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BREAKING NEWS: Officer injured during pursuit of suspect
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
BREAKING NEWS: Officials are searching for a suspect involved in pursuit that ended with a Brazil City Police officer being injured By IVY JACKSON Times Staff Reporter Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a pursuit that ended with a Brazil City Police officer being injured early Thursday morning...
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Officer injured during pursuit expected to make full recovery
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
The outlook is good for a Brazil City Police Officer who was injured early Thursday morning. Shortly after 4 a.m., Patrolman/K-9 Handler Kenny Hill and Clay County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Clarke initiated a traffic stop on State Road 42 on a vehicle driven by Mark Rissler, 20, Brazil...
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Officer sent to hospital following pursuit of fugitive
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
A Brazil City Police officer seriously injured in an accident during an early Thursday morning pursuit is on the road to recovery. Brazil City Police Chief Terry Harrison and Captain Dave Archer were at the hospital while Patrolman/K-9 Handler Kenny Hill underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Thursday afternoon...
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Re-capping Central Indiana dirt racing
(Professional Sports ~ 12/20/07)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The 2007 racing season had plenty of highlights for drivers and fans around the state of Indiana. Though the winter chill has settled in for the next few months there's no reason not to celebrate the accomplishments of drivers from around the state. Lincoln Park Speedway, Bloomington and Paragon all showed off the talents of plenty of local drivers on warm, and sometimes chilly, weekend evenings...
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Post office closing early Christmas Eve
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
All Post Offices statewide will be open Christmas Eve. However, many will shorten retail lobby hours to allow employees to spend more time with their families. The Brazil Post Office will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It will open at 8 a.m. but close at 2 p.m...
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Public Record 10-21-07
(Other Record ~ 12/20/07)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 20: Clay Circuit Court -- Civil Joseph G. Quinn Vs. Mavery A. Quinn: Domestic Relations Marriage License Applications Aaron David Smith, 23, Fishers, and Kathryn D. Fischer, 23, Brazil...
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Board discusses progress on area property
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
The Center Point Planning Commission met Tuesday night to discuss the progress made on the Wenco/Road Runner Resources property. The property, which was purchased in 1995, has been the subject of a dispute with the neighboring property owners over town and county ordinances about "junk" on the property...
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Honored
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
Britt Tool Inc. Operations Manager Darin Britton accepted a plaque from YMCA Director Chad Zaucha in recognition for the company's charitable support of the YMCA of Clay County's Strong Kids program Thursday. The company is one of 12 in the county recognized for donating $1,000 or more to help provide youth programs and activities...
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Grand opening!
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
Lucio's Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 915 E. National Ave., opened for business Thursday. Pictured in no particular order are owners Lucio and Lonna Lopez, employees Diego Lopez, Didel Lopez, Jesus Perez, Leo Augulair, Robert Carillo, Paulino Aseboro, family members Bill and Kathy Sullivan, Delores Escott, Rev. ...
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Local business honored
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
For close to 50 years, Clay County residents have always been able to rely on Warren Tire when there was the unsightly flat. On Thursday, the Brazil business was honored by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for its continued service. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company representatives Joseph Drinkuth and Les Minor presented Warren Tire owner Jim Warren with a plaque and letter of recognition for the local businesses' 45 years of service in Brazil...
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Library facing more changes
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
The Brazil Public Library addition is facing another round of changes before it can open. Pyramid Architects/Engineers, Inc., have changed the planned course of action to bring the building up to fire code. Until recently, the building was being fire rated on a horizontal design, meaning there would be substantial barriers between one floor and another in the event of a fire...
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Law enforcement take area children on shopping trip
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
The yuletide spirit filled the aisles at Wal-Mart Thursday evening, as 30 children and their parents went shopping with local cops from the Brazil City Police Department and the Clay County Sheriff's Department. "This is better than Christmas Day itself," Eric Vanatti, who was working his first day as a reserve patrolman at the BCPD, said. "Words really can't describe the wonderful feeling that I have right now. How better to start your first day on the job than to do something like this."...
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Pursuit suspect sought
(Local News ~ 12/20/07)
Authorities are searching for Brazil resident Mark Rissler. Rissler is considered a dangerous fugitive for his involvement in a traffic stop that led to a pursuit Thursday morning that ended in an accident involving Brazil City Patrolman Kenny Hill...
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Will 'subprime' loan crunch affect you?
(Column ~ 12/20/07)
If you've even casually followed the news over the past several months, you've probably heard about "subprime loans." But the issue can be confusing, and if you're like most people, you really just want a couple of questions answered: How might these subprime loans affect the economy? And will I need to adjust my investment strategy?...
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Hints on 'generating' power
(Column ~ 12/20/07)
When power goes off for extended periods due to ice, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, a backup emergency generator can be very beneficial. Generators come in difference sizes. The correct generator size is determined by your power need in emergencies. The more items on backup circuits, the bigger and more costly the generator...
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