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Congressman discusses ADA regulations, other matters with Brazil mayor
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-8) met with Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham Thursday morning for about half an hour in City Hall. After the meeting, Bucshon said Wyndham is concerned about infrastructure issues, such as streets. One of the mayor's concerns was about changes in the Americans With Disabilities Act engineering specifications that require much more grant money to be used for engineering projects, even small projects such as making street curbs ADA compliant at intersections...
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Thomas signs with Lincoln Trail
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview senior Nathan Thomas locked down his future baseball plans by inking his letter-of-intent to play baseball at Lincoln Trail Junior College next season in Illinois. The six-foot hurler will anchor the Knights' rotation this season and has been a key figure on the pitching staff from day one at the varsity level. For Knights' coach Craig Trout, it's gratifying to see Thomas' work pay off...
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Burt Allen Zuch
(Obituary ~ 01/28/16)
Burt Allen Zuch, 81, of Bridgeton, and formerly of Brazil, Indiana went to his heavenly reward after passing at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana, January 27, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Burt was born in Negley, Ohio, August 9, 1934, the son of Samuel and Margaret (Guy) Zuch. ...
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4-H Council Indoor Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday
(Community News ~ 01/28/16)
Doors open Friday for the annual Clay County 4-H Council Indoor Yard Sale. The public is invited to the sale from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Clay County Fairgrounds, 6656 N. State Road 59, Brazil. Concessions will be available, and proceeds will benefit the youth of Clay County 4-H...
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Sen. Ford: work zone safety bill passes committee
(State News ~ 01/28/16)
State Sen. Jon Ford's (R-Terre Haute) bill that would increase penalties for repeat driving convictions in a highway work zone passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law this week. Senate Bill 248 would allow the court to recommend a suspension of a person's driving license for 60 days if the person has received two or more speeding tickets in a highway work zone with workers present within a 12-month period...
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Clay County native among those promoted to caseworker
(Community News ~ 01/28/16)
Clay County native among those promoted to caseworker Four highly experienced Wabash Valley Correctional Facility custody professionals have joined the caseworker ranks, focusing on offender counseling and re-entry needs at the maximum-security facility...
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Marketing, food safety workshop set for vegetable farmers
(Community News ~ 01/28/16)
The Purdue Extension Local Food Program and the Parke and Vermillion County Extension offices will host a workshop for vegetable farmers who want to learn about wholesale markets. During the workshop on Saturday, Feb. 13, attendees will learn about getting into local and regional wholesale markets. ...
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Another winner
(Community News ~ 01/28/16)
Kyle Evans of Brazil (center) is the sixth winner of $1,000 in the Brazil office of H&R Block. The corporate office is giving away 1,000 prizes of $1,000 across the United States each day and so far, Brazil is leading the district operation with more than six winners, said Sue Goshen (left), owner of the local tax preparation office. Evans said he plans to save the prize money to which his tax preparer, Amy Kaufman (right) gave a thumbs up...
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Future income tax cut added to Indiana road funding plan
(State News ~ 01/28/16)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A future 5 percent cut in Indiana's individual income tax rates is being added to a legislative proposal that would boost gasoline and cigarette taxes to increase road funding. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 14-7 Thursday to advance the Republican-backed plan to the full House. The proposal has faced criticism from conservative groups for adding an estimated 4 cents to the gas tax and $1 to the per-pack cigarette tax...
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SNAPSHOTS: Training Day on Ice
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
A victim who falls through the ice can become incapacitated within minutes, which is why rescue procedures are done quickly. Members of Jackson Township and Center Point volunteer fire department took to the icy waters of a local pond on January 23...
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Food Service Inspections
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
December 2015 Circle P Saloon, 561 E. National Brazil, IN (Pre-operational construction inspection, re-inspection to be completed prior to opening for business) Family Table Restaurant, 960 W. SR42 Brazil, IN (4 non-critical violations) (1 critical violation: Ham stored at 48.9 degrees F. Mushrooms stored at 52.3 degrees F. Both discarded during inspection)...
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COURT NEWS January 26-28, 2016
(Court News ~ 01/28/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 26-28, 2016 Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Danica McMurray, 42, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Robert E. Pollard Jr., 41, Conversion James J. Carbo, 35, Driving While Suspended, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Registration Number Belonging to a Different Vehicle...
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COURT NEWS January 26-28, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 26-28, 2016 Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Danica McMurray, 42, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Robert E. Pollard Jr., 41, Conversion James J. Carbo, 35, Driving While Suspended, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Registration Number Belonging to a Different Vehicle...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 26-28, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 01/28/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 26-28, 2016: Jacob D. Jones, 31, Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury on Law Enforcement, Disorderly conduct Joseph Osborn Jr., 37, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Poss/Paraphernalia, Common Nuisance...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 26-28, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 26-28, 2016: Jacob D. Jones, 31, Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury on Law Enforcement, Disorderly conduct Joseph Osborn Jr., 37, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Poss/Paraphernalia, Common Nuisance...
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Mayor: Water rate increase won't affect sewer rates
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
An increase in the Brazil water rate will not affect sewer bills, Mayor Brian Wyndham told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday. Sewer bills are based on a separate rate from the water bills, the mayor said. The only connection between increases in sewer and water bills is the amount of water consumed...
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Firefighters conduct real-life ice rescue training
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
A victim who falls through the ice can become incapacitated within minutes, which is why rescue procedures are done quickly. "This goes really fast, as you will see when you get out there," Jackson Township Fire Chief Tom Champion told trainees Saturday morning. "Using these techniques, a rescuer can have a person out of the water in the amount of time it takes to cut a battery cable in a car."...
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Authorities searching for elderly Staunton man
(Local News ~ 01/28/16)
The Clay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Staunton man. Family of 88-year-old Eugene E. Butts, aka "Popeye," reported him missing around noon on Thursday. He was last seen around 5 p.m. Wednesday by family...
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T-Birds' rally spoils Clay City's senior night
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/16)
T-Birds' rally spoils Clay City's senior night By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor CLAY CITY -- Clay City was eight minutes away from snapping a three-game losing streak to visiting Eastern Greene, but mounting foul trouble and the T-Birds defense got in the way...
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