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Enjoy breakfast with firefighters on the 4th of July
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
The Jackson Fire/Rescue department is having a biscuits and gravy breakfast with eggs, sausage links or patties, white and chocolate milk and coffee from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 4 at the fire department. A free will offering will be received to support the department...
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Brazil Concert Band has ringmaster for circus music
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
David Brinson served as ringmaster for the Brazil Concert Band on Sunday night. Brinson introduced several of the musical numbers as if he were the ringmaster standing under the big top at one of Barnum & Bailey's "greatest shows on Earth."
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Nola M. Goda
(Obituary ~ 06/27/17)
Nola M. Goda, 90, of Brazil, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in her residence. She was born February 1, 1927 in Terre Haute to Herbert Harper and Irene “Deserie” Elkins Harper. Nola was a 1945 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School and attended My Lady Beauty Academy. ...
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Avis Marie Adamson
(Obituary ~ 06/27/17)
Avis Marie Adamson, 81, of Brazil, IN passed away at 1:55 pm on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday June 27th 2017 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Friends Grove Cemetery rural Toledo...
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Christopher William Swearingen
(Obituary ~ 06/27/17)
Brazil, Indiana Christopher William Swearingen, 24, passed away Saturday June 24, 2017. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 24, 1992 the son of Richard Alan Swearingen, Jr. and Victoria Freeman. Chris graduated from Northview High School where he enjoyed playing music with the Marching Knights. He was a member of Terre Haute First Baptist Church...
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Dickison-Hull reunion set for July 15
(Community News ~ 06/27/17)
The Dickison-Hull reunion will start at noon, July 15, at the Forest Park Pavilion. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Drinks will be furnished. For more information call 765-672-4250.
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JAIL BOOKINGS June 27, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 06/27/17)
The following bookings were made during June 23-27, 2017: Bryan, Crystal J.: Fraud on financial institution (x2 -FC/F5), Theft (FD), Exploitation of dependent (F6), Exploitation of endangered adult (FD) and Theft (MA) Bryan, Douglas Wayne: Fraud on financial institution (x2 -FC/F5), Theft (FD), Exploitation of dependent (F6), Exploitation of endangered adult (FD) and Theft (MA)...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Reunion memories
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
The weeks swiftly come and go. Maybe I just notice more these days. This week can hurry along because Saturday we have a special event to attend in Brazil. Yah! It has been 60 years since I graduated from Brazil High School. I remember the happiness I felt when my name was called and I walked on stage decked out in a silky white robe and those wobbly bright red high heels to receive my diploma. ...
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Reunion memories
(Column ~ 06/27/17)
The weeks swiftly come and go. Maybe I just notice more these days. This week can hurry along because Saturday we have a special event to attend in Brazil. Yah! It has been 60 years since I graduated from Brazil High School. I remember the happiness I felt when my name was called and I walked on stage decked out in a silky white robe and those wobbly bright red high heels to receive my diploma. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Wesley Chapel Church thrived for many years
(Community News ~ 06/27/17)
It’s a small, rural church with a long-standing niche in Clay County history, standing originally across the country road from the Wesley Chapel School. The members of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church are a congregation strong in faith and devoted to their future. The church came into existence in 1835 in the form of a log structure about a quarter-mile south of its current corner site in Jackson Township...
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Small town, big celebration at Center Point fish fry
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
The small town of Center Point was a busy place during the 62nd annual Community and Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry last weekend. Cars were lined up early along main street to enjoy the fish dinners, hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ and homemade desserts. Children played vintage games and took advantage of the old-fashioned dunking booth for fun while the adults enjoyed the live music by StraightDavis and the heavy-weight horse pull...
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Knights of Columbus helping those in need
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
When the Knights of Columbus looked for a project to help the community several years ago, they quickly decided the need was to provide food for those in need. While there are other organizations that are helping feed the hungry in Clay County, statistics prove the need is great.
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News & Notes: Holiday closings
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
The Brazil Times office will be closed Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The office will reopen at its regular time — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — on Wednesday, July 5. There will be no change in the newspaper’s regular publication schedule...
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Library summer reading program
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
The Brazil Public Library’s summer reading program continues every Wednesday through July 12. Programs, which are free and open to the public, are as follows: today, children’s movie and popcorn; July 5, Brazil police and fire department demonstrations; and July 12, C.R. Ryan and son will perform father and son magic show. All programs begin at 1:30 p.m...
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Scam warning issued by local resident
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
A local woman wants to warn residents of a potential over-the-phone scam where the caller asks for help against ISIS. The woman says she was contacted recently by a person asking for financial help in the fight against ISIS. The caller states they will send out a packet for donations...
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Warren Trout continues his life in the sky
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
Warren Trout continues his life in the sky Warren Trout graduated from Brazil High School in 1981, Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri, and Indiana. He then, with his private airplane license, joined the Air Force. Pilot training was in Columbus, MS; 2nd Lt training in San Antonio, Texas. His next move was in 1990 to Little Rock, Arkansas. He was only there long enough to buy a house when Desert Shield/Desert Storm broke out...
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Reelsville alumni celebrate 50-year reunion
(Local News ~ 06/27/17)
Submitted photo The Reelsville High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 50-year reunion at the Reelsville Alumni Banquet on June 3 at Central Elementary. At the event, Cheryl Steuerwald encouraged all Reelsville Alumni to share any paper records, photos, yearbooks, journals and their own reminiscence of school days with the Putnam County Public Library Local History Department. ...
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COURT NEWS June 27, 2017
(Court News ~ 06/27/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during June 23-27, 2017: State vs Amber N. Parker, 26: Theft, Driving while suspended State vs Lance M. Findley, 34: Possession of marijuana State vs Jacqueline M. Orme, 34: Theft State vs Crystal J. Bryan, , 58: Fraud on a financial institution (x2), Theft (x2), Exploitation of endangered adult (x2)...
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