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UPDATED: Man injured when car crashes, catches fire
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
An unidentified male was flown to an Indianapolis hospital Sunday afternoon after a fiery crash on a county road west of Brazil. The man's name and condition were not immediately available. Emergency responders were called around 3:10 p.m. to 3886 W County Road 950 N for a single-vehicle rollover crash that ended with the car engulfed in flames...
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Boespflug earns second sprint car win at Lincoln Park
(Professional Sports ~ 05/03/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Nearly perfect weather treated a large crowd to a great night of racing at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. Temperatures in the mid-70's greeted fans and the pits were full with 117 total cars ranging over four classes...
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Singer and Steward lead Eels in Keith Jones Invitational Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/15)
Singer and Steward lead Eels in Keith Jones Invitational Meet Times Staff Report CLAY CITY -- Eastern Greene (boys) and the Linton Miner girls came home with team trophies from the Keith Jones Track and Field Invitational on Friday evening. The Thunderbird boys got a pair of wins from Brent Price in the hurdles and Gaven Hill in the throwing events to pace a 122-point effort to edge past Clay City's score of 101. ...
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Knights shoot to fourth-place at West Chase
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/15)
Times Staff Report BROWNSBURG -- Playing against a strong field at West Chase Golf Course, the Northview Knights placed fourth in the 18-team Brownsburg Invite on Saturday afternoon. Seth Payton shot a 37 on both the front and back nine to lead the Knights to a score of 313, two strokes behind the host Bulldogs. Mooresville was the winner with a score of 304 and was lead by medalist Jake Stinson's round of 71...
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Pitching leads JV Knights to tourney title
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/15)
Times Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS --The Northview junior varsity baseball team won a pair of games and the North Central Invitational title on Saturday afternoon. The Knights got a complete game pitching effort from Mitchell Howald and RBIs from Alex Reinoehl and Andrew Osborn to edge the host squad 3-2...
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Green to turn 80 on May 12
(Community News ~ 05/03/15)
Rudy Green is turning 80 on May 12. He will celebrate with his family. Cards are welcome and can be mailed to 119 W. Berry St., Greencastle.
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Van Buren readying for 50th class reunion
(Community News ~ 05/03/15)
The Van Buren Class of 1965 will meet on at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Harmony United Methodist Church. Any members interested in helping plan the 50th reunion are encouraged to attend. Call 812-443-6513 for more information.
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Staunton Elementary School Honor Roll addition
(Community News ~ 05/03/15)
Staunton Elementary 3rd Grading Period 1st Grade All A's: Marley Baumgartner Fourth Grade All A's & B's: Delaney Trout
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Northview's 'Band on the Run' 5K is Saturday at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
Early registration for the Band on the Run 5K Run/Walk ends Wednesday. The race, hosted by Northview Band Boosters, will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Forest Park in Brazil. All race proceeds support the students of the Northview Band and Guard...
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A Look back ... May 3-10, 1999
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
Northview High School's two Envirothon teams swept the regional contest April 29 in Richmond. Both teams are now eligible to compete in the state contest on May 20 at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. Brazil Mayor Kenneth Crabb was unopposed in the Republican primary but faced Democrat Frank E. Minnick in the fall for the position of Brazil mayor. Crabb told The Brazil Times, "U.S. 40 will hopefully be upgraded in the next four years."...
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Top 10 PC Geek Commandments
(Column ~ 05/03/15)
(Why Geeks don't have the PC problems we mere humans have) Imagine, if you might, a pilgrimage to the birthplace of geekdom, Seattle, Washington. You would come to the footprint of the Rainer Mountain which is, just incidentally, "considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world"...
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Eveland thanks those who supported him
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/03/15)
To the editor: Recently old Sarge's son, Marion Eveland III, volunteered for an experimental program at the cancer center, Indianapolis, and after many days awaiting results, he was examined and declared "in remission," that the tumors have shrunk. Now, he is being set up for a follow up which is being determined by the cancer team as to the best course with the experimental drugs. Sarge's son wishes to thank all those who carried him...
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Clay Community Schools trustees to meet Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in open session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Central Administration Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil.
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Unemployment rate drops for March in Clay County
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
Clay County's unemployment rate dropped in March, mirroring bordering counties and the state. For the month, the county saw its unemployment rate decline by 0.4 percent from 7 to 6.6, according to data from STATS Indiana. The last time the county's March unemployment rate was lower than 6.6 was in 2007...
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Proud to be an American Veteran
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
Loyalty Day parade honors all who served For local veterans Steve Weltzin and Gary Crabb, Saturday's Loyalty Day Parade in Brazil carried much meaning. This year's theme was "Proud to be an American Veteran," and, as the two men shouldered the responsibility of judging the floats as they drove by on National Avenue, their thoughts were also with many others gathered to pay tribute to the men and women, deceased, retired, active or still fighting in the country's military...
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Habitat appreciates donors
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/03/15)
To the editor: The board of Habitat for Humanity of Clay County wishes to thank the community for their tremendous support of our annual Jonah Fish Fry and Silent Auction. We are most grateful for those of you who helped in any way. Many of you stood in long lines or waited in our drive through. Others donated items for our Fish Fry and Silent Auction...
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Early voting numbers low as election day approaches
(Local News ~ 05/03/15)
Less than 100 voters have cast an early ballot for the 2015 primary election for the city of Brazil. "The amount and type of contested races seem to drive how voter turnout will go," said Jason Jacobs, Clay County's election clerk. "With only a couple of races, both of which are on the same party ballot, and the mayor and clerk-treasurer positions currently uncontested, there was an anticipation early voter turnout would be fairly low."...
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