Stories from Thursday, August 30, 2018

The second annual Red Gala for the YMCAs of the Wabash Valley raised more than $10,000 with 100 people attending last Saturday. “Because of you, we will be able to continue to improve the programs we offer the Wabash Valley and provide opportunities such as summer camp and afterschool care, to those who otherwise would not have access, through financial assistance,” wrote Erin Gregory, vice president of development. ...

The following jail bookings took place August 22-27, 2018 Estep, Russell, 30, Cloverdale: Probation order violation (MC) Doyle, James K., 50, Brazil: Failure to appear (x2 MA) Greene, Joseph Addison, 35, Brazil: Strangulation (F6), Battery on a person less than 14 years old, Theft (MA), Disorderly conduct (MB), Intimidation (MA), Invasion of privacy (F6), Possession of marijuana (MA)...

The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during August 22-25, 2018: Capital One Bank USA vs Jennifer Michael Criminal State vs Lloyd R. Grimes, 36: Failure to remain at the scene of an accident, Driving while suspended State vs Christopher B. Phillips, 26: Criminal mischief...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor ELLETTSVILLE —Steamy temperatures were not overly kind to competitors in the Edgewood Mustang Invitational on Tuesday evening. Times were a bit slower than normal for the meet, but it didn’t keep the Edgewood girls from going 1-2-4 to earn the team win easily with 29 points over Owen Valley’s 90. Clay City’s girls were paced by senior Alexis Laswell, who ran to a fifth-place finish in 21:26. The Eels placed fifth as a team in the 14-team event...

The Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Ranch is set to become a new national youth leadership experience. Marion County Sheriff John Layton, who is also president of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association and National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) this year and John Thompson of the NSA announced Monday the site has been selected for the NSA Youth Leadership Institute...

The Brazil Times will not publish Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Publishing will resume on Tuesday. The Brazil Times business offices will be closed Monday and re-open at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The Clay County Commissioners have announced the Clay County Courthouse, Community Corrections, Highway Department, Soil and Water Conservation Office, Extension Office, Health Department and WIC will all be closed on Monday, Sept. 3rd, in observance of Labor Day...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor There is no doubt that there will be plenty at state in tonight’s gridiron match-up between visiting Sullivan and the Northview Knights. Both teams come in with 2-0 records and plenty of returning talent. Not to mention that the Golden Arrows have beaten the Knights the past two seasons and have gone on to play, and win, the Western Indiana Conference title. ...