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First COVID-19 death in Putnam County reported
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
Putnam County Health Department (PCHD) on Wednesday confirmed the first death related to coronavirus (COVID-19) of a Putnam County resident. The adult from Putnam County passed away at an outlying facility on Wednesday morning. The person, who was over age 60, had been hospitalized as COVID-19 patient and also suffered from underlying medical conditions. No further information will be released about the patient or the case...
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Swearingen selected to IBCA Top 100 Underclassmen Showcase
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/20)
In the middle of November, before the boys high school basketball season had gotten underway, Northview coach Michael Byrum revealed a secret he had kept in his pocket since summer workouts. He stated Caleb Swearingen, heading into his third full season, was set to have a breakout junior campaign...
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Coronavirus leaves spring coaches, athletes in limbo
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/20)
As the dates fly off the calendar, and schools remaining closed until May 1, high school spring seasons remain on hold due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. And while the possibility of games and events getting back underway once students return to the classroom remains on the table according to the IHSAA...
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CRADLES of Clay County Celebrates Dr. Seuss
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
The children at CRADLES of Clay County/Brazil did several activities and read Dr. Seuss books for two weeks in preparation for a Family Literacy Event on Friday March 6, 2020. Each child received a brand new Dr. Seuss book and a Dr. Seuss themed goodie bag to take home. ...
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Floyd C. Sanders, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
Floyd C. Sanders, Jr. 68 of Brazil passed away March 23, 2020 at 6:00 am, at Union Hospital. He was born September 5, 1951 in Clay County, the son of Floyd C. Sanders and Berdina Evelyn Rhodes Sanders. The family moved to the southern part of Vigo County, and Floyd graduated from Honey Creek High School, Class of 1972...
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James Lloyd Bartley
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
James Lloyd Bartley, 87, of Reelsville passed away Wednesday evening in his residence. He was born in Lee County, VA on May 8, 1932 to Edgar and Lillie (Wade) Bartley. Lloyd was a retired farmer Lloyd was a 1950 graduate of Reelsville High School. On April 14, 1951, he married Sue Stallcop and together they enjoyed nearly 69 years together. He was owner and broker for Lakeside Real Estate and retired in 2011. Lloyd loved to go fishing and mowing his lawn. He was an avid I.U. basketball fan...
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Emergency relief applications
(Community News ~ 03/26/20)
Applications sought for emergency relief Terre Haute – Last week the United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation jointly launched a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund to support immediate economic stability and basic needs in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Sullivan, and Vermillion counties in Indiana and Clark County in Illinois in light of the anticipated impact of the current pandemic...
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Virginia Rose (Reedy) McMillin
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
Virginia Rose (Reedy) McMillin, 88, of Brazil passed away at Cloverleaf Healthcare on March 24, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1931 in Terre Haute to Clarence Reedy and Hazel (Minniear) Reedy Parse. Virginia married Donald L. McMillin on October 7, 1950. Virginia was a stay at home mother but worked occasionally with her husband at...
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Brazil resident named to fall 2019 President’s List at Bethany College
(Community News ~ 03/26/20)
BETHANY, W.Va. – Bethany College has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring semester of the 2019-20 school year. Tatum Dyer, of Brazil, was named to the President’s List. Those named to the President’s List must have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours...
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