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Eveland admitted to University of Findlay
(Community News ~ 09/02/14)
Jasmine Eveland, of Brazil, has been admitted to The University of Findlay as a member of the 2014 incoming class. Approximately 730 new students began their studies at UF on Monday, Aug. 18. Eveland, whose major at UF is equestrian studies, is a graduate of Northview High School...
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Brazil Public Library happenings
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Story Hour Story Hour will resume at the Brazil Public Library this month. Get children interested in reading with stories, songs and crafts. Registration for Story Hour is open for children ages 3-5. It begins at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday Sept. 16, or Wednesday Sept. 17...
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Auditions scheduled for The Odd Couple play
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Community Theatre of Clay County will host auditions for the comedy production of The Odd Couple (Female Version) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the theatre at 8 East National Ave., Brazil. The production is a comedy about how Unger and Madison are at it again -- Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is. This is Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple...
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Bee Ridge Church to host annual fish fry
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Bee Ridge Church will host its Annual Jonah Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Kennedy's Crossing Bingo Center located across from Northview High School on Kennedy's Crossing Road. The cost for the dinner is $9 for adults at the door and will include a dessert. It's $5 for kids ages 12 and under. Advanced tickets are available from Bee Ridge Church members for $8...
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Humane Shelter to host fundraiser car wash
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
A car wash to raise money for the Clay County Humane Shelter is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Advanced Auto Parts in Brazil. Donations to the shelter will be accepted. Also, patrons can bring items such as blankets, food or supplies for the animals as well...
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Clay County man accused of murder, arrested after Jasonville shooting
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
A Jasonville man was taken into custody Monday night following a shooting incident in Jasonville that left one man dead. Douglas Wayne Lambermont, 44, was booked into the Greene County Jail around 1 a.m. Tuesday by Greene County Sheriff's Detective George Dallaire...
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DeJoria wins Funny Car race at US Nationals
(Professional Sports ~ 09/02/14)
CLERMONT, Ind. (AP) -- Alexis DeJoria raced past John Force to win the Funny Car division at the NHRA's U.S. Nationals on Monday. DeJoria crossed the finish line in 4.038 seconds at 310.34 mph in a Toyota Camry. She became the fourth female winner of the U.S. Nationals and the first woman to win three Funny Car races in a single season...
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Clay County Republicans to open HQ on Monday
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Grand Opening of the Clay County Republican Headquarters will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, at 101 W. National Ave., Brazil, in the back of the Renaissance Building. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 6:30, with pizza and soft drinks following...
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Megenhardt Reunion
(Community News ~ 09/02/14)
Megenhardt Reunion The Megenhardt family celebrated 161 years in America at their 74th reunion on Aug. 24 at Forest Park in Brazil. A carry-in meal was shared by 68 family members and three guests. The oldest family member present was Deloris Megenhardt, age 83. The youngest family member present was Evan James Drake, age 27 days, the son of Sean and Autumn (Killion) Drake...
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Lilly Endowment accepting applications for 2015 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program
(Community News ~ 09/02/14)
Lilly Endowment Inc. invites Indiana schoolteachers, guidance counselors, media specialists, principals and assistant principals to apply for the 2015 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program. Funded by the Endowment, the program will award 100 grants of $10,000 each for educators to pursue personally renewing and intellectually revitalizing projects during summer 2015. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 3...
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Humphress and McClelland engaged
(Engagement ~ 09/02/14)
Danny and Janet Lackey of Plainfield have announced the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Jean Humphress, to William Michael McClelland, the son of Bill and Marilyn McClelland of Brazil. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of Northview High School. He is employed at Process Development and Fabrication of Brazil...
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Multiple meetings are scheduled
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Brazil Common Council will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Council Chambers at City Hall for a general business meeting. A regular meeting of the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 10 in the Council Chambers...
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Pioneer PK's doom Knights
(High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Coming off a couple of difficult losses over the weekend in tournament play, the Northview boys' soccer team needed a shot of confidence. While the team came away with a close loss, there were positives to build on after a 2-1 defeat to visiting Mooresville...
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Court News
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Aug. 29: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Michael Alfred Grigsby Jr., 23, 1: Theft Jeffery A. Francis, 30, 1: Theft Bryce A. Thompson, 21, 1: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more 2: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person...
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Jail Bookings, Sept. 1-2
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between Sept. 1 and 2: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Anderson, James E., 37 Guthrie (Odom), Amber, 32 Serving County Sentence Herrington, Elvin F., 46 Martin, Jeremy B., 32 Weekender...
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Center Point officials moving forward with storm-water project
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Center Point Town Council is awaiting word on the next step in its administration of a storm-water grant that will be used to finance improvements to the town's storm-water system. The town plans to meet with perspective engineers some time this year...
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Mayor's Ride 2014 hits the road on Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Brazil's mayor will lead a group of motorcycle riders from City Hall on Saturday as part of a local fundraiser for the Clay County Humane Shelter. Mayor Brian Wyndham said the annual event -- the City of Brazil Mayor's Ride 2014, now in its third year -- helps raise much needed funds for the shelter and spread awareness of the organization...
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Clay County man accused of murder
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Douglas W. Lambermont, accused of the murder of Derek M. Fulford, remains in jail Tuesday following his arrest on Monday evening. Lambermont, 44, was reported by the investigators to be from Clay County. His address, according to jail records, is 3749 W. County Road 1400 South in Jasonville...
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Team Brazil to participate in annual ALS walk
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Local residents will walk in Indianapolis later this month to spread awareness and support for research into curing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Team Brazil will participate in the Indianapolis Walk to Defeat ALS that begins at noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at White River State Park. Check-in time is 10 a.m...
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Cooprider faces additional burglary, theft charges
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
More charges were filed last week against a Brazil woman already in jail on allegations she stole a car then set it on fire in August. Tessa K. Cooprider, 33, was charged Friday with two counts of burglary, Class B and C felonies; and two counts of theft, both D felonies. The new charges stem from incidents separate of the Aug. 3 incident that resulted in charges of auto theft and arson...
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