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Northview claims county softball match-up with Eels
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Any time that Northview and Clay City square off in a sporting event, the communities show up on force to support their respective teams. This year, fans of both schools showed up in support of the “Battle for Hope,” a softball fundraiser for Northview assistant coach Hope Torbert...
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Margaret Rosetta Lancaster
(Obituary ~ 04/20/17)
Margaret Rosetta Lancaster, 90, of Brazil, passed away April 19, 2017 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. Margaret was born March 12, 1927 in Bridgeton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eva (Logsdon) Byers. She married the love of her life Freddie Lancaster on December 24, 1946. ...
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Susan Latta
(Obituary ~ 04/20/17)
Susan Latta, 55, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, April 18, 2017 following a battle with cancer. She was born in Brazil, Indiana March 15, 1962, the daughter of Robert J. and Dorothy (Trout) Latta. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1980 as the Valedictorian of her class. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in English Education from Indiana State University and her PhD. in Rhetoric and Composition from Purdue University...
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Myers, Wolf break Clay City marks as Eels win 3-way meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/17)
Times Staff Report The Clay City boys’ track and field team got a record-breaking effort from a pair of athletes Tuesday night and another that tied a mark as the Eels won a three-way meet. Kyle Wolf broke the pole vault record by clearing 13-feet, three inches in winning the event. ...
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Successful night for Northview track and field
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/17)
Times Staff Report CLINTON — The Northview track and field teams found a large degree of individual success in Tuesday’s road trip to South Vermillion. The Northview boys fared well in the middle distance events as Nathan Forster won the 400 meters (55.6 seconds), Taelur Evans picked up the 300 hurdle win (46.08) and Michael Heading won the 800 meters (2:04.9). ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 17-20, 2017
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
The following bookings were made during April 17-20, 2017: Akers, Kyle Duane: Failure to appear (x2) Callahan, Timothy Jack: Unlawful possession syringe (F6). Disorderly conduct (MA) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC) Fulk, Nicolle Annette: Battery against public safety officer (F6), Disorderly conduct (MB) and Resisting law enforcement (MA)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 17-20, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 04/20/17)
The following bookings were made during April 17-20, 2017: Akers, Kyle Duane: Failure to appear (x2) Callahan, Timothy Jack: Unlawful possession syringe (F6). Disorderly conduct (MA) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC) Fulk, Nicolle Annette: Battery against public safety officer (F6), Disorderly conduct (MB) and Resisting law enforcement (MA)...
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Local students participate in 3rd Annual Fluid Power Challenge
(Community News ~ 04/20/17)
Two Clay County teams took part in Purdue’s 3rd Annual Fluid Power Challenge Saturday at Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Columbus, Indiana. Approximately 15 teams across Indiana came to compete. In February, they went to a workshop to learn about pneumatics and hydraulics and their challenge. They then had eight weeks to design a machine of balsa wood and syringes to move a cylinder from point A to point B as many times as possible in two minutes...
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So, You Want to Breed Your Dog…
(Column ~ 04/20/17)
You look in the face of your trusty canine companion and ask, “How could I not breed you, you are the perfect dog?” But did you know, if your dog is of mixed heritage, you most likely will never get a pup from her that is even close to her in looks and temperament. Genetically, she carries a mixed bag of unexpressed genes and can produce a wide variety of looks in her pups...
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So, You Want to Breed Your Dog…
(Community News ~ 04/20/17)
You look in the face of your trusty canine companion and ask, “How could I not breed you, you are the perfect dog?” But did you know, if your dog is of mixed heritage, you most likely will never get a pup from her that is even close to her in looks and temperament. Genetically, she carries a mixed bag of unexpressed genes and can produce a wide variety of looks in her pups...
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Walsh is presenter at Chamber meeting
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
Kellie Walsh, executive director of Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition, spoke to the Clay County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. The coalition is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. Among other things, the coalition is promoting the use of propane fuel as an alternative to gasoline.
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Baird’s veteran employment bill heads to governor
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
State Rep. Jim Baird’s (R-Greencastle) bill requiring the Department of Workforce Development to prioritize job and training placement for veterans and their spouses could soon be law. “Indiana already has the nation’s lowest unemployment rate for veterans, and this is another effort to ensure those who served our country have employment opportunities when they come home,” Baird said...
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Eyecare Specialists celebrates 10 years
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
Nicole Bonham, O.D., celebrated the 10th anniversary of her company, Eyecare Specialists, 325 W. National Ave., Brazil, with an open house, and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting to honor the event. Bonham began working with Dr. ...
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PPG Industrial Coatings receives WorkOne Achievement Award
(Business ~ 04/20/17)
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and its WorkOne Career Centers hosted their biennial WorkOne Achievement Awards on April 11 at the Statehouse. The ceremony recognized the success of Hoosier employees and employers who have received services through WorkOne. PPG Industrial Coatings received an employer award after being nominated by its local WorkOne center...
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Extension looking to local farms for on-farm research
(Community News ~ 04/20/17)
It is that time of year again. The weather is warming up and the trees are budding, but farmers around Indiana know it is nearly time to get seed into the ground. Purdue Extension, in the interest of providing our agricultural community with impartial, evidence-based information to help our growers improve their bottom-line, is looking for local farms willing to participate in on-farm research throughout the state of Indiana...
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News & Notes
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
The Brazil Public Library will host “Making Ice Cream” at 6 p.m. on May 2. The session will include discussion on recipes and methods to make the summer treat. RSVP by April 29 to 812-448-1981. The Clay County Senior Center will host Ben Dake and Memphis Memories at 7 p.m. Saturday...
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Pinwheels for Prevention: Child abuse prevention group spreading awareness 1 pinwheel at a time
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
Prevent Child Abuse of Clay County will participate in the Clay County YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Forest Park. “A variety of local organizations and nonprofits will be providing information to help families keep healthy and active all summer long,” said Co-Chair Corinna Stewart at the group’s April meeting at the First Baptist Church. ...
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Vehicle break-ins keeping police busy
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
Brazil is facing a number of break-ins, said the city’s police chief on Thursday. “There have been break-ins, to cars specifically, and a van stolen,” Police Chief Clint McQueen said. Many of the break-ins have been in the area near the YMCA. “We are increasing patrols and questioning people in the area to learn who the suspects may be,” the police chief said. “We are doing our best but we have no information on the suspects.” ...
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COURT NEWS April 17-22, 2017
(Court News ~ 04/20/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 17-22, 2017: Midland Funding LLC vs Robert Westenhaver, Claude Hill, Tammy Pearce, Melissa Hiatt, Timmy Underwood, Elizabeth Higham Richard Roe vs Ford Motor Company State vs Joseph P. Dahlstrom, 25: Aggressive driving, Criminal recklessness, Reckless driving...
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COURT NEWS April 17-22, 2017
(Local News ~ 04/20/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 17-22, 2017: Midland Funding LLC vs Robert Westenhaver, Claude Hill, Tammy Pearce, Melissa Hiatt, Timmy Underwood, Elizabeth Higham Richard Roe vs Ford Motor Company State vs Joseph P. Dahlstrom, 25: Aggressive driving, Criminal recklessness, Reckless driving...
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Creola “Dody” Frazier
(Obituary ~ 04/20/17)
Creola “Dody” Frazier, 82, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on October 25, 1934 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Harold and Dorothy (Romine) Lutz. She attended Brazil High School and worked as a home health aide, and at Columbia Records...
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