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Brazil Fire Department Training - MAKING SURE WATER IS AVAILABLEBrazil Fire DepartmentThe Brazil Fire Department B Shift participated in fire hydrant training in the city on Friday morning (May 31). Thanks to the fire department for these beautiful photos.
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LIVING WITH PURPOSE - The turning point of World War IIBy Reverend Billy HollandOn June 6th, 1944, America under the guidance of General Dwight Eisenhower and its allies engaged in one of the most significant military operations of the 20th century under the now legendary name of D-Day. Code named Operation Neptune was the largest seaborne invasion in history. ...
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Center Point Community Summer Kick Off (6/4/24)IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorVY JACOBS PHOTO - The Center Point Food Pantry was open Wednesday (May 29) from 6 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the start of Summer with hot dogs, cold drinks, and potato chips at the Center Point Church at 208 South Cherry St. Food pantry volunteers were on hand to meet and greet guests who stopped by. Clint Swift manned the grill, ensuring a few hot dogs had char on them...
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Clay County Humane Society at full capacity (6/4/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterThe situation at our local animal shelters is dire as they grapple with an alarming influx of animals and a severe shortage of space. The Clay County Humane Society has been operating at total capacity for over a year. With over 80 dogs and 30 cats, the shelter must double-up animals in kennels or keep them in wire crates...
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96th Annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service (6/4/24)By HAYLEY COOPER Times Co-EditorUnder overcast skies, families who have lost loved ones gathered to remember those who have passed away this past year and honor those who served the country during Sunday’s 96th annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service. Pastor Brook Reinoehl, a respected figure at the McKinley Hill Church of Christ, delivered a heartfelt message for the program. ...
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GOOD NEWS - Forest Park (6/3/24)By IVY JACOBS Times Co-EditorBand member Eric Vanatti realized they needed some shade. In April 2023, a large cluster of thunderstorms called a derecho caused widespread damage throughout the Wabash Valley, especially in Brazil’s Forest Park. The derecho’s widespread, straight-line winds damaged trees in the city and park. Winds as strong as 60 to 100 mph or higher knocked down or damaged mature trees. Cleaning the damage throughout the Wabash Valley took months, especially in Sullivan, IN...
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Northview High School Jazz Choir Taking the stage (6/3/24)By IVY JACOBS Times Co-EditorTickets are selling fast for the British rock band Foreigner’s 2024 tour, featuring Styx, John Waite, and the Northview High School Jazz Choir at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, IN. Northview Choir Director Brenda Buchanon is understandably thrilled and proud of the jazz choir members’ remarkable achievement-their selection to sing backup for Foreigner during the July 26 Renegades & Juke Box Heroes show. ...
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Free Family Fun Summer Movies (6/3/24)Times Staff ReportGreat Dane invites families to enjoy Free Family Fun Summer Movies at The Walnut Theater this summer. Free movies will be shown twice each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and again 6:30 p.m. throughout June and July. The schedule includes; June 5 – Shrek (2001)...
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Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department - Wet weekend did not detour fish fry or a visit by a special guest (6/3/24)Times Staff ReportPosey Township Volunteer Fire Department held a Jonah Fish Fry at Northview High School cafeteria Saturday in spite of dreary skies and the occasional outbursts of rain. With meals available inside and outside under a tent for people wanting To Go items. It’s been five years since the department last held a fundraiser of this type, enjoying the visitors and fellowship among the community...
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Brazil Concert Band 2024 Season (6/3/24)By HAYLEY COOPER Times Co-EditorThe Brazil Concert Band, led by director Matthew Huber, triumphantly returned to the stage on Sunday, filling Forest Park with a powerful musical tribute. This poignant performance was a prelude to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a significant historical event that will be commemorated on June 6th...
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MAY POLL RESULTS (6/3/24)Times Staff ReportThe Brazil Times May Poll Question was the most participated in this year, with 437 votes cast. Although Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham and Eric Jensen met to discuss the Brazil Cruise-In event and mutually agreed to suspend it, they plan to attempt to bring back a revamped version of the community event sometime after 2026...
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~ Church News - JUNE 1, 2024~ (6/2/24)SubmittedBenwood Mt. Lebanon Church Baptism is a special moment. Baptism of the Spirit when we believe and are saved and water baptism when we show obedience in following Gods ordinance. Sometimes it’s our first public testimony that we are following Jesus and identifying with his death, burial and resurrection. We are shouting we are a new person in Christ. Please consider a baptism in our life...
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Honoring fallen heroes (6/1/24)Times Staff ReportOn Memorial Day, St. John’s Cemetery was full of patriotic men and women thanking those who sacrificed their lives for the country.
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96th Annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service (6/1/24)SubmittedThe 96th annual Calcutta Cemetery’s Memorial Service for Veterans and those who have passed away during this past year will be Sunday, June 2nd, at 2:00 pm at the cemetery, located on North Co Rd 200 E (Harmony Rd) just north of the railroad tracks (approx. 4 miles north of Highway 40). Please join us on the lawn at the cemetery as we remember those who have passed and honor those who served our country...
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Clay County Community Corrections and the ability to change (5/31/24)1By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterSometimes, life takes you places you don’t expect. It’s up to you to take destiny into your hands and put life back on track. That’s just what Jeremy Ziemendorf and Brandon Shorter have done, with help from Clay County Community Corrections and Executive Director Jordan Forquer...
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Brazil Concert Band's opening season this weekend (5/31/24)SubmittedThe Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew S. Huber, will open the 2024 season on Sunday June 2nd, 8 pm, in Forest Park rain or shine. The BCB will observe D-Day, which took place on June 6th, 1944 with a musical tribute to our American Veterans and Allies who launched the largest military invasion of World War II in Normandy , France...
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Clay County Health Department - Stroke (5/31/24)Clay County Health DepartmentAs medicine has evolved and continues to evolve, we have heard and learned more and more about strokes, and why time is so important. There are two main types of strokes: Ischemic and Hemorrhagic. Ischemic Stroke Recently dubbed “a brain attack” is the interruption of blood flow to the brain. ...
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Good news: Local Singing Janitor makes it to AGT finals (5/31/24)1Times Staff ReportRichard Goodall, the West Vigo Middle School custodian, known affectionately as ‘the singing janitor,’ embarked on a remarkable journey. He recently traveled to Los Angeles, CA, to deliver a stunning rendition of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ on the grand stage of ‘America’s Got Talent ‘...
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Making a splash (5/30/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterThe opening of the Forest Park public pool and the new splash pad on Tuesday was a moment of pure delight for Brazil residents. “This is the best thing to happen to Brazil,” said one citizen who had taken her grandchildren to the newly opened splash pad...
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Jocie’s Cosmetology School closes - Time to move on (5/30/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorChange can be bittersweet. After 15 years, Jocie’s Cosmetology School closed earlier this month. “I am retiring from teaching, said owner Sonya Weaver. “I had hoped someone would purchase the school and keep it open, but it just didn’t happen.” Over the years, 262 students enrolled over 15 years, and 162 graduated with a Cosmetology, Nail Technician, or Instructor’s License. ...
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Junior Entrepreneur Day at Brazil Farmer’s Market (5/30/24)SubmittedVendors set up on a warm, overcast, Saturday morning. Today the Farmer’s Market has some special guests. When most kids would be sleeping in for the first Saturday of summer break, these Junior Entrepreneurs are out early. They are presenting their skills and learning how to run their own business...
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GOOD NEWS: Singing janitor on the way to the AGT finals (5/30/24)1Times Staff ReportTimes Staff Report Richard Goodall, the West Vigo Middle School custodian, known affectionately as ‘the singing janitor,’ embarked on a remarkable journey. He recently traveled to Los Angeles, CA, to deliver a stunning rendition of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ on the grand stage of ‘America’s Got Talent ‘...
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Former Indiana State University Student Federally Indicted on Extortion and Threat Charges Against University Officials (5/30/24)United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of IndianaTERRE HAUTE – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Nicholas Wheeler, 27, with four counts of transmitting extortionate threats via interstate commerce and three counts of transmitting threats via interstate commerce. According to the indictment and other court documents, on March 16th and 17th of 2024, Wheeler made violent threats over “X” (formerly Twitter) against Indiana State University, Indiana State University professors, and two of his former attorneys. ...
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Good news: 100th Birthday - A loving journey (5/29/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorFrancis May Muncie has been living an incredible life throughout her 100 years. On Friday, May 24, “Miss Fran,” as she is known, celebrated her birthday wearing a crown and sash among “loved ones” at Towne Park Assisted Living Facility in Brazil. Fran’s birthday was Monday, May 27...
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Carrico’s Eagle Project: Honoring the sacrifice of veterans (5/29/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorA local Boy Scout wanted to make his Eagle Scout project important, to clean the headstones of 20 veterans. Xander Carrico, 17, Clay City, is an ambitious young man. He recently completed Ivy Tech’s Dual credit Automotive Technology Program with a certificate as Magna Cum Laude, ...
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REX Baseball Makes History to Have Three Former Players on 2024 Coaching Staff (5/28/24)SubmittedTERRE HAUTE, Ind. – [May 2024] – Terre Haute REX Baseball Manager Tony Rosselli rounds out his coaching staff for the 2024 season. For the first time the staff will consist of former players throughout the 14-year history of the organization. Rosselli is assisted by Jacob Harden who is entering his 5...
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CLAY COUNTY YMCA FIRECRACKER 5K GLOW RUN REGISTRATION IS OPEN! (5/28/24)Clay County YMCA has opened registration for the 2024 Firecracker 5k Glow Run. The race is Friday, June 28th at 8:30 pm at Forest Park. The race will start on the Forest Park walking track, travel the Forest Park Golf Course cart path, and end back on the walking track to complete the 3.1-mile race...
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Vendor Fair raising money for Church Expansion (5/28/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorWith gloomy skies above, shoppers were out early visiting the Family Worship Center’s Vendor Fair Saturday morning. With booths both inside and out, there was a lot to look at, and even more as the day went on. A car show and fish fry was scheduled later that day. Organizers say the funds from the event will be used for a future church expansion...
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Clay County Courthouse - Food Truck Fridays (5/28/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterFood Truck Fridays at the Clay County Courthouse made its highly anticipated return, with droves of people ordering from local food trucks and eating lunch on the courthouse lawn. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Food Truck Fridays on June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, and August 9. For all the details you need, visit Food Truck Friday’s Facebook page to stay informed about the dates, times, vendors, and any changes...
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Brazil Farmer’s Market - Creating Community (5/27/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterThis holiday weekend, the Brazil Farmer’s Market was buzzing with various vendors and junior entrepreneurs, offering everything from fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs to fresh beef, eggs, paintings, baked goods and even a new crafting vendor. “Both my husband and I come from farming families, so we have a great deal of knowledge of different plants and herbs. ...
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Going fishing (5/27/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorFor some people the idea of a perfect holiday is to spend it on the water fishing.That was the main idea at the Chinook Wildlife and Fish and Wildlife area this weekend.
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Memorial Day at Forest Park (5/27/24)Times Staff ReportOn Memorial Day weekend, Forest Park was a busy place with several graduation parties, basketball and pickle ball games, golf, a busy walking track and many players of the live action role playing(LARP) medieval battle game “Dagohir” meeting in the park...
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Clay County lawmakers: Students can now apply for $5K work-based learning scholarships (5/27/24)SubmittedState Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Heaton said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and credentials attainment. ...
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Do you yard sale shop? (5/26/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe fun part of going to yard sales is meeting people; the other is the enthusiastic hunt for a deal. Yard sales allow neighbors to interact with each other and build relationships through bargain hunting. According to Merriam-Webster Open Dictionary, there is no actual term for this specific adventurous bargain shopper type. ...
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Friendly Benwood Church Camp - Growing in faith (5/26/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorFriendly Benwood Church Christian Youth Camp, located at 525 E. CR 1200 N, Brazil, is progressing into the next phase of development. A recent noodle dinner, held on Sunday, May 19, was a resounding success, raising significant funds for the ongoing project...
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Good news: Interactive Street Art Wall - changes are coming (5/25/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorThe Interactive Street Art Wall has become a unique photographic feature in Brazil and quite the tourist attraction during the Summer. However, Mother Nature has been less than kind over the past few years to the interactive street art project. Helen Anne Meunier spearheaded the idea and preparation for the project in 2019...
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~ Church News - MAY 25, 2023~ (5/25/24)SubmittedBenwood Mt. Lebanon Church Holiness, being set apart, isn’t something that comes naturally to us. Hebrews 12:14 says we have to make an effort to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord. When we accept what Christ did for us, the Holy Spirit in us sets us apart. As we surrender to God’s will and grow closer we become more holy like God...
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Memorial Day - It’s all about respecting our fallen heroes (5/25/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorWith the Oath of to “do my best to do my duty for God and my country,” Boy Scouts of America take special care in appreciating and honoring the efforts of service men and women every day of the year. On Memorial Day, Scouts from Troop #100 and their families hold a meeting at several cemeteries in Clay County, along with the Clay County Veteran’s Service Office to place flags on veterans graves...
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INDOT - US40 Lane changes expected throughout summer (5/25/24)1Times Staff ReportIndiana Department of Transportation says lane closures on U.S. 40 in Clay County, will close one lane at a time, starting with the westbound lane, between Jackson Street in Brazil, and County Road 200 East in Harmony. Theae lane closures are in effect from [8 AM to 5 PM] each day...
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Summer Meals (5/25/24)SubmittedSummer meals will be provided by the YMCA Summer Program starting May 28th, 2024 at Forest Park Elementary School. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 — 8:30 and lunch will be served from 11 — 12. For more information contact the YMCA. To find Summer Food Sites families can visit...
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Clay County Chamber of Commerce - Let’s talk about our community (5/24/24)By IVY JACOBS, Times Co-EditorIndiana State Senator Greg Goode stopped by the monthly Clay County Chamber Meeting at the Clay County YMCA Tuesday. Goode talked about replacing previous Senator Jon Ford and continuing his legacy while in office at the Statehouse. Goode spoke about understanding constituents concerns about property taxes, and making “Indiana an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”...
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Kids Heart Challenge: Challenge Accepted, Achieved (5/24/24)Times Staff ReportCelebrations about meeting, and surpassing fundraising goals were held among the many participating schools within the past week. From a fashion show, to pie throwing, talent shows and musical skits have been enjoyed by students and staff members as a reward for their hard work...
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Splash pad still receiving change orders (5/24/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterOn Wednesday, the Board of Public Works and Safety heard April's public safety report from Brazil City Fire Department's Fire Chief Jake Bennett. In April, the fire department responded to 85 calls for service. "We've had more medical runs this past April than last April," said Bennett...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Forest Park Elementary's Little Indy 500 - START YOUR ENGINES (5/23/24)By HAYLEY COOPER, Times ReporterIn anticipation of Sunday's big event, The Indianapolis 500, students at Forest Park Elementary held their own little Indy 500 on Tuesday. Caroline Allen, occupational therapist, and Tara Mitchell, physical therapist for the school corporation, co-led the event at the school...
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(EMS)EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE WEEK (5/23/24)Gov. Eric J. Holcomb proclaimed May 19–25, 2024, as EMS Week, to encourage Hoosiers to celebrate and honor emergency medical service personnel throughout Indiana. Indiana has close to 25,000 certified emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians and paramedics...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY:Brazil Cruise-In Suspended, to revamp event (5/23/24)1IVY JACOBS, TIMES CO-EDITOR. Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham and Eric Jensen met to discuss the recent Brazil Cruise-In event and mutually agreed to suspend it. Jensen had an idea in the spring of 2020, let’s get together and cruise like back in the day” as a way for the community to get together after facing COVID-19. The event started as a nostalgic gathering, a way for car enthusiasts to share their passion and for the community to come together...
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Clay County Senior Center Successful fundraiser and a Euchre Tournament (5/23/24)IVY JACOBS TIMES CO-EDITORSaturday was a busy day for the Clay County Senior Center on South Franklin Street in Brazil. First, they held a very successful fish fry. Then afterward, they settled in to play Euchre. The objective of Euchre is to be the first player or team to reach a predetermined number of points by winning tricks...
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EDITED: Touring the Arts in Brazil (5/22/24)By IVY JACOBS Times Co-EditorThe 2024 Clay County Community Tours are taking place again this year, but there is a small change. To showcase the various ways communities are being impacted by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation grant opportunities; each tour will focus on how the program is helping individualized needs,...
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JAG Veteran’s Luncheon Sunday (5/22/24)1By IVY JACOBS Times Co-EditorOn Sunday, May 19, 2024, Clay County Veterans and their families enjoyed a Veterans’ Picnic at the Pavilion/Cow Palace. The event is annually hosted by the local Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). “The students get an opportunity to talk to live history. Not what they read in a book,” said Bottomley, who provided each student a pen and paper to take notes while talking with the veterans during their lunch. “I think the veterans look forward to this as much as the kids do.”...
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Clay County Health Department - Depression (5/22/24)By Amy Shelton ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSEAs we continue looking at different mental health illnesses, we will be discussing depression this week. Looking at some of the signs and symptoms, treatments, and when to seek help. What is Depression? Depression is a serious mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities such as eating, sleeping, or working. There are different types of depression, some of which develop due to circumstances...