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Rizzetto joining BCB tonight
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
The Brazil Concert Band will welcome guest singer Serena Rizzetto from Italy to tonight's concert at Forest Park. Rizzetto sings on Italian television, and she and her family are friends a local family. Rizzetto will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" with the BCB...
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Blanche Evelyn Norris
(Obituary ~ 08/16/15)
Blanche Evelyn Norris, 97, Brazil, passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on March 19, 1918 in Brazil to the late Edwin Tosland Norris and Florence Blanche "Lil" Taylor, formerly of London, England...
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Food pantry appreciates support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/16/15)
To the editor: The Annunciation St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who helped to make the Indiana Farmers Share County Food Drive successful. Thank you Clay County 4-H members and volunteers for hosting this event. Clay County 4-H partnered with Dow Agrosciences to raise hunger awareness in Clay County. Annunciation St. Vincent de Paul food pantry was selected for the Indiana Farmers Share County Food Drive. Thirty counties in Indiana also participated...
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Resident wants more time to voice opinions
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/16/15)
To the editor:: County commissioners are supposed to represent all citizens of the county. How is it possible when only a few are given a chance to voice their opinions? Last Monday's commissioners meeting was a regular monthly but apparently knew the subject of the Bowling Green bridge would be on the agenda, therefore, fewer people had a chance to voice their opinion or get their questions answered...
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Brazil Main Street gives credit to donors
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/16/15)
To the editor: Brazil Main Street continues to look to the future and the many opportunities that await us with the completion of our street renovations. While this season has brought us challenges on our blitz and flower projects, we appreciate the businesses and individuals who have supported us through this period. ...
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Stuff The Bus 2015 deemed a success
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
To the editor On July 29, 2015, the Transportation Department of Clay Community Schools, Walmart and the TMCA joined together for the annual Stuff The Bus event. The community generously contributed school supplies and money to be distributed among the various schools of Clay County...
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Humane Society needs donations
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/16/15)
To the editor: Hello friends, it's cat and dog from the Clay County Humane Shelter again. First of all, thanks to all of you for your previous donations. As usual, there are several items we need to keep us happy and comfortable until we find our new forever homes. Please note the items listed below:...
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Boy Scout sign-up night is Aug. 27
(Community News ~ 08/16/15)
On Aug. 27, there will be sign-ups for Boy Scouts at area elementary schools. The sign-up period is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested can also sign up at www.joinscoutsin.org.
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UAW Local 2383 donates to shelter
(Community News ~ 08/16/15)
Courtesy Photo UAW Local 2382 Internationals Automotive Component, Greencastle, donated food and treats along with a cash donation to the Clay County Humane Shelter recently. The donations were raised through their Community Service Committee IAC/UAW Joint Fundraiser. From left are IAC/UAW representatives Brian Britton and Jerry King, CCHS members Mary Thompson, Amy Hunt and Janice Clark, IAC/UAW representative Jason Wallen and CCHS Director Rick Swearingen...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 08/16/15)
Cloverdale banquet is Saturday The annual Cloverdale High School banquet is Saturday at the Middle School. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal is at 6 . Cost is $20 (Alumni) and $15 per guest. Mail reservations (include graduation year and name of guest) to CHS Alumni, PO Box 618, Cloverdale, IN 46120 by Aug. 11...
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Hunting with Hunter awards scholarship
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
Courtesy photo The Hunting with Hunter Foundation awarded its second scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to 2015 Northview graduate Kaysia Reberger. This scholarship was established in memory of Hunter Max Harrison and is funded through the Hunting with Hunter banquet. The next banquet will be in January. Above, front, from left, are Todd Harrison, Kaysia Reberger, Don Harrison and Mike Holland; and back, Chris Rodgers, Scott Sawyer, Paul Kumpf, Brad Pierce and Brian Wilson...
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Knightsville, Harmony notified of hydrant flushing
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
There will be a routine flushing of fire hydrants for Knightsville Water Works customers on Tuesday, the town's water utility announced recently. Knightsville Water Works serves both Knightsville and Harmony, and the process may cause water in those areas to appear brown for a short period of time...
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Food giveaway is Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food giveaway from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the church, 708 E. Hendrix St. in Brazil. For more information, contact the church at 812-446-3110.
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 14-16, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 14-16: - Underwood, Timmy Gene, 51, was arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI - Johnson, Anthony R, 59, was arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 14-16, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 08/16/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 14-16: - Underwood, Timmy Gene, 51, was arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI - Johnson, Anthony R, 59, was arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI...
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Patients want drugs now --- but at what risk?
(Column ~ 08/16/15)
As new drugs and medical devices are developed, it's understandable that the public, always in love with new technologies, want to use them. They also want them to be safe, and most people think they are. It comes down to a balancing act that will soon be tested in Washington...
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Two Brazil residents arrested on various drug charges
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
Police say a traffic stop Saturday evening led to the discovery of large amounts of methamphetamine, a loaded revolver and the arrest of two Brazil residents. According to a news release from the Clay County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducted a traffic stop at approximately 6:13 p.m. on a Chevrolet Impala just south of Brazil for various violations...
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Henry Lee Summer's tour stopping in Saline City on Labor Day weekend
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
Henry Lee Summer's "30th Anniversary Time For Big Fun Tour" is coming to Clay County this upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Summer and his band will perform a free concert in Clay County at the Saline City Labor Day Picnic at 7 p.m. on Sept. 5. "It's good to go home," Henry Lee Summer said recently...
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Knightsville: Town progressing with utility improvement
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
With a $450,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs confirmed, Knightsville officials are moving forward on the $1 million water utility improvement project. "It's been a long process," town council President Mike Kester said. "We're getting our ducks in a row so we can go forward."...
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Changes coming to long-time Brazil hardware store
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
A long-time business in the Brazil area has a new owner with a lot of exciting changes in the future. Sam's Do-It-Best Hardware, previously owned by Sam Crawn, will change over to Brazil Hardware, part of the ACE Hardware co-op of stores. Steve Guernsey is the new owner...
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BCB paying tribute to 70th anniversary of end of WWII
(Local News ~ 08/16/15)
The Brazil Concert Band will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II at 8 p.m. on Sunday (Aug. 23) at Forest Park. Director Matthew S. Huber has chosen a program honoring the Greatest Generation which sacrificed and defeated Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II...
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