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Dick Johnson V.F.D. helps fight cancer
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Representatives of the Dick Johnson Volunteer Fire Department presented a check for $350 to Gwen Hicks of the Susan G. Komen Foundation of the Wabash Valley. The money was revenue from the department's cancer awareness T-shirt sales during October. Five dollars of every shirt sold was donated to the foundation...
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Choir to perform at St. John's church in Center Point
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
A community choir under the direction of Jerry Morgan will perform the Cantata “Night of Miracles” by John W. Peterson. The presentation will be hosted by St. John’s United Church of Christ on Sunday at 6 p.m. The choir includes 24 singers from throughout the Clay County area. The cantata will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. The public is encouraged to attend. The church is located at 3456 E. S.R. 42, Center Point...
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Kenneth E. Crabb
(Obituary ~ 12/13/16)
CRABB, Kenneth E., SMSgt (Retired), 74, of Tarpon Springs,FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born in Brazil, IN,August 1942. A graduate of Brazil H.S., Ken received a BA from Park College (Kansas City MO). After 20 yrs in the U.S. ...
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Winter storm makes travel treacherous for some
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Ice followed by snow blanketed parts of Clay County on Tuesday making travel treacherous for some. Multiple slide-offs were reported, including a jack-knifed semi-trailer on Interstate 70 in Clay County. Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts reported multiple crashes on I-70, near the 15, 30, 45 and 52 mile markers in Vigo, Clay and Putnam counties...
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Gloria A. Pittman
(Obituary ~ 12/13/16)
Gloria A. Pittman, 61, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, December 8, 2016 following a brief illness. Gloria was born in Clinton, Indiana, August 14, 1955, the daughter of Willard and Doris (Pruett) Thompson. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1974. Gloria worked as a cook for many years. She also worked at IndyBake, at Howard Johnson and as a bartender. In her free time she enjoyed hanging out with friends, dancing, playing pool and painting...
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Arrest warrant to be served in connection with police shooting in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post have consulted with Putnam County Prosecutor Timothy Bookwalter concerning the investigation into the Dec. 10 shooting of Cloverdale Police Officer Luke Brown. ISP detectives are currently in possession of a Putnam County arrest warrant for 48-year-old Jeffrey P. ...
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ISP responds to numerous accidents in area
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
PUTNAMVILLE—Today from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Indiana State Police troopers from the Putnamville Post responded to 14 slide-offs, 11 property damage crashes, and 8 personal injury crashes. The majority of the crashes were along Interstate 70 between the 11-mile marker in Vigo County to the 53-mile marker in Morgan County, with the concentrated spots near the 11, 30, and 45-mile markers. Affected counties were Vigo, Clay, Putnam, and Morgan...
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Nursing home, assisted living center offering community Christmas event
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The holiday spirit is in the air at the senior living campus of Exceptional Living Center of Brazil and Towne Park Assisted Living. The centers will host a free campus-wide holiday open house celebration on Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m. that will feature live reindeer, Santa’s Workshop and Elf Land...
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COURT NEWS December 9-13, 2016
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during December 9-13: Monica J. Cortes vs Erasmo H. Cortes Professional Accounts Service Inc. vs Jacob D. Tetidrick, Vicki L. Nelson, Brian Graham, Robert Walker, Samantha Meloche The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during December 9-13:...
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COURT NEWS December 9-13, 2016
(Court News ~ 12/13/16)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during December 9-13: Monica J. Cortes vs Erasmo H. Cortes Professional Accounts Service Inc. vs Jacob D. Tetidrick, Vicki L. Nelson, Brian Graham, Robert Walker, Samantha Meloche The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during December 9-13:...
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JAIL BOOKINGS December 9-13, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 12/13/16)
The following jail bookings occurred December 9-13: Auberry, James D., 27, Brazil: Failure to appear Operating vehicle as Habitual Traffic Violator Argueta, William Rodolfo, 33, Washington, IN: Operating vehicle while intoxicated, Operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, False Informing and Reckless driving...
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JAIL BOOKINGS December 9-13, 2016
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The following jail bookings occurred December 9-13: Auberry, James D., 27, Brazil: Failure to appear Operating vehicle as Habitual Traffic Violator Argueta, William Rodolfo, 33, Washington, IN: Operating vehicle while intoxicated, Operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, False Informing and Reckless driving...
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Jeffers and Boyll produce big nights in Eels’ victory
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/16)
Times Staff Report FARMERSBURG — The Clay City Eels got a dominating effort from junior Avalee Jeffers and senior Kyndall Boyll Monday night to roll past North Central 74-42. Jeffers posted an impressive line of 19 points and 20 rebounds for Clay City in the win and Boyll added 18 points and 10 boards. Jeffers added three steals and two blocks. Boyll produced three assists and two steals...
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North Clay girls’ 6th and 7th-grade basketball tryouts
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Times Staff Report North Clay will hold girls’ basketball tryouts for the sixth and the seventh-grade teams on Jan 4-6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Athletes must have a physical on file for the 2016-17 school year. Girls will have to wear their PE uniform...
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Anna Mary “Granny” Barrow
(Obituary ~ 12/13/16)
Anna Mary “Granny” Barrow, 93, of Brazil, Indiana passed away, December 11, 2016 at Union Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, April 24, 1923, the daughter of Frank and Hallie Mae (Barber) Fitzpatrick. She attended the Carbon Baptist Church...
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William W. Lynch, Jr
(Obituary ~ 12/13/16)
William W. Lynch, Jr. 92 of Brazil, passed away December 11, 2016 at Cloverleaf Healthcare with his family by his side. Bill had been a resident at Cloverleaf for the past six years. He was born in Brazil, the son of William W. Lynch, Sr. and Sadie Stewart Lynch. Bill graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1942. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country with pride during WWII, and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant...
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Winter’s First Blast: Snow, ice make morning commute difficult for some
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Ice followed by snow blanketed parts of Clay County on Tuesday making travel treacherous for some. Multiple slide-offs were reported, including a jack-knifed semi-trailer on Interstate 70 in Clay County. Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts reported multiple crashes on I-70, near the 15, 30, 45 and 52 mile markers in Vigo, Clay and Putnam counties...
- Holiday service focuses on those struggling with grief (Local News ~ 12/13/16)
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Small town business
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Carbon Town Council will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Carbon Town Hall to act on a contract for snow removal. The Harmony Town Council will meet for its last session of the year following its Christmas dinner for the council and members of the town’s various boards. That dinner is slated for 6 p.m...
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Give your pet a Happy Holiday
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The holidays are a time of celebration and rejoicing. Our pets, as family members, often join us in the festivities. We have as much fun buying and wrapping gifts for our furfamily as they have in ripping open the packages. There are, however, some potential disasters if precautions are not taken...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Christmas is a time to reflect
(Column ~ 12/13/16)
Augusta C. Rundell Unfortunately, I am still wearing a boot on my right foot. The healing process is slow. If all goes well, in 12 more days I can try to wear a shoe on this poor, fat flat foot. The podiatrist said to wear comfortable shoes. I’ll need to give most of mine the boot and shoe shop! That move might cheer me up...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Church Of The Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
(Community News ~ 12/13/16)
The first Catholics moved into Clay County in 1855. At that time Catholics were looked upon with suspicion and distrust. However, in 1860, the Holy Sacrifice of Mass was celebrated in Clay County for the first time in the home of Henry and Ann Boucher. The officiating priest came from St. Joseph’s Church in Terre Haute. For the next five years, the Boucher home continued to be the meeting place for the few Catholics in the neighborhood...
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Genealogical Library to close Dec. 21; reopen next year
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The Clay County Genealogical Library will close for Christmas at the end of business at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2. We wish everyone happy and safe holidays. Should visitors wish to come to the library while we are closed, contact Carolyn Branson at 812-986-2893...
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‘Night of Miracles’ to be performed
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
A community choir under the direction of Jerry Morgan will perform the Cantata “Night of Miracles” by John W. Peterson. The presentation will be hosted by St. John’s United Church of Christ on Sunday at 6 p.m. The choir includes 24 singers from throughout the Clay County area. The cantata will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. The public is encouraged to attend. The church is located at 3456 E. S.R. 42, Center Point...
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Must Have Been Santa Claus
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Preschool students in Cheryl Williams class performed for a large crowd Monday evening at Meridian Street Elementary. The students sang several songs, including a rowdy version of “Must have been Santa Claus” as pictured here with Williams seated in front of the students so the adoring crowd could watch...
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Great Dane gives $14k to Toys for Tots
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
Because the need is so great, donations have broken another record for Great Dane’s Toys for Tots Christmas drive, said Sarah Aguilar-Skelton, spokesperson for the company’s Brazil operation. Last year, donations totaled $11,000. This year, $14,000 has been given, including $7,000 donated by Great Dane employees. ...
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Recap: trustees hear update on school renovation projects
(Local News ~ 12/13/16)
The Clay Community School Board of Trustees were updated about several of the projects that will continue into the 2017. During a review of the secondary renovation project under way at the two high schools Lance Gassert, construction project manager from Garmong, said the public has been driving past both facilities to see the work completed...
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