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Blog: Try a little kindness
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
We are living in the midst of a time that most of us have never experienced. I vaguely remember stories from grandparents and older relatives about depression times, war times, hard times and difficult times. But to be honest, I’ve been pretty protected from those actual experiences. ...
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One way to handle the big changes
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
I was lucky to be sick a lot when I was a child. I never realized those many weeks I spent on the living room couch was a blessing until this Coronvirus hit. I learned to keep myself amused with mind games and an old dog puppet my mom made for me. He was black and didn’t have a nose. Mom either ran out of time or didn’t figure out how to close the fabric and put on a nose...
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All county offices closed
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
The Commissioners, with the help of many other people and agencies, have been closely monitoring the Virus situation. Some of us have been a part of several conference calls with both state and federal agencies to keep abreast of the latest news and updates on the Virus in addition to receiving many e-mails providing us facts and information...
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The races must (creatively) go on
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/20)
With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic affecting nearly everything in sight, the word that has come up quite often is creative. Businesses have to get creative to continue to get their products to consumers. Schools have to get creative to get their learning material to students...
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COURT NEWS March 10-20, 2020
(Court News ~ 03/23/20)
The following case filings reported in Clay Circuit Court during March 10-20, 2020: Civil Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Dayne M. Upperman Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Misty Frye Discover Bank C/O Discover Products Inc. vs. Connie Randall Criminal State vs. Decker, Ty: (MB)Possession of marijuana, (MC)Possession of paraphernalia...
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JAIL BOOKINGS March 10-20, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 03/23/20)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings took place during March 10-20, 2020: Mendez, Dexter A, 20. Brazil: Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage(MC), Public intoxication(MB), Probation order violation(MC) Mormans, Sean C, 48, Terre Haute: Probation order violation(MC)
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Terre Haute company volunteers to disinfect playgrounds
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
As Spring Break arrived for school children this week, COVID-19 came earlier to cancel school and cause residents to “self” quarantine as health precautions during the coronavirus outbreak sweeping across the world. In an attempt to help families provide some fun during this stressful time, Wizard SoftWash, a Terre Haute commercial cleaning company, volunteered to disinfect several playgrounds...
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COVID-19 UPDATES - March 23, 2020
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many local events to be canceled or postponed to help limit the spread of the virus. This information was made available to The Times as of press time Monday, March 24: • The Brazil Times’ closed their office lobby, located at 531 East National Avenue, for public safety. Our staff will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer calls at 812-446-2216 because it’s business as usual. Log onto www.thebraziltimes.com to keep up-to-date...
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Crafting during COVID-19
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
Tye-dying was a way for two Brazil residents to pass time over the weekend of being secluded due to the recent COVID-19 “stay-at-home” measures. Townsend Kaneversky and Michaella Hogan spent Saturday afternoon outside making blankets, while, of course, practicing social distancing...
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Youth Ranch executive director named
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
Indiana sheriffs have officially named former Marion County Sheriff’s Col. Scott Minier as executive director of their new 62-acre Youth Ranch being developed in West Central Indiana. At the Youth Ranch, supportive sheriffs and deputies will mentor future law enforcement officers, bond with at-risk kids and help young witnesses and victims of crime – including surviving children of public safety officials killed in the line of duty...
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BLOG: Living in uncertain times
(Column ~ 03/23/20)
People have been asking lots of questions. People have come up with interesting ways to say, “I don’t know.” Seems like the two most often asked questions are: “What is going to happen next? When will all this be over?” We keep asking these questions and get angry when we are not told what we want to hear. The truth is, no one really knows what is next and when it will be over...
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Evelyn Ernestine Baker
(Obituary ~ 03/23/20)
Brazil, Indiana Evelyn Ernestine Baker, 90, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born in Huntington County, Indiana on September 23, 1929 to the late Jesse and Jessie (Chambers) Roach. Evelyn graduated from Troy-Luckey High School, later from the Methodist Hospital Nursing School and married William Edward Baker on February 3, 1951...
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Jeffrey Alan Pierce
(Obituary ~ 03/23/20)
Brazil, Indiana Jeffrey Alan Pierce, 60, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 19, 1959 in Brazil, Indiana to Bob and Judy (Reffett) Pierce. Jeff graduated from Staunton High School in 1978, and married Lori Cheeseman on June 11, 1994. He worked in a body shop, Romas Trucking, and Sheet Metal Worker with the Local #20 since 1994...
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Larry G. Dierdorff
(Obituary ~ 03/23/20)
Larry G. Dierdorff, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana and formerly of Clay County, passed away on March 22, 2020 following an extended illness. Larry was born on February 21, 1942, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Virgil and Irene (Willis) Dierdorff. He was a graduate of Staunton High School with the class of 1960. ...
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A Timely Blessing
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
A Timely Blessing Nearly two months have passed since God first laid this thought on my heart in a Wednesday night Bible Study at Trinity Baptist Church: “How can we turn the love that Jesus has put in our hearts for the town of Brazil into action in a way that can make a real difference.” Immediately, our people poured their hearts out with a number of great ideas that we will look to implement in God’s time. ...
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HONOR ROLLS - Third Quarter - Jackson Township Elementary 3rd Quarter Period
(Community News ~ 03/23/20)
FIRST GRADE All A’s: Case Brown, Corbin Evans, Lucas Heffner, Evan Killion, Brantley Knox, Destiny Matthews, Chance Nickless, Levi Penni, Brylee True, Izzy Dalton, Noah Isbel, Kolton Schopmeyer, Blakeley Staley, Nolan Thiemann, and Paisley Shepard. All A’s & B’s: Abigail Goebel, Marleigh McLin, Liberty Miller, Zaylan Robbins, Makayla Rohr, Kinsley Shepard, Wren Trusler, Skyla Wallace, Adlynn Bedwell, Kolton James, Regan Li, Maci Marietta, Liam Reed, and Lydia Terstegge...
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HONOR ROLLS - Third Quarter - Van Buren Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Quarter Period
(Community News ~ 03/23/20)
1st Grade All A’s Layla Bartley, Hunter Boyd, Henry Coley, Angus Gurchiek, Kinley Haviland, Walter Heagy, Tinsley Lemont, Caden Longo, Kyle Mapes, Makinzee Mathis, Moira McClure, Daniel Megenhardt, Alba Morris, Tristiana Rightsell, Lily Royer, and Olivia Tucker...
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Bonnie L. Callahan
(Obituary ~ 03/23/20)
Bonnie L. Callahan, 69 of Reelsville, IN. passed away March 22, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare. She is resting in God’s Hands now. Bonnie had been battling liver disease for over 7 years and aggressively for the past 18 months. She was born September 18, 1950 in Greencastle, the daughter of William Brown and Barbara Ann Sears Brown. ...
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COVID-19: Indiana's Stay at home order: Frequently asked questions
(Local News ~ 03/23/20)
When does the order take effect? The Stay-At-Home Order takes effect Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. When does the order end? The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if the outbreak warrants it. Where does the order apply?...
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