Stories from Sunday, April 6, 2014

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Despite a slow offensive start in game one of a Saturday doubleheader, the Northview baseball team finished strongly in gaining an 11-1 win over North Vermillion and a 16-3 victory against Western Boone. "It's great to be off to a quick start. ...

As the 2014 Primary Election draws near, two candidates seek the Republican nomination for Clay County Auditor. First Deputy Auditor Erica Stallcop and Deputy Auditor Jennifer Flater each submitted a bid to replace longtime office holder Mary Jo Alumbaugh, a Democrat, who has reached her term limit...

Early voting begins Tuesday and a new element will be seen. For the first time in Clay County, Electronic Pollbooks (E-Pollbooks) will be used as part of the election process. The E-Pollbook contains the entire voter registration list for the county, meaning no longer will voters have to make sure they go to the correct precinct voting location, as they will have their choice of the following eight Vote Centers for the 2014 Primary Election, from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday May 6:...

Patrons and vendors packed North Clay Middle School on Saturday for the Tri Kappa Spring Fling. More than 40 vendors showcased their wares, in what was the first year Tri Kappa hosted the event. Local craft booths featuring homemade aprons, jewelry, candles and pottery were found alongside various consultants. All proceeds will go to the Tri Kappa scholarship fund...

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity of Clay County is hosting the Jonah Fish Fry and Silent Auction on April 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Brazil National Guard Armory. The community is invited to attend. You may save $1 off the advance purchase price by buying your tickets from Habitat Board members or from Terre Haute Savings Bank in Brazil near Hardee's...

BRAZIL PUBLIC LIBRARY Next week is the 2014 National Library Week. Many events are planned at the Brazil Public Library. Below is a look at what is planned: Monday, April 14: "Movie Mania," checkout two DVDs and get the third DVD checkout free; 6-7 p.m. Bring your cameras and meet "Dewey the Dog" and "Make and Take" a collage picture frame for your photo...

Maurice Stanley "Reese" Parker, 77, of Fillmore, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. Reese was born on January 12, 1937 in Putnam County to Richard Parker and Virginia Geabes Parker. He was a 1955 graduate of Greencastle High School and a 1964 graduate of the Indiana Military Academy...

Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between April 4-6: Awaiting Arraignment Moss, Brandy K., 36 Jerrell Jr., John David, 24 Englert, Rochelle, 26 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Sapp, Wesley A., 36...

East Side Elementary School 1st Grade All A's Brandon Brewer, Sam Eppert, Chesney Cunningham, Kayden Frye, Hailey Short, Ethan Soots, Meckayla Randall, Seth Jones, Isabella Medcalf, Garrett Peterson, Andy Proctor, Jasmine Tisdale All A's and B's Robert Hanson, Emma Lewicki, Emily Piatt, Landon Weese, Andrew Wheeler, Eric Ray, Faith St. John, Austin Trefz...