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Hyatt named to IFCA Class 4A All-State Team
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/16)
Times Staff Report Northview senior Dylan Hyatt was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Senior All-State football team over the weekend. Hyatt was one of six defensive backs named to the Class 4A IFCA All-State Team after a season in which he had 20 total tackles at the position and added a pair of interceptions. Hyatt averaged 32 yards on those interception returns and also recovered a fumble and broke up a pair of passes. The senior also caused a pair of fumbles for the Knights...
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Clay City rebounds for home win over Wildcats
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor CLAY CITY — The Clay City Eels rebounded from a lopsided Southwestern Indiana Conference loss on the road at Linton by finding victory Saturday night on the comforts of their home court against South Vermillion. A Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde sort of effort made things more than a little interesting in the second half for the Eels, who came away with a 53-42 win over the Wildcats to even their season mark at 2-2 overall...
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Archie Elbert Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/04/16)
Archie Elbert Smith, 75 of Brazil, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. Archie was born in Muncie, IN on July 19, 1941 the son of the late Archie E. and Agnes (Lamb) Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from the Pitney Bowes Company and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Brazil. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS December 2-4, 2016
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
The following jail bookings occurred December 2-4: Hall, Patrick Delaney, 55, Brazil: Operating vehicle while intoxicated and Driving while suspended, with prior suspension within 10 years Herrington, Samantha, 22, Bowling Green: Possession of methamphetamine (F6)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS December 2-4, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 12/04/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings occurred December 2-4: Hall, Patrick Delaney, 55, Brazil: Operating vehicle while intoxicated and Driving while suspended, with prior suspension within 10 years Herrington, Samantha, 22, Bowling Green: Possession of methamphetamine (F6)...
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Look Back to Dec. 4-10, 1918, in Clay County
(A Look Back ~ 12/04/16)
A Look Back to Dec. 4-10, 1918, in Clay County • HOBOKEN, NJ— President Wilson sailed for Europe this morning to attend the peace conference, establishing a precedent in American history. The historic voyage begin at 10:24 o’clock when the former Hamburg -American liner George Washington, bearing the president and a large party, began “warping” out from her pier...
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LETTER: City of Brazil has many reasons to be thankful this year
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
Brazil has much to be grateful for this holiday season and year round as well. Mayor Wyndham has again brought much needed resources to the community to deal with long neglected infrastructure issues. I grew up in Brazil but have not lived there for a long time. ...
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ISTEP panel issues recommendations
(Column ~ 12/04/16)
Over the past few years, there have been many issues with the ISTEP test for our schools, teachers and students. During the last legislative session, the General Assembly listened to the concerns and suggestions of educators and students across the state and determined the current test needed to be replaced...
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Have we been lied to ... again?
(Column ~ 12/04/16)
After a year and a half of listening to political crap (by The Free Dictionary, “crap” can mean foolish, deceitful or boastful language.) we were told that it would all end when the election was over. Well the election ended November 8 but the political crap didn’t...
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New program is designed to bring Christmas stockings and joy to Clay County children
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
Terry Barr, Susie French and Lisa Beyers hope to make a big contribution to the needy children of Clay County this Christmas through the new Stockings for Students program. The stockings will be delivered along with non-perishable food on Dec. 22 by members of the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program and employees of Duke Energy. ...
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Residents evacuated after fire strikes apartment complex
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
An apartment fire resulted in the initial evacuation of 75 Cooper Towers residents shortly before 1 a.m., Saturday. Brazil city firefighters were dispatched to the apartment complex located at 120 W. Jackson St., Brazil, at 12:52 a.m., said Fire Chief Jake Bennett...
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Local veterans organizations make sight possible for beloved member
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
A local woman recently experienced the dream of a lifetime and can now see what the world really looks like for the first time. Brazil resident Judy Jordan, 64, was diagnosed legally blind at birth due to a congenital disorder known as Albinism. All her life Jordan has wondered what the surroundings of her life looked like, but knew she never would be able to see...
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Church, Community Choir bring Christmas spirit
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
The Brazil Church of the Nazarene, 1002 E. National Ave., was filled with the Christmas spirit as the Brazil Community Choir performed the 2016 Christmas Cantata “Bethlehem Morning.” An offering was collected during the show to support the Clay County Youth Food Program and, after the musical program concluded, the crowd could attend the Children’s Compassion Soup Supper and learn more about how to help provide items for food program...
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Dean Harold Streit
(Obituary ~ 12/04/16)
Dean Harold Streit, 74, of New York City, New York, passed away on November 17, 2016 at 6 a.m. after a 12 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dean was born on July 6, 1942 in East Orange, New Jersey to Nancy Kincaid (Meyer) Streit and August Harold “Gus” Streit. ...
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Times staff wins annual HSPA awards
(Local News ~ 12/04/16)
The Brazil Times staff won four awards during the 50th annual Hoosier State Press Association 2016 Newsroom Seminar and Better Newspaper Contest on Saturday. Editor Pete Wilson placed second in the Best Editorial Writer for his columns featured in the weekly Opinion Page section of the paper...
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