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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)By 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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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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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...
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Middle School Minutes (4/16/24)By: Kenzey Linton, Valkyrie Tyler, Charity Rodgers, Ayden Howard, Elijah McBride,and Julia CrowderWelcome to another edition of Middle School Minutes. Spring Break and the Solar Eclipse are long gone, but the end of the school year is fastly approaching. Attention North Clay Middle School cheer fans: The 2024-2025 middle school cheer season is quickly arising. Sign up sheets were posted on April 1, 2024 for any upcoming seventh or eighth grade girls...
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STOP for safety (4/16/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterAfter multiple meetings and discussions, the city of Brazil has put up two new stop signs on Pinckley Street and Edgewood Drive. Mayor Brian Wyndham previously said the stop signs are needed there to protect children getting off the school bus and to slow down Pinckley’s speeding...
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Looking for volunteers (4/16/24)SubmittedThe Salvation Army is looking for dedicated volunteers to join the local Advisory Council for the Salvation Army of Clay County. Interested people are invited to attend a meeting on April 18th at noon to learn more about the Salvation Army in Clay County and how to become a Council member...
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Cory/Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Annual Awards Dinner (4/16/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorDuring the recent Cory/Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Award Dinner, Fire Chief Glen Nieswinger praised the interdepartmental cooperation within Clay County. “We know when we call for backup, they will come,” the fire chief said, also thanking the Clay County Commissioners. “We got $50,000 in new equipment from grant money thanks to the Commissioners.”...
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Getting ready for Summer fun (4/16/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterCrews worked hard Monday on the Forest Park splash pad, which should be up and running by the summer.
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Clay Community School Board of Trustees - Emotional April Board Meeting (4/16/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees’ regular monthly session was noticeably emotional as the board members dealt with the recent death of Board Vice President Lynn Romas. Romas passed away quietly on April 6, 2024, at the home of his brother with family by his side...
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Annual Spring Fundraiser - Senior Center has busy fundraiser Saturday (4/16/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe crowd was out to visit the annual yard sale and bean dinner at the Clay County Senior Center, 120 South Franklin, Brazil. Many people came to shop, some came for lunch, while most were enjoying the fellowship and catching up with old friends over coffee...
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Board of Public Works and Safety - Bennett briefs the board on March report (4/16/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterBrazil City Mayor Brian Wyndham was notably absent from the most recent meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety, as he was at the Clay County Courthouse accepting funding for the city of Brazil from The Community Crossing grant. Brazil City Fire Department’s Chief Jake Bennett reported the public safety reports. ...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Brazil Cruise-In Saturday, May 11th (4/15/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-Editor2024 SPRING BRAZIL CRUISE-IN Saturday, May 11, 2024 Forest Park Meet Up: 4-6:45 p.m. Brazil Cruise-In: 7 p.m. 9 p.m. “ALL street-legal automobiles and trucks are welcome. As always, Keep it safe, and remember the kids are watching and near the road. The police will be out like last time as well.”...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - NHS MARAH LOUGHMILLER (4/15/24)By SAMANTHA HENDRICKS, Newsroom InternMarah Loughmiller is a senior at Northview High School. She is involved in choir, drama club, National Honors Society, and Excaliburs. Outside of school, she participates in 4-H and the Clay Community Theater. Marah also works at Dairy Queen in Brazil...
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Clay County Justice Center - Raining and working on the parking lot (4/15/24)Amid another blast of rain Thursday evening, work crews continued to work on the parking lot at the Clay County Justice Center.
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Common Council - Addressing citizen’s concerns (4/15/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterLast month, the Common Council was approached concerning the safety of children playing in Northwood. The request was broad, wanting either speed bumps, lowering the speed limit to 15, and/or putting more signs, including stop and speed limit signs...
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High waters (4/15/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Eel River Flood Station at Bowling Green stage topped at 18.6ft on April 12th and has slowly declined over three days to reach 7ft on Monday. However, the water could easily rise again with more showers and storms in the weather forecast over the next two to three days...
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Brazil Park Board - On track for Summer (4/15/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterWhile the Clerk-Treasurer's office continues to work on the financial report, Park Superintendent Marv Moon gave an estimate of the Brazil Park Board's current standing. Currently, 80.71% of their budget remains, leaving them with $287,441.12 and an incumbrance of $1,700 - making their estimated budget $286,741.12...
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - NHS Clint Mager (4/12/24)By Samantha Hendricks Newsroom InternAthletics can give high school students the opportunity to meet new people and friends, and Northview senior Clint Mager’s experiences on the cross country and track teams are an example of this. Clint describes the role he has played on the cross country and track teams at Northview and his bond with the other members of the teams...
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Clay County Sheriff’s Department/Clay County Health Department - New year-round drug take box (4/12/24)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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GOOD NEWS - National Chill Out Day (4/12/24)1Times Staff ReportBrazil resident Tony Popov, owner of Kona Ice, is giving back to the community. Kona Ice is offering complimentary cups of shaved ice and some tropical tunes to all visitors to unwind amidst the tax season frenzy. COST: FREE DATE & TIME: Monday, April 15, 2024...
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FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY - Off to ISU the 4th grade students go (4/11/24)SubmittedMrs. German and Mrs. Turpen’s 4th grade students from Forest Park Elementary visited Indiana State University recently. They got to visit an occupational therapy classroom, chemistry lab, School of Education, and Tilson Music Hall to see the Terre Haute Symphony. Students learned about college opportunities and different types of occupations...
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Health Risks of the Eclipse (4/11/24)Submitted by Dr. Gary Nesty, OO World In Focus Eye CareThe only health risk to watching a solar eclipse involves the eye, and namely the retina, the inner most portion of the eye. The Monday solar event is over, but some people might be experiencing some eye trouble...
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Great Dane - Diamond Sponsor for annual 89th Brazil Rotary 4th of July (4/11/24)SubmittedGreat Dane recently presented a $2,000 check to the Rotary Club of Brazil, becoming a Diamond Sponsor for the 89th Annual Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration. The donation, presented by Great Dane Plant Manager Cory Lookebill (right) and Human Resources Manager Kevin Corwin to Rotary representative Dr. Miranda Goodale, highlights Great Dane’s commitment to supporting its community...