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The 2021 Christmas In The Park Parade in Brazil starts at 7 p.m. But preparations have been going on all day. People are also gathering along US 40 to find the best seats. US 40 otherwise called National Avenue has been closed for the parade route from Vandalia to Depot street...

The final parade lineup has been announced for the "Christmas in the Park" parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26. Lineup will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday on the east side of Brazil. Ninety-six entrants will be in the parade, which begins at Vandalia Street and heads west toward Depot Street...

Friday, November 26 • 6-8 p.m. — Santa’s House in Forest Park Saturday, November 27 • 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — Max + Honey’s • 1-6 p.m. — Brazil City Hall • 6-8 p.m. — Santa’s House in Forest Park Wednesday, December 1 • 4-7 p.m. — Four Loving Paws Dec. 2-4...

Clay City celebrates the holiday season each year with an event they like to call “Hometown Holiday.” For the small, tight community of Clay City, that is the perfect way for everyone to get together. The afternoon and evening event is for families and friends to be able to get together and enjoy the start of the holiday season in downtown Clay City...

Karen Webb of Brazil recently received the 2020 Indiana Library Federation Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, Nov. 15th, in an awards ceremony postponed from last year. “It was quite an honor to be recognized at the state level,” Webb said on Monday, Nov. 15th, in an awards ceremony postponed from last year. “It was quite an honor to be recognized at the state level,” Webb said...

Cary Grant spent the entire weekend at Sartor’s place. Inspiration, a channel on Direct TV ran several movies that featured the late actor. Paul rode the covered wagons and took me along. The road was bumpy and we didn’t have bullets for our rifles to defend against the bad guys either...

All teenagers ages 12-18 are invited to make a difference with the Sisters of Providence and health care residents at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Joni Luna, who coordinates the opportunity, said that all young volunteers will have the chance to interact with many Sisters of Providence, Providence Health Care residents and staff. They will assist with events like Bingo, exercise, baking, singing and more...

The St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry will not be open Tuesday, November 30 because a funeral is scheduled at Annunciation Church. The Food Pantry will open for distribution Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. The drive-thru service on Church Street (north side of the Catholic School Building, 19 N Alabama St.) just east of Annunciation Church in Brazil...

Clay County is back in the ORANGE Advisory category on the Indiana State Department of Health’s Dashboard. On Wednesday, the ISDH announced the following changes in Clay County's status regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus: Weekly 2-Metric Score - 2.5/ORANGE...

One Christmas decoration in Brazil can be seen for miles: The "Star of Brazil." The two lighted stars attached to a storage bin at Ceres Solutions are more than 150 feet in the air and will light the night sky throughout the holiday season. Ceres Solutions, located at 113 South Forest Avenue, has been a symbol of holidays in the surrounding area for years...

On Wednesday morning, local residents experienced a traffic jam when a semi-fire on I-70 rerouted the interstate traffic to find alternate routes. The fire occurred near the eastbound 32 mile-marker, shutting down all lanes. Traffic was directed to exit at the I-70 at the Brazil exit, which caused numerous semis to pick south on State Road 59 to US 46 or north to US 40 in Brazil...

Research has proven how unconditional love from a furry friend is exactly what a recovering cancer patient might need. That was the reason why Brazil residents Michael, who is in remission, and Jaqueline Mroczek adopted “Destiny.” But it seems the pitbull-mix is not only an integral part of their family; she has a unique destiny all her own...

Join the Community Theatre of Clay County its Christmas Show “Home for the Holidays! The show dates are December 3-4 6:30 p.m. and December 5 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday are dinner shows! Please note - Saturday is almost sold out. Call 812-605-0327 for tickets today...

Indiana Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (IVFA) recognized Center Point Fire Department and two of its firefighters during a quarterly meeting at the department Sunday. ICVFA District chairman and Chaplin Pete Taylor presented a clock to Dustin True and 10-year Service Pins to Zeph Smith and Tyler Lark...

Put your child’s photo on the front page of The Brazil Times to share the joy of the season and announce the coming of Christmas. The cost is $15, with payment, information, and your choice of the photo must be presented at the time of reservation. There will be two chances a week for the next five weeks, so space is limited...

The Brazil Times is a drop-off location for Marine Corps Reserve “Toys For Tots.” The office is located at 531 E. National Ave. in Brazil (just east of Walgreen Drugs). Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please bring any new, unwrapped toys until December 8...

ISDH COVID-19 Dashboard shows county in YELLOW, changes possible Wednesday Times Staff Report Clay County is in the YELLOW on the Indiana State Department of Health’s Weekly 2-Metric Score, 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate, and the ADVISORY LEVEL. The county remains in the ORANGE on the Weekly Cases Per 100,000 Residents...

Normally, starting a new activity encouraging the community during a raging pandemic would seem like a bad idea. Last year, Brazil Main Street and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce held their first-ever Hometown Christmas celebration any way with a scavenger hunt requiring participants to go to at least 25 designated businesses around town...

The mayor is the head of the state for the city in most rural and suburban municipalities. Thomas Edward Tiffee gave his best to Brazil, Indiana, in many forms of government to the people. He was elected as the twentieth Mayor of Brazil during 1939 to 1942...

Things are falling into place for “Christmas in the Park” 2021, the Brazil holiday tradition that began in 1993. A special 16-page supplement in Wednesday’s Brazil Times will detail the history and this year’s changes in the popular event. This year’s theme is “Toys, Trains and Candy Canes” — which was supposed to be last year’s parade theme until that part of the festivities had to be canceled due to COVID-19...

A six-alarm residential structure fire was reported shortly before 1 a.m. Monday. Brazil Fire Department was first on the scene of what was initially believed to be possible entrapment. However, law enforcement advised everyone was out of the house on Barrett Drive...

Chelsea Abu-Seir had been looking for a storefront in Brazil for her “First Love Yourself” boutique clothing line. When an opening came up at 719 E Jackson next to New Elegance salon, just west of the Forest Park Plaza, she knew she had found the right...

After rising to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clay County Health Department is reviewing its efforts and taking a moment to “stand down.” At least until the next CCHD’s Emergency Planning Coordinator Tom Champion organized the Point Of Distribution (POD) used as a vaccination clinic at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds from January to June. An estimated 8,000 vaccinations took place in a little more than five months...

Normally, our job is to bring our readers information about other people, places and things. In this case, the information is about things we are doing. Our office is located at 531 E. National Ave. in Brazil (just east of Walgreen Drugs). Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holiday changes noted below)...

A fully engulfed 5- alarm structure fire was reported about 3:45 p.m. at AMBEST Service Center/Poor Boys Truck Repair & Towing LLC near Interstate-70 Wednesday. However, Jackson Township, Cory, Center point, Poland, and Posey Volunteer Fire Departments were on the scene until almost 5 p.m. to ensure the building was safe...

North Clay Middle School recently received “Purple Star Designation” from the Indiana Department of Education. “Congratulations to North Clay Middle School Middle,” said Superintendent Jeff Fritz at the November regular school board meeting. “They just received a purple star designation, which honor schools that displays a significant commitment to service members, veterans, students, and families connected to our nation’s military.”...

Another pursuit, this time through Parke County, ends in the arrest of Dylan A. Hart, 32, Montezuma. The Clay County Sheriff’s Department have been looking for Hart since he ran away from St. Vincent Ascension Hospital while waiting for testing and medical clearance around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Hart allegedly “laid down a motorcycle” during an earlier traffic stop in the area of State Road 42 and 59 around midnight Saturday...

The Indiana State Department of Health confirmed Clay County is in the YELLOW for the Weekly 2-Metric Score, 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate for the second week in a row. And for the first time in months, the ADVISORY LEVEL is also in YELLOW. The COVID-19 Dashboard (www.coronavirus.in.gov) shows the county remains in the ORANGE categories for the Weekly Cases Per 100,000 Residents. ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Clay County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 6...

Deedra Arvin and Nick McCollum are the two newest volunteers for Clay County CASA. They were sworn in by Judge Joseph Trout. A Clay County CASA volunteers have been screened and trained by the Clay County CASA Program, which is certified with the National CASA Association. ...

1st Grading Period FIRST GRADE ALL A’S: Hadley Broady, Hayden Broady, Natalie Richardson, Piper Davis, Emmalyn Hoffman, Exavior Stewart ALL A’S & B’S: Jase Batchelor, Kynley Batchelor, Harrison Bechtel, Kynlie Bruce, Elleigh Burchett, Marcus Dorsett, Gavin Holley, Blaine Kirkman, Hudson Madsen, Maizy Maurer, Crimson Pierce, Shawn Smith, Liam Steinberg, Alastair Wakeling, Kenleigh Ward, Elijah Willis...

On, Wednesday, Indiana Conservation Partnership leaders enjoyed a presentation on Clay County’s SWCD Tree Giveaway Program. The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District also had a ICP District visit back in 2014 when the program was first created and selected for the IASWCD District Showcase Award...

A Brazil City bucket truck took to National Avenue/US 40 in Brazil to exchange the banners on the street lights for the holidays for new holiday-themed ones.

Since the Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard (www.coronavirus.in.gov) shows Clay County in YELLOW for the Weekly 2-Metric Score, The Brazil Times will not update the local data in the Tuesday edition of the newspaper. The updates will continue in Friday’s edition, including the state, county, and school corporation’s data...

US 40 through Brazil was a cheerful reminder of the holidays to come as the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive was collecting monetary donations and items outside the DLC Media radio station office. The Toys for Tots program distributed 11,050 toys to 2,066 children in the Wabash Valley in 2020...

Albeit, it was a shortened ride than usual, the support for the 2021 Mayor’s Ride fundraiser was vigorous. The weather might have dampened the turnout for the 10th annual ride, but it wouldn’t stop the fun. The afterparty with a dinner and live entertainment at the American Legion Post #2 was busy throughout the evening...

The Brazil City Council approved by a 5-0 margin on Wednesday evening a resolution to grant Timberland Lumber Company an additional tax abatement for a new warehouse building at its Brazil facility. The abatement will be officially adopted at the council’s December 8 meeting. ...

ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Grade 9 BASCH, MAKENZIE ELAINE BIDAMAN, BERKLEY LYNN BONTE, LOGAN SCOTT BUELL, ZACHARY SCOTT DEAKINS, JACE EDWIN EPPERT, SAMUEL DAVID KREIGER, BRAYDEN ANDREW LUCAS, KEIRA JADE LUNSFORD, LUCAS ANDREW NOLTE, ADELAIDE MARIE OCHOA-AREVALO, SASHA DIANE...

High Distinction Grade 8 BAUMGARTNER, MARLEY DELAIN BEMIS, BAILLEE RAE BENNETT, WYATT ROBERT BRIMBERRY, MACI RYAN BRISCOE, CARMEN ROSE BROWN, REESE ELIZABETH BRYAN, HUDSON RANDOLPH BRYAN, KIERRA RENEE DISPENNETT, ELIAS WALTER DUPIN, AUSTIN LEWIS FARRIS, JENNA CLAIRE...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please send notice of any upcoming community events to brazileditorial@gmail.com. Only the name, description, time and place of the event will be included in this list. Event organizers wanting to publicize additional information may contact our advertising department at (812) 446-2216...

Across the country temperatures are dropping and winter weather is on the horizon. The Indiana Department of Transportation urges people around the Hoosier State to be prepared. Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed Nov. 7-13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. ...

The Brazil Rotary Club recently inducted two new members. Kylee Orr of Towne Parke assisted living (middle) was sponsored by Steve McPheeters (to her left). Joey Bennett, the editor of the Brazil Times (second from left), was sponsored by Dave Crooks (far left). Rotary president Andrew Bowman is at the lectern...

The weather may have just turned colder, but unbelievably the revival of “Christmas in the Park” is just two weeks from today. Organizers are working hard to bring the traditional lineup of activities — including the parade, which was canceled last year due to COVID-19...

Failure to yield at a stoplight at State Road 59 and US 40 led to an accident involving a school bus and a semi-truck Thursday evening. Clay Community Schools responded to the scene, as well as Brazil Police and Clay County Sheriff's departments and STAR Ambulance members...

What organizers are hoping to continue to build to become a bigger inclusive event, the staff, students, and a few local residents gathered at East Side Elementary, 936 East National Avenue, Brazil, Friday to honor VETERANS DAY.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please send notice of any food giveaways you would like published in this list to editor.braziltimes@gmail.com. SINGLE-DAY EVENTS Sunday, November 14 • 2-3 p.m. — Church or Our Lord Jesus will have a first come, first served food giveaway at 708 E. Hendrix St. Call (812) 446-3110 for more information...

The annual Veterans Day program at the Clay County Courthouse featured a concert by the Jackson Township Community Band, speakers American Legion Post #2 Commander Mike Caputo, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 Commander Neil Brown, and special guest Captain Aaron Hattabaugh...

For the first time since July, the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed Clay County is in the YELLOW for the Weekly 2-Metric Score and the 7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate. However, the ISDH COVID-19 Dashboard (www.coronavirus.in.gov) shows the county remains in the ORANGE categories for overall ADVISORY LEVEL and the Weekly Cases Per 100,000 Residents...

Over the last year and a half, the Y has: provided over 200,000 meals to children and families in our community, provided child care to 173 children in after school and over 100 in summer day camp, helped over 518 seniors and others who face social isolation, modified the fitness center to ensure members feel safe while maintaining their healthy routines, and created a safe space for Clay Community School’s children to learn while schools operate through COVID...