Stories from Sunday, February 2, 2014

Indiana State Police reported a record 1,808 methamphetamine labs were uncovered last year, the most since the state started tracking lab seizures in 1995. Clay County had nine meth labs seizures by the ISP in 2013, which is slightly more in the last two years, according to data released by the ISP's Meth Suppression Section. ...

City officials agreed to increase the annual stipend they provide the Clay County Humane Society for its services. Brazil City Council members agreed on Wednesday to pay the Society $18,000 a year to continue accepting animals from the city and have Clay County Humane Shelter Director Cathy McGinty continue her duties as the city's animal control officer...

Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Pittsenbarger, 66, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital, Jan. 31, 2014, following a lengthy battle with diabetes and heart disease. Kenny was born in Putnam County, March 14, 1947, the son of Elmer O. and Lois M. (Raffitt) Pittsenbarger. Kenny worked at All Tran, in Terre Haute for several years as a mechanic and worked as a driver for Hassler Trucking. He retired at the age of 65 after 23 years of service...

The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between Feb. 1-2: Awaiting Arraignment Souder, Baylen, 25 Branham, Mathew, 29 Corey, Shane, 26 Weekender Hofmann, Jessica Lynn, 27 Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated Souder, Baylen, 25...

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By MASON ASHER For the Brazil Times CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Clovers girls basketball team played as the host to the Clay City Eels in a Saturday morning contest. The Clovers played well the entire game except for five minutes in the third quarter and due to that the Eels took the game, 40-33...

Times Staff Report CLAY CITY -- Clay City fought off a White River Valley squad bent on spoiling Homecoming for the Eels on Saturday night. The Wolverines scored with six seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but the Eels prevailed with a diligent effort at the free throw line, 52-48...

Clay County authorities arrested a man they believe is responsible for several vehicle break-ins after an armed homeowner caught the suspect in his garage and kept him there until police arrived. Shane Lee Corey, 26, Terre Haute, was preliminarily charged Sunday with misdemeanor and felony charges, including theft, burglary and trespassing. He remained jailed Sunday night on $10,000 bond with no 10 percent allowed...