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Hometown roots, role models help NHS graduate excel in law enforcement career
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
Smalltown roots have helped one Northview High School graduate stay grounded as a career in law enforcement took him on a journey. “Immediately following my graduation from Northview in 2004, I started my post-secondary education at Indiana State University,” said Eric Vanatti, who didn’t join a fraternity or club on campus like most students would, “I joined the Brazil Rotary Club. ...
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APME Awards announced Friday
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
The Brazil Times and its sister paper Greene County Daily World, Linton, fared well in the 2018 Associated Press Managing Editors Contest Friday night in Indianapolis. Twenty-eight newspapers submitted 709 entries in the contest, which featured news and sports stories from around Indiana in 2018. A list of winners can be found at http://discover.ap.org/contests/Indiana-newspaper...
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A special bonnet for a special day of crafting together
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
In early celebration of Mother’s Day (next Sunday, May 12), Julie Pierce, who organizes Youth Services at the Brazil Public Library, was busy setting up for the guests to arrive Saturday afternoon. The High Tea Party for mothers and daughters had door prizes, snacks and they made a distinctive bonnet for the day. The Brazil Public Library is located at 204 North Walnut Street, Brazil. Learn more about the many family programs by calling 812-448-1981...
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Red Cross helping after electrical fire
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
No one was home when the Brazil Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire shortly after 6 a.m. Friday. According to Fire Chief Jake Bennett, the cause of the fire at 405 Edgewood Drive appears to be electrical. Firefighters were on the scene until around 8:30 a.m. No injuries were reported...
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Community rallies to support Clay County Senior Center
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/05/19)
Community rallies to support Clay County Senior Center To the editor: Jack’s “Senior Family” Fundraising Dinner has completed its third event, and our little group is proud of the results. While the weather lowered attendance slightly, the enthusiasm was bigger than ever from the crowd who did stop by for dinner and entertainment. It was a social event for all ages, with the youngest unexpectedly performing the “Baby Shark” dance for the crowd...
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Clay City boys lead SWIAC after first day of competition; girls fifth
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor LINTON — Round one of the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference track and field meet concluded Friday evening with Shakamak leading the girls team standings and Clay City edging the competition in the boys standings...
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Thank you from Habitat for Humanity
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/05/19)
To the editor: Habitat for Humanity of Clay County wishes to thank the community for supporting their Jonah Fish Fry on April 13th. We thank The Brazil Times, Clay City News, Hi-99, Terre Haute Tribune, Riddell National Bank, Terre Haute Savings Bank and Cheryl Steuerwald for advertising for us...
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DeHart/Trusler win two-man scramble at Forest Park Golf Course
(Community Sports ~ 05/05/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Chris DeHart and Eric Trusler teamed to take home the two-man scramble title in the championship flight at Forest Park the weekend of April 27-28. The duo recorded a score of 121 to edge out Kade Baker and Trent Carr by one stroke. Third-place went to Denny Byrum and Dusty Javanovich with a 123 and fourth went to Tom Jones and Mark Neiderhiser with a 126...
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“Walk the Walk” during upcoming Diversity Walk
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
On June 15, Terre Haute and surrounding communities will come together to celebrate diversity and inclusion during the fifth annual Diversity Walk. The Diversity Walk, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc., is a free event in downtown Terre Haute that welcomes all people of varying ages, races, creeds, colors, orientations, and physical limitations...
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ISU commencement set for May 11
(State News ~ 05/05/19)
Indiana State University has announced the lineup of speakers for its 2019 spring commencement, set for May 11. Ra’Leshia Davis of Indianapolis, who is completing a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in media studies, and Logan Pollard of Rosedale, Ind., who is completing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, have been selected as student speakers for the ceremony at Hulman Center...
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Property tax bills have been mailed, due May 10th
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
The Clay County Courthouse is located at 609 East National Avenue, Brazil. The Clay County Treasurer’s office is located on the first floor of the building. First installment is due Friday The Clay County Treasurer’s office mailed tax bills to property owners on March 27, 2019. Please contact the Treasurer’s office at 812-448-9009 if you have not received your tax bill...
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2019 Loyalty Day Luncheon - Parade to be rescheduled
(Local News ~ 05/05/19)
The rain canceled the parade, but the 2019 Loyalty Day Luncheon for Veterans at Pappy’s Corral Saturday was a busy event. Col. Christopher Alterdice, Base Commander at 181 Intelligence Wing Hulman Field, (top) stopped by to talk about the current mission at the base and the importance of providing services to active military personnel, veterans, and children...
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