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James Lewis Morlan Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/25/15)
James Lewis Morlan Sr. went to be with our Loving Lord and Savior January 24, 2015. He was 86 years old and had been living in Terre Haute. James was born July 7, 1928, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Grover and Bessie (Jones) Morlan. James retired from C & E.I. Railroad and United Transportation Union of Chicago and Eastern Illinois...
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Knights finish second at WIC Tourney
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor ELLETSVILLE --The Edgewood Mustangs lived up to their billing as the favorite leading up to the Western Indiana Conference wrestling tournament on Saturday. The Mustangs won six individual weight classes to outdistance second-place Northview 258 to 181.5. Sullivan was a close third with 180 followed by West Vigo (178), Brown County (143), South Vermillion (137) and Owen Valley (85.5)...
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Students appreciate support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/15)
As many of you may know the Northview DECA club did a drive for the Clay County Humane Society the past two weeks. Thanks to the loving members of this community the drive was an absolute success. We collected 5,154 items and 250 dollars for the Humane Society...
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Holland lauds therapy service
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/15)
Recently, I completed two and half months of physical therapy for a total knee replacement at The Hand & Orthopedic Rehab Clinic and I want to take the time to comment on the experience and compliment the staff. I have spent my career in the healthcare industry and realize that patients will find the time to respond in a negative manner, but rarely take the time to follow-up when they have a positive experience...
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Man happy with bodywork to 14-year-old van
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/15)
I have some good recommendation for you if you ever need to have any bodywork done on your vehicle. I hope you never have to, but I want to recommend Canada's Collision Center . Recently, I had to have some work done on my van. I took it to them and within a week it was finished and ready to be picked up. I could not believe my eyes. My van is fourteen years old. It needed a hood, fender and front bumper...
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A look back -- Jan. 25-31, 1956
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Mrs Anna Maurer was celebrating her 100th birthday with her daughter and son-in-law in Lawton, Oklahoma. An organizational meeting for adult education was held at Brazil High School. More than 50 people attended. Classes in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping and speech were expected to be given...
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Changes made to Homemakers scholarship
(Community News ~ 01/25/15)
Clay County Extension Homemakers scholarship has changed. There are new scholarship forms. Plus, the new scholarship pick-up date is Feb. 1 and the deadline to enter is April 1. Forms can be picked up at the Clay County Extension Office or the guidance department at Northview, Clay City and Shakamak high schools. Completed forms must be taken to the Clay County Extension Office. Those with questions are urged to call the Extension Office at 812-448-9041...
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Legion to host poker tournament
(Community News ~ 01/25/15)
American Legion Post No. 2 in Brazil will be the site of a Texas Hold-em tournament next month. The event is at noon on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the post located at 10 N. Depot St., Brazil. It is first-come, first-served, and there is limited seating. The buy in is $25...
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Northview Honor Roll, Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/25/15)
Freshmen Academic Distinction CALEN MICHAEL COOK, BREVAN MICHAEL HARPER, KENNEDY DAWN JOHNSTON High Distinction JESSICA JEAN BUCKINGHAM, MACKENZIE LEIGH CHILDRESS, SKYLAR A EHRLICH, DEVIN WAYNE FELKER, NATHANIEL A FORSTER, SIDNEY ZOLL FULFORD, MICHAEL JASON HEADING, CASSIE J HOOD, MACEY L JOHNSON, PAYTON DANIELLE KUMPF, OLIVIA JOSETTE LUNDY, MARGUERITE ANN MERSHON, KATIE NICOLE MUNOZ, SONJA DALENE NELSON, ALLISON PAIGE PELL, CATHERINE DENISE SMITH, TRABECCA MARIE STRATTON, JACIE MORGAN SUTHERLIN, JACOB HENRY VANATTI, BRADDOK CHANCE WHISTLER, MADELINE OLIVIA WHITE. ...
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Jail Bookings: Jan. 23-25
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 23-25: Julie Sellers, 40, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- controlled substance and operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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Groups working together to make local military park a reality
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Park to honor all 5 military branches Three local agencies are spearheading major construction projects this year that would honor the county's past, present and future service men and women. The Eliza Rizley Stacey Clay County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 and American Softball Kids are working to build a military park that would feature softball fields and a veterans memorial honoring all five branches of the military. ...
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Applications for next Habitat House available at meetings
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will build a home this year. All Clay County residents interested in applying for the home must attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 or at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Brazil YMCA Community Room. Applications will only be available at the meetings...
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Board of Works to meet Jan. 28
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the city's council chambers.
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LEPC meeting schedule announced
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
The Clay County Local Emergency Planning Committee announces its 2015 meeting schedule. All meetings will start at 6 p.m. on the following dates: March 3 at the Poland Fire Department June 2 at the Van Buren Fire Department Sept. 1 at the Jackson Township Firehouse...
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Parks board to host special meetings next month
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
The Brazil Parks and Recreation Board will have two special meetings next month. Both meetings are to gather information from the public on what they would like to see in the board's five-year plan. The first will be Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. with the second taking place on Feb. 10 at the same time...
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ISU basketball honors Quinn at home game
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Indiana State University basketball player Jake Kitchell remembers the late Kreyton Quinn well. "I knew Kreyton because he came to our kids' basketball camp basically every summer. He was special to me just because of his positive attitude and love for the game," the senior from Union Mills, Indiana, recalled...
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REMC trust awards $18,000 to area nonprofits
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
REMC Multi-County Community Trust Board has awarded $18,000 in grants through its Operation Roundup program. Locally, Clay County Humane Society received $5,000 to help with the purchase of a newer van for more reliable transportation. The van, according to a news release from the REMC, will be used to transport animals to and from the vet, adoption events, and to pick up strays and transport animals further away to find them homes...
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Bridal Show helps residents plan for their big day
(Local News ~ 01/25/15)
Planning a wedding can be a daunting task for some. Between finding the perfect venue and choosing the right photographer to memorialize the special day, there is a lot to consider and process. Brazil's Kayla Dalton said with her April wedding date fast approaching she admits some days have been a little more stressful than others as she makes plans. ...
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