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Miners edge out Eels for SWIAC boys title; Lady Eels sixth
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor LINTON — The Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference track and field meet wrapped up Monday evening as Linton narrowly edged out Clay City for the boys’ crown and the Shakamak girls dominated to win their portion of the competition...
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Northview claims outright WIC championship
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor NASHVILLE — The Northview girls tennis team captured the Western Indiana Conference outright championship on Monday evening. The Knights made the long trip to Brown County to sweep the Eagles in the conference cross-over match by a 5-0 score...
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$1 million coming to Clay County for roads
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Clay County is receiving $1 million for roads this year, County Commissioner Paul Sinders announced Monday. The money is coming from the Community Crossings program from the Indiana Department of Transportation. After the County commissioners meeting, Sinders said the grant “is a tremendous blessing. Without that, there would be very few roads paved.”...
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Could additional income tax be in your future?
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Clay County's dispatch center is draining hundreds of thousands of dollars from the county general fund each year. The problem became worse when four years ago the county accepted Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham's request to take on dispatching duties for the city police department...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: A day of happy thoughts
(Community News ~ 05/07/19)
We were very busy with yard work today. The rainy days sure did hinder our good intentions most of last week. After we finished mowing and trimming, it was time to bring out the patio furniture, a small task. Everything looked great. Benches, chairs, cushions, plants and more sure did set-up easily...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Wilder Lumber Company
(Community News ~ 05/07/19)
In 1880 Brazil was growing by leaps and bounds. Christopher O. Wilder joined with his son-in-law, James N. Halstead, and decided to jump at the chance to open a lumber company to supply the growing city with its lumber needs. Their company started out as Wilder Mill and Lumber yard. ...
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Kelly Lucile Davis
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Kelly Lucile Davis, 21, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019 due to complications of a seizure. Kelly was born on May 14, 1997, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Gary and Tammy (Shapland) Davis. She graduated from Northview High School with the class of 2015...
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Raymond Lee Berry
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Raymond Lee Berry, 72, of Mansfield, Indiana passed away on May 5, 2019 following a battle with cancer. Ray was born on June 28, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Donald and Crystal (Kemper) Berry. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1964. Over the years Ray had worked for Columbia Records, Anaconda, Chiyoda...
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Vielka “Vicky” Alexis Schultz
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Vielka “Vicky” Alexis Schultz, 56, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, on May 6, 2019, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Vicky was born in Panama on May 13, 1962. After graduating from high school, she met Charles E. Schultz Jr. ...
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ACE has grilling demonstration
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Although it was raining, Ace was the place for some grilling in the neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Brazil Hardware owner Steve Guernsey and Indianapolis native Andrew Selby, of the Kansas City BBQ Society, showcased some unique ways to cook on a grill, including the Green Egg Grill...
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Local businessman gets a chance for a dream of a lifetime this Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
A local businessman is about to see a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true this Saturday in Hoopeston, Illinois. “Jose Canseco was the biggest baseball star back in the 1980s-90s. The most feared power hitter at the time. He was my hero,” said Jeremey Peevler, owner of Brothers Gym, 117 South Walnut Street, Brazil. “I was selected to face off with Canseco in the Joes vs. Pros charity Home Run Derby Contest Saturday.”...
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Northview and North Clay holding athletic physical night
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Northview/North Clay athletes entering grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the Union Health Center for Sports Medicine, physical night on Tuesday, June 4th from 6-8 p.m. at North Clay. The cost of the physical is $10, payable to Northview Athletics. Physical forms will be available at the door or can be printed from www.northviewknightsathletics.com. Parents & athletes must sign page 1 and 4...
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Reelsville Alumni meeting
(Community News ~ 05/07/19)
The 2019 Reelsville alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the Central Elementary gym. Central Elementary is located just east of South Putnam High School at the intersection of U.S. 40 and U.S. 231. Enter the South Putnam campus off of U.S. 40 and follow the signs to Central Elementary. Social hour will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with meal and business meeting to follow. For reservations call Marilyn Walden at 765-653-5287...
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Pastor Bob Kumpf will be remembered at the Food for Families 5K
(Community News ~ 05/07/19)
This year the “Food for Families 5K” is celebrating its 7th anniversary! Since the Food for Families 5K first began, there has been a TON of amazing fruit that has been born as part of this effort, but this year’s race is a bittersweet effort. One of the event’s initial organizers, and the heart and soul of the effort, pastor Bob Kumpf, passed away in October. ...
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Celebrating 100 years in business and new owners
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Celebrating 100 years in business and new owners, the Clay City community came out to celebrate a ribbon cutting at the Clay City Pharmacy, 730 Main Street, Clay City, Saturday afternoon. Pharmacist and new owner Alpesh Patel cut the red ribbon during the Clay County Chamber of Commerce event. Patel told the crowd he was pleased to be a part of the community and assured them the pharmacy would continue the 100 years of customer service in the community, adding: “We are all about family here.”...
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