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Brazil Housing Authority to meet Aug. 20
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
The Board of Commissioners for the Brazil Housing Authority will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the offices of the Brazil Housing Authority located at 122 W. Jackson St., Brazil.
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Clay City Calico Quilters
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
The Clay City Calico Quilters will meet Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Pizza Gallery for dinner. Officers will be elected and programs planned for the coming year. Each year members make quilts for charity. Donations of fabric and quilting supplies have been given to the club through the years for these projects...
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Staunton water superintendent reports water protection efforts
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
STAUNTON--Water Superintendent Jacob Raubuch is preparing the Phase II Wellhead Protection Program report for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. A public meeting was held Monday night following the monthly town council meeting in the Community Center...
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Max LeRoy Presnell Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/11/15)
Max LeRoy Presnell Sr., 71, Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Exceptional Living Center, August 9, 2015 following an extended illness. Max was born in Vigo County, Indiana April 4, 1944 the son of Thomas Presnell and Mary Louise (Long) Presnell. Max graduated from Gerstmeyer High School and then attended college for 3 years. He served his country in the United States Army. Upon his return he worked as a bartender for 40 years. He married Barbara Koester December 4, 2011...
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'Signing' choir performs for Rotary
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
At the Aug. 5, Brazil Rotary Club meeting, Rotarian Virgil Butts hosted a speaker program featuring the "Joy of Jesus" sign language choir with members who sing and use sign language to perform Christian and patriotic music. Pictured front row from left: Guest Mary Jo Butts, Virgil Butts, and signer Carolyn McKinley. ...
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Ruth Elaine (Bone) Wells
(Obituary ~ 08/11/15)
Ruth Elaine (Bone) Wells, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on August 2, 2015 at Signature Healthcare of Terre Haute. Ruth was born January 10, 1927 in Battle Ground, IN, the daughter of the late Sidney and Carrie (Wright) Bone. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1945. ...
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Thadus Morgan Justice
(Obituary ~ 08/11/15)
Thadus Morgan Justice, 87, of Eupora, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora on Saturday, August 15 from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m...
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Indiana State announces summer dean's list
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
Indiana State University has released its dean's list for summer 2015. To be eligible for the list, students must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. Area students recognized for their academic achievement are Carlee Bell, Anna Blevins, Jade Mills, Clarissa Sullivan, Bobbie Summers and Hannah Willocks, all of Brazil; and Garry Payne of Clay City...
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Northview soccer youth nights in August
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
The Northview soccer programs would like to welcome the community to the 2015 season with some special game nights during this upcoming season. As most people know, soccer is growing and more than 62,000 Hoosier youth play soccer on travel and recreational teams in the state. Nationally 791,983 young men and women play soccer competitively...
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Northview super tickets for sale
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/15)
The Northview athletic department will be selling Super Tickets and 10 contest admission tickets this year. If you are a previous super ticket holder, your tickets can be reactivated after payment. You MUST purchase your tickets one day prior to the first event you are planning on using the tickets. Tickets purchased on the day of the game will not be activated for that day's event...
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COURT NEWS August 10, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on Aug. 10: Superior Court Small Claims Jeremy Black v. Bryan Wilcoxon and Jody Gardner Civil Plenary Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Kenneth E. Wilkins, Hope L. Wilkins and Unknown Occupants...
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COURT NEWS August 10, 2015
(Court News ~ 08/11/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on Aug. 10: Superior Court Small Claims Jeremy Black v. Bryan Wilcoxon and Jody Gardner Civil Plenary Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Kenneth E. Wilkins, Hope L. Wilkins and Unknown Occupants...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 7-11, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 7-11: - Carl Conley Jr., 41, Poland: Theft. - James Foster, 23, Brazil: Disorderly Conduct, Battery - Megan Moore, 29, Brazil: OVWI, OVWI - David Pruitt, 34, Public Intoxication...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 7-11, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 08/11/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 7-11: - Carl Conley Jr., 41, Poland: Theft. - James Foster, 23, Brazil: Disorderly Conduct, Battery - Megan Moore, 29, Brazil: OVWI, OVWI - David Pruitt, 34, Public Intoxication...
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BIRTH - Caleb Zachary Little
(Births ~ 08/11/15)
One-year-old Samuel Little welcomed home his brother, Caleb Zachary Little, who was born at 12:43 p.m. on April 7, 2015. Caleb was born 10 pounds, 8 ounces, and 22 inches long, and the brothers are the children of Zachary and Jenny Little, of Houston, Texas, at...
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Consultant earns vehicle
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant Kimberly White of Rosedale has earned the use of a new Chevrolet Cruze as a result of her outstanding achievements in her Mary Kay business. White took delivery of the new vehicle, her first Mary Kay career car, at 500 Automotive Group in Clinton. Mary Kay independent sales force members earn the use of a career car by meeting or exceeding goals set within their Mary Kay businesses...
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West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center to offer courses
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center is a nonprofit organization funded by the Small Business Administration and hosted locally by Indiana State University. The WC-ISBDC was created to have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth and sustainability of small businesses in Indiana, and to help Wabash Valley Entrepreneurs start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter...
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Couple to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
Virgil and Mary Jo Butts Virgil and Mary Jo Butts of Brazil will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday. The couple were married on Aug. 13, 1955, at North Union E.U.B. Church on State Road 42 at the Clay/Vigo County Line. Dr. H.C. Schlarb officiated the double ring, candlelight ceremony...
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Allee celebrating 91st birthday
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
Grant Allee is celebrating his 91st birthday today. Allee has one son, Gary and wife Penny of Brazil. He also has three grandchildren, Melissa Allee of Terre Haute, Brandon Allee and wife Jenny of Ellettsville, and Lynsey and husband DJ Howell of Terre Haute. Great grandchildren are Riley Ann Dowell, Reagan Adele Dowell and Madden Grant Allee of Terre Haute...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Emerald ash borers take over mature tree
(Community News ~ 08/11/15)
Tree Joyce Kilmer 1816-1918 I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree who hungry mouth Against the sweet prest earth's flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear...
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Knights are victorious in opening home match of the season
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The girls' golf season has just gotten underway, but some area teams are already seeing the benefits of having some experienced players on there teams. All three teams in action at Forest Park Golf Course in Brazil had at least three members of last year's sectional team back for this season...
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Windows 10 met with mixed reviews by local folks
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
Reaction mixed among locals to Windows 10 By FRANK PHILLIPS Times Reporter With the widespread installation of Windows 10 less than three weeks ago, reaction has been mixed, said David Lewis, acting president of Computer Central Inc. in Brazil. Windows 10 will be free as an upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 for one year but not everyone has received it yet...
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SIDEBAR: A reporter's experience with Windows 10
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
I installed Windows 10 on my netbook as soon as possible. I will tell you up front, I love computers the way some guys love cars. Nothing a computer does frustrates me. I enjoy finding out what's wrong and finding a solution. That's why we bought six computers and two tablets after my wife told me our first computer would be the last one we bought. (I have spent thousands less than guys spend on cars, though.)...
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July revenue for Indiana falls $6.1M short of projections
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tax collections data show revenue for the state of Indiana fell $6.1 million short of projections in July. The information on revenue for the beginning of the fiscal year was released Monday. Tax collections were also $1.1 million lower than what the state brought in for July 2014...
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Time For Big Fun Summer celebrating 30 years with shows
(Local News ~ 08/11/15)
After more than 30 years in the music industry it's time for Brazil's favorite rock-and-roll son to have some more big fun. Henry Lee Summer's "30th Anniversary Time For Big Fun Tour" is coming to the Wabash Valley area. Tickets went on sale Aug. 6 for his appearance at Indiana Theater Friday, Aug. 21, with doors opening at 7 p.m...
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Robert "Bob" Leo Horsley
(Obituary ~ 08/11/15)
Robert "Bob" Leo Horsley, 63, Brazil, passed away Monday August 10, 2015 at his home in Brazil. He was born on February 3, 1952 to the late Robert and Nora Horsley. Bob served his country in the United States Army, and worked as a self-employed masonry contractor most of his life. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors, fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, canoeing and gold mining...
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