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Joseph ‘Joe’ Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/31/17)
Joseph ‘Joe’ Smith, 61, of Brazil, passed away peacefully January 28, 2017 at Union Hospital with his family by his side. Joe was born August 20, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Willie (Crosby) Smith and the late William Smith Jr. He was an avid Nascar and Atlanta Falcons fan. Joe was a die-hard Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. fan. Joe was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 274 in Brazil. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his daughter and grandson...
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Marilyn J. Carter
(Obituary ~ 01/31/17)
Marilyn J. Carter, 91, of Indianapolis, went home to Heaven on January 28, 2017. She was born on March 14, 1925, in Knightsville, IN, to Joseph and Zella [Schroer] Neese. On December 23, 1946, Marilyn married John Q. Carter. Marilyn worked for Lifegate, Inc., as a shipping clerk before retiring in 1987. She was a member of Suburban Baptist Church...
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Tri County Home Extension Club
(Community News ~ 01/31/17)
The Tri County Home Extension Club met on January 17th in a private room at the Putnam Inn at Greencastle. After a dinner prayer given by Claralou Thompson, a social hour was enjoyed. The business meeting was opened with Jeanne Steuerwald leading the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the Homemaker Club Creed. ...
- City receives $436,000 grant to improve Brazil's water system (Local News ~ 01/31/17)
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COURT NEWS January 30-31, 2017
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 29-31: SAC Finance Inc. vs Josh Kaelber Jefferson Capital Systems LLC. vs Heather M. Goucher, Angela Trout Cameron Bridges vs Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Jessica D. Barnett - Reinstatement fees...
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COURT NEWS January 30-31, 2017
(Court News ~ 01/31/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 29-31: SAC Finance Inc. vs Josh Kaelber Jefferson Capital Systems LLC. vs Heather M. Goucher, Angela Trout Cameron Bridges vs Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Jessica D. Barnett - Reinstatement fees...
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Benefit for Phil & Pam Moran Family
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
Wings Etc. is the site of a Dine-to-Donate Event today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. A percentage of sales will go to the Phil & Pam Moran Family Fundraiser. Wings Etc. is located at 915 E. National Ave., Brazil.
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Northview ‘C’ team wins in OT; North Clay girls earn wins
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/17)
Times Staff Report Northview’s ‘C’ boys’ basketball team topped Terre Haute North 41-36 in overtime Monday evening. Dominick Eaglin had 13 points to lead the way, but Logan Benton posted 12 and Tyler Hess contributed 10 points in the victory. Isaac Reinoehl, Trey Tucker and Jack Howald each had two points...
- Bonnie Jean (Coltharp) Targett (Obituary ~ 01/31/17)
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Doris Dean Ogborn
(Obituary ~ 01/31/17)
Doris Dean Ogborn, 85, of Brazil, passed away while living at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, January 30, 2017. Doris was born April 21, 1931, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Shorter) Barr. Doris graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1949. ...
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Documentarian who advocates for political talks to visit ISU
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
Julie Winokur will speak about the importance of civil discourse — having honest and respectful conversations — to bridge political and social divides during an American Democracy Project-sponsored event at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in Dede I of the Hulman Memorial Student Union...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Brazil Township
(Community News ~ 01/31/17)
Brazil Township Brazil Township was created by order of the board of commissioners at the 1868 December term on a petition signed by John B. Richardson and 175 other citizens of the territory. The reason offered was that its organization would be a convenience. The territory comprised within this township was two-and-a-half miles square, of which two-and-a-half miles were taken from Dick Johnson and three and three-fourths miles from Van Buren Township...
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Silver Sneakers hosting dinner
(Community News ~ 01/31/17)
The Clay County YMCA Silver Sneakers is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday in the YMCA’s Community Room. The dinner is a fundraising effort for the Y’s Strong Kids campaign and other Y activities for youth. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. ...
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Grant Received
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
Mayor Brian Wyndham and other city officials joined state officials in Indianapolis this week to accept a $436,000 grant to improve Brazil’s water infrastructure from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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Police use social media to help locate hit-and-run suspect
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
Social media helped the Clay City Police Department bring a recent hit-and-run case to a quick resolution. On Friday, law enforcement responded to a report by witnesses of a property damage accident in front of Clay City High School. They reported a 30-something bearded man wearing a stocking cap, and red and white checkered jacket or shirt had driven a dark-colored Jeep into a student’s vehicle parked at the school before almost hitting another vehicle then speeding away from the scene...
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Snowy start to the week with more possible
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
A snowy end to the weekend made the morning commute dangerous for some along Interstate 70 in Clay and Vigo counties. The Indiana State Police of the Putnamville Post reported responding to two personal injury and 10 property damage crashes, along with 15 vehicle slide-offs and four calls to assist stranded motorists. The incidents took place between 10 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Our furry friends are part of the family
(Community News ~ 01/31/17)
The sun is shining brightly today, the snow is melting and several starlings are perched on the line nearby. It looks as if some crows are visiting our front yard today as well. The painter is busy working on his latest project and Tootie Mae is sleeping like a baby. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Our furry friends are part of the family
(Column ~ 01/31/17)
The sun is shining brightly today, the snow is melting and several starlings are perched on the line nearby. It looks as if some crows are visiting our front yard today as well. The painter is busy working on his latest project and Tootie Mae is sleeping like a baby. ...
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Knights ‘paint’ a masterpiece to advance in sectional
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
SPENCER – Preparing for the opening contest of the Class 3A Edgewood Sectional, the Northview Knights were looking for an edge in their third meeting against Owen Valley this season. The teams had split a pair of games decided by a total of six points this season. So the Knights found perhaps their biggest advantage was in the paint...
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First United Methodist gets facelift
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
It’s a little dusty inside the Brazil First United Methodist Church. The church, which was built in the late 1800s, is undergoing a major renovation project to help repair cracks in the plaster and repaint the walls and ceiling inside the sanctuary of the facility. ...
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Kehrt joins Cloverleaf as community liaison
(Local News ~ 01/31/17)
Lisa Kehrt is the new community liaison director at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She began Dec. 1. Her duties include serving as a Registered Nurse, admitting residents, marketing the facility and, one of her favorites, working in community activities. ...
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