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Northview Knights receive royal welcome
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
On Saturday, the Northview High School Knights baseball team won the school's first state championship at Victory Field in Indianapolis. The 3A school received a royal welcome when they returned to Brazil around midnight Saturday night...
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Grant Allee
(Obituary ~ 06/19/16)
Grant Allee, 91, of Brazil, passed away June 17, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. He was born August 12, 1924 in Clay County, the son of the late Grant Sr. and Edith Allee. He married the love of his life Frances Escott in 1946. She preceded him in death 1984. Grant worked in maintenance at Arketex and then Columbia Records. He loved watching wrestling throughout the week, working on cars and in his garden. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends...
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'Yes, hard work pays off'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/19/16)
To the editor: Who owes whom, college, society me? Pondering the Editorial 'Working Hard" pays off. Sometimes thinking of those years just out of high school; volunteering for the draft and staying in, maturing as I served. Learning many things along the way, feeling that I wasn't ready for any college and bank/college loans with a long pay-back; military life was the best choice at the time. ...
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Those feeding the hungry should be praised
(Editorial ~ 06/19/16)
First Baptist Church and the Clay County YMCA have done a tremendous amount of good in Clay County over many years. Of this we have no doubt. In fact, these pages have carried many stories about the good performed by these organizations. They are doing a wonderful thing by feeding hungry children through the summer and for this they should be applauded though, we're sure, they are not seeking recognition...
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A look back ... to June 19-25, 1924
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
Uriah Gasaway, aged 94 years, of near Reelsville, a veteran of the Mexican war, will be initiated into the Brazil post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Sunday. The ceremony will be held at the home of the Mexican War veterans Sunday afternoon and all members of the local post of Veterans of Foreign Wars are requested to meet at the Grothe barber shop at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon to make the trip to Reelsville...
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Bed bugs: a historic annoyance
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
(This is the first in a five-part series about bed bugs, their resurgence and how locals advise you detect and deal with them.) Ever heard the old saying "Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite"? Well, Cimex lectularius (AKA bed bugs) have been around a long time, aggravating the earliest of civilizations...
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Still time to celebrate Knights historic season
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
There will be a celebration for the state championship baseball team at 7 p.m. Monday on the Northview High School football field. The public is invited to help cheer on the IHSAA Class 3A champs.
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PERSPECTIVE: Championship built on foundation of team work, togetherness
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
Victory Field was the site for a late night celebration amongst a massive community turnout from Brazil and the surrounding areas as Northview secured the school's first team state championship in sports. Perhaps the most fitting was that there was a large contingent of young baseball players from the Clay Youth League that was on hand. ...
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77th Annual Clay City Fair kicks off this week
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
The 77th Annual Clay City Fair kicks off this week with a pet parade, sheep show and horse pull all lined up for Tuesday and ends with a bang -- a fireworks show Saturday night. Here's a look at what's lined up: Monday Accept Livestock - 6:30-8:30 p.m...
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DAR to host meeting, annual picnic
(Community News ~ 06/19/16)
The Eliza Rizley Stacey Clay County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has scheduled its next meeting/annual picnic for 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Chapter Historian Jodi Lohrman will host the event at her home in rural Brazil. There will be an installation of new Chapter officers, a salute to the previous officers as well as a very short meeting. ...
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Food Pantry at Kennedy Crossing on June 27
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
Catholic Charities and the Knights of Columbus will have a food pantry at Kennedy Crossing on June 27 at 5 p.m. Any questions, call 812-232-1447. To contact the Knights of Columbus, contact Mike Robison at 812-243-7413.
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Brazil artists' work to be on display
(Community News ~ 06/19/16)
River City Art Association's "Indiana Heritage Art Exhibition" will be showcased July 1-31 in the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets in Terre Haute. Deanna Swearingen and Sheila K. Ter Meer of Brazil are among the 20 RCAA members to exhibit artwork celebrating Terre Haute and Indiana's bicentennial year, as well as Indiana State Parks centennial year...
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Northview baseball brings home IHSAA Class 3A Championship
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS -- The 2016 Northview Knights baseball team cemented its place in Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) history Saturday evening by topping Western 2-1 at Victory Field to win the Class 3A state baseball championship...
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Northview baseball brings home IHSAA Class 3A Championship
(High School Sports ~ 06/19/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS -- The 2016 Northview Knights baseball team cemented its place in Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) history Saturday evening by topping Western 2-1 at Victory Field to win the Class 3A state baseball championship...
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Honor Rolls: Northview High School
(Community News ~ 06/19/16)
Northview High School Fourth-Grading Period Freshmen Honorable Mention: Makayla S. Barnett, Trevor Lawrence Cook, Annabelle Jean Fogleman, Katelyn Marie Kidwell, Mariah Marie Martineau, Jarret David Snow, Bella Rae Timberman Sophomores Academic Distinction: Brevan Michael Harper, Macey Lynn Johnson, Kennedy Dawn Johnston, Payton Danielle Kumpf, Mark Anthony Lowe, Haley Marie Mishler, Katie Nicole Munoz, Sonja Dalene Nelson...
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Couple to wed next month
(Engagement ~ 06/19/16)
Trisha Cox and Hunter Collins will be united in marriage during a wedding ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at Calvary Baptist Church. Cox is the daughter of Kevin and Brenda Cox, Brazil, while Collins is the son of Robin and Alan Swalls and Jeff Collins, Brazil...
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Scouts appreciated for their work
(Community News ~ 06/19/16)
Scoutmaster of Pack 45 Lee Walls appreciates all who helped place memorial flags on 13 cemeteries in Clay County, including the work of Jeff Meyers and Troop 95 and Grady Paddock's Pack 195 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127.
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Dierdorf on Wabash College Dean's List
(Community News ~ 06/19/16)
Wabash College Dean Scott Feller has announced that a Brazil student is on the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Sophomore Joey Dierdorf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Dierdorf, Brazil, is one of 293 Dean's List students who maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 point scale...
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Jail Bookings: June 18-19, 2016
(Local News ~ 06/19/16)
The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center June 18-19, 2016: Gary P. Braswell, awaiting arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated Trey J. Horn, awaiting arraignment on charges of residential entry and invasion of privacy...
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Jail Bookings: June 18-19, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 06/19/16)
The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center June 18-19, 2016: Gary P. Braswell, awaiting arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated Trey J. Horn, awaiting arraignment on charges of residential entry and invasion of privacy...
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