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Should marijuana be legalized in Indiana?
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
VINCENNES -- Should Indiana legalize marijuana for recreational use? That will be the question debated at 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Vincennes University's Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to the debate that will be sponsored by VU's Center for Research and Learning, which is also planning additional public policy debates this fall. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 19, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 16-18, 2015: Callahan, Brandi L., 39, was arrested and warrant arraignment on charges of Conversion Lockard, David Daniel, 36, was arrested and warrant arraignment on charges of Dealing methamphetamine, Possession methamphetamine and Maintaining Common nuisance...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 19, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 08/18/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 16-18, 2015: Callahan, Brandi L., 39, was arrested and warrant arraignment on charges of Conversion Lockard, David Daniel, 36, was arrested and warrant arraignment on charges of Dealing methamphetamine, Possession methamphetamine and Maintaining Common nuisance...
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Police: Brazil man finds explosive device outside Missouri motel
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Columbia police are trying to determine who left an explosive device in a vacant parking lot that led to the evacuation of guests from a nearby motel. Kris Martin, a 33-year-old construction worker, said he found the device Monday evening near the Red Roof Inn and took it inside the motel to report it, The Columbia Daily Tribune reported. ...
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COURT NEWS August 13-17, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Clay County Courthouse Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during August 14 - 17: Small Claims Cases Ford D Bond Vs Jesse J Jauregui and Ashley Hummer Brazil Housing Authority of Brazil Vs Linda Martin City of Brazil Vs Caitlyn A Lawe...
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COURT NEWS August 13-17, 2015
(Court News ~ 08/18/15)
Clay County Courthouse Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during August 14 - 17: Small Claims Cases Ford D Bond Vs Jesse J Jauregui and Ashley Hummer Brazil Housing Authority of Brazil Vs Linda Martin City of Brazil Vs Caitlyn A Lawe...
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Tri County Community Club
(Community News ~ 08/18/15)
Tri County Community Club had its summer picnic at Cataract Trail Waters Picnic Area on July 15. Our members brought a great selection of picnic food and wonderful desserts. Bonnie Hardwick gave the blessing and our President Diana Nees opened the meeting. We all said the Pledge of Allegiance and our Club Creed. The surpise package was won by Linda Rushton. We had devotions by Roberts Nees, "An Irish Blessings," and Kay Altemiller, "Independence Day" and some funny things from Ben Franklin...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Weekend includes class reunion at Forest Park
(Community News ~ 08/18/15)
I am awake, alert, upbeat and feeling good this Monday morning! It may try to rain on my parade today, but, if that should happen, a line of an old song will surface and a smile will be my umbrella. The events of this past weekend places me in a happy place...
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Fair pageant donates to P.I.N.K. of Terre Haute
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The 2015 Clay County Fair Pageant donated $963.68 to P.I.N.K. of Terre Haute recently. The donation was made possible by contributions to the People's Choice contest and concessions at the pageant. Also, $323.21 will be used to purchase another bench for the 4-H fairgrounds. Above, from left, are Queen Hayley Tague, People's Choice Princess Laney Shepherd, P.I.N.K. representative Amy Bagnoche, People's Choice Queen Kourtney Johnson and Princess Alisha Long...
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Mercer takes top awards at county fair
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Lexus Mercer won Grand Champion Market Gilt and Grand Champion Barrow at the 2015 Clay County 4-H Fair. Both were also Grand champion Homegrown.
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Habitat of Clay County lauds donors
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Jonathon Herbert recently organized the 5th annual Kroger Cruise In on July 25 at the Kroger parking lot in Brazil. The Cruise In benefited Habitat of Clay County. Above left, receiving a donation of $720 from Herbert is Rogene Morge of Habitat. The donation will be used to help build a house at 604 S. ...
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UDWI REMC, Hoosier Energy tap into the power of the sun
(State News ~ 08/18/15)
Utilities District of Western Indiana (UDWI) REMC and Hoosier Energy are expanding their existing energy portfolio by adding more renewables like wind and solar to complement existing resources such as coal and gas plants. In the last few years, as the cost of solar power has decreased, members have begun looking to their electric cooperatives for information about solar energy, its cost effectiveness, and its potential in our region. ...
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Bucshon 'listening session' will stop in Clay County
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. announced on Monday that he will host a series of town halls, listening sessions and office hours this month. According to his office, The events provide residents an opportunity to hear from the Congressman about the issues facing Congress, the nation and the state...
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Board of Works to meet next week
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the council chambers at city hall.
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Food giveaway is Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food giveaway from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the church, 708 E. Hendrix St. in Brazil. For more information, contact the church at 812-446-3110.
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Library to host craft event
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The Brazil Public Library will host a Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet craft event at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17. Breast cancer awareness bracelets will be made. The charge for the craft is $6. You must prepay and preregister Sept. 14 as space is limited. For more information call 812-448-1981...
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Indiana's 1st West Nile human case reported
(State News ~ 08/18/15)
(AP) -- Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to take precautions after the state's first human case this year of West Nile virus was reported in northeastern Indiana. The Indiana State Department of Health said Tuesday the case was reported in Huntington County, southwest of Fort Wayne. It provided no other details about the patient...
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Indiana Dunes State Park turns 90 years old
(State News ~ 08/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Supporters of Indiana Dunes State Park will be celebrating the park's 90th anniversary this coming weekend. On Saturday, the group Friends of Indiana Dunes will display historic photos, lead a "history hike" and celebrate the park's anniversary with a cake...
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Indianapolis mayor seeks money for police body cameras
(State News ~ 08/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis' mayor has proposed spending $200,000 to start equipping police officers with body cameras to record their interactions with suspects. Mayor Greg Ballard presented his $1 billion 2016 budget request Monday night to the City-County Council that includes funding for the cameras. It comes about a week after officers fatally shot a 15-year-old carjacking suspect in a confrontation authorities said wasn't captured by any department cameras...
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Carmel officials hold off on proposed LGBT protections
(State News ~ 08/18/15)
(AP) -- City officials in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel are waiting to take action on a proposal to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Acting City Council president Kevin Rider said during a Monday night meeting that the proposal won't be fast-tracked. Debate on the ordinance is set to continue at a committee meeting Thursday...
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Knights open season with sweep of Pioneers
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
Times Staff Report MOORESVILLE -- Making its regular season debut after being named the preseason number one ranked team in Class 3A this season, the Northview volleyball team rolled past Mooresville to open the season, 25-13, 25-13, 25-15. Senior Morgan Stearley pounded out 10 kills and added five blocks, nine assists and three aces to lead the attack as Kerstie Shaw provided five aces, four digs, three kills and 10 assists. ...
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Clay Youth Football League Aug. 15, 2015 results
(Community Sports ~ 08/18/15)
CYFL August 15, 2015 results Peewee Division (K-2 grade) Packers 7 Panthers 20 Seahawks 14 Bulldogs 42 Junior League (3-4 grade) Lions 24, Jaguars 6 Cowboys 21, Patriots 0 Senior League (5-6 grade) Bears 36, Colts 0 Knights 30, Red Devils 0...
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Northview girls split golf matches to open the week
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- The Northview girls' golf team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday night at Rea Park Golf Course in Terre Haute, falling 176 to 196 to the Braves. Alexandria Maris shot a 39 to earn medalist honors for Terre Haute South while the Knights struggled a bit in a return to the course following an opening week visit for an 18-hole tournament...
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