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Trash service employee injured after running into moving vehicle
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
A trash service employee suffered possible head and arm injuries after running from behind a parked trash collection vehicle and into the passenger side of a slowly moving truck Thursday morning on State Road 42. Clay County Sheriff's Department deputies were called to SR 42, near its intersection with SR 59 about five miles south of Brazil, and found a man lying in the highway with possible head and arm injuries, according to a CCSD report. ...
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Griffin Bike Park X-STRAVA-Ganza coming to the Indiana Theatre
(State News ~ 04/17/15)
Wabash Valley families and community members are invited to come to the Indiana Theatre on May 8, 2015 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for the Griffin Bike Park X-STRAVA-Ganza. The Friends of the Griffin Bike Park, along with the Vigo County Parks & Recreation Department, will be hosting the event to continue building excitement and awareness of the Griffin Bike Park, scheduled to open in 2016. ...
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Twenty-third annual Mountain Man Rendezvous
(State News ~ 04/17/15)
Bridgeton, Indiana, will host its 23rd annual Mountain Man Rendezvous, April 25 & 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Come out and enjoy a taste of authentic early 1800s living in a beautiful historic setting. Walk through the Mountain Man encampment and see trading posts and pioneer goods for sale. ...
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Phyllis Russell
(Obituary ~ 04/17/15)
Phyllis Russell, 68 of Nineveh passed away April 16, 2015 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born to the late James and Virginia Scobell - Slack in Brazil, IN on December 31, 1946. She worked at William H. Block Department Store, Western Electric, and St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove...
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West Vigo sweeps past Clay City track and field
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/15)
Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE -- The Clay City track and field teams came out on the short end of a dual meet against West Vigo Thursday evening. The Clay City girls battled the Vikings before dropping an 85 to 43 decision despite getting a win from Avee Jeffers in the high jump (4'6), Lisa Taney in the pole vault (6'0), Alisha Steward in the 400 meters (1:01.5) and Devon Fischer in the 100 hurdles (19.14)...
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Clay City opens SWIAC with pair of victories
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/15)
Times Staff Report Clay City baseball continued to roll in conference play this week with victories over North Central and North Daviess. The Eels got solid platoon pitching from Hunter Wolfe, Seth Barrett and Brigham Booe in the win. Trevor Smith posted three hits in four at-bats to go with two RBIs. Easton Booe, John Hyatt and Barrett each had two hits apiece. Booe had two stolen bases and scored a run. Hyatt scored once and had a stolen base and Barrett added an RBI...
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Halfhill's blast leads Knights by Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/15)
Times Staff Report JASONVILLE -- Fresh off a dramatic win over county rival Clay City on Wednesday evening in their final at-bat, Northview rallied late once again to pick up a victory over Shakamak on Thursday evening, 6-4. The Knights got a three-run home run from Whitney Halfhill and Northview scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to break a 3-3 tie against the Lakers. Halfhill also came in to get the pitching save with two innings of work...
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First Christian Church to present multi-media program next week
(Submitted Story ~ 04/17/15)
The Worship Arts Ministry of First Christian Church in Brazil will present "Music Inspired by THE STORY" on April 25 and 26 at 6 p.m. each evening in the church auditorium. This multi-media program will feature the FCC Worship Band, choir and several soloists bringing the greatest story of all time to life through music and video. The production is a free event and no tickets are required...
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Youth donate to area hospital
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
Young members of two Sunday School classes at Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church in Brazil recently donated $200 to the Union Hospital Foundation to be use for needs in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Benwood member Becky Proffitt and the children visited the NICU to drop off their donation and meet some of Union Hospital's youngest patients. Above is a picture of the children and Union Hospital NICU nurse Michelle Gutish...
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Church News: April 18, 2015
(Community News ~ 04/17/15)
Bee Ridge Church Every Wednesday evening we have a Bible Study/Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. Larry Knight is our leader, we would love for everyone to join us. Bee Ridge Church is located 1 1/2 miles north on Kennedy Crossing Road. We are the brick church on the top of the hill...
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Staunton Scene: April 18, 2015
(Community News ~ 04/17/15)
There will be no Community Center dinner this month. Plan to join the Lady Volunteers for a dinner in May (the date will be announced later). 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...
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Be still and know that He is your God
(Community News ~ 04/17/15)
I returned from vacation this past week after a week off in beautiful Phoenix. One of the many things I noticed out there was how fast everybody drives. It is like New York or Chicago where they pass you and then cut into your lane. We end up side-by-side or me behind them at the stoplight. ...
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Couple shares details of mission trip
(Submitted Story ~ 04/17/15)
"Work and Witness" is an arm of the Brazil Church of the Nazarene congregation, which reaches out to people of faith in various parts of the world who need help. A couple from our church recently went on such a trip to Honduras, with 16 other people, from the Southwest Indiana District of our denomination...
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Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 04/17/15)
The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met March 26 at the Senior Citizen Center hosted by Rose Mary Price. Ellen Knox, president, called the meeting to order with Ann Stigler leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the Homemaker's Creed. Ellen gave the devotions...
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Susan Lynn Arthur
(Obituary ~ 04/17/15)
Susan Lynn Arthur, 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2015. She was born in Sullivan, Indiana to Robert Joseph and Elizabeth Lorraine (Crites) Arthur. She was a graduate of Brazil High School class of 1967. She attended Purdue University and later moved to Southern California where she lived for over 30 years. She returned to Brazil about 6 years ago...
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Knights shut out to open Northview Invite
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights are in search of a key hit. Alas, the baseball squad went scoreless to open their invitational against Terre Haute South on Friday night. The Braves, behind seven shutout innings by pitcher Justin Jenkins, got past the Knights 4-0...
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WIC announces changes to its program
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
The Indiana WIC (Women, Infants and Children) announced that income guidelines have been increased beginning April 13. The WIC program provides free nutritious foods, nutrition information and referrals for pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and for infants and children up to age 5...
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Service above self: Brazil Rotarian remembered fondly by his peers
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
Jim Middledorf's passing was unexpected by many of his friends. He had been a member of the Brazil Rotary Club for many years and was well thought of by his fellow members. Many Rotarians went to his visitation and many attended the funeral on Tuesday, said Rotary President TJ Sneddon...
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Northview students take top honors at automotive skills competition
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
Northview High School was well represented Thursday at the annual Automotive Skills competition at Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley in Terre Haute. Matt Trackwell was the top senior in the contest, while Matt Greenwell was the top junior. Also, finishing second was junior Dylan Pennington...
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Officials: Forest Park Pool to reopen in early June
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
Residents can look forward to a trip to the community pool this summer. During the Brazil Parks and Recreation Board meeting on Tuesday, officials set the tentative opening day for the Forest Park Pool as June 2, weather permitting. However, Parks Board member Ruth Ann Jeffries said more applicants for the lifeguarding position are needed. So far, the board has received seven applications -- three short of the 10 minimum needed -- she added...
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State trooper, woman injured when car crashes into Terre Haute Wendy's
(Local News ~ 04/17/15)
TERRE HAUTE--Friday at 1:44 p.m., an elderly driver lost control of his vehicle and traveled through the southeast corner of a Wendy's Restaurant located at U.S. 41 and Davis Drive in Terre Haute. After entering the dining area, the 2001 Subaru Outback, driven by Edwin P. ...
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