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Penny Lynne (Edwards) Moon
(Obituary ~ 10/01/15)
Penny Lynne (Edwards) Moon, 51, of Brazil, died September 29, 2015 at Union Hospital following an extended illness with her family by her side. She was born August 14, 1964, in Monroe County, the daughter of William E. "Eddie" Edwards and Henrietta (Clemons) Edwards. She graduated with the class of 1983. Although Penny had worked a various fast-food restaurants she spent most of her time caring for her family. She married J. Kevin Moon on January 24, 2003...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Oct. 9, The Brazil Times will publish a special section, telling the stories of people whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Here is a sample. Jeanne Potts of Brazil is a cancer survivor. She recently sat down and spoke with us about her experience and that of her family and friends...
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North Clay netters tame Panthers
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/15)
Times Staff Report North Clay topped Riverton Parke in volleyball action Wednesday night. The varsity squad was a 25-10, 25-6 winner over the Panthers behind a balanced attack. Danielle White posted two aces and a dig, MacKenzie Stanley added two digs and a kill for the Knights and Kambree Lucas added three kills and three aces. ...
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North Clay girls win Greencastle Invite, boys place second
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/15)
Times Staff Report GREENCASTLE -- The North Clay cross country teams fared well at the Greencastle Invitational on Saturday morning with the girls topping the field and the boys placing second overall in the meet. The North Clay girls placed five runners in the top-seven in the field of 73 competitors. The Knights won over second-place Crawfordsville by 59 points...
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Knights fall in marathon sectional tennis battle with Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor In what shaped up as a marathon battle in the semifinals of the Northview Tennis Sectional on Wednesday evening, the Greencastle Tiger Cubs were able to edge out the Northview Knights, 3-2. The final two matches of the night exceeded three hours apiece as Bryce Minor and Clayton Buck each went about as far into the chilly evening as possible. ...
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Northview boys finish regular season with a win
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/15)
Northview boys finish regular season with a win Times Staff Report SPENCER -- Northview could be finding its scoring stroke at just the right time of the season. The Northview boys' soccer team heads into their Oct. 7 sectional game against Terre Haute North after scoring a combined 14 goals in its last three contests...
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Times updating Discover Clay County directory
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
The Brazil Times is updating information for its upcoming Discover Clay County publication. Any business with recent changes to its contact information should call us by Oct. 9. New businesses are also urged to call the office at 812-446-2216.
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4-H Council sponsoring Haunted Hayride
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
The Clay County 4-H Council is sponsoring a Haunted Hayride at the 4-H Fairgrounds on State Road 59 from dusk to midnight Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10. The cost is $10 per person for the ride, $5 to roast your own hot dog on the Blazing Bon Fire (chips and drink included), $2 for S'more kits, $1.50 for pop, $1 for cider or hot cocoa and chips and marshmallows for 50 cents...
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Brazil VFW hosting sales, breakfast
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
The Brazil VFW Post 1127, at 303 South Depot St., Brazil, will have a yard sale starting at 8 a.m. (no early sales) to raise funds for the Clay County Military Plaza on Oct. 8, 9 and 10. Food will also be available. Biscuits and gravy are also available at the VFW every Monday from 8-10 a.m. for a freewill donation. Dine in or carryout orders can be called in advance at 812-448-8554. All proceeds go to the Clay County Military Plaza...
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Clay County Head Start continuing to meet needs
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Cortez and Carver Jones were accompanied by their great-grandmother to the Head Start open house. She is the twins' guardian and was having trouble walking and driving the day of the event in August. She had fallen and injured her leg, but she made sure the boys were there, getting ready for a new school year...
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National Cyber Security Awareness: Be safe when browsing
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
October is designated as National Cyber Security Awareness Month by President Barack Obama in an effort to educate the public on how to be safe when online. According to The Department of Homeland Security, Americans can follow simple steps to keep themselves, their assets and their personal information safe online...
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VFW auxiliary raising funds for homeless veterans
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Almost $1,000 was raised locally to help state's homeless veterans. "We made $404 at the Bake Sale during the K-Day activities last weekend," VFW Auxiliary member Judy Jordan said. "We raised the rest by having 50/50 drawings the past two months here at the post."...
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Riggs hired as Gavilon Insurance crop insurance agent
(Community News ~ 10/01/15)
TERRE HAUTE -- Clay County resident Autumn Riggs has joined Gavilon Insurance and will serve area producers in the role of Revenue Risk Specialist. She will help Gavilon Insurance customers take less risk while making more revenue. Growing up on a farm and managing the local grain elevator for seven years, Autumn understands the hard work and stressful decisions that farmers face, uniquely positioning her to deliver a wealth of practical solutions to keep farms profitable in the face of uncertain costs, weather and price volatility, says a Gavilon news release.. ...
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Forest Management Twilight Tour is Oct. 22
(Community News ~ 10/01/15)
There will be a free Forest Management Twilight Tour from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Vermillion County 4-H Science & Conservation Center, 3985 E County Road 775 S, Hillsdale. RSVP by Oct. 20 to Phil Cox at Purdue Extension -- Vermillion County (765) 492-5330 or cox119@purdue.edu...
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Harvest Road Safety
(Community News ~ 10/01/15)
Harvest is in full swing and the autumn leaves are falling. While we are moving down the roadways taking in the beautiful autumn scenery and fresh air it is important for us to watch for farmers and farm equipment on our roadways. In Indiana, we can expect to see slow-moving farm equipment from our 58,000-plus farms on Hoosier roadways...
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Putnam County Hospital expands heart care services with board-certified cardiologists
(Community News ~ 10/01/15)
Putnam County Hospital has partnered with Franciscan St. Francis Health to expand its heart services. Cardiologists with Indiana Heart Physicians, a Franciscan Physician Network practice, are now seeing patients -- right here in Greencastle. Putnam County Hospital offers comprehensive heart care in a comfortable and convenient setting for patients and their families. ...
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Hamilton Center receives $100,000 grant
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Hamilton Center, Inc. received funding from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction to provide an evidence-based practice for a school social service program. The proposed project will focus on one elementary school in each of the five counties of Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo...
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FISH program visits Exceptional Living Center
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Courtesy photos F.I.S.H. (families in support of homeschooling) took part in "Crafts, Costumes, Residents, and More" at Exceptional Living Center on Tuesday. They hosted a fall-themed craft for the residents' doors, and entertained with piano, violin and vocal solos, and hymns. ...
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Court News: Sept. 30-Oct 1, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Rachael Riggle, 36, Criminal Mischief Mandy J. Burger, 36, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More Clay Circuit Court Criminal Charges Kevin Edward Terry, 47, Burglary, Attempted Rape, Possession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Mischief...
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Court News: Sept. 30-Oct 1, 2015
(Court News ~ 10/01/15)
Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Rachael Riggle, 36, Criminal Mischief Mandy J. Burger, 36, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More Clay Circuit Court Criminal Charges Kevin Edward Terry, 47, Burglary, Attempted Rape, Possession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Mischief...
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Jail Bookings: Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/01/15)
Clay County Justice Center Bookings Jeffrey McCullough, 48, OVWI Refusal, OVWI Christopher Ferry, 29, Battery with Bodily Injury Jeffrey Frakes, 43, Domestic Battery, Invasion of Privacy, Kevin E. Terry, 47, Rape, Possession Methamphetamine, Burglary, Criminal Mischief...
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Jail Bookings: Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 10/01/15)
Clay County Justice Center Bookings Jeffrey McCullough, 48, OVWI Refusal, OVWI Christopher Ferry, 29, Battery with Bodily Injury Jeffrey Frakes, 43, Domestic Battery, Invasion of Privacy, Kevin E. Terry, 47, Rape, Possession Methamphetamine, Burglary, Criminal Mischief...
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