Stories from Sunday, July 7, 2019

Brazil, Indiana Donald Lee Riggle, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 5, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on June 8, 1946 to Vernon Lee and Jean (Moore) Riggle. Don graduated from Brazil High School in 1964, and went on to marry Anita Hamm in 1965. He was a proud, hardworking man, working for Lyon Farms, and retiring from the City of Brazil Utilities...

Brazil, Indiana Carl MacDonald, 88, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on September 9, 1930 to the late Monroe and Eunice (Hatfield) MacDonald. Carl graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and retired after many years as a steel fabricator for Ferguson Steel. ...

Warren W. “Nic” Nicoson, 93, passed away on July 4, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL. He is survived by his wife, Glenna; son, Bob Nicoson (Marsha); daughter Margy Elliott (Bill); stepchildren, Jan Hillis (Charlie), Clay Woodard (Debra), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren...

Kamryn Jo Kikta, second from left, was selected as the 2019 Queen during the 61st annual Clay County Fair Pageant held Saturday evening in Clay City. Seventeen girls vied for the title of Princess, and seven girls competed for Queen. In addition to being named the 2019 Clay County Fair Queen, Kikta was also chosen by the audience as their favorite based on donations to the 4-H program and the county fair made in the contestant name — similar to a “people’s choice” award...

In June Great Dane Brazil was recognized by the Department of Defense receiving an Above and Beyond award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The Brazil plant was one of only 18 employers in Indiana to receive this recognition. The Above and Beyond Award is presented by ESGR State Committees to recognize employers at the local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by providing their National Guard and Reserve Employees additional, non-mandated benefits such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages.. ...

The vast majority of the bills signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb officially become law on July 1, 2019. Many will directly impact criminal justice, the prosecutor’s office, and our local community. Prosecutor Emily Clarke wants to highlight some of these important measures for the community, including:...

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start program announced a new round of grants for program centers across the nation including more than $1 million for the Hamilton Center in Terre Haute, IN. I am pleased to announce that the Hamilton Center in Terre Haute will be receiving more than $1 million to bolster their Head Start Program. These hard-earned taxpayer dollars are much-needed resources that will help prepare young Hoosiers for success.”...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE — Lincoln Park Speedway played host to the annual “Bill Gardner Sprintacular” over the weekend for what was scheduled to be a two-day event. While Friday’s festivities provided plenty of on-track thrills, Mother Nature captured Saturday’s second event...