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The U.S. 40 Project: Local officials hope change will do the city good
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Brazil's downtown was much different in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For many living during that time period, it was the happening spot on the weekends. Clay County Historical Society member Ken Turner remembers he and his friends going downtown on their lunch breaks and visiting one of the sandwich shops...
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Bennett retires after more than three decades as a firefighter in Clay County
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Local firefighters and guests gathered at Brazil's fire station on Thursday to recognize the service of a former fire chief and 27-year veteran of the department. On July 24, Robert "Joe" Bennett of Brazil said goodbye to his fellow firefighters as he announced his retirement...
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The more known about livestock, the better
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Once again, I would like to share some of the tidbits of information I hope the youth gained thanks to participating in the livestock skill-a-thons this year. The livestock skill-a-thon allows the youth a chance to test their knowledge of the livestock industry as a whole...
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White Violet Center hosting 'Garden Walk'
(Community News ~ 07/31/14)
Recently, staffers at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, put their heads together to come up with a way to bring more people to the facility, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute...
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Free student outreach clinic opening soon
(Community News ~ 07/31/14)
Medical students from Indiana University School of Medicine in Terre Haute, in collaboration with other area college health professional students will open a free student outreach clinic and start taking patients from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Landsbaum Center for Health Education in Terre Haute...
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Post 346 stays on winning track
(High School Sports ~ 07/31/14)
Times Staff Report PLYMOUTH -- Runs have been at a premium in the American Legion baseball state finals in Plymouth. Wayne Newton Post 346 has scored just six runs over the first two games, but that has been enough as the Terre Haute squad followed up a win on Tuesday by edging out Rockport in a 2-1 contest Wednesday...
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Court News: July 29-30
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse July 29-30: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Michael S. Branaman, 33, 1: Failure to stop after accident resulting in damage to an unattended vehicle Nicholas Lee McDonald, 18, 1: Battery against a public safety officer 2: Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage 3: Resisting law enforcement 4: Public intoxication 5: Disorderly conduct...
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Jail Bookings, July 30-31
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between July 30-31: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Stevenson, Allison Lindsey, 22 Pending Raab (Losey), Chamis Bell, 27 DOC Sentenced Eaglin, Jamie L., 35...
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Couple marries on July 30
(Wedding ~ 07/31/14)
Stacy Paolini and Gabriel Pearce would like to announce their marriage on July 30. Paolini is the daughter of Patsy and Gary Light of Brazil and Arthur Paolini Jr. of Catasauqua, Pa. The groom's parents are Ronnie Joe of Brazil and Debbie Pearce of Greencastle. ...
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Baysinger Family Reunion is Aug. 17
(Community News ~ 07/31/14)
The Baysinger Family Reunion will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the northeast corner of the cattle palace in Forest Park. Dinner will be served. Family and friends are invited to attend.
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Farm Bureau to host special event on Aug. 16
(Community News ~ 07/31/14)
Indiana Farm Bureau District 7 will host a special event on Saturday, Aug. 16. The District 7 Family Fun Day will take place at the Sandborn Park and Community Building in Knox County. Activities and bounce houses will begin at 5 p.m. In addition, there will be a meal at 5:30 p.m. and a cornhole and free-throw contests at 7...
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City council, works board to meet on Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
The Brazil Common Council will host a regular business meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. Also Wednesday, the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will host their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers...
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Brazil residents graduate from leadership program
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Two Brazil residents recently graduated from a two-week program at the Leadership Academy at the Correctional Training Institute in New Castle. Rockville Correctional Facility sergeants Eric Vanatti and Jeff Deakins graduated from the program presented by the Staff Development and Training Division of the Indiana Department of Correction on July 25. ...
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ISP reminds motorists of school bus safety
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
The start of school is just around the corner -- less than a week away, actually -- and the Indiana State Police are driving home the consequences for those who choose to violate school bus stop arms. Every school year, the ISP receives numerous complaints about school bus stop-arm violations from school corporations around the state. The ISP would like to remind motorists of the state law regulating school buses, flashing lights and stop arms...
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Repairs to Clay City track will have to wait
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Clay Community Schools' trustees threw out bids to replace and repair the Clay City Junior-Senior High School track during a special session on Thursday night. Director of Extended Services Mike Howard said there were concerns about extending the width of the track as well as how far down to repair it, questioning whether or not there might be pocketed moisture under the running surface...
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Brazil man accused of resisting, punching police
(Local News ~ 07/31/14)
Multiple charges were filed this week against a Brazil man accused of resisting authorities, including punching an officer in the face. Nicholas Lee McDonald, 18, appeared in Clay Circuit Court on Tuesday to face a formal felony charge of battery against a public safety officer, and misdemeanor counts of illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication and disorderly conduct...
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