Stories from Sunday, December 27, 2015

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE -- The Northview Knights got off to exactly the kind of start that they were looking for to start the First Financial Wabash Valley Classic Saturday evening. The Knights had a 19 total rebound edge on the glass and hit 21 more free throws then Owen Valley in gaining a 57-34 victory in the first round of tournament play...

CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Dec. 23-27: Awaiting Arraignment The following individuals were arrested and preliminarily charged with: Curtis, Cody, 20: Minor consuming Reynolds, Christina L., 44: Battery...

CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Dec. 23-27: Awaiting Arraignment The following individuals were arrested and preliminarily charged with: Curtis, Cody, 20: Minor consuming Reynolds, Christina L., 44: Battery...

TERRE HAUTE -- The Clay County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, announced one new member to the board of directors. Evelyn Brown, community advocate at AARP, and Brian Deakins, general manager at KIHM, were recently elected to three-year terms on the board...

Surgery cuts into holiday plans Hope everyone had an incredible holiday season, and that you are happy and healthy. Been out of the picture the past few weeks here at The Brazil Times. I've been recovering from an unexpected surgery. It started around Dec. 10th. Didn't think much about it at the time -- I mean, who thinks about a simple pimple on your shoulder being a big deal?...

On Dec. 17, the US Department of Agriculture issued their final rule defining what it means to be actively engaged in farming, and thereby eligible to receive federal farm payments. The final rule serves only to ensure access to unlimited farm program payments for the vast majority of the nation's largest and wealthiest farms, and writes loopholes directly into regulation...

Persons are under the impression that the mad dog scare is over and are removing the muzzles from their dogs. It has not expired and will not expire for several days. Officers are on the lookout for all dogs that have no muzzle on and will kill them on sight regardless of their value...

Much of the Wabash Valley is under a flood warning as rain continued to fall Sunday. A flash flood warning remains in effect throughout Monday along Eel River at Bowling Green due to the front's potential of an additional 1-3 inches of rain on already saturated ground...

Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, the state's Office of Tourism Development and the Clay County Torch Relay Torchbearer Committee have announced the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is now accepting torchbearer nominations from the public. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, excellence in their profession and/or acts of heroism or volunteer service to their neighborhood, community, region or state...

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Noah Coley to its Board of Directors. Coley and his wife, Elizabeth, and two sons, Henry and Elliott, live in Brazil. He is originally from Bowling Green and is a 2005 Clay City High School graduate. He's completed his Bachelors of Science in Addictions Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University...

To the editor: Over the past year, there have been many issues with the ISTEP test for schools, teachers and our students. The problems began in late January when the Indiana Department of Education announced the testing time for the 2015 ISTEP would more than double from previous years. ...

To the editor: Exceptional Living Center of Brazil would like to extend a heart-filled thank you to all the carolers and special visitors this Christmas season along with a special thank you to: Forest Park Elementary School, Andrea Wiley, Santa Clause, The, Morris Twins, Joy Hart, all Clay County Schools, Melody Makers and Clay County Community Theatre...

The Allen Memorial Planetarium will present a Seasonal Star Program on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 10 at 2 and 4 p.m. This 30-45 minute educational program will introduce the constellations and other astronomical wonders of the sky for the winter season. There is no charge for the program, however donations will be accepted...

The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that State Road 42, between State Road 59 and County Road 100 East is closed due to high water.