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Good news: Have You Seen The Bigfoot Bus (4/27/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorA lot of people have seen this unique bus in the area, and have stopped to talk about it. Last week, in the Kroger Plaza parking lot, The Times had the opportunity to talk to the owner. According to him, he originally bought the bus for a work vehicle, yet it has garnered him a lot of unexpected attention...
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~ Church News 04/27/2024 ~ (4/27/24)SubmittedBENWOOD MT. LEBANON CHURCH It’s not fun to be passed over for jobs or sports teams, but one Passover is necessary for our future. As Passover is celebrated, remember it is faith in the blood of the lamb which saves. But it must be applied to our hearts and lives, not just going through the motions. Jesus is the lamb that saves. Believe, but be a saved believer...
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UPDATE: Lynch’s Garden Center Fire (4/26/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times Reporter & IVY JACOBS, Times Co-Editor
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Brazil Public Library - Carnegie’s Birthday and a new face (4/26/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe new director at The Brazil Public Library is excited about the job, especially after meeting “Carnegie.” Thursday was the gentle birthday boy’s 10th year at the library. “Carnegie is so sweet and mild-mannered,” said Sarah Trover, who just started as director the past few days. “He loves having visitors.”...
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Good news: Young hunter finds considerable morel (4/26/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterBryleigh Moore, 12, was hunting for mushrooms in northern Clay County last week when she made an exciting discovery. During one of their mushroom hunting expeditions, Bryleigh, the 12-year-old daughter of Elijah and Hildey Moore, stumbled upon a thrilling surprise in her favorite patch: a seven-inch morel mushroom...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Kickoff to summer: The Boys Are Back In Town Again (4/26/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorA family-friendly event is returning to Forest Park on Saturday, May 18th. The organizers of the second annual “A Kickoff to Summer” event hope it becomes “the place to be to welcome summer.” “We hope we have something for everyone,” said Kevin Stallcop, who organized the first event for his wife’s 50th birthday celebration and invited the community. “This year, the event is a little different. (I think she is over her birthday now.)”...
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Deceptively beautiful - The rise of Callery pear (4/26/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterDid you know that specific beautiful plant and tree species could harm our community and environment? Invasive species can cause the extinction of native animals and plants, creating competition with native organisms for limited resources, thus reducing biodiversity and altering habitats...
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Wabash Valley Community Foundation Receives $3.75 Million Matching Fund Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. (4/26/24)SubmittedTERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Wabash Valley Community Foundation has received a matching fund grant totaling $3,750,000 as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. The Community Foundation will use the funding to build its unrestricted community grant funds, as well as to support several community projects and programs including Clay County 4-H Council Fairgrounds Building Fund, Help Sullivan Recover Fund, 100 Women Who Care and Guys Who Give.. ...
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CCRC receives TIF allocation report (4/26/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterJason Semler of Baker Tilly presented the annual TIF (Tax Increment Finance Districts) allocation report at the most recent Clay County Redevelopment Commission meeting. Semler provided a detailed breakdown of the fourteen allocation areas, highlighting their individual progress and the anticipated revenues...
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World Book Day: Gottcha Attention Now (4/26/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-Editor“I have always loved reading,” said Jennifer. “My tiny hometown library was my favorite place.” As Jennifer grew up and had children of her own, she wanted to share her love of books with her sons. “I read to them all the time and took them to every reading event I could find.” ...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - NHS CADE THOMPSON (4/25/24)By SAMANTHA HENDRICKS, Newsroom InternCade Thompson is a senior at Northview High School. He is a member of the Northview golf team, and he is also involved in the auto-shop classes. In his free time outside of school and sports, Cade enjoys working on cars and trucks. Thompson is not involved in the internship or ICE program, but he does have a part-time job at Walmart...
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Improving sections of city roads (4/25/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterBrazil City Police Chief Clint McQueen updated the Board of Public Works and Safety on the department’s March. The Brazil City Police Department demonstrated its efficiency by promptly responding to 741 calls for service, creating 85 incident reports, and arresting 20 individuals. In addition, officers maintained law and order by issuing 30 tickets and 65 warnings...
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Two vehicle accident Wednesday (4/25/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorShortly after noon Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to the intersection of West US 40 and County Road 300 West for a two-vehicle accident. The incident caused a temporary disruption to traffic flow, with authorities swiftly implementing measures to ensure the safety of all road users...
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Less sun, more style: Drip Tints (4/25/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterEmbarking on a journey that started from their front yard and then a two-car garage, Tyler and May-gan Okulovich have recently realized their dream by opening a brick-and-mortar at 220 E. National Ave. “We worked out of our home for about three years,” said Tyler. “We decided to make it official (and get a storefront).”...
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Operation Spring Clean (4/25/24)SubmittedNorth Clay Student Council Members (named below), participated in Operation Spring today, where they worked very hard to beautify North Clay Middle School. This is a combined effort among Central Office, our grounds crew, and Student Council Members. Some of their tasks included weeding, mulching, planting flowers and much more...
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Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun’s absence (4/25/24)SubmittedINDIANAPOLIS — Five gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana’s May 7 GOP primary, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is considered the front-runner of the crowded field...
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National Drug Take-Back (4/25/24)Times Staff ReportThe national Drug Takeback program is Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Clay County Justice Center to drop off expired, unused, or unneeded medications. However, the new 24-hour, seven-days-a-week box is in place for the community to use at the Clay County Justice Center. ...
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Expansion project for White Pine Manor (4/25/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Clay County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon at White Pine Manor. The change of scenery was a way to showcase the facility and the work done by four senior engineering students from Rose-Hulman. White Pine Manor was chosen as a senior project for four students involved in B.A.L.M Engineering, including Ben Brown, Caleb Adams, Sam Lawrance, and Jacob McRoberts. ...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - A Grand Finale for the Northview Guard (4/25/24)By SAMANTHA HENDRICKS, Newsroom InternRecently, the Northview World Guard competed in the 2024 WGI World Class Finals in Dayton, Ohio. Their show, titled “It’s a Mod Mod World,” placed tenth with their performance. Northview, one of the smaller schools in the competition, fell behind larger schools such as Avon, Fishers, and Carmel...
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Northview Band Director featured speaker at Terre Haute Rotary (4/25/24)By BETH CLARK, Times CorrespondentNorthview High School Band Director Dominic Thompson recently spoke to the Terre Haute Rotary Club about the band’s numerous accomplishments over the years. The Northview Indoor Percussion group just returned for the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio this past weekend. Competing in Open Class, they placed 13th out of 24 groups in rounds one and two. They were one place away from moving on to the Semi-Finals...
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Clay City Jr./Sr. High School accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award (4/23/24)SubmittedClay City Jr./Sr. High School is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. Nomination forms may be picked up in the Clay City Jr./Sr. high School office, as well as nominations can be made on the Clay City High School webpage. Nominees must be a graduate of Clay City High School, Cory High School, Bowling Green High School, or Ashboro High School. Nominations are due by the end of the school day on May 3, 2024. For questions, please call the high school office...
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Working together to make a positive impact (4/23/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterClay County YMCA held Healthy Kids Day on Saturday at Forest Park’s Cow Palace. Organizers said the day went well despite the cold weather, and many came prepared with blankets to stay warm. Local non-profits and organizations braved the chill to provide families with information and something fun for the little ones...
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You’re invited - Carnegie’s special day (4/23/24)SubmittedJoin us at the Brazil Public Library for a very special birthday. On Thursday April 25, we will celebrate Carnegie’s 11th birthday at the library. Carnegie says “We will have people treats, crafts for the kids and new Carnegie bookmarks to celebrate”. Carnegie would like to tell everyone he doesn’t need gifts so please consider donating to the Clay County Humane Society...
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Good news: Meet Reggie,the BCB Mascot (4/23/24)1By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorEver been to a Brazil Concert Band performance and thought you heard a dog howling along with the music? You did! Ronald Killion says his dog Reggie enjoys every show they attend. Reggie’s performance is so beloved by the band that he was presented with his own neckerchief by Matt Huber...
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Wabash Valley Community Foundation: Clay County 2024 Spring Grant Awards (4/23/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterOn Thursday, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, through its Clay County affiliate, made a significant impact by awarding over $47,000 to seven non-profit organizations that play a crucial role in benefiting Clay County. Child-Adult Resource Services received $3,000 for patio furniture...
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Girl Scouts spread awareness (4/23/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterGirl Scouts Macy Baker and Anna Mattox are working toward their prestigious silver award. They chose a project that focuses on mental health awareness for their peers. This brochure will be available at the Clay County YMCA and Brazil Public Library, and the troop is discussing with local schools about allowing the brochures...
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Bridgeton Rendezvous: April 27 & 28, 2024 (4/23/24)SubmittedJoin us for our annual Bridgeton Rendezvous, Saturday the 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday the 28th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out and enjoy a taste of authentic pioneer living in a beautiful historic setting. Take a trip back to the 18th century as you walk through the camp and talk with participants portraying living history! Fun for the whole family...
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Small Town Pizza Unites Community (4/23/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorCornerstone Pizza & Subs is celebrating its first-year milestone with the Clay County Chamber of Commerce and the community it serves after a year of stress, long hours, and the joyous blessings of camaraderie while battling the challenges of being a small business owner...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY: National Day of Prayer - All Are Welcome: Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World (4/22/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterAll are welcome to attend the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, at noon. This inclusive annual event, open to all, will be held on The Clay County Courthouse lawn or, in inclement weather, inside the Rotunda. Each year, the national day carries a powerful theme. This year, no matter your religion, you’re invited to embrace ‘lift up the word - light up the world ‘, a theme that resonates with the power of prayer and its potential to illuminate our lives and communities...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CCHS MEGAN JACKSON (4/22/24)By SAMANTHA HENDRICKS, Newsroom InternMegan Jackson is a senior at Clay City High School. She is involved in National Honors Society, SADD, and student council. She is also a member of the Clay City girls basketball and track and field teams. Outside of school, Megan is involved with her local youth group. She also has a part-time job at the Mayberry Malt and Coffee Shoppe...
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Earth Day 2024: Celebrating the beauty of Earth, and Clay County, IN (4/22/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorEarth Day, for more than 50 years, has been celebrated across the world for the mobilization as a day for educational awareness about pollution, resource conservation, global warming and an enthusiasm/commitment to create a “new plan of action” for the conservation of the planet’s resources...
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Manufacturer’s Appreciation Day (4/22/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterLocal manufacturers were honored at the 2024 Manufacturers Appreciation Day, hosted at Great Dane on Thursday. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce and the Clay County Redevelopment Commission collaborated for the event, emphasizing the importance of manufacturers in Clay County...
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EARTH DAY 2024: Naturally cultivating mushrooms (4/22/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorSpring is a time for morel enthusiasts to grab a stick and go hunting in the woods for the tasty treat, One Clay City resident doesn’t have to go far to find the elusive fungi. Ronald Killion credits his grandfather for teaching him to create a mushroom garden...
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Are grass clippings hazardous? (4/22/24)Times Staff ReportWho knew that mowing the grass could bring up such a complex topic? While Indiana does not have a specific law about blowing grass clippings on the roads, many cities and towns, including Brazil, have ordinances/regulations prohibiting this. According to the records on file with American Legal Publishing (http://www.brazil.in.gov/), an ordinance pertaining to this subject has been on file for several years and can be enforced by the Brazil Police Department...
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UPDATE - One man dead after a shooting Friday evening on Nellie Lane in Brazil (4/19/24)Times Staff ReportOne man dead after a shooting Friday evening on Nellie Lane in Brazil. Details are limited due to the ongoing investigation. However, Saturday morning, Clay County Sheriff Brison Swearingen was able to release a preliminary press release about the case details...
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Community Theatre of Clay County Presenting Meshuggah-Nuns! (4/19/24)SubmittedMeshuggah-Nuns will be playing at the Community Theatre of Clay County on May 3, 4, & 5. Audiences will have the joy of seeing local performers, who have been working on the show since March. Audience members will enjoy “a musical comedy that follows the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who are on a mission to raise money to bury the last four of their sisters, who were accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God.”...
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New drug takeBACK box, location (4/19/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Drug Enforcement Agency’s nationwide effort to pick up unwanted medications has been going on for 26 years twice a year, and Clay County is taking it further. Instead of twice a year, residents can visit the Clay County Sheriff’s Department 24-hours a day throughout the year to use the public Drug Takeback Box in the hallway...
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TIMELESS: ISP warns of phone scams (4/19/24)By BETH CLARK, Times Correspondent“Phone scams continue to happen daily. There is over a billion dollars scammed every year from the public.” Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames is wanting residents to be very careful of phone scammers. The Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General Headquarters phone number...
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Clay Community School Corporation: School Board Trustee replacement process (4/19/24)SubmittedDear Members of the Clay County Community, The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees announces an opening on the Board due to the regrettable passing of Board Member Lynn Romas. We are now seeking qualified candidates to serve the remainder of the term, approximately two and a half years...
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Season in full swing (4/19/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterAfter the March wind and April showers, residents enjoyed the warm, sunny weather this week. Forest Park Golf Course was abuzz with enthusiastic golfers, eagerly lining up to tee off on Monday. Troy Farris, director of golf, said that despite the weather, the spring season has gone well, and the course is doing better than last year...
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Open House to bring awareness about poverty and food insecurity (4/19/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorPat Hardman, Barbara Bennett, Janet Rodgers, and Ed Burt are hoping to bring together community-wide leaders and residents to enhance awareness of the county’s problems of poverty and food insecurity. An Open House and Facility Tour are planned for Saturday, May 4th, at 9 a.m. RSVP to St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry, 399 East Church St., Brazil, IN, or call 765-848-8252...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - TIMELESS: You’re invited - Julia Martin Lambert Chapter’s 1812 Veteran Recognition Ceremony (4/18/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterThe National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is a women’s service organization for descendants of American patriots who served our country in civil, military, or naval service from 1784 to 1815 inclusive. Founded in 1892, the organization is non-profit and non-political and comprises local chapters...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CCHS CAMERON LITTLE (4/18/24)1By SAMANTHA HENDRICKS, Newsroom InternDeciding on a path after high school can be one of the hardest decisions a high school student can make. Clay City senior Cameron Little was recently in this situation. “I had trouble deciding on different schools but recently decided and am in the process of enrolling at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.”...
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Fighting Oral Cancer (4/18/24)Clay County Health DepartmentOral Cancer is the most common form of head and neck cancer, most people diagnosed are over the age of 60 years old. Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth ( oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on: lips, gums, tongue, roof and floor of the mouth, and on the inner lining of the cheeks. It also can affect your oropharynx- the last part of your tongue, roof of your mouth. Your tonsils and the sides and back of your throat...
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GOOD NEWS: Girl Scouts spread mental health awareness (4/18/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterMental and physical health are equally important components of one’s overall health. Mental health is especially paramount for adolescents. According to the CDC, Over 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18), either currently or at some point during their life, have had a mental illness...
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Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department - Clay County continues to reap the benefits of grant money (4/18/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorBowling Green Volunteer Fire Department is receiving new equipment from grant funds. Fire Chief Richard Jones is excited to announce new equipment for the small department. The Clay County Commissioners helped the department receive $50,000, a grant proposal was submitted to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office, and IDHS Fire Academy Grants funding was recently awarded...
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Brunch of the Century (4/17/24)SubmittedThe Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority recently held its Taste Treat Luncheon with the theme “Brunch of the Century.” The Chapter is celebrating 100 Years and was chartered in July 1924. Pictured front row left to right are Sisters: Linda Sheese, Kathy Modesitt, Cindy Crowder, Patti Foxx and Karen Schneiders. ...
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Union Chapel Church of Nazarene - Come GROW with us (4/17/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Spring Craft Show fundraiser for Union Chapel Church of Nazarene, 5970 South State Road 59, north of Clay City, is raising funds for their youth ministry program (ages 3-12th grade) and the new building to house the growing program of 50 children. The new building is located just west, behind the church, and a new gymnasium was recently added...
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Health Department Warns About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (4/17/24)Clay County Health DepartmentSexually transmitted diseases ( STD) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and are spread primarily by sexual contact. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are the main types of sexually transmitted infections, which may be passed person to person in semen, blood, vaginal and other bodily fluids. Occasionally, STIs can be spread in other ways aside from sexual contact, and this includes infections being spread to infants during pregnancy or childbirth, also by sharing needles...
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Pageant Registration open (4/16/24)SubmittedOur 2023 Clay County Fair Royalty welcome those eligible to join them this summer for the 2024 Clay County Fair Pageants. This summer the Clay County Fair pageants will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Registration for contestants is now open through May 18th, when we will have an in-person sign-up day at the Kickoff to Summer festival...