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The Fountain of the Tales gets a face lift
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
Considered the “Crown Jewel of the City,” the Chafariz dos Contos Fountain at the entrance to Forest Park is receiving some much deserved TLC. Over the weekend, workers from Ionic Cut Stone Inc., from Spencer were working to restore the fountain. The fountain was presented to Brazil as a gift from Brazilian President, His Excellency Eurico Gaspar Dutra, in 1950 and officially dedicated at a community ceremony on May 26, 1956...
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ON THE CALENDAR
(Community News ~ 08/07/18)
Poland Community Lions Club is hosting a live auction fundraiser on September 8, 2018. This year’s Celebrate Poland event will feature a Revival of the Poland Community Sale on Saturday, September 8th at 10 am. Staunton Narcotics Anonymous meetings will take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Family Worship Center, located at 8157 N. County Road 425 W. Brazil...
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Take care of yourself in the sun
(Community News ~ 08/07/18)
I hope you are protecting your skin from the sun: hat, sleeves and first and foremost using your sunscreen. Even if you have never thought your skin could be damaged and avoided precautions its never too late to take charge. You my bask like a bird with stretched - out wings and look the sun directly, with naked eyes, while your shades rest on your head. ...
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Business supports effort during World War II
(Community News ~ 08/07/18)
Clay County figured in the war industry many months before the United States declared war. When this country was finally brought into conflict and business throughout the land was brought into hurried preparations for war, the factories of this county were upon a 100% war basis...
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COURT NEWS JULY 31 TO AUGUST 6, 2018
(Court News ~ 08/07/18)
The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 31 to August 6, 2018: Midland Funding LLC. vs Teddi Payne; Jeremy Burns; Jane Hamilton State vs Drew M. Atkinson, 23: Escape, Theft, Criminal trespass State vs Ramon T. Epple, 35: Operating vehicle as habitual traffic violator...
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JAIL BOOINGS JULY 31 TO AUGUST 6, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 08/07/18)
The following jail bookings took place July 31 to August 6, 2018 Shoup, Devin W., 24, Brazil: Probation order violation (MC) Beil, Travis J., 22, Carbon: Probation order violation (MC) Barker, Vance, 48, Brazil: Hold for other agency Hyde II, Jeffrey S., 26, Brazil: Contempt of court...
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Rebecca “Bekki” K. Atkinson
(Obituary ~ 08/07/18)
Rebecca “Bekki” K. Atkinson, 45, of Brazil, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute after a courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis. She was born on August 15, 1972 in Zanesville, OH, the daughter of Larry Jones and Sandy Korte Timberman...
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Albert “Al” Robison
(Obituary ~ 08/07/18)
Albert “Al” Robison, 73, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on August 5, 2018 following a battle with cancer. Al was born on February 27, 1945, in Brazil, the son of Joseph Albert and Ruth (Harrison) Robison, the youngest of 5 children. Al graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1963. Al worked at GM Truck and Bus for 31 ½ years as a tool and die maker. Following retirement he worked for JWS Machine Shop in Clay County for 7 years...
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Sarah Ann Geswein
(Obituary ~ 08/07/18)
Sarah Ann Geswein, 55 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, August 6, 2018 at her mother’s home. She was born December 11, 1962 in Evansville, the daughter of William Crick and Susan Farris Crick. She graduated from Brazil High School, the Class of 1981. She later graduated from Indiana State University, with a degree in Physical Education. Sarah was an accomplished cheer leader and later a cheer coach through the 1990’s in both Danville Indiana and in Brazil...
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Cahill captures Riddell National Bank Brazil Open
(Community Sports ~ 08/07/18)
Cahill captures Riddell National Bank Brazil Open Times Staff Report Former Terre Haute South and Indiana Wesleyan University standout Drew Cahill shot a two-day score of 130 to capture the Riddell National Bank Brazil Open title at Forest Park Golf Course over the weekend. He was able to outlast the course’s Director of Golf, Troy Farris by one stroke...
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Excitement building for Northview cross country programs
(High School Sports ~ 08/07/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor There is building excitement surrounding the Northview cross country programs this season and for good reason. Numbers are up a bit for the girls’ program and have skyrocketed for the boys’ team. The Knights are coming off a sectional team championship for the boys and the girls have designs on improving upon a sixth place sectional finish last season. ...
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