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New Brazil firefighter sworn in, looking forward to serving his hometown with honor
(Local News ~ 05/04/18)
By IVY JACOBS Times Reporter Seeking an honorable career thatt would enable him to give back to his community and hometown, Cody Garrison started his first 24-hour shift Friday as the newest member of the Brazil City Fire Department. Garrison’s wife Brittany held the Bible as he was sworn in as a firefighter by Mayor Brian Wyndham Wednesday at Brazil City Hall with Fire Chief Jake Bennett, members of the fire department and Garrison’s family watching...
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VFW dessert auction raises funds to help local program fight childhood hunger
(Local News ~ 05/04/18)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary member Judy Jordan and Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham set up the microphone for the Food Auction to support the Clay Youth Backpack Program last Saturday. More than 50 homemade food items by local cooks and several more donated by cooks at Kleptz Restaurant, 9711 US 40, Terre Haute, were auctioned off to a spirited audience that battled over who was going to get the “boy” or “girl” cinnamon rolls at the VFW Post 1127 in Brazil...
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Local business supports Rotary Club
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
Rotary photo A $2,000 donation to support the Rotary Club of Brazil was recently presented to Rotary representative Miranda Goodale from Great Dane Brazil Plant Manager Cory Lookebill.
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Clay City’s Royal Court to reign this weekend during prom festivities
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
Submitted photo The Clay City High School Prom is Saturday, May 5th at Idle Creek Banquet Center, with the Post Prom following at Bogey’s. Pictured are the court: Front Gracyn Switzer, Sarah Koonce, Ally Murphy, Holly Brossman, Jessica Stagg and in back are Corbin Crosby, Brody Hayden, Tanner Strauch, Lynkin Teegarden, Bryce Linton...
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Open house celebrates Harden’s 90th birthday
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
Submitted photo Please join the family of Carroll Harden to celebrate her 90th birthday. There will be an open house held May 12th from 2-5 p.m. in the Community Room of the First Financial Bank in Clay City. No gifts please.
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Fish fry to support fire department
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual fundraising event, a Jonah Fish Fry on Saturday, June 2 from 4-7 p.m. at Northview High School. Advance tickets are $8 and $9 the day of the event, with desserts on sale for an extra $1...
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Purdue Extension hosting a lunchtime talk on insects in your garden
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
The days are getting warmer, so it’s time to get to work on our gardens. This means getting our soil ready, choosing our plants, and, of course, getting ready for the yearly swarm of insects! Insects are both the greatest threat and the greatest benefit to a garden as they consume and pollinate all the plants we grow. Making a plan to handle their presence is challenging for even the best gardeners, and we at Purdue Extension are ready to provide you the information you need...
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Choir rehearsals for patriotic show
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
The Brazil Community Choir started rehearsals for the July performances of Stars and Stripes Forever on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Peniel United Methodist Church. Rehearsals will take place every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. This patriotic musical was created and arranged by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith. Sam Glover is the choir’s director...
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The thrill of the hunt: Historic National Road Yard Sale
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
The Historic National Road Yard Sale, which extends from Baltimore to St. Louis, enters its 15th anniversary this year. Individuals will also have the opportunity to explore America’s first coast-to-coast highway, sample regional foods, feel the pulse of small towns, interact with other families, and enjoy the “thrill of the hunt...
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Property taxes are due
(Local News ~ 05/04/18)
The first installment of property tax is due on Thursday, May 10. The Clay County Treasurer’s Office’s normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will have the following extended office hours for the Spring collection: Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. to noon and Thursday, May 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...
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Drop-off site for used glasses and hearing aids
(Community News ~ 05/04/18)
The Brazil Times is a drop-off location for used glasses and hearing aids for the Lions Club Recycle for Sight program. A drop box is located inside the Times office, located at 531 E. National Ave., Brazil.
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Records fall at Big Four Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/18)
TERRE HAUTE — Multiple meet records fell in the Thursday edition of the Big Four Meet held at Terre Haute South High School. The host Braves came away with team wins in the meet that included Northview, Terre Haute North and West Vigo. In the boys’ meet, the Braves scored 90 points to edge out Terre Haute North’s 80 points with the Knights scoring 43 and the Vikings fourth with 31 points. ...
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Lady Eels score three in last inning to beat North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/18)
CLAY CITY -- Clay saved its offense until the final inning Thursday night, but that proved good enough to beat visiting North Daviess. The Lady Eels (5-9, 1-1 in the Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference) scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the seventh to post a 3-2 win over North Daviess (4-8, 3-2). ...
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Eels down Thunderbirds in conference showdown
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/18)
CLAY CITY --Eastern-Greene’s offense sputtered Thursday night, and host Clay City posted a 6-2 over their conference rivals. The Eels (6-8, 3-3 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play) never trailed as they scored three in the second and three in the sixth to notch the W. Clay City coach Kyler Rhodes said the Eels field a young team as only freshmen and sophomores are on the roster, but the striplings gave him seven complete innings Thursday...
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Failure to signal a turn leads to Brazil man being charged with dealing methamphetamine
(Local News ~ 05/04/18)
A Brazil man failed to signal for a turn early Tuesday morning and ended up arrested on various drug charges. Brian Q. Albright, 44, appeared before Clay Superior Court Judge Blaine Akers on Thursday by video conference from the Clay County Justice Center to plead not guilty to formal drug charges filed by the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office...
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