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Firefighters have difficulty getting to a structure fire in Owen County due in part to slick roads
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
Slick roads caused trouble for Clay County firefighters called to a structure fire across from 5492 Weeping Willow Lane in Owen County Monday morning. One firefighter was heard to say roads were very slick. First, Poland firefighters were called to the scene and later Center Point's fire department was asked to assist Owen County firefighters. This morning motorists were exercising caution on Clay County roads and Brazil city streets...
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Slick roads cause problems for firefighters, other drivers
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
Slick roads caused trouble for Clay County firefighters called to a structure fire across from 5492 Weeping Willow Lane in Owen County Monday morning. One firefighter said roads were very slick. Finding the location also proved to be a challenge for Clay County firefighters...
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Utility donates $1,000 to theater
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
UDWI Bloomfield REMC recently gave Community Theatre of Clay County $1,000 for the remodeling project. Present for the ceremonial check presentation were (from left) Vicki Mace, Jack Knust, Susan Sneddon and TJ Sneddon.
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Larry Moore
(Obituary ~ 02/16/15)
Larry Moore, 70, Brazil, passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville with his family by his side. He was born in Clay County, Indiana on February 1, 1945 to the late Arthur and Mayme Moore. Larry attended Brazil High School and married Linda Martin on February 2, 1968. ...
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Edith "Edie" L. Baysinger
(Obituary ~ 02/16/15)
Edith "Edie" L. Baysinger, 76, Brazil, passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil on January 13, 1939 to the late Francis and Ruby L. Ferry. Edie graduated from Brazil High School. She married Donald Baysinger, on October 24, 1960. ...
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Clay County Republican Club to meet tonight
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
The Clay County Republican Club monthly meeting is at 7:30 p.m. today at The Renaissance, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. The speaker will be Bryan Husband, Director of Emergency Management for Clay County. He will speak about the role the office of Emergency Management plays in our community and convey how our Emergency Management office assisted with two major disasters in 2012, namely the Henryville, Indiana, tornado and Hurricane Sandy efforts in New York...
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Knights' McCoy qualifies for IHSAA State Wrestling Finals
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/15)
Times Staff Report EVANSVILLE -- An already outstanding wrestling season for Northview High School will continue on for another week as Cale McCoy qualified for the IHSAA State Finals this weekend with a fourth-place finish in the Evansville Semi-state on Saturday...
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 14-16
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Feb. 14-16: Joshua M. Jenkins, 34, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Chelsea Barnett, 22, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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Court News: Feb. 12-13
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
Clay County Court News The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 12-13: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Denton Pate, 48, 1: Possession of methamphetamine 2: Possession of marijuana 3: Possession of paraphernalia 4: Carrying a handgun without a license 5: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felony...
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Brewers to celebrate 60 years of marriage
(Community News ~ 02/16/15)
Lawrence and Daphne (Keller) Brewer will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 27. They were married Feb. 27, 1955, at the bride's parents home by minister Keith Chitwood. Daphne retired from the food program and as a teacher's aide in the Crawfordsville school system after 20 years. ...
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Senior center thanks disbanded Popcorn fest board
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/15)
To the editor: We at the Clay County Senior Center would like to thank the Popcorn Festival Board for all the donations we received when they discontinued. We are sorry for the discontinuance of this festival and I know that the people of Brazil miss it greatly...
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Poor road conditions continue to be a concern
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/15)
To the editor: I live in the Southeastern part of the county and I am very upset about the neglect - by our county garage officers - to our gravel roads. In the first place, living in the year 2015, we should not have to deal with such horrible roads...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Look through this 'LENS' when making Social Security decisions
(Column ~ 02/16/15)
Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income strategy. But when should you start taking these payments? You can begin accepting Social Security as early as 62, but your monthly checks will be much smaller than if you wait until your "full retirement age," which will likely be 66 or 67. ...
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A look back ... Feb. 15-21, 1915
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
The winter of 1915-16 was a record setter in many parts of the United States. "The face at the window" was a front-page cartoon that showed winter at the window and a man inside the house said, "Courage, Mother, spring will come to our rescue." A woman said, "Yes, yes, I know but will the coal last until then?"...
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Screenings offered at First Christian Church
(Community News ~ 02/16/15)
Residents living in and around the Brazil can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Christian Church will host this community event on on Feb. 25. The site is located at 1875 West U.S. 40...
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Maple Syrup Fair is next two weekends
(Community News ~ 02/16/15)
The annual Parke County Maple Syrup Fair is Feb. 21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, north of Rockville on U.S. 41. Parke County Maple Syrup Producers begin tapping the trees that provide sugar water for making maple syrup. Join them for the two weekends of Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 28-Mar 1...
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Park board votes to increase lifeguard wages, discusses five-year plan
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
Those applying for work as lifeguards at the Forest Park swimming pool this summer can expect to make more than those who did the job last year. The Brazil Parks and Recreation Board approved an increase to the hourly rate for junior lifeguards to $7.75/hour and senior guards to $8/hr. ...
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UDWI Bloomfield REMC gives to Community Theatre
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
UDWI Bloomfield REMC recently gave Community Theatre of Clay County $1,000 for the remodeling project. Present for the ceremonial check presentation on Monday are (from left) Vicki Mace, Jack Knust, Susan Sneddon and TJ Sneddon.
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Lucky Pups in need of donations
(Local News ~ 02/16/15)
A privately owned rescue center in Brazil is seeking donations to assist with the medical care of more than 20 dogs received recently following the conclusion of a hoarding case in Indianapolis. Stacy Dotson, owner of the Lucky Pups Rescue, Inc. in Brazil, said they are looking for both monetary donations and supplies to care for the animals. Supplies needed include dog food, beds, paper towels, bleach and blankets...
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