketball tussle between Northview and West Vigo will be headed to a museum, but for the Knights, the beauty was in the eye of the beholder. Neither team had much success on the offensive end of the floor, but the Knights used a 10-0 run stretching between the third and fourth quarters to scratch out a 26-22 victory over the Vikings...
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Potent bench helps Knights knock off Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Three Northview seniors knew exactly what it was like to feel the sting of close losses to rival West Vigo in boy's basketball. A seven-point loss last year, a two-point loss the year before and a one-point defeat as freshmen. All told, Northview had dropped four straight contests to the Vikings...
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Miller leads Nuggets past Pacers 92-89
(Professional Sports ~ 12/07/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Denver's old man, Andre Miller, can still deliver a decisive knockout punch when needed. Indiana found out the hard way Friday night. The 36-year-old guard played like a revitalized All-Star, scoring eight of his 15 points during a decisive 10-0 run to send the Nuggets past the Pacers 92-89. Miller had a hand in all of the points during the late flurry -- making three baskets and two free throws and dishing out an assist on the only basket he didn't score...
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Indiana beats Creighton 1-0 in NCAA semifinal
(College Sports ~ 12/07/12)
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) -- Femi Hollinger-Janzen scored midway through the first half and Indiana held off Creighton 1-0 on Friday night to advance to the NCAA soccer final. The seven-time champion Hoosiers (15-5-3) will play Georgetown in the title game Sunday. The Hoyas beat Maryland 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 4-4 tie...
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