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Hole in one
(Local News ~ 02/23/24)
On February 12th, 2024, Wayne Loughmiller achieved something many people go their whole lives without accomplishing – a hole in one. Even more impressive? It was his fourth of his career. This remarkable achievement took place at the second hole at the Forest Park golf course. Loughmiller used an 8-iron to propel the ball across the 128 yard distance. This event was witnessed by Russ Brown and Dean Cook...
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Tip A Cop
(Local News ~ 02/23/24)
On Wednesday evening, Pappy’s BBQ located at 111 East National Avenue, Brazil, hosted a fundraiser called “Tip A Cop”. During the event, members of the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State University Police teamed up with the restaurant’s staff to provide excellent service to the customers. They collected tips from the customers, which were donated to Special Olympics Indiana. Additionally, Pappy’s donated 10% of the total sales made during the day to the fundraiser...
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Good news: Putting family first - Daughter-in-law donates liver to mother-in-law
(Local News ~ 02/23/24)
Rebecca Warner has always put her family first. When diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), her family knew they had to do something. In 2021, Warner's life was whole, with a loving, supportive family, a husband of 42 years, four children, nine granddaughters, and a beautiful church family at Brazil United Pentecostal Church when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with a disease she, unfortunately, knows too well...
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DONALD KIRKHAM, formerly Brazil, IN
(Obituary ~ 02/23/24)
Donald Kirkham, 86, passed away peacefully with his family present on January 16, 2024. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, March 25, 1937, to Walter and Helen (Emmert) Kirkham. On May 23, 1957, he married LaVonna Riddel and together they created a loving home for themselves, their two daughters and their son...
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Wabash Valley Community Foundation Launches Community Survey
(Local News ~ 02/23/24)
Clay County, IN – Wabash Valley Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a community-wide survey aimed at gathering valuable insights and feedback from residents in Clay County. The survey will help guide the development of a community-wide plan for strategic growth. This...
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FREDRICKA SUE (DRAKE) BOETJER, formerly Brazil, IN
(Obituary ~ 02/23/24)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fredricka Sue (Drake) Boetjer, 64, of Santa Maria, California. On February 8, 2024, Freddie left this world surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Freddie's warmth touched all who knew her...
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Knights hold off Bloomington South in regular season finale
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/24)
In the leadup to Thursday night’s regular season finale against Bloomington South, Northview boys basketball head coach Shawn Nevill joked he had just a few less wins than the legendary leader of the Panthers – 839 less to be exact. The Knights’ first-year head coach only matched up against Holmes once in his six total years of walking the sidelines – Nevill and South Vermillion lost to Holmes and Bloomington South by a score of 56-35 in the 2020 Vigo County School Corporation Wabash Valley Classic – but hadn’t seen him in quite some time.. ...
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