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Sara Elizabeth Nairn
(Obituary ~ 12/04/14)
Sara Elizabeth Nairn, 81, of Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, December 2, 2014 following an extended illness. Sara was born in Bridgeton, Indiana, January 23, 1933, the daughter of Charles and Mary Pearl (Hansel) Lee. She graduated from Bridgeton High School and worked at Quaker Maid, in Terre Haute, Windbreaker in Brazil and retired as a cook at the Clay County Health Center...
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Knights place three on Class 4A All-State teams
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights continue to make strides forward under second-year head coach Mark Raetz. After winning its first sectional game in three years, the Associated Press recognized Indiana all-state players from all six classes on Thursday afternoon...
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Second generation agents open insurance office
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
The Mariettas are a State Farm Insurance family. Jenni opened her office in Brazil at 112 W. National Ave. on Monday. Her husband, Vince, is a State Farm agent; so were her parents, Brian and Jami McLeish. The family is from Clinton and Brian's office was in Paris, Ill., Jenni said Thursday...
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Indiana FSA, Purdue team up for Farm Bill workshops
(Community News ~ 12/04/14)
U.S. Department of Agriculture Indiana Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Julia A. Wickard reminds producers of dates and locations for public meetings on the new Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs authorized by the Farm Bill. These programs provide revenue and price loss payments to eligible producers for the 2014 through 2018 crop years...
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The history of mistletoe
(Community News ~ 12/04/14)
When you think of winter and Christmas time, one of the main plants of importance that comes to mind is an evergreen tree. However, there are other plants that play a significant role in your wintertime decorations. One of them is actually a parasitic plant that feeds and lives off of other plants. That plant I am referring to is mistletoe...
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Upcoming meetings
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
The annual meeting of the Posey Fire Department will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the department, 503 E. Columbus St., Staunton. The Brazil City Council will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the council chambers at Brazil City Hall...
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Spotlight on Business: H&R Block and PDF Inc.
(Community News ~ 12/04/14)
H&R Block Sue and Junior Goshen are the owners of the H&R Block franchise in Brazil. Sue Goshen's father, William Jones, purchased the franchise in 1972. The business was originally located on the corner of S.R. 59 and U.S. 40. In the beginning, there were Sue's father and one other tax preparer. The taxes were prepared, checked and photocopied. Then, the clients would have to return a week later to pick up their returns. The clients would have to mail it in themselves...
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Tri Kappa Home Tour returns this Sunday -- Ahern home
(Community News ~ 12/04/14)
The Tri Kappa Home Tour is returning with what the sorority's members call "fantastic and festive homes" for 2014. The four homes on the tour as well as The Seasoned Wick will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. One of the homes to be featured is that of Carol Ahern...
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Gary W. Jenkins Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/04/14)
Gary W. Jenkins Sr., 60, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital, December 2, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born May 3, 1954, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Kenneth W. and Margaret Ann (Bemis) Jenkins. Gary worked for Townsend Tree Service for several years. He also worked for Hoosier Hand Pack and Happico...
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Developer answers questions, garners input on proposed assisted living facility
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Before construction begins on the $7 million assisted living facility on South Murphy next year, local residents had the opportunity to provide input and ask questions at two meetings on Thursday at Brazil City Hall. Questions varied from type of heating and shower arrangements to providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities...
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Sunday dinner one of many ways to donate to Toys for Tots
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Not every child wakes up on Christmas morning to a new toy under their tree. However, a local organization is hoping to help change that this holiday season in Clay County. The Clay County Toys for Tots will be the beneficiary of the Brazil Moose Lodge's Spaghetti Dinner from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday. All of the proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. The meal is $6 at the lodge on South Depot Street...
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Sheriff moving out of office after a decade
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Heaton said he has learned some things over the years and there are things he would do differently but he has been able to accomplish what he set out to do. Every new sheriff's job is to improve the department. That is the advice he is giving to incoming sheriff, Paul Harden...
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Brazil man faces strangulation, child battery charges
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
A Brazil man faces felony strangulation and child battery charges following an incident last month. An initial hearing is set for Donnie R. Miller, 34, in Clay Superior Court on Jan. 12. He was arrested following the incident reported on Nov. 28 and has since posted bond, according to court documents...
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Children's Choir end-of-semester performance is Wednesday
(Community News ~ 12/04/14)
The Terre Haute Children's Choir end-of-semester performance will be 6 p.m. Wednesday on the Indiana State campus in University Hall. Admission is free and refreshments will be served after the performance. University Hall is located at 401 N. 7th St., Terre Haute. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in any student or faculty lot...
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Court News: Dec. 2-3
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 2-3: Superior Court State Criminal Charges James C. Braswell, 50,1: Resisting law enforcement 2: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal David Dwayne Allen, 32, 1: Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 3-4
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 3-4: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Tanner, William D., 53 Boyll, Misty D., 39 Serving County Sentence Maesch, Brett Ryan, 24 Check Deception Boyll, Misty D., 39...
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