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Inspired Studios celebrates one year downtown
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
The ribbon was cut Friday on a local business celebrating one year at its downtown Brazil location. Inspired Studios offers modern portrait photography for newborns, babies, children, high school seniors and more. Clay County Chamber of Commerce board members pose for a photo with Inspired Studios owner/photographer Cassandra Connors-Parkins. They are, from left, Justin Campbell, Shondra Barrett,Connors-Parkins, Teresa Ringo, Kenny Crabb and Kim Riddell...
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John "Fred" Lash
(Obituary ~ 05/01/14)
John "Fred" Lash, 90, Knightsville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1923 in Cory, Indiana to John and Christine Lash. Fred graduated from Cory High School before serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. ...
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Spring means warm weather, safety hazards
(Column ~ 05/01/14)
The warm weather the last few weeks has caused many farmers to start hitting the fields preparing for this year's growing season. Therefore, the number of slow-moving vehicles on county and state roads are increasing making it important that all motorists are on the lookout...
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Extension to host small fruits workshop
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
Nothing says summer like fresh berries. The known health benefits seem to grow daily for these sweet gifts from nature. They can also be some of the most expensive produce to purchase. Why not grow your own? Purdue Extension will host the Area V Small Fruits Workshop on Wednesday, May 7 at the White Violet Center. The White Violet Center is located at St. Mary of the Woods College just north of Terre Haute...
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BOAH seeks input on changes to livestock laws
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's laws that designate what types of identification and documentation are needed for livestock will soon be changing. Hoosier livestock producers and others have the opportunity to give their input on the proposed changes in a virtual public hearing, hosted by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health or BOAH...
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Fibromyalgia 101 to be presented May 15
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
Fibromyalgia 101 will be presented at 6 p.m. on May 15 at the Brazil Public Library. The free program will be presented by registered nurse Regina Yoder of the Clay County Health Department. Please RSVP by May 13. For more information, call 812-448-1981...
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Mother of All Reunions is June 21
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
Brazil High School's annual Mother of All Reunions (MOAR) will be at 11 a.m. on June 21. It's for BHS graduates from 1950 to 1959. The event will be at the auditorium at Forest Park in Brazil. It's a casual picnic affair. Guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish, spouses and friends...
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Club News-- Tri-County Community Club entertains members at Oak Grove Church
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
The Tri-County Community Club meeting was hosted April 16 at the Oak Grove Church with Bonnie Hardwick and Carol Booher as hostesses. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing before a meal was served with everyone pitching in their favorite dishes. The afternoon business meeting was opened by President Diana Nees with members all repeating the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance...
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Rotary Club
(Community News ~ 05/01/14)
Above, Brazil Rotary Club President Dr. Alicia Reed-Thomas recently presented a special "Junior Rotarian" name badge to Sofia Imeri, daughter of Rotarian Rose Imeri of the Brazil Family Restaurant. Sofia never misses a Wednesday lunch meeting with the Brazil Rotarians and regularly dines alongside with her mother. ...
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Soil contamination pushes back U.S. 40 project until at least June
(Local News ~ 05/01/14)
The U.S. 40 Pavement Replacement project will be delayed until at least June, as officials work to prepare workers for the removal of contaminated soil discovered before the original start of the project in April. "The contractor is currently trying to schedule the proper contamination control equipment and reschedule work crews for June 2," said Debbie Calder, Indiana Department of Transportation's Communications Director of the Crawfordsville District...
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Charges being pursued against 2 suspects in January arson
(Local News ~ 05/01/14)
Local authorities are pursuing charges against two Brazil residents they believe were behind an arson in early January. The Clay County Sheriff's Department is pursuing conspiracy to commit arson, burglary and trespass charges against Jamie Roberts, 32, and Eddis Lile, 26. Roberts was arrested Tuesday on those preliminary charges, while Lile was already being held without bond in the Clay County Justice Center on a bond revocation...
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Brazil man accused of battery with deadly weapon
(Local News ~ 05/01/14)
A Brazil man faces serious preliminary battery charges following a confrontation with a woman on Tuesday. Alan Lain, 38, was preliminarily charged with battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery following his arrest. He remained in the Clay County Justice Center on Thursday on $10,000 bond...
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Wednesday, April 30 High school roundup
(High School Sports ~ 05/01/14)
Times Staff Report JASONVILLE -- The Clay City Eels bounced back from a tough conference loss on Tuesday night by knocking off Shakamak in a five-inning affair, 10-0. The Eels jumped on the Lakers with six runs in the first inning and had 14 hits in the victory as Clay City's Whitney Jeffers allowed just one hit in the circle...
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Knights power past Pioneers
(High School Sports ~ 05/01/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Junior Joe Ball gave Knights its second strong pitching effort on as many nights and the Knights captured a 9-2 victory at home against Mooresville. Despite less than ideal conditions, Ball went the distance, allowing just two runs over seven innings. The right hander struck out five and allowed five hits as temperatures hovered in the 40's with plenty of gusting winds...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 05/01/14)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse April 29-30: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Ivan Lavern Cartmel Jr., 18, 1: Criminal mischief Seth R. Gummere, 23, 1: Theft 2: Theft Civil Tort Leonard D. Johnson vs. John F. Wallace...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 05/01/14)
The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center between April 30 and May 1: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Sebring, Trey, 27 Modesitt, Curtis R., 33 Raab, Chamis Bell, 26 Wylie, Brock J., 21 Probation Violation Modesitt, Curtis R., 33...
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Northview golf remains unbeaten
(High School Sports ~ 05/01/14)
Times Staff Report The Northview golf team remained unbeaten in dual matches this season, knocking off Terre Haute North, 164 to 172. Sam Grimes and Adam LaGrange of Terre Haute North tied for medalist honors in the nine-hole match with rounds of 39...
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Clay Countians take part in National Day of Prayer
(Local News ~ 05/01/14)
After sharing our needs with God through prayer, the next step is action, local pastors said at the National Day of Prayer event on Thursday. "If we are asking Him to do something about a situation, a problem or a need in our community, we are volunteering that he can use us," said Reverend Mark Thompson. ...
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Clay Comm. Schools to honor its staff
(Local News ~ 05/01/14)
Clay Community Schools will honor its nutrition professionals today as part of School Lunch Hero Day. Across the district, school nutrition professionals will be honored with thanks for their dedication to balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state and local regulations that ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools...
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