-
Texas DPS Promotes Sheila Vasquez (Clark)
(Local News ~ 04/23/19)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – On March 25, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Sheila Vasquez (Clark) has been promoted to Manager, Crime Records Service in Austin, Texas. Sheila Vasquez, previously served as a TCIC Audit Supervisor with the Crime Records Service in Austin, Texas...
-
Knights finish as runner-up to Braves in dual meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/23/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE — At Terre Haute South, the Braves were able to claim a pair of dual meets against Northview on Monday evening. The South boys won 94-44 with the girls winning 82-50. In the girls portion of the meet, Eden Siples won all three of her solo events and anchored the 1,600 relay team to a season-best time in a close loss to the Braves. ...
-
T-Birds rally past Clay City in softball
(High School Sports ~ 04/23/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor FARMERSBURG — Clay City jumped out to a 2-0 softball lead in the first inning of play Monday evening. However, North Central rallied back to claim a 6-4 win with a five-run spurt over the fourth and fifth frames. The Eels got a pair of hits apiece from Charly Koehler and Sophie Moshos. Stellar Harrison drove in a pair of runs and posted a double. Koehler, Demi Wolfe and Hailey Hofmann each had two-base hits. Hofmann and Moshos each drove in a run for Clay City...
-
Operation Mail Call: Send your appreciation to a veteran during an upcoming Honor Flight
(Local News ~ 04/23/19)
With Loyalty Day fast approaching there’s a unique way to honor veterans at the Brazil Public Library. The Eliza Rizley Stacey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has set up a mailbox there collecting “thank you” cards, letters, and even kids artwork to deliver during an extraordinary “Mail Call.”...
-
Meridian Elementary students get pumped up for ILEARN
(Local News ~ 04/23/19)
If you want to get elementary students pumped up after a three-day weekend and before a two-week test you might have an inspirational assembly. That’s what Meridian Elementary School in Brazil did Monday morning. The program featured Brady Shoemaker, a professional baseball player; words of wisdom from Mrs. ...
-
City to buy property adjacent to skake park
(Local News ~ 04/23/19)
The City of Brazil is buying the vacant lot immediately east of the Skate Park at 605 W. Jackson St. belonging to Jill Tallman for $3,300. The decision to purchase the property was made during the April meeting of the parks board. In other business:...
-
Trash Bash
(Community News ~ 04/23/19)
Brazil Main Street members and volunteers helped Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) cleanup efforts along two miles of State Road 42 and 59 near the I-70 exit as part of TRASH BASH. INDOT provided neon safety vests and trash bags. The volunteers loaded several dozen bags with trash...
-
BRAZIL BUZZ: The Brazil Times is still a good read
(Community News ~ 04/23/19)
I received my Wednesday edition of The Brazil Times in the mail today. I have always been ready to read my hometown newspaper in its entirety since this senior was very young. Years ago paperboys on bicycles delivered them to our house, in all kinds of weather. Our dad was an avid reader. He subscribed to other newspapers; although, the Times was a must read every evening when the chores were complete...
-
CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: World Famous Violinist, Louis Siegel
(Community News ~ 04/23/19)
Louis was born in Brazil, Indiana, to Samuel and Fanny (Gundelfinger) Siegel on April 6, 1886. Samuel was born in Ross County, Ohio, on February 1, 1855, and was educated in Cincinnati where he graduated in 1870. He moved to Brazil as a successor of J. Rothschild in 1879, and bought the clothing stock of the deceased S. Gundelfinger. He conducted a clothing store in the building that was built by Gundelfinger, which was located where the Beverley Theater later stood...
-
27th Annual Bridgeton Rendezvous Saturday
(Community News ~ 04/23/19)
Join us in Bridgeton for our annual Rendezvous, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a taste of authentic 1750s to 1840s living in a beautiful historic setting. Walk through the re-enactors gathering and see authentic costumes, camps, and pioneer goods for sale. ...
-
CLUB NEWS: Clay City Calico Quilters
(Community News ~ 04/23/19)
Thirteen members of the Clay City Calico Quilters met April 16 at the REIN Center Library. Pat Wilkinson called the meeting to order. Sandra Inman read the minutes. Our guest speaker was Rilleda Hudson from the Busy Bee’s Quilt Shop. She opened her program by asking the question of each member, “Why do you quilt?”...
-
Alice “Kay” (Jones) Hobson
(Obituary ~ 04/23/19)
Alice “Kay” (Jones) Hobson, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, 77 years old, of Monrovia, was released from her debilitating battle against Alzheimers disease and gained eternal peace at 1:13 pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, while comfortably surrounded by loved ones in Plainfield at Gathering Together. The youngest child of eight, Kay was born on April 30, 1941, in Brazil Indiana, to the late Charles and Edna (Myers) Jones...
-
James Maurice Carlton
(Obituary ~ 04/23/19)
James Maurice Carlton, 72, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1946 in McLeansboro, Illinois to the late Rev. Samuel Carlton and Louise (Miller) Carlton. Jim graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, attended Barber College in Indianapolis and spent over 50 years cutting hair in Brazil. ...
-
Music recital
(Local News ~ 04/23/19)
Recently the students of Myrna Heffner presented a music recital at the First United Methodist Church in Center Point. They are (first row) Clayton Laswell, Amos Jenkins (second row) Samantha Hendricks, Ellie Neiswinger, Elizabeth Smart, Abi Neiswinger, Mary Neiswinger, Naomi Neiswinger (third row) Julie Neiswinger, Elliot Piper, Myrna Heffner (all keyboard, mandolin or guitar.)...
Stories from Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Browse other days