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Downtown parking lot re-opened after incident
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
The parking lot at Toni's studio and Pappy's restaurant was temporarily closed this morning, said Brazil Assistant Police Chief Dennis Archer. It was re-opened by 9:45 a.m. Overnight, someone moved a large trash container from Jack's Fine Foods to Brazil City Hall...
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Virgil Butts honored by Rotary
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Susan Thomas photo. On Wednesday during the lunch meeting at Brazil Family Restaurant, Brazil Rotary Club President T.J. Sneddon presented Virgil Butts with a special Rotary International recognition pin for his sponsorship of new club members to help grow membership...
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Students learn from Jackson Township firefighters
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Courtesy photo. The FISH Homeschool Group from Brazil (Families In Support of Homeschooling) took a field trip to the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department on Monday. Two groups attended because there were so many children. Fire Chief Tom Champion gave a presentation on the science of fire and fire safety, and Assistant Chiefs Galloway and Riddell gave a demonstration on how to put out a grease fire and showed the kids how the fire engines work...
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NHS top 10 honored
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Susan Thomas photo. Northview High School's top 10 ranking senior students were featured guest speakers at Wednesday's noon Rotary Lunch program at the Brazil Family Restaurant. Shown here are: Front row: Ms. Christy Casassa (Counselor), Madison Muncie, Ashley Kidwell, Samantha Starr, Hillary Pleake, Susan Treash (guidance director). ...
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Openings still available for Sheriff's Shootout
(State News ~ 05/07/15)
TERRE HAUTE--Hamilton Center, Inc. is hosting its' 24th Annual Sheriff's Shootout at Rea Park Golf Course Friday with teams and individuals teeing off at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. There are a few spots left to play and donations are always welcome. Donations will be accepted for the "Wall of Hope", created in honor of the supporters, who will receive a brick with their company name on it for $100. ...
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Indiana achieves milestone for online college learning
(State News ~ 05/07/15)
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) today announced that all campuses of the state's public colleges and universities have signed on to participate in a voluntary agreement that makes it easier for students in Indiana and nationwide to take online courses offered by colleges based outside their home states. A total of 34 Indiana public, private and for-profit colleges participate in the agreement--more than any other state in the nation...
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State amps up agri-business economic development director of ISDA to increase business development activity
(State News ~ 05/07/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Victor Smith today announced that Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), will assume additional responsibilities for agri-business economic development within the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Although McKinney's primary role will remain as Director of ISDA, he will also serve as Director of Agri-Business Development for the IEDC...
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The associate chapter of Tri Kappa met at Time Out Restaurant on March 13.
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
After a delicious dinner, President Dabren Clark called the meeting to order with the usual song and verse. Megan Baylor of the active chapter gave an update as to their activities. Roxanna Yocom, Recording Secretary, took roll with fifteen members and 3 guests present. ...
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Northview girls' basketball camp
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
The Northview Girls' Hoops Camp will take place in June this year for athletes in grades 5-8 in the 2015-16 school year. The camp costs $40 for the first child with each additional child $30. Players will receive a t-shirt, instruction on the fundamentals/skills in various competitions. All instruction will be conducted by the Northview coaching staff and players...
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More than 100 gather for prayer service at courthouse
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
About 150 people gathered on the north lawn of the Clay County Courthouse Thursday at noon for the 2015 National Day of Prayer service. Led by Judge Blaine Akers, the program consisted of music, a brief talk on the third annual Food for Families 5K scheduled for Memorial Day and, of course, prayer...
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Time to sign up for non-profit food booth space for 4th of July
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration Food Booth Coordinator Richard Dierdorf is now accepting food booth applications for local non-profit organizations with IRS 501-C status who wish to sell food on July 2, 3 and 4, 2015 in Forest Park. The food booth contract is available on the website at: http://www.brazilrotary.org/food-booth-f......
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Northview boys' basketball youth camp sign-ups
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
Times Staff Report The Northview Boys' Basketball Summer Camp will take place in June this year and will include instruction on the fundamentals of basketball from Northview players and staff. The camp will take place at North Clay Middle School and will be separated into a camp for players in grades first through fourth that will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5-6 p.m. ...
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Harmony police-action shooting: Special prosecutor determines deputies were 'legally justified' in using deadly force
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
A special prosecutor has determined the Clay County Sheriff's Department deputies involved in the police-action shooting in Harmony earlier this year were legally justified in their use of deadly force. Michael Dean, who is chief deputy prosecuting attorney in Union County, concluded in his 23-page report filed this week in Clay Superior Court that no criminal charges should be filed against Chief Deputy Josh Clarke and Deputy Brian Helmer in the shooting death of 60-year-old Gary Page...
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Jodi Green joins Century 21
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Jodi Green has joined Century 21 Hometown Realty. Green was born and raised in Brazil and is a board certified Real Estate Broker through Indiana. She has been married for 12 years and has two children. She began her career in the finance industry working at a local finance institution in Brazil, then moving into sales working at a local outdoor equipment supply business in Brazil. During this time, she volunteered her time with one of the local township volunteer fire departments...
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CARE Ambulance unveils new bay area
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
The ribbon was cut on CARE Ambulance's new bay area located on Jackson Street in Brazil. Clay County officials joined CARE employees on Monday for the ribbon cutting. CARE Operations Manager for Clay and Vigo counties James Youhas said the expansion allows the county's ambulance carrier to provide its residents, law enforcement and area hospitals a better service...
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Clay City pounds out 18 hits in road victory over South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
Times Staff Report GREENCASTLE -- Clay City's bats came alive in a road trip to South Putnam on Thursday evening. The Eels pounded out 18 hits on the way to a 13-1 baseball win over the Eagles as Hunter Wolfe continued his domination in a complete game pitching victory...
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Knights' Seth Payton chosen as Pat Aikman Award winner
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview senior Seth Payton and Lanesville's Mark Sronce were chosen as winners of the fifth Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards, named for the former Indiana All-Star game director and former IBCA Coordinator of Special Projects...
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Knights move to top of the WIC with sweep of Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Thursday evening was the start of an important stretch of tennis matches for a Northview squad that has its sights set on some big goals this season. Coming into the match, the Knights had won its first two Western Indiana Conference matches against Owen Valley and South Vermillion. However, West Vigo had designs on capping an unbeaten run through the conference slate with a 5-0 mark and a 15-4 overall record...
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Northview boys second, girls third at Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
Times Staff Report GREENCASTLE -- The Northview boys' track team placed second in a three-way meet with Edgewood and Greencastle on Tuesday evening. The Northview girls placed third. Edgewood got school-record efforts from Levi Beyers (100 meters - 10.82) and Austin Smith (110 hurdles) on the way to winning the meet with 76 points as Northview was second with 53. Greencastle was a distant third with 38 points...
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Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair is Saturday
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
The 13th Annual Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Exhibits will be located in the 1878 Barn and in the Waterfall View Barn at the Mill. Wine tasting will be offered by Buck Creek Winery from noon to 5 p.m. Call 765-548-2136 for more information...
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Auditions open for 'Bad Seed'
(Community News ~ 05/07/15)
Auditions for the suspense play Bad Seed have been scheduled. It will be the second production of the season at Putnam County Playhouse. Director Jack Randall Earles will have two sessions of auditions. The first is 3 p.m. May 17, the second is 7 p.m. May 18. Both will be in the Rehearsal Center of the Hazel Day Longden Theatre, Greencastle...
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Court News: May 1-6
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 1-6: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Aaron Brown, 19, 1: Speeding -- Exceeding 30 miles per hour in an urban district 2: Reckless driving Kurt Edward Sowers II, 27, 1: Driving while suspended...
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Jail Bookings: May 6-7
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center May 6-7: Lonnie Douglas Copper, 35, was arrested and preliminarily charged with trespassing and battery.
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Nursing home resident thrilled with Freedom Flight to Washington, D.C.
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
On Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Bill Lynch watched seven of his fellow Brazil High School senior classmates leave campus to enlist in the military. "The country was swept with patriotism," Lynch said. Two years later, Lynch was drafted into the Army as a Private 1st Class but received a battlefield commission and left the service as a 1st Lieutenant...
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