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Fire department checking hydrants today
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
The Brazil Fire Department will be checking hydrants on National Avenue west of Vandalia Street including the Donaldsonville area, as well as on Tower Road, South 59 to St Rd 42, and the Forest Green and St Andrews Glenn subdivisions, stated Fire Chief Jake Bennett on Tuesday morning...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: ‘For the Sake of God’s Children’
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
Like loose change in a torn pocket, lately I’ve been about ready to drop at any time. Now that I am sitting at this computer connecting to you through The Brazil Times, this senior is pumped up ready to buzz. Coffee is good anytime before nine and for that; I have mine! We have been watching too much TV. I see and hear heavy news stories, tragedies, chaos and heartbreak here and abroad. I worry about the future, the possibility of another world war, climate change and more...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: ‘For the Sake of God’s Children’
(Column ~ 09/19/17)
Like loose change in a torn pocket, lately I’ve been about ready to drop at any time. Now that I am sitting at this computer connecting to you through The Brazil Times, this senior is pumped up ready to buzz. Coffee is good anytime before nine and for that; I have mine! We have been watching too much TV. I see and hear heavy news stories, tragedies, chaos and heartbreak here and abroad. I worry about the future, the possibility of another world war, climate change and more...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Dr. Jacob B. Oliver
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
Dr. Jacob B. Oliver, prominent local black physician of this city for nearly a half century, died early this morning at his home at 326 East Jackson Street after a year’s illness of complications, at the age of 91 years. He had been in poor health for nearly a year but insisted on attempting to carry on his office practice. For the past seven weeks, he had been confined to bed...
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K-Day parade is Saturday
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
The Kiwanis Club of Brazil wants local residents to experience some childhood memories this year during the “Kids at Heart” -themed event and parade on Saturday. The Key Club hosts the annual K-Day queen/king and princess/prince pageant. Contestants sell tickets for the K-Day breakfast fundraiser, with the highest sales determining who reigns. Coronation of the queen/king and their courts will be Thursday...
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Alzheimer’s Association walk in Terre Haute raises $57,400
(State News ~ 09/19/17)
An estimated 600 residents from Vigo and surrounding counties joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at Fairbanks Parks in Terre Haute on Sunday. Participants raised more than $57,400 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs, and donations are still being collected...
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St. Vincent Blessing Box
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
St. Vincent Clay Hospital will host an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 to fill the Blessing Box on its campus. Those wanting to help celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent dePaul by bringing a donation to the hospital’s Blessing Box receive a complimentary hot dog, chips and drink. Located in front of the hospital, the Blessing Box will contain donated non-perishable and hygiene items and will support the network of blessing boxes in Clay County...
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CRADLES golf scramble
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
CRADLES of Clay County will host its 4th Annual Golf Scramble on Friday, Sept. 29, at Forest Park Golf Course. Registration and lunch are at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. There will be a four-person scramble format, and singles, doubles, triples and entire teams may register...
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Marching Band/Guard News
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
Clay City Imperial Regiment premiered with its first competition on Saturday at Brownsburg High School. They received a third-place finish against strong competition, says band director Mark Ziegler. This Saturday, they will compete at Avon High School against seven bands in class D. Performance time is 4:15 p.m...
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Forest Park Elementary recognizes first responders
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
Forest Park Elementary School hosted local first responders for a recognition breakfast. Forest Park students made cards and gave a standing ovation to the special guests. Around 40 first responders were in attendance. “We are very appreciative of the hard work and dedication to the community these men and women show on a daily basis,” said principal Dustin Jorgensen...
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Gathering of the People Powwow is this weekend
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
The Vigo County Conservation Club will host its 22nd Annual “Steve Witt Memorial” Gathering of the People Powwow this Saturday and Sunday. The Powwow is a celebration of Native American culture, with singing, drumming, dancing, food and many vendors. It is open to the public...
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Knights Choirs spaghetti dinner is Oct. 8
(Community News ~ 09/19/17)
The 7th Annual Knights Choirs “all You Can Eat” Spaghetti Dinner will be at the Northview High School cafeteria and auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $8 for advance tickets and $10 at the door the day of the event. Children ages 2 and under eat for free. The meal includes spaghetti, breadsticks, salad, dessert and a drink...
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Northview claims county volleyball match over Eels
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Each year the county volleyball teams square off in its annual rivalry battle between a pair of programs that have combined to win seven sectional titles since 2011. However, over the past 11 years, the Knights and Eels have combined forces to fight a common foe...
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COURT NEWS
(Court News ~ 09/19/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during September 15-18, 2017: Ben Irvin - Vehicle title State vs Christy Pell, 57: Possession of marijuana, Possession of paraphernalia State vs Joshua T. Campbell, 18: Possession of marijuana, Possession of paraphernalia...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 15-18, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 09/19/17)
The following jail bookings were processed during September 15-19, 2017: Snyder, Donald Eugen, 67, Angola, IN: Theft Applegate, Dawn Michelle, 39, Brazil: Possession of methamphetamine (F6), Operating while intoxicated (MC) Ziemendorf, Emily, 33, Brazil: Probation order violation (MC)...
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RR crossing closed
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
Residents living on the Carbon area should find a different route when traveling on North Poplar Street/North Murphy Road at the railroad crossing on the southern part of town for a few days. Carbon Town Board President Mike Bemis confirmed officials with CSX Railroad recently contacted the board about closing the railroad crossing on Thursday to make repairs...
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50 Years of Service: Still making house calls
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
Celebrating 50 years of service to the community of Lewis Township in southern Clay County, the Lewis Township Fire and Rescue’s open house was a busy place on Saturday. Above, department members were on hand to meet and greet visitors open house. At right, Chief Bryan Husband was on hand to take the visitors out to see the department’s rescue vehicles parked outside in the area where construction for the new fire house will soon happen...
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Putnamville troopers participate in multi-state project
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
Troopers from the Putnamville Post participated in a one-week criminal enforcement detail on Interstate 70 from Sept. 3-9. The event was coordinated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This detail was a collaborative effort between the Colorado State Patrol, Illinois State Police, Indiana State Police, Maryland State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania State Police, and Junction City/Geary County Kansas Criminal Interdiction Team. The focus was on general criminal activity along I-70...
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Billy “Opa” Melvin Woolf
(Obituary ~ 09/19/17)
Bowling Green, Indiana Billy “Opa” Melvin Woolf, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2017 after living a “Cinderella Life” for 84 years. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on December 5, 1932 to the late Melvin A. and Florence (Brown) Woolf. Billy graduated from Brazil High School in 1950 and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. ...
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Clay Community Schools: Budget ‘financially healthy,’ efficient
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
Clay Community Schools’ trustees discussed the 2018 budget with the corporation’s Business Manager/Treasurer Mark Shayotovich Thursday evening in a special session. “The school district continues to be financially healthy and continues to operate efficiently,” said Shayotovich, crediting sound financial and fiscal decisions and responsibility over the past few years. “We try to maintain that. The upcoming budget year looks to be very similar to what has been done in the past.”...
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Clarke running for prosecutor in 2018
(Local News ~ 09/19/17)
Emily Clarke announced this week that she’s running for Clay County Prosecutor in 2018 and plans to begin her campaign immediately. Clarke is currently the chief deputy prosecutor for Clay County. Clarke made her announcement at the September meeting of the Clay County Republican Club.
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