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Ford: Bill to improve police and firefighter pensions passes Senate
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would increase retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters recently passed the Senate unanimously. Senate Bill 85 would increase the amount a retired first responder receives each month from 50 to 52 percent of the monthly salary they received in their last year of active service as well as alter the amount a surviving spouse would receive from 60 to 70 percent of their monthly benefit...
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Boys' Basketball Sectional to be hosted by high school
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
The Clay City High School's new "Eel Dome" has been selected by the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. (IHSAA) to host this year’s Boys’ Basketball Sectional. Principal Jeff Bell made the announcement in the weekly newsletter issued by the school, saying:...
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Hot shooting Clay City picks off Clovers at home
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/19)
By ADLER INGALSBE For the Brazil Times CLAY CITY – Cloverdale’s boys basketball team opened the New Year with a double-digit loss on the road against a talented Owen Valley group, but seemed to find its stride soon after the buzzer sounded. The Clovers rattled off four wins in a row before seeing their winning streak come to a screeching halt with a 32-point loss to Danville Saturday...
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Fighting through fog and fire
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
Firefighters battled flames and fog Monday night during a trailer fire in Brazil. According to Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett, the fire department was dispatched to 608 West Compton Street shortly before 8 p.m. When the firefighters arrived the house trailer was engulfed in heavy smoke. The smoke and the fog created visibility problems, said Bennett, but the department made a “quick attack” with the residents already out of the trailer...
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Duke Energy substation renovation
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
Construction crews will be working at the existing Duke Energy substation near Church and Depot streets for potentially the next four- to five-months while renovating and updating the site. Officials urge motorists to attempt to find an alternate route through the area due to the heavy equipment/vehicles in use along with the workers in and out of the work site...
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Free Financial Aid Workshop
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
GOALS Academy Adult Education - Financial Aid Workshop, sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College, will be held Tuesday, February 19, 9 a.m.-noon and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Anyone attending college during the fall semester 2019 MUST complete a FAFSA form. A Financial Aid Advisor from Ivy Tech Community College will be on hand to answer questions and assist in filing FAFSA forms...
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IT'S A BOY: Tucker Matthew Williams
(Births ~ 02/05/19)
Tucker Matthew Williams, a boy, was born to Matt and Jaclyn Williams of Brazil, Indiana, on Dec. 20, 2018, at 4:15 a.m. in Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Heather Linton of Brazil...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: The early bird gets the worm
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
We saw a huge flock of robins stop by for a brief visit. One bluebird perch on the utility shed for a few moments last week. It must have been too cool for the lot of the early- birds, all took wing to a better place...
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Genealogical Society invites public to Brazil Speedway presentation
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
Greg Mogan will be giving a presentation about the Brazil Speedway at the next meeting of the Clay County Genealogical Society on Feb. 19th at 1 p.m. Of course, the public is welcome to attend. The Genealogical Society is located in Center Point.
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Leona Jane (Brewer) Ferry
(Obituary ~ 02/05/19)
Leona Jane (Brewer) Ferry, 92, of Brazil, Indiana passed away while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, Indiana. She was born on November 1, 1926, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Austin and Ruby (Mishler) Brewer. She graduated from Ashboro High School. She married Jack B. Ferry on February 22, 1948; he preceded her in death in 2002. Leona enjoyed needlework such as quilting and embroidery, working crafts and working outdoors...
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BETTY JANE PORTEMONT
(Obituary ~ 02/05/19)
PORTEMONT, Betty Jayne 87 Englewood passed away peacefully, Friday January 18, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years Billy Portemont, son Billy Portemont ll, parents Joe and Ella Mae Louderback, sisters Margaret Girton, Harriet Lucas, Joan Louderback, Nancy Bennett, daughter and son-in-law Shirley “Sis” and Chuck Smith, grandchildren Robin Kleismit, Ryan Smith, Chris Portemont, and pet dog Jolie...
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Fire Chief offers safety tips during frosty temps
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
The recent arctic blast had many furnaces working overtime to help keep homes warm. While it’s not as cold as it has been, Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett wants to remind local residents to be safe when operating their furnace and other appliances in the home...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Hospitals serving Clay County
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
The Rawley Hospital predated the Clay County Hospital by twenty-one years. It was established in 1907 by Dr. Rawley in his home where the current Lawson-Slack Funeral Home is located. The Sourwine Hospital was an apartment rented by Dr. Sourwine above what is now the Walnut Theater. A third private care facility, the Lester Smith Hospital, was founded by Dr. J. F. Smith as a memorial for his son, who died shortly after completing medical studies...
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McKinley Forster of Brazil named to fall 2018 dean’s list at The Citadel
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
CHARLESTON, SC-- McKinley J. Forster of Brazil, Indiana is among the 1,067 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the fall 2018 semester. The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester...
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Crop Marketing & Farm Finance Workshop
(Community News ~ 02/05/19)
Purdue Extension is exciting to be offering a Crop Marketing & Farm Finance Workshop in February. This workshop will focus on helping improve farm profitability in 2019. It will provide farmers an opportunity to improve both their crop marketing and financial management skill sets...
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The Last Call - Lt. Dave Archer retires
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
With a mix of rain and snow in the air and surrounded by fellow police officers in the parking lot at the Brazil City Police Department, Lt. Dave Archer said a few parting words before signing off duty on his last day of service to the community of Brazil for more than 25 years...
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Beautifying the city of Brazil with yarn
(Local News ~ 02/05/19)
One of the individuals responsible for several of the brightly colored yarn art hung around Brazil has come forward. The Brazil Times recently noticed two of the displays along Meridian Street, but it took a while before posting the pictures on Facebook in an attempt to locate the artist and learn more about it...
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