-
Fire Chief: City experiencing increase in illegal burns
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Brazil City Fire Department is experiencing an increase in calls regarding illegal burns within the city, according its chief, Jake Bennett "If a resident lives within the corporate limits of Brazil there is trash pick-up service available," Bennett said. "There is no need to burn trash or, with fall coming and the city having leaf pick-up service, no reason to burn leaves."...
-
UPDATED: Not everyone wants to save the Bowling Green bridge
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
BOWLING GREEN -- The bridge over the Eel River at Bowling Green has been a newsmaker as of late, bringing publicity to the small town and former Clay County seat that boasts a population of less than 1,000. There's been many stories about those who want to keep the historic bridge along State Road 46 from leaving the county as well as the communication -- or lack there of it -- about where the bridge will finally end up. But, not everyone wants to save the Bowling Green bridge...
-
Knights edged out by Tiger Cubs in WIC soccer
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview's youthful soccer teams are gaining some valuable experience as the season approaches the midpoint this year. And while they are having to do it on the fly, the Knights can hang their hats on some close matches with solid Western Indiana Conference teams thus far...
-
Northview volleyball sweeps Linton
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/15)
By TRAVIS DAVID For the Brazil Times LINTON --The Linton-Stockton volleyball team ran into a buzz saw Thursday night in the form of the Northview Knights. Last years Class 3A state runners-up handed the Lady Miners a 25-17, 25-23 and 25-11 loss. "Northview is not just a good team but they are an excellent team," Lady Miners coach Jill Fougerousse said of Northview...
-
Mayor, Brazil Elks recognize heroes
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Submitted photo Mayor Brian Wyndham meets with members of Brazil Elks in City Hall Chambers to sign Proclamation to recognize and salute Clay County Heroes the week of Sept. 7 through 13 with Patriotism Week. From left, Trustee Mike Hale, Secretary Brandon McKinney, Exalted Ruler Janice Cox, Mayor Brian Wyndam and Loyal Knight David Hall...
-
Villas of Hollybrook project moving forward
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Clay County Redevelopment Commission met in special session Thursday "to keep the process moving as fast as we can," said Attorney Lou Britton. The Commission passed a resolution, 5-0, that will move forward the project to build "Villas of Hollybrook," a new facility at the corner of U.S. 40 and Water Works Road, next to First Christian Church...
-
Rotary gives to Habitat for Humanity
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
President of Brazil Rotary Club Rob Dispennett (left) presents a check for $350 to Clay County Habitat for Humanity director Rogene Morge (right). The Rotary Club made the donation to purchase a water heater for the newest Habitat for Humanity home building project...
-
Church News: September 5, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Annunciation Catholic Church This morning there will be confessions from 9-11 a.m. in Fr. Hollowell's office. Tomorrow, there will be adoration and confession from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Paul's in Greencastle. Attention all youth -- on Sunday there will be a canoe trip that will depart from St. Paul's in Greencastle at noon. Bring a sack lunch and come enjoy a great afternoon of fun!...
-
Staunton Scene: September 5, 2015
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
The Community Center Lady Volunteers still have cookbooks available for $12 each. They can be purchased by contacting any of the Lady Volunteers. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Morning Worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children's Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
-
Rise up to this new day
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
I have always wanted to be a magician! I received a magic game set when I was in my teens and used to do some magic for my brothers and friends. I never developed any tricks of my own; they always came in the box! I'm sure if you are like me, you watch magic tricks or shows enjoying the performance with this nagging need to know how it gets done! I love the "behind the scenes" stuff and magic is fascinating. ...
-
Bridgeton Milling Days & Craft Demo Days are next weekend
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Bridgeton's Milling and Craft Demonstration Days are Sept. 12-13. Hours are 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13. Milling Days at the Bridgeton Mill celebrate the birthday of Oliver Evans, the father of modern milling. Take a tour of the Bridgeton Mill, listen as owner Mike Roe tells about its history and see the 200-year-old French burr stones grinding corn into cornmeal and grits. ...
-
Union Chapel hosting fish fry
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Union Chapel United Methodist Church of Morton will have its annual community fish fry from 4 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and carry out will be available. A good-will offering will be accepted with proceeds benefiting local outreach projects. Union Chapel Church is 4 miles west of the junction of S.R. 36 and U.S. 231...
-
WVC schedules fifth Harvest Dinner
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Celebrate the bountiful fall harvest with White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) at the fifth annual Harvest Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at WVC, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal prepared by local chef Kris Kraut, executive chef at Butler's Pantry Catering and Food Co. The meal will also be complemented with a selection of local wines provided by Tammy Lundborg of Bottle 41...
-
Prep Roundup for Thursday, Sept. 3
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/15)
Times Staff Report LINTON -- Northview's junior varsity volleyball team had its hands full with the Linton Miners Thursday evening, but pulled out a 25-6, 17-25, 15-12 win to remain unbeaten this season. Both Madisson Mafioli and Madeline Sinders each had nine service points to lead the team. ...
-
Crabb returns to Brazil, gives update on IU
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Chuck Crabb was the guest of his father, Kenny Crabb, at the Brazil Rotary Club on Wednesday. Chuck is the assistant athletic director at Indiana University and Kenny is a former school administrator, teacher and was mayor of Brazil 12 years. Chuck presented an update on Indiana University for the Rotarians and their guests...
-
Van Buren hosting fish fry
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Van Buren Fire Department will be having their annual volunteer fish fry to raise funds to support the department on Sept. 19 at the Carbon Fire House from 4-8 p.m.
-
Dry weather 'helpful' for advancement of project
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Persistent dry conditions have been a plus for crews advancing on the U.S. 40 Project through downtown Brazil. Trevor Hasler, the Indiana Department of Transportation project engineer assigned to the multi-million project, said this week that hte weather has "been helpful" with the work west of the highway's intersection with State Road 59 slated for completion by Oct. 31...
-
Dr. Buell remembered for service, beliefs
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Known to many as a man who fought for what he believed in, Dr. Forrest Buell was one of a kind. He passed away Aug. 31 with his family by his side. As members of Clay County remember Buell's contributions to the community, they recall a country doctor who believed in education and service to the community...
-
'A Place at the Table' NMK gearing up for successful 2015 season
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Northview Marching Knights are preparing for what they hope will be another successful year for the storied program. The show this year is called "A Place at the Table, which will feature musical selctions from Adele, Venetian Snares and Daft Punk. The show will also include 18 tables covering field to create a unique staging opportunity for the performers...
-
Councilman sues South Bend for not defending him in lawsuit
(State News ~ 09/04/15)
SOUTH BEND (AP) -- A South Bend city council member is suing the city for not defending him in a libel case involving a wiretapping investigation. A complaint filed last week claims the city is obligated to defend Common Council member Henry Davis Jr. because the libel case involves actions taken in his employment. He's being sued by four South Bend police officers, who allege Davis committed libel in a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice in 2012...
-
Motorcycle collides with horse and buggy in rural Indiana
(State News ~ 09/04/15)
MILFORD (AP) -- A motorcycle has collided with a horse and buggy on a rural road in northern Indiana, injuring two people. The accident happened Thursday near Milford in Kosciusko County. WANE-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1L9hzSA ) that the driver of the motorcycle, 58-year-old Tracy Newcomer of Nappanee, was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition...
-
JAIL BOOKINGS September 5, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 09/04/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 3-4: Burrows, Clifford J., 34, was arrested and is awaiting warrant arraignment on charges of Probation violation and Possession of methamphetamine...
-
JAIL BOOKINGS September 5, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 3-4: Burrows, Clifford J., 34, was arrested and is awaiting warrant arraignment on charges of Probation violation and Possession of methamphetamine...
-
COURT NEWS September 5, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following records were filed at the Clay County Courthouse on Aug. 3 Circuit Court Criminal Filings Alena N. Pastrick: Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license Brek B. Neunier: Criminal mischief Superior Court...
-
COURT NEWS September 5, 2015
(Court News ~ 09/04/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following records were filed at the Clay County Courthouse on Aug. 3 Circuit Court Criminal Filings Alena N. Pastrick: Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license Brek B. Neunier: Criminal mischief Superior Court...
-
WVC schedules fifth Harvest Dinner
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Celebrate the bountiful fall harvest with White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) at the fifth annual Harvest Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at WVC, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal prepared by local chef Kris Kraut, executive chef at Butler's Pantry Catering and Food Co. The meal will also be complemented with a selection of local wines provided by Tammy Lundborg of Bottle 41...
-
Union Chapel hosting fish fry
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Union Chapel United Methodist Church of Morton will have its annual community fish fry from 4 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and carry out will be availalble. A good-will offering will be accepted with proceeds benefiting local outreach projects. Union Chapel Church is 4 miles west of the junction of S.R. 36 and U.S. 231...
-
Wabash Valley Genealogy Society offering programs
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
This fall the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will be offering a series of programs on a variety of topics. On Sept. 14, Dr. Mike Kukral, Geography Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, will present a program entitled "Czech and Slovak Research"...
-
Oscar Robertson to speak at Indiana State on Sept. 14
(Community News ~ 09/04/15)
Indiana State University will kick off its 2015-16 University Speakers Series with an appearance by basketball legend Oscar Robertson Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium. The Indianapolis native forever changed the game of basketball -- on the court and in the courtroom. ...
-
Nathan Stuart Moore
(Births ~ 09/04/15)
Nathan Stuart Moore was born to Brandon and Shawna Moore, Stilesville, at 5:21 p.m., Aug. 21, 2015 at Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches. Grandparents are Danny & Connie Robison of Brazil and John and Terri Moore of Center Point...
-
Redevelopment Commission backs moving project forward
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Clay County Redevelopment Commission met in special session Thursday "to keep the process moving as fast as we can" on the building of a new assisted-living facility, said its attorney Lou Britton. The Commission passed a resolution that will move forward the project to build "Villas of Hollybrook" at the corner of U.S. 40 and Water Works Road, next to First Christian Church...
-
USDA designates eight counties as natural disaster areas
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated eight counties in Indiana as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that began May 1. Clark, Morgan, Rush, White, Fulton, Owen, Shelby and Whitley counties received the designation, which makes qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency loans. They have eight months to apply...
-
Northview earns WIC win over Sullivan, 56-6
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
SULLIVAN -- The Northview Knights avoided the weather that postponed a variety of games around the mid-state and came away with an important Western Indiana Conference win over Sullivan, 56-6, on Friday night. The Golden Arrows struggled to stop Linton's powerful running game last week in a loss and the Knights used the same ground attack to control play nearly from the outset...
Stories from Friday, September 4, 2015
Browse other days