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Local businesses honored by governor
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
STATEHOUSE – This week, Gov. Eric Holcomb honored two local businesses during the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards Ceremony at the Statehouse, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute). Sycamore Engineering, Inc., founded in 1960 by the Dinkel family, provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunication, engineering and design, and carpentry services. This company was honored with a Half Century Business Award...
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Marijuana believed to be factor in erratic driving
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
Erratic driving led to a traffic stop and the arrest of two people on multiple drug and weapon charges. According to allegations in the records filed with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday along a stretch of State Road 42 in an area near County road 575 West...
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Two suspects in custody following search
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
Two subjects wanted for their involvement in a weekend incident involving a fight and a gun that occurred in the area around Charles B. Hall Avenue are in custody. Officials confirmed, Tommy Edmonson, 19, and Alena Pastrick, 25, both of Brazil, were booked into the Clay County Justice Center late Wednesday afternoon after officers with Brazil Police Department located and served them with warrants for their arrest. ...
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School board gets buildings update
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
The Clay Community School Board of Trustees were prepping for the summer during Thursday’s board meeting. Garmong Construction project manager Lance Gassert told the board the secondary renovation projects are moving right along, with exciting changes are happening every day at both Clay City and Northview High School. Gassert took the board members, other staff members and administrators on a walk through tour of the secondary renovation project at Clay City earlier in the evening...
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Bea Harrison
(Obituary ~ 04/15/18)
O. Berneda “Bea” Harrison, 89, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital on April 12, 2018 following complications of a stroke. Bea was born on March 1, 1929, in Corbin, Kentucky the daughter of H. Richard and Sarah (Earle) Alsip. Bea graduated from Van Buren High School. ...
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Rehearsals begin for BBC’s “Stars & Stripes Forever”
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
The Brazil Community Choir will begin rehearsals for the July performances of Stars and Stripes Forever on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Peniel United Methodist Church. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. This patriotic musical was created and arranged by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith. Sam Glover is the choir’s director...
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Narcotics Anonymous meetings available
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
Staunton Narcotics Anonymous meetings will take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Family Worship Center, located at 8157 N. County Road 425 W. Brazil, IN. It’s the church located at the Staunton Flashers on US 40. For more information contact Jeri, at 317-670-0019...
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STAUNTON SCENE April 14, 2018
(Crime News ~ 04/15/18)
STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (courtesy of Lu Newby) Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children’s Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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CHURCH NEWS April 14, 2018
(Crime News ~ 04/15/18)
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning, I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. - Psalm 5:3 Good morning from Peniel United Methodist Church. This Sunday, April 15th, we are pleased to have Russ True as our guest speaker. All are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:45 AM followed by our Worship Service at 10:45 AM...
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The One who knows us best is wonderful
(Crime News ~ 04/15/18)
He lay on the couch in his home, literally dying as I sat there conversing with his wife of over 30 years. He has suffered multiple health issues and is receiving hospice care. His wife talked about the details she had organized, and the work that goes into caring for him. We discussed what she would like for his service, about how the family has been advised and the dynamics therein! Their affairs are in order and they are simply waiting...
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Local business recognized by State
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
When Shaun Evanson and Tracy Webster bought their first house that was ready for demolition they had no idea that the business Evanson envisioned would lead to statewide recognition by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Small Business Administration. ...
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Party at Senior Citizens Center honors Jack Jackson
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
• Nearly $1,300 raised for the Clay County Senior Citizens Center Frank Phillips photo Eric Brown (at the mic) portrayed Elvis, backed up by Jesse Buis, in the Elvis Presley Tribute Show at the Clay County Senior Citizens Center on Saturday. The Steve Manning Band also performed later in the evening. ...
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Mock accident isn’t real— It’s just a demonstration of what can happen
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
If the weather is acceptable emergency first responders will be notified by the Clay County 911 Dispatch Center Tuesday (or, Wednesday, if it rains or snows) about an accident scene at Northview High School shortly after 12:30 p.m. The Advance Health Class at Northview High School will put on a mock accident at the school. Community emergency agencies such as local law enforcement, fire departments, STAR Ambulance and Air Evac along with the prosecutor’s office will participate...
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Grant workshop to be held
(State News ~ 04/15/18)
TERRE HAUTE—Indiana Humanities will host a grant workshop on May 10 at 9:30 a.m. for nonprofits seeking funding for public programs in history, preservation, literature and other humanities fields. The 90-minute session will take place at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. ...
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Two retire from National Printing
(Community News ~ 04/15/18)
National Printing is celebrating the retirement of two of their employees. Terrie Anderson has been with the company for 25 years and Alan Pell has been with the company 43 years. Employees of NPC were treated with a celebratory lunch and cake with Alan and Terrie receiving gifts from NPC President Brian Buckley for their years of service...
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5 Accidents over weekend
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
First responders were kept very busy recently working traffic accidents. On Friday the first of a series of five accidents in a little more than 24 hours plagued the county. Around 3:45 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 40 and the Knightsville flashers there was an accident reported. Officials confirm it was only property damage involved...
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Mary Jo (Roberts) Butts
(Obituary ~ 04/15/18)
Mary Jo (Roberts) Butts, 82, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on April 12, 2018 following a brief illness. Mary Jo was born on August 13, 1935, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Everett and Norma (Kight) Roberts. ...
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Arthur Wesley Wells Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/15/18)
Arthur Wesley Wells Jr., 74, of West Terre Haute, passed away in his residence on April 13, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1944 in Brazil to Arthur Wells Sr. and Violet Kathryn Grogan Wells Nolte. He was a graduate of Brazil Senior High School class of 1962 and retired after proudly serving for 32 years in the U. S. Army and The Indiana National Guard in Brazil and Terre Haute. Arthur also worked for The City of Brazil Utilities...
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Gerald Loyd Stephens
(Obituary ~ 04/15/18)
Gerald Loyd Stephens, age 84, known to his friends and family as “Jerry”, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2018 while a patient at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis, January 11, 1934 to Paul and Anise (Schroer) Stephens...
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Groceries to be given away by local church
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food give away on Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. District Elder Anthony Orkmon is the pastor. The church is located at 708 E. Hendrix St., Brazil.
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Flooding knocked out furnace and water heater
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/18)
To the editor: A comment from the mayor in today’s paper said that the new storm sewer system did its job. Not at my house it didn’t. I had at least 4 feet of water in my basement, which pretty much ruined by furnace and water heater. Since then, I have no heat or hot water and have no means to replace them...
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Senior Center was rockin’ place to be on Saturday afternoon
(Editorial ~ 04/15/18)
The Senior Center on South Franklin Street was the rocking place to be on Saturday. It was a fundraiser to benefit the center in memory of Ivy Jacobs’ dad, Mitchell “Jack” Jackson (See the story and photos in this edition.) If you have never dined on tomato noodles or drunken gizzards you really missed a treat...
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Memorial to Brazil man’s idea creates fundraiser to support Clay County Senior Center, and evening of food and fun
(Local News ~ 04/15/18)
Submitted photos In 2017 Mitchell “Jack” Jackson’s idea was to provide home-cooked food at the Senior Center facility at 120 South Franklin, Brazil, as an affordable fundraising event, so that everyone of any financial means could come support the charity and enjoy good entertainment...
- HONOR ROLLS Third Grading Period 2018 - Northview High School (Local News ~ 04/15/18)
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