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Two Clay City men arrested
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
CLAY CITY -- Officials arrested two Clay City men late Thursday evening after a residence on the outskirts of Clay City was allegedly shot with a pellet gun. Officials with the Clay County Sheriff's Department arrested Jerry C. Smith, 20, and Kurt E. Sowers II, 25, after witnesses identified them as being allegedly involved with the shooting...
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Northview football kickoff moved to 8 p.m.
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Forecasts of triple-digit heat indexes for tomorrow have led to a joint decision between Edgewood and Northview that tonight's home opener in varsity football vs. Edgewood will be delayed 1 full hour. Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. rather than the previously scheduled 7 p.m...
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Knights looking for strong start to conference slate
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Week two for high school football ready to kickoff this evening as steamy temperatures have greeted players during what has undoubtedly felt more like two-a-day conditions rather than the beginning of Fall. Due to the humidity and a triple-digit heat index this evening, the start of tonight's home opener has been pushed back to 8 p.m. against the Mustangs...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 08/29/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: McClelland Family Reunion The family of Lem and Zena (Coffee) McClelland will have a family reunion Aug. 31, at the Forest Park Pavilion, beginning at 1 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to bring a covered dish...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 08/29/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Aug. 28: Circuit Court Domestic Relations Ronald R. Pleake Vs. Roxanna S. Pleake Superior Court Civil Plenary Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc. Vs. Midwest Gas Storage Inc. and Energy Finance...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 08/29/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 26-29 Leaving the Scene of an Accident Bennett, Nathaniel A., 21 Resisting Law Enforcement Bennett, Nathaniel A., 21 Patton, Shawn M., 30 Kiner, Edward Joseph, 28...
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Accident Reports
(Police Logs ~ 08/29/13)
Brazil Police Department On Friday, Aug. 23 at 5:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Walnut Street and United States 40 for an accident involving four vehicles. Dennis R. Sawyer, 63 of Brazil, driver of a 2000 Mercury Sable, was traveling westbound on US 40 when traffic began to stop. ...
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Illinois Lottery
(Other Record ~ 08/29/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Illinois Lottery: Wednesday Pick Three-Midday 7-4-1 Pick Three-Evening 7-4-0 Pick Four-Midday 9-7-0-7 Pick Four-Evening 7-1-1-1 My 3-Midday 4-6-9 My 3-Evening 8-1-9...
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Indiana Lottery
(Other Record ~ 08/29/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Hoosier Lottery: Wednesday Daily Three-Midday 3-5-0 Daily Three-Evening 8-6-8 Daily Four-Midday 1-4-9-9 Daily Four-Evening 6-6-7-1 Cash 5 3-14-24-29-38 Poker Lotto Nine (Club), Ten (Club), Ten (Diamond), Ace (Diamond), Seven (Spade)...
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Eugene Charles Helwig
(Obituary ~ 08/29/13)
Eugene Charles Helwig, 72, Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Aug. 28, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born in Mont Claire, N.J., Nov. 16, 1940, the son of Elmer and Annie Marie (Lewellen) Helwig. Gene graduated from Bloomfield High School in New Jersey. He served his country in the United States Army until receiving a medical discharge. Gene had worked as an over-the-road truck driver for most of his life...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/29/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: No Paper Monday In observance of Labor Day, The Brazil Times will not publish a newspaper Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. However, The Times will publish a newspaper Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013...
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Charity extravaganza set for Aug. 31
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Fallen Rock RV Parke and Campground will be hosting a Charity Extravaganza for Parker Auterson Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the grounds located at 8816 S. Fallen Rock Road, Brazil. There will be a $5 gate fee, but patrons are encouraged to give a free will offering as well. ...
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Brazil Buzz
(Column ~ 08/29/13)
We are experiencing another lazy haze day of summer 2013 today. Paul and I wanted to work on a clearing project on the property, but neither of us is feeling our best. We decided to rest in the cool comfort of the little blue house at the end of the road instead...
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Cucumber Cutie!
(Community News ~ 08/29/13)
Maxx McCullough, age 5, Grandson of Jack and Nancy McCullough, and Mary Ann Hofmann, holding a cucumber he picked from the garden.
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Life Line Screenings to be available Sept. 18
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Residents living in and around the Brazil community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture as First Christian Church will host Life Line Screening Sept. 18. The church is located at 1875 W. United States 40, Brazil...
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United Way board accepts resignation
(State News ~ 08/29/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- United Way of the Wabash Valley's Executive Committee met earlier this week and officially accepted the board resignation of Scott Teffeteller. Teffeteller had been tabbed to be the 2013-14 Campaign Chairman. In a separate move, the committee named the United Way of the Wabash Valley's Board of Directors and current Campaign Cabinet volunteers as this year's leaders of the campaign...
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Annual tree giveaway scheduled
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District will kick off the 2013-14 Tree-Shrub Giveaway. There is a limit of 10 trees/shrubs per household/business. The event is open to all households and businesses in Clay County. Requests will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds have been depleted...
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Nature Day set for Sept. 14
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Once again, Purdue Extension in Clay County will host Nature Day. Nature Day provides the public the chance to learn about nature, ask questions to local professionals and specialists, and increase their awareness of the world around them. Each year, the event has grown and many new booths have been added for this year...
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Fundraiser for local resident set for Sept. 9
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The family and friends of Terry Robison would like to invite all community members to attend a fundraiser and silent auction to benefit Terry Sept. 9, at Pizza Hut in Brazil. Terry was diagnosed with melanoma cancer in December 2012. He has since undergone several medical procedures to combat the spread of the disease and continues to seek treatment...
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JTVFD begins water rescue training
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Seeing an immediate need, officials with the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department elected to move forward with its plan. The department, under the direction of Fire Chief Tom Champion, recently purchased a rescue boat, making the organization the only one of its kind in Clay County with such an item...
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Council has new member
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Residents of Ward 4 will have a new council member representing them. Carrol Evans was chosen to replace Dustin Jorgenson on the Brazil City Council. Jorgenson resigned on Aug. 15, after moving outside city limits and wanting to focus on his new career as principal of Forest Park Elementary School...
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