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Lilly Endowment offers opportunity to double gifting
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
Funding for a performance center in Clay City's Goshorn Park, a new 4-H building at the Clay County Fairgrounds, a transportation van for the county's senior residents, a National Road mural project for downtown Brazil, and recreational trails throughout the county -- all these and more are projects that have been funded by grants from unrestricted endowment funds in the Clay County Community Foundation...
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Mayberry of the Midwest scholarship announced
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
The 2015 Mayberry of the Midwest Citizenship Scholarship recipient is Ashley Linton. The following businesses sponsored this scholarship: Barrett's Excavating Brazil Family Dentistry Ceres Solutions Coughanowr Insurance, Inc. Clover Signs Dyer-Hill Agency...
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James William Price, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/02/15)
James William Price, Sr., 64 of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:36 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil, IN on October 3, 1950 to Jack Junior Price and Margaret Elizabeth Walker Price. He was a 10 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and also served 3 years in the United States Navy. ...
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Betty Faye Barnett
(Obituary ~ 06/02/15)
Betty Faye Barnett, 90, of Harmony, Indiana passed away May 30, 2015 at Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Betty was born in Brazil, Indiana January 25, 1925 the daughter of Altha and Pearl (Stevens) Modesitt. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1943. ...
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2015 Clay County 4-H Fair Queen and Princess Pageant application
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
This is the application for those interested in participating in the 2015 Clay County 4-H Fair Queen and Princess Pageant. The deadline to enter is June 10, according to Laura Van Horn, pageant coordinator.
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Singer to continue hoops career at Franklin College
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Clay City graduate Trevor Singer has already left a lasting mark in the basketball annals at his high school. Now he hopes to do the same thing in college. Singer recently signed the paperwork to continue his basketball career at Franklin College in the fall under coach Kerry Prather...
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'Selfies' are nothing new
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
I sat here last night reading posts and viewing pictures of the friends of Facebook. Some folks carefully choose the information they put forth while others tell the most intimate details of their personal lives. Some feed off of vulgarity and provocative images with no regard for children who may visit the site or adults who are just not interested in trashy language and viewing obscene material. Truth is the good of this site far outweighs the bad posts that we see...
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Library announces summer reading program
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
Sign up began Tuesday for the Brazil Public Library's summer reading club, "Every Hero Has A Story." Parents or guardians must have a valid library card to take part in the reading portion and to collect prizes, although programs are free and open to the public beginning at 1:30 p.m. June 10 and continue every Wednesday through July 15...
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Mt. Calvary UMC hosting ice cream social
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
The Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church will have an ice cream social on June 13 from 1-7 p.m. The event will take place at the Riley Lions Club, and a free-will offering will be accepted.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital benefit set for June 6
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
There will be a benefit dinner for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Tumble Express, 961 E. U.S. 40, Brazil. The meal will be a barbecue pulled pork dinner.
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Allen Memorial Planetarium to host Seasonal Star Program
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
The Allen Memorial Planetarium will present a Seasonal Star Program at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday. This 30-minute educational program will introduce the constellations and other astronomical wonders of the sky for the summer season. There is no charge but donations will be accepted...
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Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club celebrated its 78th anniversary May 28 at Klept with Ann Carol Harden and Ann Stigler in charge of the festivities. Ellen Knox, president, called the meeting to order. Marilyn Bott led the Pledge of Allegiance and Bobbi Cayton led the Homemaker's Creed...
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Tri County Community Club news
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
The Tri Community Club met at the Yacht Club on May 20 with Sandy Maines, Shelly Blyth and Mary Lyons as hostesses. Baked potatoes and tacos, with all the trimmings, were served. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. Diana Nees, our president, opened the meeting with the club creed and the Pledge of Allegiance. Surprise package was won by Sandy Maines. Door prizes were won by Bonnie Hardwick, Wilma, Linda Rushton and Rhonda Tincher...
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Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute
(Community News ~ 06/02/15)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute invites all to its "Around the World" Luncheon on June 16 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Tamera Perry of Indianapolis, speaking on "The Path to Find True Love's Voice." The special feature will be presented by Ms. Annette Trotter of Turner Travel. Music will be provided by Mr. Travis Terril of Brazil...
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First of 5 in alleged adult kidnapping case pleads guilty
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
One of the five arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping in December has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Corey C. Simonson, 26, pleaded guilty Monday to criminal confinement, a Level 6 felony. He, and the four others charged in the case, had originally faced Level 2 felony counts of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping, Level 3 felony counts of criminal confinement, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and robbery resulting in bodily injury, and Level 5 felony counts of conspiracy to commit battery with bodily injury and battery resulting in serious bodily injury.. ...
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Humane Society vaccination hosting clinic
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
The Clay County Humane Society will host a vaccination clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 27 at the Forest Park Pavilion. Pet microchipping services will also be available. Also, the Clay County Humane Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Brazil City Hall...
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Township fire department might become combined paid/volunteer staff
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
The Van Buren Fire Department is making plans to eventually become a combination full-time paid and volunteer staff, said its chief, Tod Haring. "We're awaiting approval from the (Indiana Department of Local Government Finance) on our budget," Haring said after Monday's Clay County Commissioners meeting. "If it's approved as given then we would be able to look at going to paid personnel on station, 24-7."...
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Strawberry Festival to raise money for Christmas in the Park
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
Clay County residents can enjoy their favorite strawberry treats this week on the Clay County Courthouse lawn as the annual strawberry festival returns. The 9th Annual Strawberry Festival, sponsored by Clay County Christmas in the Park, will be from 11 a.m. to 7.pm. Friday...
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Pedestrian struck and killed on Interstate 70
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
A Terre Haute man is dead after a tractor-trailer struck him along a bridge over U.S. 41 on Tuesday. David Michael Johnson, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled for today. According to an Indiana State Police report, at approximately 1:02 p.m. ...
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ISP announces 'Click It or Ticket Campaign' results
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
The Indiana State Police announced Monday that there were 2,973 tickets issued for seat belt law violations over the course of the seat belt enforcement program that ran May 15-31. The count only reflects citations issued by ISP personnel and is a preliminary number based on electronic ticket information. The number may increase with the reporting of hand-written tickets...
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Court News: May 29-June 1, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 29-June 1: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Jarik Scott Rogers, 34, 1: Driving while suspended 2: Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility 3: Expired plates...
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Council says 'No' to tax abatement for solar power project
(Local News ~ 06/02/15)
Cypress Creek Renewables will not get a tax abatement for the solar energy development it's planning to build north of Northview High School. David Benge, vice president of development and Mary Soliday, a company attorney, spoke to the Clay County Council Monday night...
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