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Brazil Shell donates to PINK, has Santa for the kids
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
On Saturday at 3 p.m. the Brazil Shell will have a drawing for a decorated Christmas tree and present a donation to PINK. The store has been selling tickets for the Christmas tree drawing and the money is going to PINK to help those who are fighting cancer with medical expenses and other bills. Santa will be at the store, located at the corner of National Avenue and Murphy in Brazil. There will be prize drawings for children as well...
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21 families to benefit from Northview student project
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Jessica Buckingham (left) and Katie Muņoz enjoy time together while wrapping presents. The Northview High School Interact Club and National Honor Society are distributing presents to 21 children this year, said Interact sponsor Dianna Knox. The presents were purchased with proceeds from the poinsettia sale. ...
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Elena (De Marino) Bonomo
(Obituary ~ 12/15/15)
Elena (De Marino) Bonomo, 83, Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health of Knightsville, Indiana, Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 2:45 a.m. Elena was born in Massa Lubrense, Italy to Nicola De Marino and Luisa Palomba. She married Jacob F. Bonomo (Jack/Jake), on March 7, 1948 in Barcola, Trieste, Italy while he was stationed in Italy with the United States Army during the end of World War II...
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Staunton Town Council has brief end-of-year meeting
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
STAUNTON -- At Monday's meeting of the Staunton Town Council, members Andy Kirchner and Ed Nevins voted 2-0 to : *Approve a contract with the City of Brazil to retain Billy Goodrich, wastewater treatment plant operator, for $2,000 per month, the same as 2015...
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Angels in the Snow
(Community News ~ 12/15/15)
It is raining and windy here. A chill is in the air now. A more noticeable drop in temperature is forthcoming. We will see a few snowflakes in the near future. The winter solstice is upon us, Dec. 22. Since, I no longer am able to frolic freely in the snow or have no need to shovel my way out to the mailbox. Fact is, an abbreviated winter could serve me well the entire season. I moved here last February...
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Clay County through the Years: The Cumberland Road/National Road
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
The "Cumberland Road" named for its origin in Cumberland, Maryland, was later renamed the "National Road" because it was founded and improved by the aid of the national government. In 1832, the National Road was surveyed through the northern part of Clay County by the way of Williamsburg (Billtown). ...
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Clay City girls win a pair to improve to 9-3
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/15)
Times Staff Report CLAY CITY -- Clay City picked up an afternoon win over visiting Loogootee on Saturday 49-31 as Emily Rogers posted 11 points and seven rebounds for the Eels. Clay City pulled away in the second half with a 13-4 burst in the third period to extend a two-point halftime lead. ...
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North Clay boys open week with victories
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/15)
Times Staff Report North Clay opened the week with a pair of victories against North Central Monday evening. North Clay's eighth-grade boys' basketball team picked up a 31-12 victory against North Central to improve its season mark to 6-6. Cade Bryan posted a team-high 12 points for the Knights. Dom Eaglin, Landon Reckerd, Carson Gettle and Tyler Timberman each had four points in the victory...
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Marvin Loren Yates
(Obituary ~ 12/15/15)
Marvin Loren Yates, 82, Brazil, passed away Sunday December 13, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on November 12, 1933 in Terre Haute to the late Dorris and Frances (Smith) Yates. Marvin graduated from Honey Creek High School in the class of 1951 and married Beverly Huffman on August 7, 1955. ...
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Arlene M. (Strauch) Long
(Obituary ~ 12/15/15)
Arlene M. (Strauch) Long, 82, of West Terre Haute formerly of Clay City, passed away on December 15, 2015 at Union Hospital with her family by her side. Arlene was born May 3, 1933 in Brazil the daughter of the late Ross and Ruth (Kolhenburg) Strauch. ...
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David Allen Guinn
(Obituary ~ 12/15/15)
David Allen Guinn, 45, Brazil, passed away December 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis from injuries sustained in a truck accident on December 3, 2015. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 13, 1970 to Michael Guinn and Nancy Ellen Holley Jenks...
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Thieves hit local toy store
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Police, owner hopes surveillance video ID's suspects Local law enforcement is working to track down who burglarized a downtown Brazil toy and collector store early Sunday. As a result, Legends Action Figures, Toys, Games & Collectibles suffered an around $3,000 to $5,000 loss from its location at 2 East National Avenue, Suite 3...
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School renovation project takes another step
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
The secondary school renovation project is a go. Last week, the 1028/Preliminary Determination Public Hearing took place during the Clay Community School Board of Trustees meeting at the Central Administration Building. "This is one of the most important votes we will make while on school board," Board President Ron Scherb said. "I believe if you ask most people, they understand good schools are important."...
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Brazil police investigating alleged attack on woman
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Brazil police need help tracking down a man they say attacked a woman at her home on North Meridian Street earlier this month. Described as a white male, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, he's alleged to have hit the female victim in the face twice, grabbed her around the neck and touched her inappropriately during the Dec. 1 incident...
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Forest Park Elementary students experience the joy of giving
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Before Thanksgiving, Christina Myer began thinking about the school's annual Christmas gift exchange. Each year, students exchanged names and presents. This year, she thought it might be neat to do something different. "The community has given so much to Forest Park," Myer said, who is a sign-language interpreter for the hearing impaired. "We wanted to give something back."...
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Ivy Tech Greencastle hosting enrollment event, entrepreneurship information session Wednesday
(Community News ~ 12/15/15)
Ivy Tech Community College will host an Express Enrollment event and an entrepreneurship information session Wednesday at its Greencastle Campus, located at 915 S. Zinc Mill Rd. The Express Enrollment event will take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This event makes it convenient to complete enrollment steps and register for classes at Ivy Tech in one day. Those interested in attending the enrollment event are encouraged to RSVP and learn more at www.ivytech.edu/enrollmentday...
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Mobile food pantry scheduled for Dec. 28
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
The Men's Knights of Columbus and Catholic Charities will have a mobile food pantry at 5 p.m. Dec. 28 at Kennedy Crossing. All volunteers are welcomed to help and be there by 4:30. You do not have to be a Catholic to help as we are reaching out ot hel out the families of Clay County...
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Court News: Dec. 11-14, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 11-14: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Randy G. Frazier, 63, Driving While Suspended Corey C. Simonson, 27, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine...
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Court News: Dec. 11-14, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/15/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Dec. 11-14: Clay Superior Court Criminal Charges Randy G. Frazier, 63, Driving While Suspended Corey C. Simonson, 27, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 14-15, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/15/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 14-15: Christapher Batchelor, 29, Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury on L/E, Resisting Law Enforcement Joshua Dale Corbin, 22, OVWI Michael Keith Antrobus, 19, Battery, Probation Violation...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 14-15, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/15/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 14-15: Christapher Batchelor, 29, Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury on L/E, Resisting Law Enforcement Joshua Dale Corbin, 22, OVWI Michael Keith Antrobus, 19, Battery, Probation Violation...
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