-
Blog: What does a new city image really mean?
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
Next Tuesday, January 28th, will mark what may be the most important “State of the City” address in Mayor Brian Wyndham’s career. It is that important because it will illustrate what many of us have seen happening over the past decade or so: Improvements to the City of Brazil...
-
VIDEO: Son of fallen soldier learns of father he never met
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
EDITOR'S NOTE: We had the opportunity to interview Mr. John Mace about his war experiences back in 2016. Mr. Mace passed away Monday. Here is his story and the video interview, in case you missed it. January 14, 1945 was a cold day in Belgium. It was also the day Pfc. Harry Kent would experience the best and the worst of life a man could have. Staff Sgt. John Mace was standing near Kent when the private received a telegram. It was from his wife, telling him he was the father of an infant son. The next day, Kent was dead, shot by a German bullet during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II...
-
Brazil Lions Club gives lesson at North Clay Middle School
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
North Clay Middle School 8th-graders received a unique history lesson Friday thanks to the Brazil Lions Club. Guest speakers, according to teachers Courtney Townsend and Nathan Hopf, stopped by to discuss the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as part of an early Liberty Day Celebration because the students are currently studying that topic in history class. ...
-
Carbon man arrested for child molesting
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has charged Paul E. Dillon of Carbon with Child Molesting, a level 4 felony. The investigation began in October following a message from the Indiana Department of Child Services regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a female juvenile...
-
Winter Homecoming crowns Queen and King
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
Haley Richey and Simon Lackey were crowned Queen and King at Northview’s Winter Homecoming on Friday night. They were crowned by former Homecoming Queen Sophia Buell, who now attends ISU and majors in communication and by Principal Chris Mauk.
-
Thanks for donations to Brazil High School 45th reunion
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/20/20)
To the editor: The Brazil High School Class of 1974 would like to thank several individuals and area businesses for their donations of time and merchandise that made the 45th reunion on Sept. 28, 2019 a huge success. First and foremost, John Crooks and his staff at the host venue, Coach’s Timeout Sports Bar & Grill at 101 E. ...
-
On The Calendar Jan. 20, 2020
(Community News ~ 01/20/20)
All Vets Service Club will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center, Knightsville, with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Hunting With Hunter Harrison Inc. is having a gun raffle at the Hunting With Hunter Banquet Season 7 being held at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday January 25th. ...
-
Clovers spoil Senior Night for Northview
(High School Sports ~ 01/20/20)
BRAZIL — It had been over seven minutes since the last time Cloverdale put a point onto the scoreboard against Northview in Monday’s girls high school basketball matchup. The Knights used that span to take a nine-point fourth-quarter lead – their largest of the night – and seemed to be headed towards a Senior Night celebration with a victory...
-
John Samuel Mace
(Obituary ~ 01/20/20)
John Samuel Mace, 96, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at The Villas of Holly Brook, on January 20, 2020. John was born in Clay County, Indiana on November 4, 1923, the son of Lewis and Opal (Butler) Mace. He graduated from Bridgeton High School with the class of 1941. ...
-
Construction continues on veterans memorial
(Local News ~ 01/20/20)
Members of VFW Post 1127 hope to complete the Veterans Park and Craig Park Military Plaza by Loyalty Day on May 2 said Commander Bob Bigley on Friday morning. The dedication is tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. on May 2. The theme is “Veterans Helping Children.”...
Stories from Monday, January 20, 2020
Browse other days