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Terry W. Jefferies
(Obituary ~ 06/24/18)
Terry W. Jefferies, 77, of Center Point, IN. passed away June 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born October 8, 1940, in Warsaw Indiana, the son of Arnold Jefferies and Lucille Drudge Jefferies. He attended school at Claypool High School. His father died when he was a young boy, so he began work at an early age...
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McCullough claims ‘Slick Griffin Memorial’ race at LPS
(Professional Sports ~ 06/24/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The fifth running of the “Slick Griffin Memorial” race for UMP Super Stocks highlighted Saturday’s jam packed event at Lincoln Park Speedway. Greencastle’s Doug McCullough claimed his first win of the season by edging out current national points leader Jason Hehman of Brownstown. The win had a little extra meaning for McCullough, a long time competitor and friend of Griffin, who passed away in March of 2013...
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Northview players enjoy a fun Knight at Wabash Valley All-Star game
(High School Sports ~ 06/24/18)
By ANDREW BOWEN For The Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE -- Fun. Three Northview players said they had a great deal of it Saturday night when they played in the 2018 Wabash Valley Football coaches Association All-Star game at Indiana State University’s football stadium. They played on the Gold squad, which fell to the Black team 32-28...
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COURT NEWS June 19-21, 2018
(Court News ~ 06/24/18)
The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during June 19-21, 2018: Heights Finance Corporation vs Robert H. Hill Vehicle Title - Phillip G. Shonk State vs Kiersten B. Gehring, 22: False informing State vs Thomas F. Light Jr., 23: Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving a license...
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There’s mischief afoot
(Local News ~ 06/24/18)
Some mischievousness is going on in Brazil as various lawn ornaments and other yard items have gone missing recently. Assistant Brazil Police Chief Dennis Archer said the odd trend of local residents reporting items taken out of their yards and off their porches has been on the rise for a couple years now...
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Getting ready for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 06/24/18)
Members of Prime Time Amusements arrived Sunday morning to set up for the 83rd Annual Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park. • The midway opens Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Northview Marching Knights concerts scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m. with the Band Booster’s Fish Fry to benefit the band serving meals from 4-7 p.m...
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Preparing for the worst
(Local News ~ 06/24/18)
Representatives from four Clay County fire departments, the Clay County Coroner’s Office and PDF Manufacturing attended an active shooter awareness training course Sunday afternoon at Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department, Staunton. Garry Howard, owner and chief instructor at American Aikido Institute, provided the PowerPoint training program that encourages everyone to have a plan for all emergencies, including an active shooter event...
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What’s happening at the Brazil Public Library
(Local News ~ 06/24/18)
Whether young or young-at-heart, there are all kinds of activities going on at The Brazil Public Library this summer. To make sure there are enough supplies available for everyone who wants to participate in one of the classes, the staff would like people to RSVP or find out more information by calling 812-448-1981 or check out the library Facebook page for more details about upcoming events, including:...
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Tour the local museum, extended hours
(Community News ~ 06/24/18)
Clay County has a rich history, with much of it on display at the museum located in Brazil. The Clay County Historical Museum, located at 100 E National Ave, will be opened the last Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. The museum will still be opened normal business hours, which are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday...
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“Celebrate Poland” coming in September
(Community News ~ 06/24/18)
Poland Community Lions hold an annual event each September called Celebrate Poland to commemorate the history of this eastern Clay County town. The town of Poland was platted in mid-September 1841. Last year, a reunion of alumni from Poland School was held 50 years after the closing of the school in 1967. ...
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A General’s viewpoint - The National Guard’s Global Mission
(Editorial ~ 06/24/18)
This month for the very first time a National Guard unit is leading a major U.S. Army exercise in the Pacific. The Indiana National Guard, 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquartered in Lawrence, is stepping up as the main task force for a three-month leg of the Army’s yearlong Pacific Pathways exercises, starting in Australia and moving across the Indo-Pacific Theater...
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Keep pet safety in mind this 4th of July
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/24/18)
With the 4th of July rapidly approaching, Phantom Fireworks would like to remind our friends and customers that some pets adversely react to the lights and noise of fireworks. With little extra effort, our pets can be spared the trauma they sometimes experience from fireworks...
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Free 8th Annual Liberty Festival
(Community News ~ 06/24/18)
The 8th annual Liberty Festival will take place at The Door Christian Fellowship Church on Wednesday, July 4, starting at 11 a.m. with singing and thanksgiving to God, patriotic pledges, and an “old time healing and deliverance service.” Evangelist Antonio “Flower” Morales will be at the service...
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REUNION NEWS
(Community News ~ 06/24/18)
• The 26th Bridgeton School Reunion will be on Sunday, July 29, at Collom’s General Store in Bridgeton. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with dinner being served at 1 p.m. Call Larry at (812) 249-0850 for more information. • The Brazil High School Class of 1958 60th class reunion will be on Saturday, July 21, at the Brazil Elks at 6 p.m. To RSVP please contact Janice Clark, (812)835-5271 or Jacque Butler Reberger, (812) 443-2314...
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Three years selling lemonade to support YMCA food program
(Local News ~ 06/24/18)
James Miller Moon recently presented donations raised from his National Lemonade Day stand to Kylee Lucas of the Brazil YMCA. This is the third year James has operated the stand at the local Kroger storefront, and raised $373 this year in support of the Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program. James, a soon-to-be second grader, is the son of Merry Miller-Moon and Jason Moon...
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