The display lights were on early this year during the annual Christmas In The Park at Forest Park, Brazil, Indiana. Hundreds of cars were in the park, with people walking around enjoying the displays before the fireworks started at 8 p.m. If you were not able to get out to see the event, for whatever reason, The Brazil Times staff were there to catch the finale for you...

As of noon Friday, Nov. 27, the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed the number of positive COVID-19 cases reached 1,300. It is showing 257 new tests performed, with an increase of 75 new positive cases since Wednesday. There have been 23 deaths reported since the beginning of the pandemic in March...

While many traditional parts of Brazil's Christmas in the Park celebration were canceled when Clay County was labeled as "red" for a high number of COVID-19 cases, some parts of the festivities will continue. On Friday, Santa will be in Santa's house in Forest Park (pending approval of the county health department) from 6-8 p.m...

UPDATE: As of noon Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health downgraded Clay County to ORANGE status. However, COVID-19 data continues to show a spike. Showing 242 new tests performed in 24-hours, with an increase of 31 new positive cases (bringing the overall total to 1,225), a new death reported on Nov. 23, and a 25.7% Unique Positivity Rate. The data shows 7,535 residents have been tested, with an overall total of 12,463 tests completed since the pandemic began in March.

A row of Christmas trees line East Center Street in Forest Park for Christmas In The Park Light Display, with members of The Brazil Times decorating their tree Wednesday afternoon in the rain. A few of the trees are still available for people to decorate and help make the park as festive as possible when the lights come on Friday evening after the fireworks show. ...

Effective immediately, the Clay County Humane Society is going back to visitations and adoptions by appointment only. Masks are required to enter the building (no exceptions). This change is due to the rising positive cases in Clay County and the surrounding areas and possible direct exposures at the shelter...