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John David "J.D." Burk
(Obituary ~ 02/04/16)
John David "J.D." Burk, 85, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 following a wonderful life and surrounded by a loving family. J.D. was a life-long resident of Clay County and will certainly be missed by friends and family. J.D. graduated from Staunton High School and then attended Indiana State University for 2 years. J.D served an enlistment in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged after several years of service...
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Indiana State Police Reminds Drivers to Celebrate Responsibly This Super Bowl Weekend
(State News ~ 02/04/16)
The Indiana Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Indiana State Police, the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), reminds motorists to celebrate this year's Super Bowl responsibly, by driving sober and safe...
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Dever Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award
(State News ~ 02/04/16)
STATEHOUSE - A Terre Haute man was recently awarded the highest honor a Hoosier citizen can receive. William Dever received the Sagamore of the Wabash. William Dever, President of Dever Distributing Company Inc., is a committed community member and is affiliated with a number of honorable organizations, including the Terre Haute Hall of Fame, Masonic Lodge #19 and Vice-President of the Terre Haute Zorah Shrine. ...
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Transparency Portal Bill passes senate
(State News ~ 02/04/16)
STATEHOUSE -- State Sen. Eric Bassler's (R-Washington) bill requiring the Department of Local Government Finance to post contracts to Indiana's transparency website passed the Senate today by a vote of 48-1. Senate Bill 327 would provide that local government contracts must be posted to the Indiana Transparency website. This would be required for each year the contract amount exceeds the lesser of $50,000 or 10 percent of the local government's property-tax levy...
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Benefit dinner for Eli Fulford and family is Saturday
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
Benefit dinner for Eli Fulford and family is Saturday Friends of Eli Fulford and family are hosting a chicken noodle dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Riddell National Bank's main branch in downtown Brazil. Four-year-old Eli, the son of Deanna and Ron Fulford, is fighting Septo-optic Dysphasia and other health issues...
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February Taizé to focus on friendship
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to bring their friends and join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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State spends nearly $500K for U.S. 40 rights of way
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
State spends nearly $500K for U.S. 40 rights of way The Indiana Department of Transportation paid local property owners nearly $500,000 for use of their rights of way ahead of the U.S. 40 Project. INDOT made those purchases public recently -- a requirement under state law. That law states information concerning purchased public property be advertised once in the local newspaper. The legal is on Page 7 of today's The Brazil Times...
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Spaghetti dinner benefits YMCA
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
The Clay County YMCA Silver Sneakers is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Saturday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the YMCA's Community Room. The dinner is a fundraising effort for the Y's Strong Kids campaign and other Y activities for youth. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce and meat balls, bread, salad, drinks, and desserts are available...
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Bucshon staffer to be at courthouse on Tuesday
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
A member of U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon's staff will be at the Clay County Courthouse, 609 E National Ave., Brazil, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The visit is a chance to meet face-to-face with a congressional staff member to discuss issues, problems or concerns regarding the federal government...
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Clay County Agriculture Crop Outlook is Feb. 18
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
The Purdue Extension Service of Clay County will present a program titled "Agricultural Outlook 2016" at 8 a.m. on Feb. 18 in the Exhibit Hall at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The free program is designed to help farmers, landowners, input suppliers and agribusiness managers make better business decisions in the coming year. The program will be presented by Chris Hurt, an agricultural economist from Purdue...
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Cloverleaf Healthcare receives 2016 Customer Experience Award
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
On Tuesday, Cloverleaf Healthcare, Knightsville-based provider of Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services, was announced the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight's 2016 Customer Experience Award. The facility qualified for the award in the categories of Admissions Process, Activities, Communication from Facility, Dignity and Respect, Individual Needs, and Response to Problems. Cloverleaf Healthcare displays a continued dedication to providing Best in Class senior healthcare services...
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Winter Growers Meeting is later this month
(Community News ~ 02/04/16)
The Pro-soil Ag Solutions Annual Winter Growers Meeting will be held at the Beef House Restaurant in Covington at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. The speaker will be company owner Ray Trent on the insights of biologicals. There will be testimonials and data on how biologicals can help improve soil health and increase overall production through a below ground management program...
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Clay City seeks grants to address water woes
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Clay City's water was described as "the color of sweet tea" by Town Councilman Tim Rood on Tuesday, and Council President Donella Baumgartner said her family doesn't drink it, they buy bottled water instead. The problem is a rusting steel tank used as part of the filtration system as water is pumped from wells by the town's utility...
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Humane Society on fundraising mission
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
The Clay County Humane Society (CCHS) is offering several fundraisers to support efforts that provide a caring home for unwanted animals until they find a home. "We are partially supported by Brazil and the county," CCHS Board President Janice Clark said. "But everything else we do is funded by donations from our generous community."...
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City police to increase patrols after attempted abduction at school bus stop
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
The Brazil Police Department plans to increase patrols in areas where students wait on school buses after a report of an attempted abduction Thursday morning on Brazil's northwest side. BPD Cpt. Dennis Archer says a Meridian Elementary fifth-grader reported an adult male in a vehicle approached her as she waited for the bus at 601 West Central Ave. around 7:15 a.m. The male asked her if she wanted to get in his car, then drove off, when the 11-year-old girl told him no...
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South Leavitt house fire contained in attic
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Brazil firefighters were at the scene of a house fire at 612 S. Leavitt St. for two hours Thursday morning. The residence is owned by John Gardner. The fire was electrical in nature and started in the attic, said Fire Chief Jake Bennett. Firefighters were called to the scene at 6:15 a.m...
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Court News: Feb. 3-4, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 3-4: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Christopher Castandeda, 30, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Endangering a Person Tina L. Francis, 37, Battery...
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Court News: Feb. 3-4, 2016
(Court News ~ 02/04/16)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 3-4: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Christopher Castandeda, 30, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Endangering a Person Tina L. Francis, 37, Battery...
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 3-4, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Feb. 3-4: James Foster, 23, Public Intoxication, Probation violation, Criminal Mischief Russell E. Drake, 45, Contempt of Court
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 3-4, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 02/04/16)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Feb. 3-4: James Foster, 23, Public Intoxication, Probation violation, Criminal Mischief Russell E. Drake, 45, Contempt of Court
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Police: Brazil man caught with 56 pounds of marijuana in Texas
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Authorities in Texas seized more than $342,000 in marijuana on Tuesday in a traffic stop involving a Brazil man near Amarillo. Andrew Byrer, 27, was arrested on a felony possession of marijuana charge. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers pulled over the 2014 Nissan Maxima Byrer was driving for a traffic violation on Interstate 40 in north Texas. ...
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