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Fire department chief releases July runs report
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
From Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett: July 13, 2016 FIRE DEPARTMENT RUN AND ACTIVITY REPORT: Since July 1st: 1 Brush Fire 1 Wind Damage call: (tree on a house) 2 Fire Alarm response: (false alarm) 2 Public Assistance calls 2 Motor Vehicle Accident response...
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Video: Live news with your morning coffee
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
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COURT NEWS July 15-18, 2016
(Court News ~ 07/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 15-18: Civil First Financial Bank vs Jeffrey S. & E. Kaie Dalton Portfolio Recovery Associates vs Mat Akers Channel BIO vs Scot Rubeck Credit Acceptance Corporation vs Justin A. Dake & Robin A. Reid...
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COURT NEWS July 15-18, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 15-18: Civil First Financial Bank vs Jeffrey S. & E. Kaie Dalton Portfolio Recovery Associates vs Mat Akers Channel BIO vs Scot Rubeck Credit Acceptance Corporation vs Justin A. Dake & Robin A. Reid...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 15-18, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 07/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 15-18: Awaiting Arraignment Phillips, Kenneth Edward: Burglary (F5) and Theft (F5) Smelser, Christian Andrew: Possession of paraphernalia (MC) and Possession of a controlled substance (FD)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 15-18, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 15-18: Awaiting Arraignment Phillips, Kenneth Edward: Burglary (F5) and Theft (F5) Smelser, Christian Andrew: Possession of paraphernalia (MC) and Possession of a controlled substance (FD)...
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Cecil (Slim) Woodrow Bohler
(Obituary ~ 07/19/16)
Cecil (Slim) Woodrow Bohler, originally from Brazil IN, passed away in Sun City Center, Florida on July 8th at the age of 103 years. Cecil was born in Walnut Prairie Illinois in 1913 to William and Emma (Phelps) Bohler. His wife Virginia Bohler (Harmon) survives him and she lives in Sun City Center, Florida. This coming December would have marked their 80th wedding anniversary...
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Video: Make some noise for the Rooster Crowing Contest
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
Here's a video from Monday's Rooster Crowing Contest at the Clay County 4-H Fair.
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The Sheep Show was conducted Tuesday morning at the Clay County 4-H Fair
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
The 2016 Clay County 4-H Fair Sheep Show took place on Tuesday: Mariah Sweet won Grand Champion Market Lamb. This was the Grand Champion Drive. After the champions in each class were chosen, the Grand Champion remained to be chosen. Occasionally, animals decide they don't want to be shown at the county fair. Take, for example, this scene from the 2016 Clay County, Indiana Sheep Show on July 19...
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Irma Anne (Lemmons) Lundy
(Obituary ~ 07/19/16)
Irma Anne (Lemmons) Lundy, 80, of Brazil, passed away July 18, 2016 unexpectedly at her home. Irma was born December 7, 1935 in Linton, the daughter of the late George Lemmons and Nina Hollen. She graduated from Linton High School with the class of 1953. ...
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Myrna Elaine (Dunivan) Chiles
(Obituary ~ 07/19/16)
Myrna Elaine (Dunivan) Chiles, 78, of Brazil, passed away July 19, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil with her family by her side. Myrna was born August 12, 1937 in Perrysville, IN, the daughter of the late Ottis and Bess (Marshall) Dunivan and the step daughter of Edna Mae Dunivan. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: 4-H Fair STEM/Performing arts Demonstrations
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
Being a part of 4-H empowers young people with leadership skills for a lifetime. the 4-H STEM/Performing arts Demonstrations is helping bring 4-Hers into the future with projects like robotics and fluid power while holding on to the program's roots by also offering hippo logy (which is Equine Veterinary and Management Knowledge Contest), Teens For Teachers and livestock judging...
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Fallen Officers Blood Drive is July 27
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
The annual Fallen Officers Blood Drive will be at the Clay County Justice Center on July 27. The blood drive will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Those wishing to donate can enter through the main entrance of the CCJC to notify the receptionist they're there for the blood drive...
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'Stuff the Bus' campaign making stop in Clay County
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
The 8th Annual "Stuff the Bus" campaign will be in Clay County Aug. 4, as the effort hopes to again provide students in need with school supplies. The United Way of the Wabash Valley is partnering with the Clay Community School Corp. and three others in the area for the effort...
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Poultry Show trophy winners
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
Trophy winners from Monday's Poultry Show at the Clay County 4-H Fair. Full results of every show and project will be published later this week. Pete Wilson photo
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Utilities district urges safety for Pokémon Go players
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC warns players of the augmented reality game Pokémon Go to stay away from power lines, transformers, and substations when playing the game. UDWI REMC encourages users to exercise extreme caution when playing as the reality game has drawn players into some dangerous situations. Electric utilities cannot control where the Pokémon appear, making it important for players to make sure they catch their Pokémon from a safe distance...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Weekly column to soon celebrate 14 years
(Community News ~ 07/19/16)
This rainy day and washday could have gotten me down. It is evening now and I am feeling good. This sleepy head sawed a few extra logs this morning. At my age, no need to feel guilty about a few extra winks. I have been blinking a lot too. Last week I had laser surgery on both eyes. I have a follow-up appointment in Terre Haute later this week. My main concern is focused on Paul's health problems...
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Kids World Trade Fair in September
(Community News ~ 07/19/16)
Just about anything a person could want or need will be at the the Kids World Trade Fair at 250 E. SR42, Brazil, on Aug. 12-14 and again on Sept. 9-11 and 23-25. This is organized as a fun event where vendors can sell the stuff and people can have a good time while benefitting KidsWorld...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Cromwell Hotel at Bowling Green a busy place in Civil War days
(Community News ~ 07/19/16)
Cromwell Hotel at Bowling Green was a busy place in Civil War days. Mary Cromwell was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in 1812, and came to Owen County with her parents in 1835. She married Elkin Cromwell, youngest son of the Oliver Cromwell, Indian fighter. In 1851, her husband died; in 1862 she sold her land and went into the hotel business...
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U.S. 40 Project in Brazil will Move Traffic to Newly Constructed North Side
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces traffic will be moved onto the newly constructed north section of U.S. 40 in Brazil beginning on or after Saturday, July 23, weather permitting. Alabama Street will be closed beginning on or after tomorrow, Wednesday July 20 for approximately three days to accommodate this change. Vandalia St. will reopen in its place...
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Final year for participants in 4-H Fair Sheep Show
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
Morgan Stearley (left) and Madison McDonald show animals in the 2016 Clay County 4-H Sheep Show. Both are in their final year of 4-H with Chaela Minor who is an FFA State Officer and was not able to attend the fair on Tuesday. Above, Contestants ready their animals as Neal Knapp of Roachdale explains what makes an award winning animal in the 2016 Clay Clounty 4-H Fair Sheep Show on Tuesday...
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How Sweet It Is: Mariah Sweet earns banners at sheep show
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
Since early in the year, 4-H members have been preparing their sheep for one event: The 2016 4-H Fair Sheep Show. For three young ladies, the show was the last chance to work with their animals and then show them in front of an adoring crowd of well-wishers in a hot and steamy arena on a July day...
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First-year 4-H'er takes high honors at starter/heifer show
(Local News ~ 07/19/16)
For a couple of months, Ava Butt has been walking her 4-H projects, along with washing, blow drying and brushing them daily. And those projects, 1,000-plus pound heifers, don't just come 4-H show ready. Nine-year-old Ava earned Supreme Heifer for "Diamond" and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer for "Vanilla" during Monday's Starter/Heifer Show in the show arena at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds...
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Hazel Mae (Kidwell) Carmichael McDermont
(Obituary ~ 07/19/16)
Hazel Mae (Kidwell) Carmichael McDermont, 96, of Brazil, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care following an extended illness. Mrs. McDermont was born, November 27, 1919 the daughter of Richard Perry and Essie Hazel (Morris) Kidwell. Hazel graduated from Brazil High School...
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