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INDOT offers holiday driving tips
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
The Independence Day holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on Indiana highways and interstates ever. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan for more driving time during this very busy weekend...
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Carolyn Sue (Morlan) Houck
(Obituary ~ 06/29/17)
Carolyn Sue (Morlan) Houck, 77, of Brazil, passed away June 28, 2017 at Union Hospital. Sue was born May 23, 1940, in Parke County, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Vaught) Morlan. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1958. Sue met Bill Houck December 7, 1956 on a blind date. ...
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COURT NEWS June 27-29, 2017
(Court News ~ 06/29/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during June 27-29, 2017: Midland Funding LLC. vs Kendra Gerald, Althea Campbell, Randy Lalen Reid Hospital vs Kevin Sivertson Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance vs Eric S. Neese State vs Rustina A. Johnson, 36: Criminal mischief...
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JAIL BOOKINGS June 27-29, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 06/29/17)
The following bookings were made during June 27-29, 2017: Clark, Allen W.: Driving while suspended (MA x2), Failure to appear (MA x2) Gilliam, Tom: Battery (MA) Light JR, Thomas L.: Theft (F6), Unauthorized entry of motor vehicle (MB) and Parole violation (F6)...
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Clay County Planner June 30, 2017
(Community News ~ 06/29/17)
BCB performing Sunday The Brazil Concert Band and the Jackson Township Community Band will jointly present “The Stars And Stripes Forever” Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Forest Park rain or shine. The Forest Park Concession Stand will be hosted by Bee Ridge Church serving hamburgers and hot dogs...
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Hamilton Center Foundation purchases breathalyzers for outpatient locations
(Community News ~ 06/29/17)
Hamilton Center Foundation Inc. purchased new breathalyzers for all Hamilton Center outpatient locations in central and west central Indiana. The new equipment is critical in monitoring consumers’ with elevated blood alcohol content. The cost of the equipment was $9,300...
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Little Historic Church program is July 7
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on Friday, July 7. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m, followed by the program at 7. This month, entertainment will be provided by The Brazil Community Choir performing “A Patriotic Cantata ‘The Spirit Of America’” directed by Sam Glover, with Marilyn Rush at the piano...
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Office closing 2 days next week
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
The Brazil Times office will be closed Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The office will reopen at its regular time — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — on Wednesday, July 5. There will be no change in the newspaper’s regular publication schedule...
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Downtown revitalization grant could spruce up city’s main drag
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
If the City of Brazil can get a needed grant, downtown buildings will look much better starting in the spring of 2018, said Kristy Jerrell at Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. “We’re really going to spruce and bring some revitalization and economic recovery to your downtown,” Jerrell said dur4ing the first of two public hearings on a downtown facade improvements construction project...
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Want a happy well-adjusted pup? Use a crate
(Community News ~ 06/29/17)
You have your new puppy. Being the good dog owner, you are prepared. You have bowls, a leash and collar, a “How to Train Your Puppy” book and an appointment at the veterinarians for a wellness exam and vaccines. What else do you need? Well, be sure you are not forgetting the most important piece of equipment — a crate. Some people think of crates as cages, but regardless of what you call it, a crate/cage is priceless when it comes to raising a well-adjusted and healthy dog...
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Women Who Care give to food pantry
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
On Thursday, some of the 100 Women Who Care of Clay County gathered with volunteers of the Clay County Community Food Pantry to give the pantry $8,500. There are multiple food pantries to help the hungry in Clay County but last year this food pantry alone served more than 3,300 families and sent them home with 51,601 pounds of food.
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Post Offices closed for Independence Day
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
Post Offices throughout the Greater Indiana District will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services resume on Wednesday, July 6. The Post Office will be open regularly scheduled hours on July 3...
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SNAPSHOTS: 2017 Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
There was lots of sunshine and carnival rides, games, food and the Van-Dells performed in the Pavilion/Cow Palace Thursday night during the 2017 Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park.There were lots of sunshine and smiles to go along with the carnival rides, games, food and the Van-Dells took the stage in the Pavilion/Cow Palace Thursday night during the 2017 Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park.
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Forest Park drainage system will be tested during annual celebration
(Local News ~ 06/29/17)
During this week’s 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park, more than a few people are keeping their eyes on the sky, waiting to see how much rain will fall during the celebration and if the fireworks will be fired off during a rain storm for the third year in a row.
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