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1 of 3 accused in severe beating admits guilt; sentencing awaits
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
One of the persons accused in the severe beating of another man last year in downtown Brazil has pleaded guilty to one of the three charges against him. William P. Archer, 23, Brazil, pleaded guilty to a Level 5 felony count of battery resulting in bodily injury during his hearing Wednesday in Clay Circuit Court. That charge says he sucker punched the victim and beat him in the face resulting in broken facial bones and unconsciousness...
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A decade old, multi-purpose justice center serves the public
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
It was a cold afternoon February 19, 2006, when the Clay County Justice Center was dedicated to "protect the citizens of Clay County" in front of a large audience of citizens and government officials from around the area. Hundreds of people went inside the facility to partake in warm refreshments and take advantage of jail tours...
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Experienced Northview netters looking to regain sectional crown
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview boys' tennis team has designs this season on capturing the school's first sectional championship since 2012. The Greencastle Tiger Cubs have won the last two team titles and knocked off the Knights 3-2 in the sectional semifinals last year on the Knights' home court...
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Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy set for Oct. 7-9
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
The annual Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy will be Oct. 7-9 at Forest Park in Brazil's Forest Park. Free entertainment will include the Journey Tribute Band Resurrection, Lemon Brothers Band, Johnny United Band, dance studios, Chloe Hayes and Cullen Mace and more...
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Norma Allison (Kight) Roberts
(Obituary ~ 08/12/16)
Norma Allison (Kight) Roberts, 104, passed away peacefully at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 in Reading, PA where she had lived since 1984. She was born in Ft. Branch, Indiana on May 2, 1912 to Cass A. Kight and Pearl Robertson Kight, the first of three daughters. At age 12, the family moved to Terre Haute. She continued her education at Sarah Scott Junior High and graduated in 1931 from Wiley High School. Later she enrolled in business college and became a bookkeeper for a lumber company...
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CHURCH NEWS: Saturday, August 13, 2016
(Community News ~ 08/12/16)
Brazil First United Methodist Church The Brazil First United Methodist Church invites you to join us this Sunday. Our worship services are traditional at 9 a.m. and contemporary at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 10:10 a.m. Nursery care is available. Message by Pastor Rick...
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Rest in God who loves us, promises us summer days for eternity
(Community News ~ 08/12/16)
Have you ever ridden in a "Slingshot?" I now can add that to my bucket list. A couple from church Sunday showed me this incredible looking race car-type vehicle. A Slingshot is essentially a three-wheeled vehicle, classified officially as a motorcycle, said the owner. It was red and white, no side door nor was there a windshield...
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COURT NEWS August 10-12, 2016
(Court News ~ 08/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during August 11-12: Civil Midland Funding vs Michael Monce Midland Funding vs Anthony Pickett Portfolio Recovery vs David Moody Criminal State vs Tyler m. Sanchez, 21: Resisting law enforcement, Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving license and Reckless driving...
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COURT NEWS August 10-12, 2016
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during August 11-12: Civil Midland Funding vs Michael Monce Midland Funding vs Anthony Pickett Portfolio Recovery vs David Moody Criminal State vs Tyler m. Sanchez, 21: Resisting law enforcement, Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving license and Reckless driving...
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Bowling Green Old Settlers is coming
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
The Bowling Green Old Settlers will be Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 25-27. Events are planned each night on Thursday and Friday and all day on Saturday. A schedule of events will appear next week in The Brazil Times. To see it now, visit Bowling Green Old Settlers Inc. on Facebook...
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Mystery of those pesky corn flies? Experts don't even know why they're swarming
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
If you have been outdoors at all the past couple of weeks, you know three things ... It's hot, extremely hot. It's humid, horribly humid. And pesky flying bugs seem to be swarming around us whenever we go. During First Friday on the square in Greencastle the other night, you couldn't keep them from dive-bombing your Myers' Market loaded nachos. Turn the wrong way and you just might inhale one or see one get stuck by the wings in your gooey cheese...
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Fall Frenzy will be in October
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
The annual Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy will be Oct. 7-9 at Forest Park in Brazil. Free entertainment will include the Journey Tribute Band Resurrection, Lemon Brothers Band, Johnny United Band, dance studios, Chloe Hayes and Cullen Mace and more. There will also be food and craft vendors, daily dinners hosted by local organizations and a fish fry...
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South American band stops in city with familiar name
(Local News ~ 08/12/16)
While traveling the United States for a music tour Wednesday, the Brazilian band Choro Das Tres took a small detour to see the "Chafariz dos Contos" at Forest Park and the city of Brazil. "(On) our way of almost 30 hours to Boulder, Colorado, we were very surprised to get to Brazil. Yes, that's it, Brazil!!" the band posted on its Facebook page, along with a video of the three sisters playing the song "Brazil." "Here in Indiana there is this city named after our country! AMAZING!"...
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