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Juvenile complaints down in Brazil
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
The number of calls to city police about juveniles went down significantly in June, said Brazil Police Chief Clint McQueen in his report to the city's Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday. "That's surprising, since it's warm weather," he said...
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Brazil Elks lodge makes four grant contributions to local organizations
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
On Thursday, the Brazil Elks lodge gave four checks totaling $2,000 to Shop with a Cop, Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities and United Cerebral Palsy of the Wabash Valley. Representatives from each organization spoke for a few minutes about their organizations' activities. ...
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Ivy Tech Community College hosting enrollment events in Avon, west Indianapolis
(State News ~ 07/24/15)
INDIANAPOLIS- Ivy Tech Community College will be hosting Enrollment Events Aug. 3 at its Avon site and Aug. 4 at its Indy West site. These events make it convenient to complete enrollment steps and register for classes at Ivy Tech in one day. The first event will take place 10 a.m. ...
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Staunton Scene: July 25, 2015
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
The Staunton High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at the Top Notch Restaurant in Brazil on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The Community Center Lady Volunteers still have cookbooks available for $12 each. They can be purchased by contacting any of the Lady Volunteers...
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Church News: July 25, 2015
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
Peniel United Methodist Church Peniel United Methodist Church invites you to join us on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School and then at 10:45 a.m. for Worship Service. Pastor Richard Pippin will deliver the message; "Father God." We are located at 9525 N. Kennedys Crossing. Brazil, IN 47834. The telephone number is 812-442-8062 or 812-917-7118. Email is peniel_umc@yahoo.com...
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August Taizé to focus on friendship
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to bring their friends and join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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Open Garden Walk scheduled for Aug. 8
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
You are invited to join staff members of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice for "A Taste of White Violet Center Open Garden Walk" from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 8. WVC (a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods) will host the event for the second time this year, according to Garden Manager Candace Minster...
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God always 'welcomes' us back with his grace
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
These lazy, hazy days of summer now have daylight until after 9 p.m.! I was out last night and it was a beautiful night. The air had cooled down some, windows were open, and people were out walking, riding bikes or just sitting on the front porch. It seems a rare sight these days to just see people sitting outside not doing anything. Are we so busy that easy-going leisure is hard to get?...
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COURT NEWS July 24
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on July 23: Superior Court Small Claims Deborah Hood and James Hood vs. Brenda Hutcheson Circuit Court Marriage License Applications Steven Caldwell, 33, Brazil and Emily Higginbotham, 32, Brazil...
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COURT NEWS July 24
(Court News ~ 07/24/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse on July 23: Superior Court Small Claims Deborah Hood and James Hood vs. Brenda Hutcheson Circuit Court Marriage License Applications Steven Caldwell, 33, Brazil and Emily Higginbotham, 32, Brazil...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 24
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 23-24: Laurie Sue Jones, 52, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Allison Lindsey Stevenson, 23, was arrested and preliminarily charged with theft and a probation violation...
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Audition for local 'Mary Poppins'
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
The auditions for the musical production, "Mary Poppins", will be held at the Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc., 8 E. National Ave. in Brazil, on Aug. 6 and 7 at 6:30 p.m. There are many singing and speaking parts for young and older adults, and children over 8 years old. Everyone is invited to audition. Those auditioning should use the back door of the theatre due to the continuing road construction...
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'Summer Picnic' theme of meeting
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
The Clay County Historical Society will be meeting Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the museum. The board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. This will be the annual "Inside Summer Picnic" and meat will be furnished. Please bring a covered dish or dessert. There will be a short business meeting before the dinner begins...
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Accident stops traffic on State Road 59 and Kruzan Streets
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
A two-vehicle accident near the intersection of State Road 59 and Kruzan Street in Brazil has the roadway blocked in all four directions. Officers from Brazil City Police advised at the scene there were no serious injuries involved in the rollover accident. Traffic is stopped due to debris being removed from the roadways by Brazil Fire Department. No further information is available at this time due to ongoing investigation. Officials expect the roads to be opened again within the hour...
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Crash in Brazil under investigation
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Officials are still investigating the two-vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of State Road 59 and Kruzan Street Friday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., 911 Dispatch advised Brazil police and fire departments about the rollover accident. CARE Ambulance was also dispatched to the scene...
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SNAPSHOTS from 2015 Clay County 4-H Fair July 24
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
It's time to see what's going on at the Clay County 4-H Fair! The following photographs were taken during the activities at the fair Friday by various staff members of The Brazil Times.
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 24
(Police Logs ~ 07/24/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 23-24: Laurie Sue Jones, 52, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Allison Lindsey Stevenson, 23, was arrested and preliminarily charged with theft and a probation violation...
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Poultry barn helps make 4-H auction egg-citing
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
There was a soft breeze in the show arena at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds Friday evening as many 4-H members showed their animals for the last time. Many were red-faced from crying, others wiped away streaks of tears before entering the arena. But they all showed their professionalism and tried to put on smiles for the crowd...
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Teen's Quilt of Valor headed to the Indiana State Fair
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
A local 4-H member's loving tribute to her grandfather is on its way to the Indiana State Fair. Madison McDonald, 17, created a Quilt of Valor for her grandfather Richard Thomas McDonald, who served in Vietnam from 1966-1969. "I was glad to do it," said Madison, fighting back tears. "It was the least I could do to say thank you for what he's done for our country."...
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