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Letter on closings from the Clay County Commissioners
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
As the Governor made a major address on Monday afternoon to the people of Indiana, and requested everyone to stay at home unless you have a valid reason to leave your house, the Clay County Commissioners, after very careful thought, evaluation, and consideration have closed the Courthouse and County Offices to the general public and to the employees of the County from Noon on Tuesday, March 24 to and including April 6th as mandated by the Governor...
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HONOR ROLLS - Third Quarter - Forest Park Elementary - 3rd Quarter
(Community News ~ 03/24/20)
Kindergarten -High Achievement Dakota Kwiatkowski, Emma Kaiser, Hayley Ripple, Jack Graham-Dearth, Jaymie Mullenix, Korbin Edington, Melody Lockard, Spencer Mullenix First Grade A Claire Mendoza, Amani Siddons, Ellyaunna Craig, Julie Bell, Shiloh Scamihorn...
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School Information UDATED 03-24-20
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
The Clay Community School Corporation sent out the following press release Tuesday, March 24 at 1:42 p.m. It reads as follows Dear CCS Family & Community: As you know, the fluidity of the Coronavirus issue continues, and it has and will very likely impact the plans for CCS. With this in mind, we are continuing to prepare for the remainder of the school year, knowing that these plans are subject to change as well. The following includes some of our plans as of today, March 24, 2020:...
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COLLEGE REPORT: An early end to the spring
(College Sports ~ 03/24/20)
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that has had an impact on every sport around the globe, the NCAA canceled the remainder of its winter seasons, as well as its spring seasons. Many former Clay City and Northview standouts were among those to see their years come to a screeching halt...
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A life 'on air': Jenkins' ag TV show took him around the globe
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
Editor's Note: With sadness, we mark the passing of Wayne Jenkins. An agriculture broadcaster, he worked for years for WTHI-TV, Terre Haute and later traveled the world, broadcasting for a network of 64 TV stations. We interviewed him in March 2016, in his home and we are repeating that story today in his memory. Brazil's Wayne Jenkins became nationally known for his daily TV show, "The Morning Agriculture Report," that aired on 64 stations across the United States. Wayne has been retired since he left the show in 1992. His latest adventure began when he passed out while shaving in his home in December...
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Wayne Mason Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 03/24/20)
Wayne Mason Jenkins, 93 of Brazil, passed away March 22, 2020, at 7:15pm at Cloverleaf Healthcare with his family by his side. He was born December 2, 1926, in Clay County, the son of Oscar and Eva Mason Jenkins. He attended Brazil High School and was a member of the Champions Class at First Presbyterian Church. ...
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Scott D. Kashon
(Obituary ~ 03/24/20)
Scott D. Kashon, 56, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, on March 21, 2020 unexpectedly. Scott was born on November 9, 1963, in Gary, Indiana the son of Vachel and Barbara (Guinn) Kashon. He graduated from South Vermillion High School with the class of 1982. Scott had been working at NAPA in Rockville, Indiana for the past several years...
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Walmart announces special hours for seniors
(Community News ~ 03/24/20)
To better support customers age 60 and up, our stores will host a special shopping hour from 6 am to 7 am every Tuesday, Mar. 24 through Apr. 28. It will start one hour before stores open to the public, and pharmacies will be available during this time, as well. Vision centers will also be open to help with emergency and essential needs only...
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Union Hospital medical tent update
(Community News ~ 03/24/20)
On Saturday, March 13, 2020, a portable medical tent was set up outside the main entrance of the Emergency Department at Union Hospital. The decision came from the Incident Command Center. As of 1 p.m. today, the tent is now operational. Medical officials say there is no reason to be alarmed. ...
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Hamilton Center operations change
(Community News ~ 03/24/20)
Hamilton Center, Inc. operations change due to COVID-19 Offices will remain open for emergency services As the number of those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States continues to rise, Hamilton Center will remain open to serve consumers; however, most appointments will be provided using alternative ways, including telephone communication and video conferencing. The psychiatric needs of patients will continue to be addressed and services will be delivered...
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February food service inspections
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
Clay County Health Department February 2020 Food Service Inspections McDonalds #28390, 4376 S. SR 59 Brazil, IN 47834 (1 Critical Violation - multiple drain lines entering into floor drain with no air gap) Wendy’s , 717 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834...
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BRAZIL BUZZ:Tootie Mae enjoys her doggie buggy
(Community News ~ 03/24/20)
A sweet elderly lady named Kate called me Saturday to say, “My caregiver could not find your column on the internet this time. Did you give it up or let us down?” I read Brazil Buzz to her. She thanked me and then asked what Tootie Mae, our little canine friend is doing these days...
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Clay County Through The Years: Charley King’s Ride Down “Main Street”
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
Charley King’s Ride Down “Main Street” What a pleasure to ride down Main Street as it was in 1898-1902. Charley King tried to recall the businesses in Brazil during this time period. Joe Sampson served his grocery customers at S. F. Gonter & Company on 108 West Main Street...
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All city parks closed as of Tuesday
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
It’s tough to make decisions during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, the City of Brazil found it was easier to close down all city parks noon Tuesday in an attempt to follow guidelines issued by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Mayor Brian Wyndham is doing his best to implement the policies at the local level...
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COVID-19 UPDATES as of 5 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020
(Local News ~ 03/24/20)
• The Brazil Times’ closed their office lobby, 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. • All Brazil City Parks property will be closed as of now until further notice in accordance with the new guidelines Governor J. Eric Holcomb announced today...
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