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Congratulations! It’s a girl!
(Births ~ 10/11/19)
Chevelle Marie Gail Archer, a daughter, was born to Bill and Katrina Archer of Brazil on Sept. 11, 2019, at 5:06 p.m. in Union Hospital, Terre Haute. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents are Carol Flick of Brazil and the late Stephen Sanchez, Sr., of New Concord, Kentucky...
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You’re engaged to be married! How great!
(Engagement ~ 10/11/19)
Megan Smith and Cotie Bemis plan to be married at Carbon Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 2019. The parents of the bride are David and Tracy Smith of Brownsburg. The parents of the groom are Michael and Dawn Bemis of Carbon. The bride is employed by Terre Haute Regional Hospital and the groom is employed by Great Dane...
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Luella “Lu” Newby
(Obituary ~ 10/11/19)
Luella “Lu” Newby, 90, of Brazil, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in her residence with her family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1929 in Ottawa County, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Lizzie (Douma) Knoll. Lu was a graduate of Holland High School and attended Hope College and County Normal School in Michigan. ...
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Children’s author signs books
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
Local author Cathy McLin, left, visited the Brazil Public Library Saturday afternoon for a book-signing event. She has recently released her first book, “You can’t pick your nose . . . but you can pick your pet.” The book was illustrated by Cindy Kersey, a resident of Greencastle. The book is currently available through Amazon...
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Columbus Day closings
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
The Clay County Commissioners have announced that all County offices will be closed next Monday, Oct. 14th, to recognize Columbus Day. Offices and Departments that will be closed are the Courthouse, Highway Department, Health Department, Extension Office, Soil and Water Conservation Office, and WIC...
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City budget passes with no raises for employees
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
The 2020 budget for the City of Brazil passed on second reading this week. No money was appropriated for raises for city officials or employees, the amounts will remain the same as in 2019, said city attorney Traci Orman. In other business: • The house at 10 S. Leavitt was discussed. There is no water, furnace or electricity, Mayor Brian Wyndham said...
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American Legion plans to expand building
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
Members of American Legion Post 2, 410 North Depot St., Brazil, are planning several fundraising events to cover the cost of expanding the building in the near future. “Basically, we have outgrown the building,” said a busy member helping with the Oct. 5th Building Fund Benefit and Ride. “We are expanding to better serve the community.”...
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CCHS has Senior Night in The Dome
(Community News ~ 10/11/19)
Volleyball Seniors presented “P.I.N.K. of the Wabash Valley” a check from our annual game with Northview. The event raised $711.58 this year. Senior Night festivities at Clay City High School in The Eel Dome Monday night to honor the Volleyball, Cross Country, and Golf teams for their hard work this season...
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Posey Twp VFD welcomes community
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
Local residents were invited to a Community Day Open House at Posey Volunteer Fire Department in Staunton on Oct. 5. The event also held a blood drive with the Indiana Blood Center, EMTs provided free health checks, and Air-Evac landed an air-ambulance at Staunton Elementary for free tours. Free food, games, and activities were available for families, and Sparky, The Fire Dog, also stopped by for a visit...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Northview wins WIC crossover match 3-1
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/19)
Northview defeated visiting Indian Creek 3-1 in their Western Indiana Conference crossover match on Thursday. The Knights won 25-10, 25-15, 23-25, 25-11. No other details were available. Northview will wrap up its regular season in the North Montgomery Invitational on Saturday. The Knights then open play against host team Owen Valley in the sectional next Thursday...
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Northview girls soccer wins sectional opener; Kellett reaches 100 goals
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/19)
Kassidy Kellett reached the century mark, enabling Northview to defeat Edgewood 4-0 in the Class 2A Northview Sectional No. 29 girls soccer semifinal at Jerry Anderson Field on Thursday. In the other semifinal contest, West Vigo blanked Owen Valley 9-0. Northview and West Vigo will meet for the sectional championship at 7 p.m. Saturday...
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Halloween!
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
Halloween trick or treat hours have been received from: •City of Brazil, Oct. 30-31, 6-9 p.m. •Center Point, Oct. 30-31, 6-8 p.m. •Harmony, Oct. 30-31, 6-8 p.m. •Staunton, Oct. 26 - treats and food will be handed out to children during the Community Event for Halloween;...
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Knights defeat S. Putnam 47-7 in near shutout
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/19)
(GREENCASTLE) — On a wet windy night, Northview turned to its running game with resounding success in a 47-7 Western Indiana Conference victory over the host South Putnam Eagles. The victory not only improves the Knights to 6-2 on the year, it puts them into the WIC championship game next week at Indian Creek...
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Northview girls soccer wins sectional opener
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/19)
Kassidy Kellett reached the century mark, enabling Northview to defeat Edgewood 4-0 in the Class 2A Northview Sectional No. 29 girls soccer semifinal at Jerry Anderson Field on Thursday. In the other semifinal contest, West Vigo blanked Owen Valley 9-0. Northview and West Vigo will meet for the sectional championship at 7 p.m. Saturday...
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