Stories from Thursday, March 27, 2014

At the end of each day, the children shared what had been a blessing for them and eagerly signed up for the next day's service project. Blessings ranged from something as simple as enjoying a meal to interacting with the nursing home residents they visited...

Timothy David Edwards, 49, Reelsville, passed away March 25, 2014, in Union Hospital. Tim was born March 18, 1965 to Richard and Sherry Edwards in Danville, Indiana. Tim was employed as a guard at the Indiana State Farm and Great Dane Trailers until his illness. Tim was also the owner of Lost in the Shuffle until closing the store in 1998. He enjoyed his family and the outdoors. Tim especially enjoyed music, shooting and riding his ATV...

Edward L. Hofer 88, of Brazil formerly of Spencer, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2014 at Union Hospital-Terre Haute, IN. Edward was born in Onida, South Dakota on April 17, 1925 the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Wipf) Hofer. ...

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that germinates when soil temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a grass weed that emerges from the ground with a single blade at first and has a fibrous root system. Due to how annoying it can be to homeowners, it is important that you understand the various ways to control it from overtaking your lawn...

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia recommends farmers and ranchers who plan to participate in FSA programs register in advance. Producers are encouraged to report farm records and business structure changes to a local FSA Service Center before April 15...

Recently, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced increased opportunities for producers as a result of the 2014 Farm Bill. "Our nation's farmers and ranchers are the engine of the rural economy. These improvements to our Farm Loan Programs will help a new generation begin farming and grow existing farm operations," Vilsack said. ...

The Indiana WIC income guidelines will be increased beginning March 31, 2014. Income guidelines are gross, which is before any deductions. Examples of the new income guidelines are: for a household of two the income guidelines are increased to a maximum of $29,101 a year; for a family of three, $36,612 a year; for a family of four, $44,123 a year; for a family of five, $51,634 a year; for a family of six, $59,145 a year. ...

Hamilton Center Inc. has been awarded "Best in Class" for the 2013 Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Learning Community by the National Council for Behavioral Health. Dr. Kelly Hutchins, a clinical psychologist and Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Care, will be presenting a workshop at the 2014 National Council for Behavioral Health's National Conference in Washington D.C. May 5-7 on the topic of "Measuring Success in Implementing Trauma-Informed Care"...

Brazil High School Brazil High School Class of 1969 will have its 45th Class Reunion Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, at Pappy's BBQ. Guests are asked to bring address changes and email addresses. The reunion will be at 6 p.m. July 5 at Traditions, 105 E. National Ave., Brazil. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a picture at 6:30 and dinner at 7...

A federal agency changed the conditions of a grant it has with the city aimed at removing homes in areas prone to flooding. The change forces local leaders to temporarily dig into the city's coffers for funding. At the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Wednesday, members approved a $400,000 temporary loan from its Utilities Office...

A Clay County woman faces a felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly threatening her 23-year-old daughter with a knife and trying to run her over with a vehicle -- allegations the daughter caught on camera during the March 21 incident. Patricia E. ...

Interstate 70 lane restrictions will begin next week near the Indiana-Illinois border in Vigo County. The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that traffic on I-70 will be restricted to the driving lanes for both east- and west-bound beginning April 1...

The Clay County Election Board has set the following early voting locations and hours for the 2014 Primary Election: Clay County Election Office, 609 E. National Ave., Room 211, Brazil, 47834 *April 8-May 2 (Mondays-Fridays): 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.,...

Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 21-24: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Louis Dilcher, 42, 1: Theft Nathaniel C. Hurst, 18, 1: Receiving stolen property Alan W. McCormick, 46, 1: Armed robbery...

Clay County Justice Center The following jail booking were made at the Clay County Justice Center between March 24-25: Joseph S. Glenn, 46, was arrested Tuesday for a probation violation. Cory D. Hyde, 28, was arrested Monday for a probation violation...