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Smith wins The Brazil Times NCAA Bracket Contest
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
Brock Smith, Carbon, won 1st Place in The Brazil Times NCAA Bracket Contest. He won $50. Smith is a two-time winner. He said he also won the bracket contest when he was in 6th grade.
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Museum to celebrate bicentennial with 'Indiana in 200 Objects'
(State News ~ 04/12/16)
Exhibit to highlight significant moments, events, artifacts and people from Indiana's past and present INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Museum is presenting a variety of programming to honor Indiana's past and present as part of the statewide celebration of the bicentennial of Indiana's statehood...
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COURT NEWS April 8-11, 2016
(Court News ~ 04/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 5-8: Civil CACH vs Laura D. Lessman Criminal State vs Lindsay Webb, 23: Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body, Operating a vehicle with and ACE of .08 or more and Possession of marijuana...
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COURT NEWS April 8-11, 2016
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during April 5-8: Civil CACH vs Laura D. Lessman Criminal State vs Lindsay Webb, 23: Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body, Operating a vehicle with and ACE of .08 or more and Possession of marijuana...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 8-11, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 04/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during April 10-11: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment McGuffin, Terrence, 19: Probation violation, Minor consuming Ziemendorf, Jeremy Andrew, 28: Resisting law enforcement, Possession of methamphetamine...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 8-11, 2016
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during April 10-11: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment McGuffin, Terrence, 19: Probation violation, Minor consuming Ziemendorf, Jeremy Andrew, 28: Resisting law enforcement, Possession of methamphetamine...
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Relay for Life Clay and Vigo Counties hosting Paint Downtown Purple event
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
Volunteers of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Clay and Vigo Counties are planning to repaint the purple cancer awareness ribbon located at the intersection of 8th Street & Wabash Avenue and in front Indiana State University Simmons Recreation Center on N. 9th Street on Sunday starting at 9 a.m. (weather permitting)...
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Clay County Commissioners release report on 2015 Wheel Tax
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
Clay County Commissioners have released a report on how the county's wheel tax revenue was used in 2015. The report is divided into the three districts served by County Commissioners Bryan Allender (District 1), Jim Bowman (District 2) and Paul Sinders (District 3.)...
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Luther Frazier
(Obituary ~ 04/12/16)
Mr. Luther Frazier, 78, of Thorntown, passed away April 11, 2016, at his home surrounded by his close family members. Luther was born June 3, 1937 in Terre Haute, IN, a son of the now late Melvin and Edith (Archer) Frazier. On July 30, 1978, he married Lois Bergman of Whitestown. She survives...
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Ronald D. Snell
(Obituary ~ 04/12/16)
Ronald D. Snell, 74, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully March 27, 2016. Dr. Snell was born in Terre Haute on September 8, 1941. He attended Brazil High School and married Nina Love in 1963. Ron was a professor of speech communication at Indiana University, University of New Mexico, and University of Wisconsin--River Falls, where he retired after 31 years...
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Debbie Alsip
(Obituary ~ 04/12/16)
We celebrate the life of Debbie Alsip, 53, Brazil, who passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2016 after a brief illness. Debbie was the youngest child born to the late Wm. "Gus" Goss and Elena "Helen" Perez Goss on December 23, 1962 in Queens City, New York...
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Nancy Diane Williams
(Obituary ~ 04/12/16)
Nancy Diane Williams, 74, Reelsville, passed away Monday April 11, 2016 at her home in Reelsville. She was born November 14, 1941 to the late Charles and Madeline (Gorman) White. Nancy graduated from Indianapolis Arsenal Technical School, she worked as a seamstress at Ft. Benjamin Harrison and as an Administrative Assistant for Travelers Insurance. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, baking, gardening, and canning. Nancy also played the piano and organ...
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John Crewes,
(Obituary ~ 04/12/16)
John Crewes, 71, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away March 4, 2016. John was born in Terre Haute, March 24 1944, to Ruth and Frederick Crewes. John grew up in Brazil and graduated from Brazil High School in 1962. He studied pre-med at Purdue University and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Indiana University in 1970. ...
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2016 Camp Riley enrollment now open
(Community News ~ 04/12/16)
2016 Camp Riley enrollment now open Camp Riley empowers children with physical disabilities by providing enriching, life-changing experiences in a traditional camping environment tailored to their individual needs. For 61 years, campers have shattered perceived limitations, met new friends and reached higher achievements, allowing them to return home with an increased sense of independence and confidence...
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Clean Water Indiana funds distributed to 92 counties
(Community News ~ 04/12/16)
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board recently distributed $901,500 to 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) through the Clean Water Indiana (CWI) program. These funds will help strengthen Indiana's conservation efforts and address natural resource concerns at the local level...
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BASSLER'S FARMLAND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
(Community News ~ 04/12/16)
State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington, third row, fourth from right) joins Gov. Mike Pence (center) for the ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 308. It provides permanent property tax relief to farmers by reforming the outdated farmland assessment formula, reducing farmers' property tax bills statewide by $16.5 million next year and $49 million in 2018...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: OWEN THORPE PLATTED BRAZIL
(Community News ~ 04/12/16)
Committee votes on unique city name, in part, because of South American country Owen Thorpe, an early settler of Harmony, built a house there in 1832. In the house he stocked goods to accommodate the workmen on the National Road. As time passed, Harmony became too quiet for Judge Thorpe, who had come there from New York state. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Dandelions: a springtime nuisance or delicacy
(Community News ~ 04/12/16)
We received a measurable amount of rain over the weekend. We saw more rain this Monday morning. Spring flowers, such as tulips and daffodils, etc. are in full bloom, but most heads are bending low with moisture. The green grass is loving the spring rains and growing like the weeds...
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Food pantry slated for April 25
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
Catholic Charities and the Knights of Columbus will have a food pantry at Kennedy Crossing on April 25 at 5 p.m. Any questions call 812-232-1447. Volunteer workers need to be there by 4:30.
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Family praises community for support after fire takes home
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
A local family has a new hero. "Our mail lady Whitney Mundy told us about the smoke coming out of the eaves in the attic. She was ringing our door bell like crazy," Tammy Wildman said. "There was no smoke in the house. The TV had just shut off. We thought a fuse blew and had just checked the breakers and upstairs, where there was nothing."...
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Staunton's new town marshal reports on first month on the job
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
STAUNTON -- Town marshal Graig Bass has been talking to residents about various ordinance violations concerning trash and abandoned vehicles, asking them to clean up their properties. His efforts have been taking effect, town council President Andy Kirchner said...
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Candidate forum draws a crowd
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
Local candidates in a contested race for the primary election took part in a forum on Tuesday at the YMCA in Brazil. The forum was conducted to get out as much information as possible to voters before the May 3 primary, said Marshall Nuckols, president of the Clay County Farm Bureau...
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Fuel tank: 'Minor bump in the road' for U.S. 40 project, says engineer
(Local News ~ 04/12/16)
A buried fuel tank and petroleum found in soil are causing a slight delay in the U.S. 40 project, the project's engineer said on Tuesday. "But, we're keeping everybody busy," said Trevor Hassler, Indiana Department of Transportation project engineer. "It's just a minor bump in the road."...
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