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Charles R. Travis
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
Charles R. Travis 61, of Terre Haute went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2014. Charles was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 13, 1953 the son of the late Robert L. and Patricia L. (Spear) Travis. Mr. Travis had several sales positions through out his life...
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Lady Knights go 11-1 at Vincennes camp
(High School Sports ~ 06/26/14)
Times Staff Report VINCENNES -- The Northview girls' basketball team spent the early part of the week honing their skills at a camp at Vincennes University and came away with a sterling record. The Knights finished with 11 wins in 12 games. On the first day, Northview beat Tuscola by 17, topped Franklin by nine, Washington by one in double overtime sudden death and beat Attica by 20. ...
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County not issuing same-sex marriage licenses despite judge's ruling
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Clay County is among those in Indiana not issuing same-sex marriage licenses -- at least until the county's attorney say it's OK. That decision comes after Wednesday's ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young to issue a "permanent injunction preventing Indiana from enforcing its traditional marriage statute" in the case filed by Hamilton, Allen, Boone, Porter and Lake counties. ...
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Farmer precautions can prevent arthritis
(Community News ~ 06/26/14)
Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint that impacts numerous farmers and gardeners on a daily basis. Working on a farm requires individuals to climb up steep slopes, lift odd and heavy objects, walk long distances holding heavy items and grip items tightly for extended periods of time. All of those motions are made even more difficult when you are dealing with arthritis...
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Coughanowr Insurance named a 'Top 10' growth agency
(Community News ~ 06/26/14)
Auto-Owners Insurance is pleased to announce that Coughanowr Insurance Inc, of Brazil, has been named one of the Top 10 growth agencies for the company in Indiana for 2013. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Marion and at a reception with all regional associates, where they and other recipients were presented with a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. Coughanowr Insurance Inc. has represented Auto-Owners since 1964...
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Chamber of Commerce: Spotlight on Business
(Community News ~ 06/26/14)
January Kelly Services, a leader in providing quality workforce solutions, has been meeting the employment needs of local businesses and residents in Clay County since March 1984. As a company-owned branch office, the local staff have access to the resources of its headquarters located in Troy, Mich...
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Brazil police, fire departments to take part in reading program
(Community News ~ 06/26/14)
The Brazil Police and Fire departments will visit the Brazil Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, as its summer reading programs continue. All summer programs are free and open the public. At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, Magician Barry Rice will be at the library...
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Commissioners to meet on Monday
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
The Clay County Commissioners will host a special meeting on Monday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to open bids for the Community Corrections Building; make a final determination for CR 100E and the Frontier contract...
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A Good Day for a Parade: Clay City Fair celebrates 75 years during parade
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
The idea behind the design for the First United Church of Christ's award winning float was celebrating a birthday. The church's float was among approximately 100 entries in the Clay City Fair parade on Wednesday. Church member Belinda Long said it felt natural to go with a cake to commemorate both the Clay City Fair's 75th anniversary and the church's 160th anniversary this year...
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Jail Bookings: June 25-26
(Police Logs ~ 06/26/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between June 25-26: Failure to Return Lawful Detention Bass, Megan Ann, 28 Disposed Bass, Megan Ann, 28 Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated Parker, Benjamin R., 29...
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Court News: June 24-25
(Court News ~ 06/26/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 24-25: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Steven G. Moore, 44, 1: Driving while suspended Civil Collections Midland Funding vs. Amanda Tran Cavalry SPV vs. Jeffery Burris...
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Brazil Main Street: Second building makeover project is Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Brazil Main Street will take part in its second storefront "blitz" project on Saturday, returning a downtown property to its original look. This month's makeover will take place at Aunt Z's Antiques and Uniques, 8 W. National Ave. Removing the awning, painting and other work is on the agenda...
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A.S.K. discusses update on softball league progress
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Karen McQueen and fellow supporters of her movement to reinstall a youth softball league in Clay County have formed an organization that will oversee the completion of two softball diamonds at Craig Park in Brazil. A.S.K., which stands for American Softball Kids, was the brainchild of McQueen and fellow community members, Erich Erst, Ashle Hogan, Sara Smith, Heidi Salts and Andy Osborn...
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