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UPDATE: Boy dies from injuries following SR 340 crash
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
The 10-year-old Clay County boy injured in a single-vehicle crash on SR 340 Wednesday passed away on Thursday, the Clay County Sheriff's Office reported. The child was the passenger in a sport-utility vehicle that crashed into a tree along the state highway, just east of its intersection with County Road 300 West, west of Brazil...
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Local conservation district wins state award
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Recognition has come to the Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District for its tree distribution program in 2013. The local SWCD was recognized on a state level on Monday at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown during their Annual Conference of Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts. It won an a District Showcase Award for its natural resource conservation outreach program of distributing more than 1,900 trees...
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James "Jimmy" David Stultz
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
James "Jimmy" David Stultz, 53, Brazil, passed away Tuesday January 13, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 20, 1961 in Brazil to the late James and Marcheta Stultz. Jimmy attended Brazil High School and worked for Schopmeyer Farm Supply. He enjoyed watching sports, following the St. Louis Cardinals, collecting baseball cards and being outdoors...
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School safety meeting planned for parents, youth workers
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Everyone involved with youth are invited to attend a meeting on "School Safety Protocols and Procedures" on Feb. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., at Clay Community Schools Central Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil. This presentation will serve as an opportunity to inform all those working with students and parents of Clay County Community Schools of the safety procedures set in place to protect their youth...
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Police searching for vehicle described in hit-and-run crash
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Brazil police are looking for a silver or gray passenger car with significant front-end damage, including a missing headlight and part of its bumper. They say that's the condition of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of National Avenue and Depot Street around 10 a.m. on Thursday...
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Leonard Lee Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
Leonard Lee Lawrence, 66, of Brazil, passed away on January 14, 2015 at Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Lee was born June 20, 1948 in Clay County, the son of Glen and the late Rosanna (White) Lawrence. Lee married Linda Kay Hamm on September 22, 1967. He drove a truck all of his life. He loved being a truck driver and working on his trucks, but his greatest joy was his family. Lee was a loving and generous father, grandfather and husband...
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Northview, North Clay Knights fall short in hoops
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/15)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE --Northview lost a pair of boys' basketball games on the road Wednesday evening, falling to Terre Haute North in a junior varsity and freshmen doubleheader. In the junior varsity contest, the Patriots broke open a close game in the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 20-5 on the way to a 56-42 victory...
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Library hosting event on Feb. 3
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
The Brazil Public Library is hosting a craft event titled, "Making Draft Dodgers" on Feb. 3. Those interested in attending the 6 p.m. event should bring plastic bags for stuffing. RSVP by Jan. 30. Call 448-1981 for more information.
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Bee Ridge to host building fund breakfast
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
The Bee Ridge Congregational Church Building Fund Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. A free-will offering will be accepted. The public is invited to attend.
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Clay City Elementary Honor Roll, second-grading period
(Community News ~ 01/15/15)
First Grade All A's: Gracie Culler, Jackson Kimmich, Liam Pair, Evee Raulston, Isaac Reeves, Kambryn Rhodes, Calvin Royer, Treasa Shaw, Karlee Smith, Tessa Stagg, Chloe Turnes, Honey Walters, Madilynn Whitaker, Sophia Branneman, Lydia Grant, Aurora Lewis, Peyton Myers, Mia Narlock, Keegan Neiswinger, Corey Pine, Lorena Sevier, Olivia Shidler, Jordyn Sosbe, and Emma Vansickle...
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Court News: Jan. 9-14
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Jan 9 -14: Superior Court State Criminal Charges James A. Love, 65, 1: Invasion of privacy 2: Intimidation Diamond Asia Hubbard, 18, 1: Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body 2: Possession of marijuana 3: Speeding -- exceeding Interstate 70 MPH Limit...
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Jail Bookings: Jan. 14-15
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 14-15: Gary W. Jeffers, 52, was arrested and preliminarily charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Candace M. Godsey, 32, was arrested and preliminarily charged with failure to return to lawful detention...
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School safety presentation is next month
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Everyone involved with youth are invited to attend a meeting on "School Safety Protocols and Procedures" from 6-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Clay Community Schools Central Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil. This presentation will serve as an opportunity to inform all those working with students and parents in the corporation of the safety procedures set in place to protect their youth...
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Brazil man hurt when run over by own car
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
A Brazil man was taken to an Indianapolis hospital with leg injuries after being run over by the vehicle he was driving. Police say Homer C. Lohrmann, 82, didn't get his vehicle in park when he stopped near his home on Park Place Drive and exited his vehicle to give a mail carrier a letter. ...
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CRADLES receives $10,100 grant to continue its efforts
(Local News ~ 01/15/15)
Money will be used to open 2nd location in Brazil A local nonprofit organization was the recipient of a $10,100 grant Thursday for their work with county parents and children. CRADLES of Clay County, Inc was one of four agencies to receive funds from the Terre Haute Day Nursery Endowment Fund of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation...
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Frances "Mama Dean" Carol Dean
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
Frances "Mama Dean" Carol Dean, 73, of Brazil, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 13, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born January 30, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Clarence I. and Lillian L. Lee. Frances graduated from high school in Greencastle, Indiana. ...
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Dealing with livestock this winter
(Community News ~ 01/15/15)
Last week, when the weather was frightful, I had several friends on Facebook post photos of newborn livestock they were trying to take care of in the freezing temperatures. Old man winter has let up some, however the cold, snowy and icy weather can still cause problems for those with livestock. It makes it important that we go over some basic information about caring for livestock during winter months...
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