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Children's Commission releases annual report
(State News ~ 07/23/15)
The annual report for the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana is now available online at http://www.in.gov/children. The 35-page report is a window into the collaborative work being done across all three branches of Indiana government to improve the lives of Hoosier children--especially the most vulnerable. The report was developed by the 18-member Commission...
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Rebel softball travel tryouts
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
The Rebel softball team based out of Terre Haute will hold open tryouts on Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. The tryouts are for the 10U and 12U age groups and will take place on the junior varsity field at Terre Haute North. The tryouts are open to everyone in those age groups...
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Court News: July 21-22, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse July 21-22: Superior Court State Criminal Charges David E. Ford, 53, 1: Possession of marijuana. 2: Possession of methamphetamine. 3: Possession of paraphernalia...
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Court News: July 21-22, 2015
(Court News ~ 07/23/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse July 21-22: Superior Court State Criminal Charges David E. Ford, 53, 1: Possession of marijuana. 2: Possession of methamphetamine. 3: Possession of paraphernalia...
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Jail Bookings: July 22-23, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 22-23: David L. McDonald, 23, was arrested and preliminarily charged with trespassing, burglary and theft. Harley D. Taylor, 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with driving while suspended and failure to appear in court...
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Jail Bookings: July 22-23, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 07/23/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center July 22-23: David L. McDonald, 23, was arrested and preliminarily charged with trespassing, burglary and theft. Harley D. Taylor, 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with driving while suspended and failure to appear in court...
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Fall tillage transect results released; Indiana farmers committed to soil, water conservation
(Community News ~ 07/23/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The results are in from the first statewide fall tillage transect completed late last year as part of a collaborative effort between the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, Indiana's 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other members of the Indiana Conservation Partnership. The report shows significant increases in the adoption of conservation practices on farm fields by Hoosier farmers...
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Clay County's Stearley promoted to ISP sergeant, crime scene investigator
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
On Monday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Samuel J. Stearley of the Putnamville District to the rank of sergeant, where he will serve as a crime scene investigator. Stearley received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process...
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CCSWCD to host pasture walk, pond workshop
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District will host the 2015 Pasture Walk & Pond Management Workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 1. The event will be at Wegnerland Dairy Farm, 1318 East County Road 700 North. The Pasture Walk will be led by Joe Kelich-Turf/Cover Crop and Forage Advisor from LA CROSSE SEED, and the Pond Management speaker will be Scott Elliott-Biologist from SANCO Industries...
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WVC to host Worm Composting workshop Aug. 13
(Community News ~ 07/23/15)
The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 will host its Worm Composting Workshop. The workshop is part of a Summer Learning Series hosted by WVC -- a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. While at the workshop, you will learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin while getting answers to some of the most frequently asked questions...
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Door CFC to host kid's carnival
(Community News ~ 07/23/15)
The Door Christian Fellowship Church will host a Back to School Kid's Carnival at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot at 511 E. Blaine St., Brazil. The free event will include games, contest, prizes, food and more. Children under age 5 must have a chaperone...
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Timberman and 'Starlight' shine bright at show
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Isabella Timberman is celebrating more than turning nine-years old in a few days; she won Grand Champion Supreme Heifer during her first competition. "I love spending time with the animals, and my Paw Paw Randy Timberman. He helped me raise 'Starlight,'" Isabella said. "That's why I joined 4-H. I wanted to show my animals at the fair."...
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140 people attend purse auction at fair
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
With whimsy and some comedic flair, amateur auctioneer Jeff Miller urged on the bidding during the Homemakers Day at the Fair program. Name-brand purses were filled with all kinds of merchandise, including goodies like books, day planners, candy, jewelry, gift cards, lotions and many other miscellaneous items. More than 140 people attended the event...
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Gov. Pence makes stop at Clay County fair
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
The Clay County 4-H Fair was paid a visit by Governor Mike Pence Thursday evening after ending an appearance in Terre Haute. "Just couldn't resist coming by. We were in Terre Haute today -- and in Pittsboro with Jeff Gordon -- and I said where's the nearest fair," said Pence, who grew up in a small town. "So we went to Clay County."...
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First day of school coming soon; open houses scheduled
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Classes will resume in less than two weeks for students attending Clay Community Schools, with the first day being Wednesday, Aug. 5. Principals will be available in their respective buildings on Monday, so parents with questions should contact the school in which their child or children are enrolled...
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SNAPSHOTS at the 4-H Fair July 23, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
It's time to see what's going on at the Clay County 4-H Fair! The following photographs were taken during the activities at the fair Thursday by various staff members of The Brazil Times.
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'Don't hide, go outside' firefighters teach YMCA campers
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Off duty Brazil firefighters helped out at the YMCA camp in Brazil on Thursday. Shane Zurcher told the campers what to do if their house is on fire. "Don't hide, go outside," Zurcher said. "Say it with me" and the children repeated the phrase that may one day save their lives...
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