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Child safety emphasis of Fun Run practice
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Brazil Police Sergeant Todd Stemm talks about safety with children before they begin walking and running at the Brazil Rotary Healthy Kids Fun Run practice at Forest Park Pavilion. Kids ages 5-12 have the option to attend twice weekly practices on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., then participate in the Fun Run, on May 16 at 11 a.m. Preregistrations are required and must be turned in to Chris Rodgers by May 7 at 6 p m...
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May Taizé prayers to focus on joy and humor
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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Coats, Rokita to Host 'Academy Day' in Indianapolis
(State News ~ 04/28/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) has announced an upcoming "Academy Day" session in central Indiana to provide interested students with the opportunity to learn more about applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies. The event is co-hosted by Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Ind.). The informational session will take place on May 9 at 9 a.m. at Ben Davis High School...
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James Everett Brown
(Obituary ~ 04/28/15)
James Everett Brown, 79, of Bridgeton, IN passed away just after midnight on Saturday, April 25, 2015 with his children and loving wife near his side. He was born June 14, 1935 to Walter Sr. and Edna (Larison) Brown in Diamond, IN. He attended Jr./Sr. high school in Bridgeton, IN and graduated from high school in Clinton, TN, while serving in the United States Air Force. Jim married the love of his life Betty Lou (Crabtree) Brown on November 24, 1960...
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Clay County's rich history includes ties to Bonnie and Clyde, local man claims
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Clay County has a rich history with connections to many people and events. It is named after a Kentucky Congressman, Henry Clay. Jimmy Hoffa, the labor leader; Orville Redenbacher of popcorn fame; Charles B. Hall of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II; and Silvester Schiele, one of the four founders of Rotary International all have ties to our county...
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Wegener's Awareness 5K Walk/ Run returns to Forest Park next month
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Runners and walkers will once again have the opportunity to lace up their shoes and participate in an upcoming 5K geared towards raising awareness of those suffering from Wegener's disease. Registration is currently under way for the fourth annual Wegener's Awareness 5K Walk/Run at Forest Park on May 16. The race begins at 8 a.m. and check-in at 7 a.m...
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Three Clay County elementary schools receive 'Four Star' designation
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Three Clay Community School Corporation elementary schools were among Indiana's Four Star Schools for 2013-14, according to announcement Tuesday from Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz. Clay City, Jackson Township and Staunton elementary schools were among the 281 schools across the state to receive the designation...
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Bonham named 2015 'Young Optometrist of the Year'
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Dr. Nicole Bonham of Eyecare Specialists in Brazil has been named the 2015 Young Optometrist of the Year. The award, also called the President's Citation, was presented by the Indiana Optometric Association at its 118th Annual Spring Convention in French Lick on April 18. ...
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Dorothy Louise Collins
(Obituary ~ 04/28/15)
Dorothy Louise Collins, 86, of Asbury Towers, in Greencastle, and formerly of Terre Haute, died unexpectedly April 27, 2015. She was born February 21, 1929, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas M. and Edna (Flesher) Collins. Ms. Collins graduated from Wiley High School with the class of 1947. Ms. Collins worked as a secretary before becoming ill early in life...
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Court News: April 24-27
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse April 24-27: Civil Collections Midland Funding vs. Charles Stout Jefferson Capital Systems vs. Marsha Carter
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Jail Bookings: April 27-28
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center April 27-28: Linda K. Lawhorn, 47, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated - controlled substance and operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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Melinda "Mindee" R. Stearley
(Obituary ~ 04/28/15)
Melinda "Mindee" R. Stearley, 40, of Brazil, died April 27, 2015 at home. Mindee was born in Brazil, Indiana October 28, 1974 the daughter of Thomas R. Stearley and Christina J. (Sprouse) Stearley. Mindee graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1992 and attended Ivy Tech Community College...
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Staunton High School alumni banquet is May 16
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
The annual Staunton High School alumni banquet will be May 16 at First Christian Church Life Center. A time of fellowship will be from 4 to 6 p.m. when dinner will be served. To make reservations, call Patsy at 812-446-1231.
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Brazil class of 1948 to meet for lunch
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
The Brazil High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at noon on May 16 at the Brazil Family Restaurant. No reservations are necessary.
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Benefit spaghetti supper to help Compton
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Friends of Wayne Compton Jr. will have a spaghetti supper at the Riddell National Bank main branch in Brazil from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Also offered will be salad, French bread, dessert and tea and lemonade. The event raises money for Compton's medical costs and travel expenses for his family. A free-will offering will be accepted...
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Historical Society to meet Monday
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
The Clay County Historical Society monthly meeting is 7 p.m. Monday in the lower level of the museum. In recognition of Mother's Day, the guest speaker will be Chiz Henrichs on the topic of Early American Glass Makers and the history of glass household items. Henrichs is well known for her porcelain and watercolors paintings. She has also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago and has shown her art work all across the U.S. and in Geneva, Switzerland...
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Center Point UMC to host event to benefit CRADLES
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
Center Point United Methodist Church will be the site of a concert, pie auction and chili supper to benefit CRADLES on Sunday. The concert begins at 2 p.m., pie auction at 3 and the chili supper is from 4 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 200 S. Cherry St., Center Point...
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DAR looking for vendors
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
The Eliza Rizley Stacey Clay County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring a spring craft show and is in need of craft vendors. The event is scheduled for May 23 in the Auxillary Hall at the VFW Post 1127, South Depot Street, Brazil. The show will start at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m...
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Father's cane helping generations remember
(Community News ~ 04/28/15)
I am not on top of my game this week. This writer thought you would not mind if we looked back to Brazil Buzz, April 21, 2005. It is in tune with the season and life as it were when time stood still while I danced to sweet music and cried over the sad songs...
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Aiden-Leo Michael Cox
(Births ~ 04/28/15)
Natalie Louise Jones and Cory Michael Christopher Cox announce the arrival of their first son, Aiden-Leo Michael Cox at Gwen & Newport Hospital in South Wales, United Kingdom. Aiden-Leo (7 pounds, 10 ounces) arrived at 2:41 p.m. March 26 on his great-great grandmother Audrie Lela (Modesitt) Porter's 104th birthday...
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Couple to wed on May 23
(Wedding ~ 04/28/15)
Sarah Anne Kennedy of Brazil and Marcus Anthony Campione of Chicago, Illinois, will be united in marriage on May 23. The wedding will take place at Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood, Indiana, at 6 p.m. The reception will immediately follow. Sarah is the daughter of David Kennedy and Jana Kennedy both of Brazil. ...
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Coats, Rokita to host 'Academy Day' in Indianapolis
(State News ~ 04/28/15)
U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Indiana) recently announced an upcoming "Academy Day" session in central Indiana to provide interested students with the opportunity to learn more about applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies. The event is co-hosted by Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Indiana). The informational session will take place at 9 a.m. on May 9 at Ben Davis High School...
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Monday high school sports roundup
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/15)
Times Staff Report Northview's junior varsity Cardinal Team lost a pair of games to Terre Haute South on Monday evening, 8-5 and 10-5. In game one, Northview got base hits from Brevan Harper, Andy Young and Braden Kruse in the loss. Both Harper and Young each had an RBI...
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Northview tennis knocks off Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/15)
Northview tennis sweeps Patriots Times Staff Report SPENCER -- Northview improved to 5-2 overall this season in girls' tennis sweeping past Owen Valley 5-0 on the road Tuesday evening. The Knights got straight set singles wins from Kaysia Reberger, Ashley Heck and Ramey Miller. In doubles, Hannah Minor and Sydney Buell teamed for a 6-1, 6-3 win and Grace Timberman and Elle Tipton were 6-0, 6-1 winners...
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Semi driver sustains injuries on I-70
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
A driver sustained what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries when the semi he was driving crashed on I-70 near the 25-mile marker around 6:30 p.m., Monday. Rodney Hudlin, 42, of Dayton, Ohio lost control of the 2007 Freightliner he was driving when came up on traffic that was stopped from an earlier crash near the 22-mile marker. ...
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Missed chances costly for Knights in WIC loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Plenty was at stake Tuesday evening at Northview High School as the Knights and Brown County squared off in a conference softball match-up. The Knights were looking to remain unbeaten in Western Indiana Conference play while the Eagles hoped to move up in the standings...
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Northview baseball wins thriller over Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/15)
Times Staff Report Northview got just the pitching performance it needed from senior lefty Damon Bass and a smidge of good fortune in claiming a 3-2 Western Indiana Conference victory over Brown County in eight innings. Bass struck out 13 Eagles in hurling seven innings, allowing just five hits and two unearned runs. Nathan Thomas pitched the decisive eighth inning to get the victory with a scoreless frame of work as Northview improved to 2-0 in the WIC and 5-4 overall...
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INDOT: Temporary closures, paving in the near future for the U.S. 40 project
(Local News ~ 04/28/15)
Residents can expect paving and additional closures in the coming weeks as the U.S. 40 project proceeds. Indiana Department of Transportation Assistant Civil Engineer Trevor Hassler told the crowd gathered at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday night that the first laying of asphalt on Brazil's west side could be as early as next week. ...
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