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Indiana Farmers Union: Consumers and producers strongly support food labeling
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
VERSAILLES -- Congress recognized the need for consumer food labeling years ago as consumers made clear that they wanted to know the origin of their food and farmers and ranchers were glad to oblige, notes Indiana Farmers Union President Jim Benham in a recent op-ed in the CourierJournal...
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Alzheimer's Walk raises more than $1.5 million in Indiana
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
INDIANAPOLIS,-- During September and October, more than 11,000 Hoosiers joined together in a movement to reclaim the future for millions in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's. Participants in 12 walks across the state raised more than $1.5 million to fund Alzheimer's care, support and research programs...
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New Investment in Great Lakes-Seaway despite cargo slowdown
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
Ongoing commodity price pressures continued to impact overall tonnage volumes through the St. Lawrence Seaway in September, however, the shipping industry was buoyed by a number of investments in recent weeks by ship operators and ports. "Despite slower iron ore and coal, growth continues on the Seaway in shipments for domestic sectors like construction, salt mining, agriculture and manufacturing," said Stephen Brooks, President of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. ...
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Theatre having auditions for 'Christmas Pageant'
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
Community Theatre of Clay County Dinner Theatre will hold auditions at the theatre at 8 E. National Avenue in Brazil for their upcoming Christmas production, a musical review, titled "The Christmas Pageant." The auditions, which will also be a short first rehearsal, will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and all adults and children over 10 years old will be cast in the show...
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Utility counselor recommends against approving Vectren plan
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana's utility consumer counselor has recommended that state regulators reject Vectren Corp.'s energy efficiency plan, saying it would charge customers more than necessary. Utility Consumer Counselor spokesman Anthony Swinger said Evansville-based Vectren already brings in enough revenue to fund its energy efficiency programs...
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Authorities find, destroy 3,100 marijuana plants in Brown County
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
STORY, Ind. (AP) -- Authorities believe a Mexican drug cartel may be responsible for about 3,100 marijuana plants found growing in Brown County. The plants, which have an estimated street value of $3 million, were discovered Saturday on private property south of Story. Local and state authorities spent about four hours cutting down the plants Saturday and then about two hours destroying them Tuesday...
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Free ham and bean dinner is Oct. 24
(Community News ~ 10/14/15)
There will be a free ham and bean lunch at American Legion Post 2 in Brazil from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event is dedicated to all military veterans, current military personnel and their families.
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Trash subject of letter to property owner on Kruzan
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
For the past two years, the City of Brazil has been working with James Rocker, to have him clean up his property at 3 W. Kruzan, which the City has indicated is littered with trash. He is not alone. The City Council is considering an ordinance that will tighten existing rules to keep property clear of litter...
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ASK softball granted permission to build softball diamonds in Craig Park
(Local News ~ 10/14/15)
*Two park board members say they plan to leave board At Tuesday's meeting, the Brazil Park Board on a 3-0 vote granted permission to the ASK Softball program to use a 700-foot by 800-foot field at Craig Park to build up to three softball diamonds, concession stand and restroom facilities over the next several years. Board members voting for the motion were Linda Messmer, Ruthann Jeffries and Tokie Kesler. Zach Stultz was absent...
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