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Man arrested for trespassing and attempted theft
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Officials confirm the arrest of Brazil man in connection with a number of burglaries, thefts, and suspicious person(s) sightings have occurred in and around the 7600 block of County Road 200 West and Summit Lawn Cemetery area since mid-July. On Sunday, July 29, at 2:30 a.m., Indiana State Police Master Trooper Todd Brown was parked in the area observing any possible criminal activity when he noticed a gray 2002 Jeep emerge from the far west edge of the cemetery. ...
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Truck driver loses control after erratic driving of passing car
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Clay County—Saturday morning, July 28 at approximately 3:03, Indiana State Police responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 24-mile marker for a truck crash. Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown passenger car allegedly veered erratically into the driving lane, forcing the driver of a Budget Rental Truck to travel off the right side of the roadway, overcorrect, and travel back across both westbound lanes into the median impacting trees...
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World War II local hero coming home; you can meet him Friday
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Clay County people have the opportunity to make Friday special for a real World War II hero and former local resident, Ray Kerr. Kerr flew Navy fighters, mostly Hellcats, said his nephew, Bill Kingery, in an email to Mayor Brian Wyndham. He fought in the Pacific Theater while serving on the USS Makin Island...
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Early pay off saves taxpayers $12,231.25
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Taxpayers are saving more than $12,000 because the county was able to pay off a $450,000 bond used for improvements to the area near the IVC plant in Industrial Park. The bond was issued in February 2001 and was paid off by money collected through the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in the area. A portion of taxes in a TIF area is captured for use for specified purposes...
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German music planned for Sunday’s concert in the park
(Community News ~ 07/31/18)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Herr von Huber, presents the annual Forest Park Oktoberfest Sunday, August 5th, rain or shine. This special edition concert begins at 7:15 pm with our wandering Oom-Pah Band. The full concert is at 8 pm...
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Summer winds down, so does YMCA Summer Camp
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
The 2018 YMCA Summer Camp is winding down this week. Today will be the last day. “We get better every year with the activities that we do,” said Alyssa Lovett, director. This is her ninth year working with the Summer camp and her first year as director...
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Preparing for a new school year
(Community News ~ 07/31/18)
Most folks well worth a memory Have statues still in stone But teachers mold their monuments In living flesh and bones. The student who goes on in life And makes a famous name, Admits unto the heart of it all Some teacher shares the fame. I never heard a pianist...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Civil War Casualties: Ernhardt and Yocum
(Community News ~ 07/31/18)
On April 12, 1861, the Confederate batteries opened fire on Fort Sumpter, beginning a Civil War lasting from 1861 to 1865. President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 men to put down the rebellion to preserve the Union of the states; Indiana’s quota of men was a little over 6,000. Clay County men did not hesitate to do their patriotic duty, and twice that many responded to his call. On the 17 April 1861 there was a mass meeting at Brazil and seventy-six men enlisted for sixty days service...
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Sun, fun and safety at car seat clinic
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
There was a line of cars around the parking lot at the Brazil Resource Head Start located 800 West Jackson Street, Brazil, last week. Everyone was waiting to participate in the Car Seat Clinic and/or enroll children at the preschool that serves children ages 3-6...
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Dinah Rae Moore
(Obituary ~ 07/31/18)
Dinah Rae Moore, 76 of Brazil, passed away July 29, 2018 at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. She was born November 6, 1941, in Clay County, the daughter of Ernie Waymire and Violet Loretta Michaels Waymire. On August 2, 1957, she married Darrell Moore and together they raised their seven children. He preceded her in death in 2005...
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ON THE CALENDAR
(Community News ~ 07/31/18)
Join us at the Brazil Public Library for craft night. Children 7 and under can join us on these dates between 6-7 p.: Aug 2.... Learn to tie your shoe Sept 6... Glow stick lightening bugs Oct 4... Pet picture frame Nov 8... Falling leaves Dec 6... Cinnamon ornaments...
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2018 4-H Fair Flower Show Ribbon Winners
(Community News ~ 07/31/18)
Holiday: 1/ Karen Schopmeyer, 2. Suzanne Booker Midnight Madness: 1. Joane Vaught, 2. Karen Schopmeyer, 3. Suzanne Booker Mixed Bouquet: 1. Joanne Vaught, 2. Karen Schopmeyer Arrangement-Unique Container: 1. Piper Germain, 2. Stephanie Schopmeyer, 3. Karen Schopmeyer...
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Supporting our warriors
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Members of the Sons of the American Legion Post 2 recently took over the concession stand at Forest Park during the Brazil Concert Band performance on June 17th. With a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream bars, and drinks (along with a few other donations/fundraisers) the group was able to recently present a $600 donation to Romans Warrior Foundation...
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BREAKING NEWS: Great Dane announces increased production
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Great Dane Brazil Plant‘s continued focus on lean manufacturing initiatives, cost-cutting programs, and on-time delivery have positioned it to increase the capacity on the refrigerated production line in the coming months. “This will be the third series of increases scheduled for the Brazil facility reinforcing the plant’s ability to build high quality, complex products; and is a testament to the outstanding work ethic and craftsmanship of its valued employees,” stated a press release from the company.. ...
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