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Rita Gard-Smith, formerly Brazil

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 11:36am
Rita Gard-Smith, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at The Heritage Nursing Home. She was born Rita Ann Ragoshke on May 19, 1933, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late James Ragoshke and...

SEASON PREVIEW: Eels expect to win after last year's historic season

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:52pm
During last year’s historic season, Clay City’s baseball team checked numerous items off its to-do list. Among them included becoming the outright Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference champion,...

SEASON PREVIEW: Northview 'cautiously optimistic' about Knights can accomplish this spring

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:50pm
By Northview baseball’s historic standards over the last decade or so, the 2023 season may be looked at as a ‘down year.’ And while the 8-16 record wasn’t anywhere near what head coach Craig Trout...

ROBERT DALE PARR, Knightsville, IN

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 4:58pm
Robert Dale Parr, Sr. 83 of Knightsville, passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 7, 1941, in Brazil, the son of Orris and Ruth Stewart Parr. He attended VanBuren...

REGINA ANN MYLES, Clay County, IN

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 3:48pm

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CCHS KADEN SOUDER

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:57pm
Deciding on a career can be one of the hardest decisions to make, but for some, something just “clicks.” For Clay City senior Kaden Souder, this was aviation. “I chose aviation because flying has...

Republic Services: Heavy Trash Pickup & Recycling

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:56pm
With the acquisition of Wallace Brothers by Republic Services, Republic assumed the contract with the city of Brazil. This hasn’t been without a few hiccups. Mayor Brian Wyndham has been in talks...

Good news: Fathers, Sons & Trucks

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:52pm
A father and his 16-year-old son purchased a white truck from Mike Clark, completely stripped to the frame, rebuilt it in three years, and sold it. The son went back to Clark and bought a second...

CYL Prepping For New Practice Field Project

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:49pm
The Forest Park Softball Field is undergoing a renovation project to raise the field and work on the water issues at the park. “The YMCA was not using the park anymore,” said CYL President Matt...

Clay County Genealogical Society: Halfway to the Goal

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:47pm
For 100 years the Clay County Genealogical Library has been located at 309 Main Street, Center Point, Indiana. The time has come to build a new building to replace the current building, and the Clay...

~ Church News - March 23, 2024 ~

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:44pm
BENWOOD MT. LEBANON CHURCH We have Gods presence all around us but we also have Gods power in us. Gods power can be used through us just like Abraham, Isaac, Moses, Gideon and many others. Like them,...

Open Hands Preschool - Celebrating 20 years

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:43pm
The Brazil First United Methodist Church’s “Spring Craft & Vendor Fair”, which supports Open Hands Preschool, continues to grow. Christine Pestoff has helped organize 15 vendor events during the 20...

North Clay Middle School receives gold

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:41pm
The NCMS Band and Choirs competed in this past weekend’s ISSMA District Contest held at Woodrow Wilson M.S. in Terre Haute. The NCMS Honor Band, under the direction of Sandra Clevenger, received a...

Common Council accepts guaranteed energy savings contract

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:37pm
At the most recent Common Council meeting, the council approved the qualifications request for the guaranteed energy savings contract with Venergy. For some time, the city of Brazil has been looking...

Moose Strong

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:33pm
Although there are many rumors to the contrary, the Brazil Moose Lodge #780 & Family Center is alive and well. The Lady’s 991 Auxiliary Charter dissolved due to a lack of participation, a nationwide...

TRI KAPPA Fashion Show

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:22pm
Over the weekend, the 2024 Tri Kappa Fashion Show drew a large crowd at the Clay County 4 H Fairgrounds. Patrons over 21 enjoyed Rollo’s House of Spirits and Have A Drink On Me Beverage LLC. Four...

KENNETH DOUGLAS LOUDERBACK, formerly Brazil, IN

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:39am
Kenneth Douglas Louderback, 61, passed on the evening of March 13th due to complications from a stroke. He was the son of Leon and Shirley Louderback. Shirley preceded him in death in 1021. He is...

Clay City sets off late-inning fireworks to finish comeback win over Sullivan

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:25pm
Through the first six innings of Wednesday’s high school softball season opener at Class 2A No. 5 Sullivan, Clay City could only muster a pair of bloop singles off the ace of the Golden Arrow...

HONOR ROLL THIRD GRADING PERIOD - Cornerstone Christian Academy

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:58pm
First grade all A’s: Bodhi Gnehm and Amelia Rosano, First grade all A and B’s: Finlee Amis, Isabell Holmes, Jack Powell, Henry Huffman, Delaney Wilson Second grade all A’s: Elizabeth Allen, Nora...

HONOR ROLL THIRD GRADING PERIOD - Clay City Elementary

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:52pm
Grade 1 All A’s: Aubri Baysinger, Boyd Booe, Kaylee Cameron, Ricardo Cruz, Jaxon Keller, Leah McCullough, Kylie Nicoson, Ayden Thomas, Nikolas Welch, Konner Withrow, Aria Brown, Emery Fields, Olive...

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