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I-70 Lane Restrictions Begin Wednesday west of U.S. 41
(State News ~ 03/27/15)
*Contractor will replace the deck on the bridges over Clear Creek and Sugar Creek The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce traffic on I-70 will be restricted in eastbound lanes beginning on or after Wednesday as crews begin installing a temporary concrete barrier wall. ...
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Dyslexia aid bill passes Senate
(State News ~ 03/27/15)
Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) that would help identify and treat Indiana students with dyslexia unanimously passed the Senate today by a vote of 50-0. House Bill 1108 seeks to remedy the difficulty of identifying dyslexia in students by requiring elementary educators to be knowledgeable in distinguishing symptoms of the debility in order to intervene before the child falls severely behind. ...
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'TXT L8R' Social Media Contest Offers $5,000 Scholarships
(State News ~ 03/27/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana high school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to "Drive Now. TXT L8R." and earn a $5,000 scholarship. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are again partnering to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine.. ...
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Coats Supports Bill to Repeal Death Tax
(State News ~ 03/27/15)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, has joined with 26 other senators to introduce legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, better known as the death tax. The bill -- the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 -- is identical to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas)...
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Richard Roy Morris
(Obituary ~ 03/27/15)
Richard Roy Morris, 84, of Ferndale, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 3:35 a.m., at his residence. He was born December 14, 1930 in Parke County, Indiana the son of Alfred Roy Morris and Ina Mae Heber. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Richard retired from Funks Seeds in Rockville where he worked for 29 years. He was also a farmer and truck driver. His memberships include VFW Post #1752, Rockville and American Legion Post #48, Rockville...
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I-70 Lane Restrictions Begin Wednesday west of U.S. 41
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
Contractor will replace the deck on the bridges over Clear Creek and Sugar Creek VIGO COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce traffic on I-70 will be restricted in eastbound lanes beginning on or after Wednesday, April 1 as crews begin installing a temporary concrete barrier wall. ...
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Hoops runs in Hayes' family's blood
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Greg Hayes has enjoyed one of the more thankless jobs in the world for nearly 30 years. Several nights a week, from November through March, Hayes dons a striped shirt and slips a whistle around his neck as a high school basketball official. The 1980 Brazil High School grad has been involved in officiating since 1987 and it all began with a simple conversation that so many people have had in the stands...
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Alberta Jane (Leichty) Fagg
(Obituary ~ 03/27/15)
Alberta Jane (Leichty) Fagg, 96, of Clay City, went to be with her friend Jesus, on March 27, 2015 at Shakamak Good Samaritan with her family by her side. Alberta was born September 2, 1918 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (Schiele) Leichty. ...
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Church News: March 28, 2015
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
The Brazil Times encourages all churches in Clay County to contribute to the Saturday church pages. Send your church news to Pete at wilson.braziltimes@gmail.com All submitted copy is subject to be edited. Annunciation Church If you'd like to help look at how we are serving the poor in our area, we are having a St. Vincent DePaul strategic planning meeting this morning from 9 -- 1:30. All are welcome to come and join in the visioning process...
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Staunton Scene: March 28, 2015
(Community News ~ 03/27/15)
The Staunton Community Center Lady Volunteers still have cookbooks available for $12. They can be purchased by calling 448-1591 or contacting any of the Lady Volunteers. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship service following at 10:30. ...
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Givan Column, March 28, 2015
(Community News ~ 03/27/15)
There is a certain "branch" of government we all have to work with if we want to drive our vehicles, get licenses, registrations, etc. I have never had a good experience with said agency until we could register license plates by mail. So now I'm trying to get my 15-year-old son, Joel, a learner's permit! As we went in last Saturday morning, I was quickly angered by the lack of privacy. ...
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Names revealed for new development at corner of Waterworks Road and U.S. 40
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
"The Villas of Holly Brook" and "Reflections" could be open within the year at the corner of U.S. 40 and Waterworks Road (County Road 200 West), just west of Brazil. Plans are under way for the new assisted living and Alzheimer's unit, said Jim Coffenberry, economic development specialist for West Central Indiana Economic Development District Inc...
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Historical Society to meet on April 6
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on April 6 in the lower level of the museum. The board of directors will meet at 6. The speaker will be Clay County Historian Jeff Koehler about the bridges of Clay County.The public is invited to attend...
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Indiana State student, Cory resident researches gender differences in drug court participants
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
When it comes to the differences between male and female participants in Vigo County, an Indiana State University graduate student has found the two genders are as markedly different as John Gray's famous relationship book proclaimed. "Most drug court programs follow the same guidelines for recovery, regardless of gender, (but) the research showed that females abuse differently than males," said Mallory Pugh, who defended her master's thesis earlier this month...
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Lundy's to celebrate 60th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/27/15)
Bill and Shirley Lundy were married April 1, 1955, in Linton. There will be an open house for their 60th anniversary on April 4 at the Reelsville Fire Station at 5 p.m. They have two sons, Daniel Lundy and John Lundy (deceased), and one daughter, Terry (and Dave) Bruner; granddaughter, Briar (and Mike) Irk; and one grandson, Brock (and Tracey) Bruner; two great-granddaughters, Carly Mae and Kate Morgan Bruner. They request no gifts, just cards...
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Faculty Brass Quintet to perform March 30
(Community News ~ 03/27/15)
The Indiana State University Faculty Brass Quintet will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 30 in the recital hall of the Landini Center for the Performing and Fine Arts in Terre Haute. Performers include Eddie Ludema, trumpet, Blake Reynolds, trumpet, Brian Kilp, horn, Randy Mitchell, trombone, and Glen Dimick, tuba...
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Indiana prepares for two-day free dental clinic
(State News ~ 03/27/15)
The IndianaMOM Mission of Mercy free dental clinic will open its doors April 24 and 25 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. More than 300 dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and 1,000 general volunteers are required to provide dental care to approximately 2,000 patients who could not otherwise afford treatment...
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First Baptist hosting Easter egg hunt Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/27/15)
First Baptist Church will have an Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 413 S. Walnut St., Brazil. Ages 3-12 are welcome to participate. Dinner will be served.
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