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Eels shake off the rust for tourney win
(High School Sports ~ 01/12/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor SWITZ CITY -- The Clay City Eels shook off the rust of a two-week layoff since the Graber Post Classic Tourney at North Daviess High School and started the new year with a 55-41 victory over Shakamak to open the Greene County Invite on Saturday afternoon...
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Police make 2 arrests in alleged check fraud operation
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
Two Clay County residents are behind bars on multiple preliminary fraud-related charges in a case that was first investigated in December. Matthew Hoskins, 32, Brazil, was booked on three forgery charges and one each of theft and check fraud. Erica Foster, 33, Staunton, faces preliminary charges of assisting a criminal, false report or statement, fraud and possession of stolen property...
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Brazil man accused of choking family member
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
A Brazil man was arrested Friday for allegedly choking a family member inside a home in the Knightsville area. Brad M. White, 35, faces a preliminary charge of strangulation, a Class D felony, along with misdemeanor preliminary charges of battery with bodily injury and disorderly conduct...
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City Council: Cemetery fees likely to increase
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
Local residents can expect to pay more for the burial of loved ones in the future. Brazil City Council members agreed to raise cemetery fees $25 for children and $100 for adults, making the city's rates comparable to those in surrounding communities and to address a shortfall in the city's cemetery budget, according to discussion at their Wednesday meeting...
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Knightsville: Income surveys necessary as town applies for grant
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
Randomly selected Knightsville residents are or will soon be the recipients of income surveys -- a vital step as the northern Clay County town applies for a $1.65 million grant for its water system. The surveys, issued by both the town and Jerrell Consulting, are needed for the town to be considered for grant funding and must be returned as soon as possible. The grant application deadline is May 16...
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Wilson joins The Brazil Times as editor
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
The Brazil Times welcomed its new editor last week. He's an Indiana State University graduate who spent his first near decade in the business at the Sullivan Daily Times in Sullivan County. Pete Wilson, 33, says he's excited about getting to know the folks of Clay County...
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United Way gives local Head Start a boost
(Local News ~ 01/12/14)
Children at the Brazil Head Start are recipients of new books courtesy of a grant from the United Way's Success By 6 program. Children will receive the books throughout the school year. Pictured, from left, students Gracie Reagin, Lucas Miller and Kierstin Garrard show off the new books. According to the United Way, Success By 6 mobilizes community resources to ensure young children are provided with nurturing, learning environments from birth to age 6...
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Joan Lucas Lewis Holzhausen
(Obituary ~ 01/12/14)
Joan Lucas Lewis Holzhausen, 89, of Flat Rock, Ind., and formerly of Brazil, passed away Jan. 9, 2014, at the Columbus Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Putnam County, the 10th child of Henry Edward Moss and Mary French Moss. ...
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Donald Allen Raines
(Obituary ~ 01/12/14)
Donald Allen Raines, 59, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9, 2014, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Donny was born Oct. 9, 1954, the son of the late Donald Raines and Delores (Dodson) Batchelor. Donny served his country with the United States Army. Donny was a self-employed mechanic and heating and cooling...
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