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Northview girls win WIC crossover match; boys fall short of Cadets
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/16)
Times Staff Report Northview’s soccer teams hit the road for the Western Indiana Conference Cross-over matches on Saturday afternoon and came away with a split. The girls’ squad had its full complement of players healthy for the first time all season and it resulted in a 6-0 win on the road at Owen Valley...
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Cockrum, Carmichael Sr., Boller and Almanza claim season points championships at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 09/25/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE – Lincoln Park Speedway put the wraps on the 2016 season with back-to-back nights of racing over the weekend after rain had claimed several events in a row. Shane Cockrum was crowned as the sprint car points champion after Friday night’s ninth-place run. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 23-25, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 09/25/16)
The following jail booking occurred September 23-25: Carbone, KB: Domestic batter (F6), Domestic battery - prior conviction (F6) and Domestic battery - prior conviction (F6) Carbone, Naydale Lynn: Domestic batter (F6) and Domestic battery Dyer, Colton J.: Battery against public safety officer (F6), Resisting law enforcement (MA) and Disorderly conduct (MB)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 23-25, 2016
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
The following jail booking occurred September 23-25: Carbone, KB: Domestic batter (F6), Domestic battery - prior conviction (F6) and Domestic battery - prior conviction (F6) Carbone, Naydale Lynn: Domestic batter (F6) and Domestic battery Dyer, Colton J.: Battery against public safety officer (F6), Resisting law enforcement (MA) and Disorderly conduct (MB)...
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Northview volleyball powers past visiting Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/16)
Times Staff Report Northview improved to 16-5 this season on the volleyball court after cruising past Brown County on Saturday morning, 25-7, 25-16, 25-16. The Knights got a team-high nine kills from both Sera Little-Booe and Kambree Lucas in the victory. ...
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Clay City boys second; Laswell fourth at in SWIAC tune-up
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/16)
Times Staff Report JASONVILLE – Clay City got a conference meet tune-up Saturday by competing at the Shakamak Invitational as the boys came away with a runner-up finish to West Vigo. The Eels did not field a full girls’ team, but Alexis Laswell crossed the finish line fourth to lead the squad...
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Ehrlich concludes season in state’s toughest regional
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/16)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times GREENWOOD — Shay Ehrich closed her high school golf season for the second year in a row on Saturday in one of the toughest regional tournaments in the state at Smock Golf Course in Greenwood. The difference this year is Ehrich also closed her high school career...
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Applications available for annual Clay County Christmas Assistance program
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/25/16)
The Clay County Holiday Assistance Program is one of the many projects/programs sponsored by the Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry (CCCBM). Prior to the creation of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance Programs there was no coordination between the various social service organizations, private individuals, businesses and churches within our community. ...
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How Do We Communicate? Or, ‘Say What?’
(Column ~ 09/25/16)
Communicating, trying to clearly express our feelings to another person and then trying to understand them, can be difficult. There are so many things that can cause a good train of thought to run right off the track. The word communicate is from Latin meaning to share. ...
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The story of Lilli & Teeny
(Column ~ 09/25/16)
On Thursday, Sept. 8, I experienced some strange things while using the ATM machine at the First Financial Bank branch on south State Road 59. At first I thought I saw a cat curled-up, laying on top of the ATM to stay warm, so I pulled over as far to the right to not scare it awake. But when I got out of my car, that blondish-brown colored ball stood up, ruffled its feathers and squawked at me with beady little eyes...
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Look Back to Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 1921
(A Look Back ~ 09/25/16)
• As a result of a fatal accident on the West National Road, on the evening of July 5, when an automobile driven by William Quigg of Greencastle collided with a barrier across the road constructed by the Carpenter Construction Company, $5,000 was given in judgments by agreement of both sides in the Clay Circuit Court today. ...
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The Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville is hosting a fall carnival for its residents and the local community. It will be Friday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be several carnival games along with a dunk tank, food and prizes. Non-perishable food items and cash donations will be collected Sept. 1-30 at all First Financial banking centers in Indiana and Illinois. Donation barrels for food items and counter boxes for cash will be accessible to the public in every banking center lobby...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 09/25/16)
The Woodburn Family Reunion will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Bowling Green Community Building behind Old Settlers Grounds on U.S. 46. A free meal will be served at noon which includes fried chicken, tea and lemonade. Paper products and plastic will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or two, lawn chairs and any pictures of family memorabilia. Don Woodburn will have an update on additions to the family tree...
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Robertson to celebrate 90th birthday next month
(Community News ~ 09/25/16)
If you are an acquaintance of Bill Robertson, you are invited to celebrate his 90th Birthday on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Brazil. He was born in Cory and graduated from Brazil High School. He was a mechanic and service manager in the Brazil area most of his life...
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BIRTHS: Brailynn Nicole Berrong
(Births ~ 09/25/16)
Brailynn Nicole Berrong, a daughter, was born to Brandon Berrong and Bethany Crafton of Terre Haute at 8:24 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016, in Union Hospital. Brailynn was 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches. She has a sibling, Cayden Horsley. Grandparents are Gerry and Carla Crafton of Brazil, Phil and Debbie Bowles of Brazil, and Kevin and Tonya Berrong of Illinois...
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Choir spaghetti fundraiser leads to opportunities for students
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
Choir students at North Clay Middle School have really gone places in recent years. Some have performed the National Anthem at an Indiana Fever women’s basketball game in Indianapolis, others have performed at Victory Field — the home of the Indianapolis Indians. In November, North Clay’s mixed eighth-grade group is planning to sing the anthem at an Indiana Pacers game...
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Cory woman injured in ATV accident over weekend
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
A Cory woman spent the night in the hospital after an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. According to information provided by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Samantha Jo Stoops, 25, was probably distracted while riding by herself, just East of Cory near County Road 100 South, when the Arctic Cat ATV she was driving drifted off the road about 3:45 p.m...
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Brazil to celebrate first 150 years on Saturday, Oct. 1
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
A city celebrates a milestone of this magnitude only once in a person's lifetime. It is Brazil's 150th anniversary and the celebration will be in Forest Park. The City is working to get the Brazilian fountain operating in time for the event, said Parks Superintendent Marv Moon...
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Times updating Discover Clay County directory
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
The Brazil Times is updating information for its upcoming Discover Clay County publication. Any business with recent changes to its contact information should call us by Oct. 9. New businesses are also urged to call the office at 812-446-2216.
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Mary Christina Marsh
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Mary Christina Marsh, 101, of Brazil, passed away while living at Westminster Village, September 18, 2016. She was born December 25, 1914, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Thomas J. and Jessie (Wade) Marsh. She graduated from Wiley High School in 1933 and attended Wabash Brown Business College in Terre Haute for two years...
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City announces its heavy trash collection schedule
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
The city of Brazil has announced its heavy trash collection schedule. On Sept. 30, the city will collect heavy trash for those on Monday’s route; Oct. 7, Tuesday’s route; Oct. 21, Wednesday’s route; and Oct. 28, Thursday’s route. City services will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 for Columbus Day. Trash will be collected one day late that week...
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Larry Jay Metz
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Larry Jay Metz, 70, of Crawfordsville passed away Friday morning, Sept. 23, 2016, at home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Metz worked for the state of Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, playing cards, taking care of his granddaughter, NASCAR racing, fishing and loved his dogs...
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John Jason Nicoson
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
John Jason Nicoson, 43, of Indianapolis and formerly of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly, September 22, 2016. Jason was born May 19, 1973, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of John H. and Joellen R. (Schepper) Nicoson. He graduated from Clay City Junior / Senior High with the class of 1991. ...
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Janine A. Riggen
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Janine A. Riggen, 64, of Brazil passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cloverleaf Healthcare. Janine was born in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Farley. Janine retired from Clay County Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Tork Riggen, siblings, Patricia Farley and Thomas Farley...
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Historical Society announces dedication of park
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
The Clay County Historical Society has announced the dedication of the Bicentennial Memorial Legacy Park at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, at the museum, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil. There will be an open house in the museum following the ceremony. This is a State of Indiana Bicentennial sanctioned Legacy Project...
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Missing dump truck, tools lead to three arrests
(Local News ~ 09/25/16)
Times Staff Report The search of a garage on County Road 340 West took several hours and piqued the curiosity of local residents about the joint investigation by the Brazil Police Department and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department this past Tuesday. The investigation into a missing dump truck and a large amount of tools led to the arrest of three Brazil residents...
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