The Brazil Times

Clay County has 36 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Friday, May 22, 2020. Two cases are currently hospitalized, with the remaining Clay County residents previously diagnosed with COVID-19 either...

Brazil Rotary Club officials gathered for a public announcement at Forest Park on May 21, 2020, regarding the upcoming Rotary’s 85th annual 4th of July Celebration . Featured at President Chad...

The Center Point Food Pantry, located at the Center Point United Methodist Church, will be open 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 for drive-thru service only. Follow signs to line up at the back of the...

When the Rev. Gary Scroggins walked into First Presbyterian Church on May 17th he received a big surprise. He didn’t expect a congregation to be present. He has been live-streaming the service and...

Clay County Health Department officials confirm 503 residents have been tested as of May 21. That number will go higher when the COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Forest Park closes Saturday....

Two recent shootings during violent domestic situations, one resulting in death and the other with a person hospitalized, on State Road 340 has garnered a lot of public interest. As both of the...

Work continues on the Craig Park Military Plaza and Veterans Park despite the weather. A large portion of the inlaid bricks is complete with the five flag poles erected at the center of the monument....

Johanne June Guess, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 18, 2020 in Canby, Oregon at the age of 88. Johanne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1931; the daughter of Peter...

Harold S. “Butch” Zweck, 67, of Brazil passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 in his residence. He was a carpenter and truck driver. He was born August 10, 1952 in Indianapolis to Frank E. Zweck, Jr. and...

STAUNTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS In-person church service resumes this Sunday, May 24, at 10:45 a.m. Covid-19 precautions will be firmly in place, so everyone can have a safe worship experience....

Like so many seniors, we are still under quarantine. It is a blessing we enjoy each other’s company and good conversation and find plenty to do around here. Rainy weather, brisk wind, and soggy sod...

Although the COVID-19 outbreak caused the cancelation of the April meeting of the Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees, it didn’t stop the corporation’s work. During the regular session meeting...

Mrs. Gertrude Morgan, a former Brazil business woman died September 27, 1966, in her home on Rural Route 3 at Cardonia. She was sixty-five and had suffered a lingering illness. She had operated the...

Terre Haute – The United Way of the Wabash Valley announced its Safety Net Grant awards to organizations in our community providing vital emergency assistance. Earlier this year, the United Way...

Jenni Marietta and her staff at State Farm Insurance organized a special day for our Clay County 2020 Seniors. On Thursday May 21st between the hours of noon and 2pm, seniors could come by their...

Spring rains are supposed to bring flowers, but it often brings unwanted flooding, especially in southern Clay County. Flood warnings have been occurring along many rivers and streams across central...

Clay County has 36 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday, May 21, 2020. Of the four new cases since Monday, one is hospitalized, bringing that total to two current. Clay County residents previously...

Athlete’s name: Danielle White Years participating in the sport: 4 years of high school, 14 total Parents/Guardians: Kim and Chuck White Future plans: I plan to major in Psychology at IUPUI, get...

Athlete’s name: Tucker Thiel Sport: Northview track and field Years participating in the sport: 4 years Parents/Guardians: Tim and Candi Thiel Future plans: Attend USI (University of Southern...

The spirit of graduation is spilling over into the streets, as signs recognizing the 2020 graduating class posted on the street lamps along Clay City's main street. With graduation plans uncertain...