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Local woman's stories about family and faith are read around the world
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Diane Stark is one of those famous people who live in Brazil you don't hear about very often. Or, in her case, you don't make the connection. Stark is a freelance writer who has been published in more than 20 of the popular "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books as well as in numerous other publications...
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Larry Dale Welch
(Obituary ~ 02/12/15)
Larry Dale Welch, 66, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, February 10, 2015 at his home. Larry was born May 4, 1948, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Emmanuel and Betty (Baysinger) Welch. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1966. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969. Larry worked for Conrail for several years. Most recently he had worked as a truck driver for Underwood Trucking...
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4-H: More than you can imagine
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
4-H has been in Indiana since at least 1904. While the program still teaches leadership and citizenship, members are not limited to the traditional livestock and cooking projects that the program began with. Today, 4-H includes a robotics club, shooting sports, and ATV safety along with the traditional opportunity to show cows, chickens, pigs, goats, sheep, and rabbits...
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Center Point: Bids for storm water improvement project come in lower than anticipated
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Bids for the town of Center Point's storm water improvement project came in tens of thousands dollars below estimated costs, officials said. Council members voted to finalize the contract with Rosedale-based Plant Brothers on Wednesday during its regular meeting. The project is estimated to cost around $380,000, much less than the $500,000 the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded the town through a grant with the town providing an $85,000 match...
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Court News: Feb. 10-11
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions were reported at the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 10-11: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Ashley McDaniel, 28, 1: Dealing in methamphetamine 2: Possession of methamphetamine 3: Maintaining a common nuisance...
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 11-12
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Feb. 11-12: Gaige Michael Norris, 20, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- controlled substance and possession of marijuana under 30...
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Saturday's Class 3A Brown County Sectional title game to be broadcast
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Times Staff Report The championship game of the Class 3A Brown County girls' basketball sectional will be broadcast live on the internet at www.wabashvalleysports.com on Saturday evening. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. and the broadcast will feature both live video and audio...
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Federal escapee captured in Owen County
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Spencer -- A joint task force investigation to find an escapee led Indiana State Police troopers and local and federal law enforcement to a residence near Spencer on Wednesday. Sean P. Killion, 42, Winslow, escaped from a contracted transport unit while headed back to Indiana from Florida. His escape occurred in Cartersville, Georgia...
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City plans to pursue downtown revitalization grant
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Officials approved the application for a state grant aimed at examining local buildings with historic value and determining what can be done to restore them. City Planning and Zoning Coordinator Teresa Glenn said the Downtown Revitalization Grant, available through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, will enable the city to hire architect and engineering companies to examine various structures with historic value and determine those viable for restoration...
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Rotary Happenings
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
Above, left, during the Feb. 4 Brazil Rotary Club lunch meeting, Rotarian Steve McPheeters (left) hosted a program by Main Street Brazil organization President Lee Lewis. Lewis spoke about how her time in Brazil has opened her eyes to many community issues, namely poverty, which need attention. ...
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Little Historic Church at Carbon program is Feb. 20
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on Feb. 20. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m., with the program scheduled to begin at 7. This month's entertainment -- "A 1950's Review" -- will be provided by The Community Theatre of Clay County...
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Donathan named to Dean's list
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
Cadet Nicholas Donathan, the son of Robert and Tycha Donathan of Brazil, was named to the Dean's List for second 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 Jan. 30 for receiving a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.79...
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Community Theatre to present 'Robyn Hood of Deadwood'
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
The Community Theatre of Clay County will present "Robyn Hood of Deadwood," a young actor's theater on Feb. 27 and 28, and March 1. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call 812-442-6909. The show is directed by Elaine Clarke and staff...
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Northview chicken-noodle dinner, pops concert is Sunday
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
Northview Band & Guard will host its 27th Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner & Pops Concert on Sunday at the high school. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the menu includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw or applesauce, rolls and dessert...
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'Conserving Nature on Your Land' workshops upcoming
(Community News ~ 02/12/15)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Extension is hosting a one-day event for homeowners and rural landowners to help them maintain the natural resources on their properties. Participants can chose to attend one of the two "Conserving Nature on Your Land" workshops - Feb. 27 at the Whitley County 4-H Center, 680 W. Squawbuck Road, Columbia City, or Feb. 28 at Turkey Run State Park Inn, 8102 E. Park Road, Marshall...
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Knights double up visiting South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/15)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times Northview picked up another victory and some confidence Thursday night in a 56-28 victory over the visiting South Putnam Eagles. Northview dominated the boards and played shut out defense while winning its second straight game and sixth of the season. The Knights host Decatur Central on Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. game...
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Senior driven Knights looking for school's first title
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Clay County begins girls' sectional basketball play this evening after both Northview and Clay City received byes into the semifinals when postseason draws were made. The Eels are taking part in the Class A Bloomfield Sectional and the Knights make the long road trip to participate in the Class 3A Brown County Sectional...
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Five Knights gunning for berth in wresting state finals
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Crunch time has arrived for five Northview wrestlers that stand at the edge of a potential berth in the IHSAA State Finals in one week. The Knights advanced all five of their competitors out of the Bloomington South Regional into the Evansville Semi-state at the Ford Center. In order to advance to the next round, competitors will have to win their first two matches of the day...
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CCS superintendent to retire mid-year
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
Clay Community Schools trustees accepted the upcoming retirement of the corporation's superintendent on Thursday, which gives them until June to say their good-byes and find a replacement. The retiring Dr. Kimberly Tucker joined CCS as assistant superintendent in 2008 but it was not her first role in education in Clay County...
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Man seeks cancer cure, friends plan benefit to pay for treatment
(Local News ~ 02/12/15)
A businessman with ties to Clay County is looking to Sedona, Arizona for a cure for his cancer. David Price, 42, Terre Haute, who operated Grime Busters before lymphoma dramatically changed his life, hopes Sedona Wellness Retreat, a homeopathic treatment center, will be able to offer him what traditional medicine has not -- a cure...
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