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Library hosting T-shirt scarf craft on Aug. 21
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Learn to make a T-shirt scarf at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug, 21, at the Brazil Public Library. The cost for the adult craft is $3, and you must be pre-paid and pre-registered by Monday, Aug. 18. For more information, call 812-448-1981.
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Open houses set ahead of start of school year
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Clay Community Schools will welcome students back Wednesday, just two days after teachers are to report to Northview High School for a general organizational meeting. "We're all really excited about this school year," Jackson Township Principal Brad Ennen said. "We're anxious to get the students back and ready to start another successful year."...
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Acting U.S. attorney named to replace Hogsett
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
The top deputy for the federal prosecutor's office for central and southern Indiana is taking over following the resignation of U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Indianapolis said Friday that Josh Minkler is now the district's acting leader...
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Whittington an Academic All-American at Wabash
(High School Sports ~ 08/01/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Former Northview track and field standout Joel Whittington continues to excel in both sports and academics while at Wabash College. The rising senior was recently named to the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team for the 2013-14 season...
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Cloverdale HS alumni banquet on Aug. 23
(Community News ~ 08/01/14)
All alumni are invited to attend the CHS Alumni Banquet on Aug. 23 at the Cloverdale Middle School. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 by the Putnam Inn. The cost is $18 per person. If you have not received an invitation, contact julina_p@yahoo.com or 765-795-4665 or mail reservation to CHS Alumni, P.O. Box 618, Cloverdale, Ind., 46120 by Aug. 11...
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James (Jim) Mogan
(Obituary ~ 08/01/14)
James (Jim) Mogan, a native of Brazil, Indiana, and longtime resident and business owner in Gulf Shores, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2014 after a battle with Leukemia. He loved both of his homes dearly. He and his wife of 54 years, Shirley Mogan, owned and operated a motel and condo rental business on West Beach Blvd.in Gulf Shores for 30 years. ...
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Little Historic church to have program
(Community News ~ 08/01/14)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program Friday, Aug. 8. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7. This month, entertainment will be "A Night of Gospel Music" by Sam Glover & Steve McCullough...
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Akers earns degree from Eastern Illinois University
(Community News ~ 08/01/14)
Degrees have officially been awarded to more than 1,325 Spring 2014 graduates at Eastern Illinois University. Among those receiving degrees was Austin Akers of Brazil Students were certified by their respective deans as having completed all requirements leading to the awarding of degrees...
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City officials award near $1.7M for side street resurfacing project
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Brazil residents can look forward to smoother rides on some of the city's side streets as city officials awarded a road-repaving contract on Friday. Dave O'Mara Contractor, Inc. was selected as the company responsible for paving 26 previously identified streets in the first phase of the city's special repaving project...
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Bear helps bring backpacks to students
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Above, "Ted the Bear," aka Danella Readinger, head of St. Vincent Clay Hospital's emergency room, welcomes passersby during the lunch hour at Walgreens in Brazil on Friday. She was joined by Paul Gaskill, a St. Vincent Clay Hospital case manager. More than 400 Clay County children will begin the school year with supplies they need thanks to an annual backpack school supply drive hosted by the hospital. ...
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Back on display
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
A more than century old cannon and carriage are back together again. Earlier this week, the 1863 cannon was re-mounted on its carriage that was restored within the past year. An Amish family in Rockville was in charge of the restoration process. Upon return, courthouse officials stained the carriage and left it out on the lawn to dry before reattaching the approximately 1,230-pound cannon. ...
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