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Vigo County crash sends one to the hospital
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
The Vigo County Sheriff's Office responded to an afternoon motor vehicle crash resulting in personal injuries on McDaniel Road and the U.S. 641 bypass. Preliminary investigation indicated that a four door black KIA driven by Susan Roshel of Terre Haute, was traveling east on the off ramp of the Y.S. ...
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White River Valley girls rally past Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
By TRAVIS DAVID For The Brazil Times SWITZ CITY -- Most coaches don't mind to lose early season games as long as the team learns from its mistakes. Monday night, White River Valley proved they learned from its mistakes in an earlier loss to Northview...
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Northview to hold wrestling alumni night on Dec. 9
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Times Staff Report The Northview wrestling program will host its first Alumni Night on Wednesday, Dec. 9 as the Knights take on Owen Valley at 6 p.m. There will be a special section for alumni wrestlers to sit in and past individual and team champions will be recognized. Alumni will be recognized between the junior varsity and varsity competition...
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Larry Lee Keyt
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Larry Lee Keyt 73, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away at 12:15 PM, Friday, November 27, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born on December 30, 1941 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Charles and surviving Betty (Lancaster) Keyt...
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Harold 'Bub' Maesch
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Harold 'Bub' Maesch, Sr. 57 of Brazil, died unexpectedly November 29, 2015 at 7:16am at Union Hospital from a sudden heart attack. He had endured and survived throat cancer and was given a good report in September that the cancer was gone. Although, the chemotherapy had left him with cardiovascular difficulties. Bub and his son, Billy had just been deer hunting the day before his death...
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Jessica Lynn Floyd Shepard
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Jessica Lynn Floyd Shepard, 29, of Clay City, was killed in a tragic car accident November 20, 2015 in Arapahoe County in Colorado. Jessica was born July 5, 1986 in Clay County, the daughter of Louis Keith Floyd and Deborah Schopmeyer Floyd. Jessica was united in marriage to James Shepard and together they owned and operated "Low-Bid Roofing, Inc." They enjoyed traveling to different locations doing roofing work and then moving on to the next job site. ...
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Hugh Eugene Britton Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Hugh Eugene Britton Jr., 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away November 28, 2015 at Union Hospital. He was born January 7, 1950 in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Hugh Eugene Britton Sr. and Mary (Wetnight) Britton. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1968. Hugh spent most of his life working as a truck driver until he had to retire due to health issues...
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Rodney Dee Kyle Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Rodney Dee Kyle Sr., 62, of Brazil, passed away on November 30, 2015 at Union Hospital. Rodney was born December 18, 1952 in Brazil, the son of the late Francis G. Sr. and Charlotte (Baynard) Kyle. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1971 and furthered his education at Vincennes University. ...
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First Financial Bank Wabash Valley Classic tournament draw
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
Wabash Valley Classic basketball tournament draw Times Staff Report The draw for the Wabash Valley Classic boys' basketball tournament took place Tuesday afternoon with First Financial Bank taking over the title sponsorship. The tournament will once again feature a 16-team field and will be held at Terre Haute North High School. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: Clay County Courthouse Christmas Display
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
The Clay County Courthouse is all gussied up for the holidays, featuring trees decorated with handmade ornaments from all the county elementary schools on display. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be available before the Christmas in the Park lighted parade, from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 4, all courtesy of the courthouse staff...
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Jack Theodore Leifheit
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Jack Theodore Leifheit, 90, lifelong resident of Brazil, died December 1, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil following a brief illness. Jack was born June 22, 1925, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Walter J. and Harriet (Leavitt) Leifheit. After graduating from Brazil High School in 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy from which he served from 1943 -- 1946. ...
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Short pursuit ends with man in jail
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Brazil police say they nabbed a man on a dirt bike after a pursuit through a local neighborhood Monday. Shortly after 2:35 p.m., Brazil Police Department Patrolman Ray Walters said he was passed by a man riding a green Kawasaki dirt bike in the area of Jackson and Hoosier streets...
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Republicans fined for delinquent campaign finance reports
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Matter brings changes in notification The Clay County Republican Party was fined $1,075 for failing to file on-time campaign finance reports on three separate occasions in the past two years. Those fines, which totaled half of what was allowable under state law, were for failing to file pre-primary (election) campaign finance reports in both 2014 and 2015 and for being four days late in its filing of a pre-general (election) campaign finance report in 2015, according to discussion at a special meeting of the Clay County Election Board on Tuesday.. ...
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Holiday decorating brings back memories
(Community News ~ 12/01/15)
It is Monday morning, just before daybreak. I have been up and about for a while now. I hear a train whistle in the distance and automobile traffic has picked up on our street. Other than the gas furnace noise and the ringing in my ears everything else is quiet on the home front. We have been very busy the last few days, feeling very much in a festive mood...
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Posey Township VFD having annual meeting
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual meeting of members at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the fire house. Business to be conducted includes election of three directors. The nominating committee is Richard Munoz, Sam Riddell and Matt Barker...
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Clay County Through the Years:
(Community News ~ 12/01/15)
George Green McKinley, a Man of Great Enterprise George Green McKinley was born July 17, 1802, in Adair County, Kentucky, where he was educated. Making life for himself when young, he rented land in Kentucky commencing to till the soil for a number of years...
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Clay City's water fix to cost $400,000
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Clay City's 48-year-old water filtration system has reached its life expectancy and parts of it are leaking and need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $400,000, said Leon Simpson of the Layne company of Middletown, Ohio, at town's monthly meeting on Tuesday...
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Local Schools Give Back
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
It's the time of year to help those in need. Student Council members at Forest Park and Meridian elementary schools held food drives to create Thanksgiving Baskets for families at their facilities who need a little help during the holiday.
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Court News: Nov. 30, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse, Nov. 30: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Chad C. Evanson, 37, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Ashley Shorter, 31, Driving While Suspended Kristina Evanson, 36, Possession of Methamphetamine...
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Court News: Nov. 30, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/01/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse, Nov. 30: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Chad C. Evanson, 37, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Ashley Shorter, 31, Driving While Suspended Kristina Evanson, 36, Possession of Methamphetamine...
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Jail Bookings: Nov. 27-29, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 27-29: Paige D. Roy, 19, False Reporting/Informing, Minor Consuming Daniel Speck, 30, Resisting Law Enforcement Johnathen Moss, 30, Domestic Battery, Strangulation, Possession Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana Under 30...
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Thanksgiving Feast
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Courtesy photos Van Buren Elementary School's feast, the whole kindergarten rotated through seven centers in both classrooms. The students prepared a different traditional Thanksgiving food. They made noodles, corn, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, rolls, sweet potatoes, and dressing. ...
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Jail Bookings: Nov. 27-29, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/01/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 27-29: Paige D. Roy, 19, False Reporting/Informing, Minor Consuming Daniel Speck, 30, Resisting Law Enforcement Johnathen Moss, 30, Domestic Battery, Strangulation, Possession Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana Under 30...
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Hometown Holiday is Saturday in Clay City
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Clay City USA Foundation, Inc. will sponsor the 14th annual "Hometown Holiday" celebration at the Welcome Center on Saturday, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Claus will visit during the evening, talking and handing out treats to the children. Children may bring in their "Christmas lists" for Mrs. Claus to give to Santa. While waiting to talk to Mrs. Claus or for a turn on the sleigh ride you are welcome to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up...
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Bridgeton Country Christmas continues this weekend
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Bridgeton will be hosting the second weekend of its annual Country Christmas celebration starting Friday. Shops will be open, and plenty of vendors are returning from the Covered Bridge Festival and new ones as well. Kids may visit Santa in the 1822 Case Log Cabin, both Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m...
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Preparations continue for 'The Journey'
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Ivy Jacobs photo Members of First Christian Church, located at 1875 W. US 40, worked on raising the walls of Bethlehem Monday night in preparation for the upcoming presentation of "The Journey." Those who attend the free program from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday "will step into the true story of Christmas" as they participate in a dramatic program that encompasses the entire facility, and features over 200 church members and various live animals, including horses, donkeys and a camel, to bring the original story to life. ...
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New firefighter is sworn in Tuesday
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Frank Phillips photo Zach Mormans (left), the Brazil Fire Department's newest probationary firefighter, is sworn in by Mayor Brian Wyndham as Fire Chief Jake Bennett looks on. Morman's grandmother, Elisia Hoopengarner, holds the Bible. Mormans, 22, lives in Clay County. ...
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