Stories from Sunday, April 10, 2022

Mother Nature tried her very best to cancel or postpone just about every game on the docket for Clay City and Northview this past week. And while she succeeded in knocking out several of them, there were also many games and meets that took place despite the unpleasant weather conditions that have become so familiar for spring athletes in the state of Indiana...

William Joseph Conner, a longtime educator with Lawrence Township Schools, passed away on April 4, 2022, at Community North Hospital. Bill was born to Alma Odetta (Withers) and William P. Conner in Brazil, Indiana, on March 7, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol (Parker); his three children, Anne Uberta (Brent), William Patrick (Sandi), and Kara Trimmer (Matt). ...

Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod for the upcoming in-person and virtual workshop “Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning.” The workshop will take place from 9 a.m.-noon, EST, in person or virtual, on Saturday, April 23, in the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center...

After a dark and rainy afternoon here, alas; rays of sunshine found my west windows in the living room. It looked and felt so nice. I hated to close the blind to prevent sun damage to the contents of the two main doll cases that houses a portion of my growing doll collection. ...

Annunciation The church is open from sun up til sun down Weekend Mass, Confession, & Adoration: Saturday 7pm Mass with Confession after Mass Sunday 9am Mass with Confession before Mass at 8:00am First Saturday of each month Adoration & Confession 9-11am...

At the end of the summer, families want to hear their child had “the best summer ever.” To help make that happen, Clay County YMCA is offering camp, keeping kids and teens in Brazil adventurous, active, engaged and healthy all summer long. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. ...

It is time again for the fall and winter flowers to be removed from the graves at Calcutta Cemetery in Clay County. This is in preparation of the spring mowing season that will be starting in April. It is requested that ALL flowers be removed from the graves by April 15, 2022. This is greatly appreciated and is a major assistance in the care and up-keep of the Calcutta Cemetery...

The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa held their April meeting Monday, April 4 at the newly remodeled Honeysuckle Hill Bistro. Dinner was enjoyed with the Brazil Active Chapter of Tri Kappa. Following the opening verse and song by all, Jana Wilkes, Vice President of Associate Chapter and 1 of tonight s hostesses, introduced our speaker, Christy Casassa, from the Active Chapter...

Chapter 1. The Earth Moves On October 15, 1907, Clay County residents felt the ground shake under their feet and heard two enormous explosions, one at 9:08 a.m. and the second at 9:40 a.m. The DuPont Powder Mill, seven miles from Brazil as the crow flies and the main employer of the town of Fontanet in neighboring Vigo County, had blown up. The blasts destroyed not just the mill; they leveled most of Fontanet-- and killed dozens of people...

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2022) – Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. ...

The consequences for not paying your taxes can be costly. However, there are ways to minimize the impact. The best way to avoid penalties is to pay your 2021 Individual income taxes by the due date of April 18, 2022. Anything unpaid by then is subject to penalty and interest...

Unlike the last few years at the Patriot Invitational held at Terre Haute North High School, rain was minimal during the meet. In years past, athletes from across Indiana have attended the meet and ran in downpours. However, despite the luck drawn on the rain, the Indiana temperature had other plans for the meet. The low to middle 30s and 40s made the meet cold, harsh, and challenging for many athletes. At times, sleet, snow, and rain repelled down on the athletes and fans...

To give voters in Clay County, Indiana a chance to learn more about the candidates in the upcoming Primary Election, The Brazil Times and Radio Station WAMB are sponsoring a candidate forum. The event will begin at Noon, Saturday, April 16, at the Forest Park Pavilion in Brazil. All four Republican candidates running for Sheriff, and the candidates for County Auditor and County Council District 3 are invited...