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Brazil couple faces child neglect charges
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
A Brazil pair faces felony child neglect charges after police say their five children were found living in "deplorable conditions" and were subjected to at least one act of violence. Jennifer L. Proctor, 30, and Michael S. Hunter, 37, each face a single count of child neglect. They were arrested at the family home at North Charles B. Hall in Brazil...
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Police: Shooting victim was violating protective order, threatened to kill
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Police say a rural Brazil man was shot twice inside a home north of the city on Monday after allegedly threatening to kill those inside. Jeffery Frakes, 42, then left the scene with two gunshot wounds and ended up in Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was released from the hospital Tuesday and is in the Clay County Jail, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Department...
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Second half outburst leads Eels to SWIAC win
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor FARMERSBURG --The Clay City girls' basketball team reached eight wins quicker than any other team in more than a decade with a road win at North Central (Farmersburg) Monday evening. The Eels scored in bunches during a dominating second half in which Clay City scored 45 points on the way to a comfortable 73-37 win...
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Leo C. Heck
(Obituary ~ 12/16/14)
Leo C. Heck, 86 of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Brazil, passed away at home on December 14, 2014 at 6:43 am surrounded by his family. He was born June 22, 1928 in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Fredrick William Heck and Verna Esta Deeter Heck. He graduated from Cory High School. ...
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Girl Scouts give back
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Girl Scout Troop 2242, led by Lee Ann Carter and Amy Cleveland, recently participated in French Funeral Homes' annual Stockings for Soldiers program. The girl scouts had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Nick French at one of their meetings about where the stockings would be shipped and when they would arrive. ...
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William and Vickie Lawhorn
(Anniversary ~ 12/16/14)
William Edward Lawhorn and Vickie Mae Law Lawhorn will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Friday. William retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987, while Vickie is co-owner of Sister's Antiques. They have three children, Jerry and Reanda, Linda Lawhorn, Susie and Jeff Jones; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. They will celebrate their special day with family...
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Bassler accepting student page requests
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Local students in grades 6 through 12 can submit requests to serve as a page with State Sen. Eric Bassler's (R-Washington) office at the Statehouse during the Indiana General Assembly's 2015 legislative session. "The Senate page program gives students the incredible opportunity to get involved with our state government and see the inner workings of the legislative process," Bassler said. ...
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Cadet Donathan named to Dean's list
(Community News ~ 12/16/14)
Cadet Nicholas Donathan, the son of Dr. Robert S. Donathan and Tycha R. Donathan of Brazil, was named to the Dean's List for first quarter 2014-15 at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. Donathan, a ninth-grader, was recognized during an academic awards ceremony on Nov. 14 for receiving a grade-point average of 3.50 to 3.79...
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Sisters of Providence to host Winter Solstice event at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
(Community News ~ 12/16/14)
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are inviting all to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, to celebrate the annual Winter Solstice at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. This area will experience the least amount of sunlight and the most darkness during that day. However, following Sunday, the amount of sunlight throughout the day will gradually increase...
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Tickets to Vigo County Historical Society New Year's Eve event on sale
(Community News ~ 12/16/14)
Tickets are now on sale for the Vigo County Historical Society's annual New Year's Eve event. Hosted at the historic Indiana Theatre Event Centre on Dec. 31, the theme is "Time Travelers Ball," with revelers encouraged to dress in their favorite period attire. The party starts at 8 p.m. and runs until 12:30 a.m...
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Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition opens
(Community News ~ 12/16/14)
Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection and Indiana State University Community School of the Arts have announced the 2015 Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition. The competition is open to individuals of all ages, living, working or attending school in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entries must be mailed or delivered by Feb. 16...
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Bee Ridge building fund breakfast is Saturday
(Community News ~ 12/16/14)
The Bee Ridge Congregational Church Building Fund Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a free-will offering.
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Work remains after reopening of U.S. 40 intersection
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Motorists traveling along U.S. 40 near the SR 340 intersection may have noticed some changes this week. The Indiana Department of Transportation shifted barriers once in place during construction and reopened the SR 340/ U.S. 40 intersection to traffic on Monday. ...
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Republicans to host caucus next week to replace Glover
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
The Clay County Republican Party will have a caucus next week to fill the vacancy on the Brazil City Council, Ward 2, left by Sam Glover, who was elected in November as Clay County Treasurer and will take the seat in 2015. The caucus will be 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday...
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Commissioners to meet in special session on Friday
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Clay County Commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Commissioners Courtroom, Clay County Courthouse, 609 E National Ave, Brazil. On the agenda is the ambulance provider contract, Bryan Husband, NewWave Communications service agreement, update and/or repeal of various county ordinances, approval of highway truck claim, non-profit contracts, 4-H Council contract, maintenance contract (Clay County Justice Center/Clay County Courthouse), Resolution 15-2014 Retiree Gun and Badge Retention and Mike Heaton for the ICE Program Bus.. ...
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Vets, guests celebrate the season
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Clay County veterans and their friends gathered at the Senior Citizens Center on Franklin Street in Brazil Tuesday for the Vets Breakfast Club Christmas dinner. There were 42 present including co-presidents John Nelson and Bob Decker, Chaplain Walt Temeer and the center's director Sharon Brown. One member, Chuck Jones, had planned to attend but was hospitalized...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 15 and 16
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 15 and 16. Awaiting Arraignment --Ricky J. Anello --Shelbi N. Kotterman --Jordin J. White --Lonnie Douglas Copper Awaiting Warrant Arraignment --Lonnie Douglas Copper...
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Court News: Dec. 15 and 16
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on Dec. 15 and 16. Circuit Court State Criminal Charges --Samantha Archer, 36, 1: Driving while suspended --Jeffrey Frakes, 42, 1: Invasion of privacy Superior Court State Criminal Charges...
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Knights fall in two-overtime thriller to Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights had victory tenuously in its grasp in Tuesday's annual battle with the Terre Haute North girls' basketball team. However, the Patriots overcame a five-point deficit in the first of two overtimes and held on for a hard fought 62-59 victory. The win was the 15th straight by the Patriots in the series dating back to the 2004-05 season...
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Downtown business in new location
(Local News ~ 12/16/14)
Thirty years ago, Rick Jeffries opened RJ's Formal Wear in the Arketex building (the current location of the license bureau on National Avenue.) In 2001, the building burned to the ground and Jeffries managed to keep the operation going thanks to his customers, he said. ...
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