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Lawsuit against local officials regarding jail project dismissed
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
The lawsuit against the Clay County Commissioners, Clay County Council, and the Clay County Sheriff's Department alleging violations against the Indiana Open Door Law and Indiana Access to Public Records Act has been dismissed. The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) and Mariposa Legal filed three formal complaints with Indiana Public Access Counselor (IPAC) on Thursday, November 11, 2021, regarding the potential project for a jail expansion and renovation of Clay County Justice Center...
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Ivy Tech Chancellor happy with efforts to offer quality, affordable education
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Lea Anne Crooks notes that Ivy Tech Community College is the only community college in the state of Indiana, which many people probably know. Crooks, speaking last month to the Brazil Rotary Club, noted one other fact about the school. “Something you might not know, Ivy Tech is the largest community college system in the country,” she said. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Hezekiah Wheeler, early Brazil entrepreneur
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Hezekiah Wheeler spent many years in the mercantile business in Clay County. A native of Clermont County, Ohio. Hezekiah’s family came to Clay County in 1835, when he was only eight years old. The family located in Perry Township, where Hezekiah grew up on the farm, working during the spring, summer and fall months, and attending the public schools during the winter months. ...
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Phillip Ray Moore
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
UPDATE: The funeral service is postponed until Monday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at French Funeral Home. Phillip Ray Moore, 75, passed away January 28, 2022, at Union Hospital. Philip was born to the late Norman and Freda (Case) Moore on April 6, 1946, in Sullivan County. Phil worked for over 37 years at General Housewares prior to retirement. Phil loved to help people, no matter what someone needed, Phil was there. He had a mowing business for over 20 years. Phil loved to tell stories and share memories...
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Betty Joan Jones
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
Betty Joan Jones, 78, of Corydon, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She was born November 28, 1943, in Brazil, to the late John Nicholas and Blanche Sylvia Morlan Jones. She was retired, after 25 years, from Hall Real Estate in Indianapolis, was formerly employed at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, was a member of the Pasadena Baptist Church in Dade City, Florida, and was a member of the Camp Bluebird cancer survivor’s organization.. ...
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WINTER ART: Igloo building
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
If you would like to submit a photo of what your family is doing during the current winter weather, please do so. Photos will be featured in an upcoming edition of The Brazil Times.
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