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Grimes joins Rose Hulman’s coaching staff
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/23)
When former Rose Hulman women’s golf head coach Kevin Robinson was named the Director of Golf at Young Harris College at the end of last summer, it created an opportunity of a lifetime for Northview boys golf head coach Samuel Grimes. Rose Hulman named Jon Lester, who also serves as the school’s men’s golf head coach, the interim women’s golf head coach, opening up a spot on the coaching staff...
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Mary Ann Heck. Clay County, IN
(Obituary ~ 03/27/23)
Mary Ann Heck died peacefully surrounded by her family at Witham Hospital. She was born March 22, 1937, and recently had a birthday celebration with family. She grew up in Terre Haute, IN and graduated from Otter Creek High School. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Loyd W. Heck. They met over a butterscotch sundae at Stapleton’s Market and were happily married until his death in February 2022...
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MARY ANN HECK Clay County, IN
(Obituary ~ 03/27/23)
Mary Ann Heck died peacefully surrounded by her family at Witham Hospital. She was born March 22, 1937, and recently had a birthday celebration with family. She grew up in Terre Haute, IN and graduated from Otter Creek High School. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Loyd W. Heck. They met over a butterscotch sundae at Stapleton’s Market and were happily married until his death in February 2022...
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Honor Roll — Clay City Elementary
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Editor's Note: Each school supplies the honor rolls to The Brazil Times. We publish them as soon as ppossible. If there are any mistakes, you will need to contact the appropriate school. 1st Grade All A’s - Jarrett Brown, Maeley Burrus, Samuel Dickey, Omrey Myers, Ruby Nees, Anna Romas, Aarilyn Schlak, Samuel Scroggin, Landon Steiner, Rhett Blair, Colton Coley, Henry Jones, Dalton Sebastian, Kasyn Strain & Maelie Telgemeyer...
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Clay County Through The Years: Dr. David Ross, An Outstanding Surgeon
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Dr. David Ross was born in Indianapolis on November 20, 1865, the son of Charles B. and Catherine (King) Ross. His ancestry was distinctly Scotch, his father was a native of Ross-shire, and his mother a native of Perthshire, Scotland. As a lad, Dr. Ross, attended the common schools of Hendricks County and at Brazil. ...
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Rotary Club’s July 4th celebration is on its way
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Great Dane Brazil Plant Manager Cory Lookebill recently presented Rotary Club representative Miranda Goodale with a $2,000 check for the Rotary Club’s July 4 celebration. This year’s celebration will begin on June 29 and culminate on July 4 with the fireworks display at 10:05 p.m. and the drawing for the $10,000 grand prize from the Rotary Raffle following shortly after...
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Hamilton Center Foundation to match proceeds of Sheriff Shootout
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. has committed to matching 100 percent of the net proceeds for the 32nd Annual Sheriff Shootout Golf Outing – creating twice the impact the event has on children’s mental health services in our community. The Shootout is the premiere outing for the Wabash Valley and takes place every year at Rea Park Golf Course in Terre Haute, IN – this year on Friday May 12, 2023, with two shotgun starts, 7:30 am and 1:00 pm...
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Rising to the Challenge: Kids Heart Challenge
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Meridian, East Side, and Clay City elementary schools recently participated in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly the Jump Rope for Heart) to raise money for the American Heart Association. Physical Education Teacher Kim White helped organize the event at the three schools, with fundraising goals for each school...
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Good weather for a day at the park
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Sunday’s fair weather had many people out enjoying a bit of sunshine, especially at Forest Park in Brazil.The playground and the disk golf areas were a buzz of activity.
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Contract awarded, roadwork to begin soon at St. Andrews Glen
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
City officials approved a contract Friday to repave three streets in the St. Andrews Glen subdivision. The contract, in the tune of $87,000 and change, was awarded to Milestone Contractors. McGuire street is set to be repaved with traditional asphalt, while two concrete streets — St. Andrews Drive and Fairway Drive — will be patched with additional concrete mix...
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Top Story of the Day: Severe beating leads to suspect’s arrest
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
On Friday evening, March 24, a Brazil Police Department officer was flagged down by a female who stated her friend had just “been jumped” and battered by another female. Delaney Willmore, 20, Brazil, told officers she was invited to a Brazil residence and, upon arrival, was beaten by another female inside the home. At the time, the female’s identity was unknown...
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Candidate for Indiana governor visits Brazil
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will end his second and final term as the state’s top official in 2024, igniting what is expected to be a heated race as hopefuls launch their campaigns. As 2024 Primary candidates hit the trail, raise funds and meet many a Hoosier, some are more focused on statewide issues...
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Chamber Small Business Spotlight: Brazil Public Library
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Small businesses come in all shapes and sizes. A rather large, sturdy and time-tested small business in Clay County is the Brazil Public Library, providing residents with a wealth of knowledge since it was first conceived in 1879. Since then, the library and its staff have been steadfast in benefiting Clay County adults and children, alike. ...
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Quite A Fellow
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Brazil Rotary Club recently recognized a special “fellow.” Clay Community Superintendent Jeff Fritz was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow at the recent Cilantro’s Mexican Grill & Cantina meeting. “I was completely surprised at the Rotary Meeting,” said Fritz, who will retire this summer. “I was very honored.”...
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Three student writers win essay contest
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
Three Clay County students received recognition for excellence in writing Saturday, March 18th, at McKinley Hill Church in Brazil, as top finishers in the local round of the Optimist International Essay Competition. The Clay County Optimist Club sponsored the local round as part of the competition with 23 total entrants from grades six through 12...
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April is National Month of the Military Child
(Local News ~ 03/27/23)
The Month of the Military Child in April recognizes the unique challenges children in military families face. They face continually changing circumstances and often both parents enlist active duty or reserve meaning at any given time their primary caregivers can be deployed...
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