Stories from Tuesday, July 11, 2017

It hadn’t been a great day for Kurt Baer, class of 2010. “Stuff just wasn’t going quite right,” he said. Then he checked his email. There in his inbox was a message saying he’d been accepted into the Fulbright Scholar Program. His first thought was, “Oh, OK, this is no longer a bad day, apparently.”...

Adults can join us at the Brazil Public Library on Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. for painting a couple of wine glasses for the upcoming holiday season. The cost is $3. You must be prepaid and pre-register for this craft by August 14. For more information call 812-448-1981

Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will serve taco salad at the Clay County 4-H fairgrounds on July 15, from 4-7 p.m. The cost of the salad will be $6. Lemonade or water will be included.

There will be a car wash on Saturday at Advance Auto in Brazil from 9 a.m. to noon to benefit the Broomtree Ministries' "Food 4 Thought" school weekend backpack program.

INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 10 African-American Hoosiers for their exceptional efforts across diverse fields—including education, health and civil rights—at the Governor’s Awards Reception held in conjunction with the 47th Indiana Black Expo (IBE) Summer Celebration...

The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 8-11, 2017: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance vs Joan Hammer Midland Funding LLC vs Robert McClelland Midland Funding LLC as successor IN: Tammie Fagg State vs Zachary Hathcoat, 32: Domestic battery, Criminal confinement, Battery and Resisting law enforcement...

The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 8-11, 2017: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance vs Joan Hammer Midland Funding LLC vs Robert McClelland Midland Funding LLC as successor IN: Tammie Fagg State vs Zachary Hathcoat, 32: Domestic battery, Criminal confinement, Battery and Resisting law enforcement...

The following bookings were made during June 29-July 5, 2017: Allen, Gary: Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC) Archer, Danica: Strangulation (F6), Battery resulting in bodily injury (x2 MA) Brock, Cledith Leona: Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC)...

The following bookings were made during June 29-July 5, 2017: Allen, Gary: Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC) Archer, Danica: Strangulation (F6), Battery resulting in bodily injury (x2 MA) Brock, Cledith Leona: Operating vehicle while intoxicated (MC)...

It’s hot out there, and keeping hydrated is important while attending the 2017 Clay County 4-H Fair. Queen Madison Lee McDonald and Princess Emma Grace Beasley took a water break between events recently in the Show Arena at the Clay County Fairgrounds. They encourage everyone to do the same as the fair continues until Friday, July 21...

The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will be joined by Covered Bridge Harmony, a women’s barbershop vocal ensemble, July 16th at the special time of 7 p.m. The concert will be at Forest Park rain or shine. The Greencastle-based vocalists formed in 2003, is directed by Sara Stone, and will sing a variety of patriotic tunes and Broadway favorites...

Look for soccer teams to be practicing and playing at George Craig Park in the near future, not far from the American Softball Kids fields. On Tuesday, the Brazil Board of Parks and Recreation gave unanimous support to the Clay Youth Soccer Club’s request to use a portion of the vacant land at the park for three soccer fields almost immediately and eventually six soccer fields...

More than 230 movie goers from all around the Wabash Valley were at Walnut Theater Monday night for the free National Road Movie Night. The crowd was entertained by three short documentary films about the local history surrounding what many people know as United States 40...

The Dog Show was the first event of the 2017 Clay County 4-H Fair. It took place in the Show Arena at the fairgrounds, located located at 6650 North State Road 59. The judge for the event was Robert Myers, while Clay County 4-H Fair Queen Madison Lee McDonald and Princess Emma Grace Beasley were also on hand to help out with the competition and hand out the awards...