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Knights send three wrestlers to regional round
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor BLOOMINGTON — The Northview Knights advanced three wrestlers out of the Bloomington North Sectional on Saturday during a competition where very little went according to plan. Seniors Jacob Hendrich and Austin Cook finished second and Tyler Paul was third as the top-four in each respective weight class advanced to next weekend’s Bloomington South Regional. ...
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Sandra Jean (Kehrer) Aker
(Obituary ~ 01/29/17)
Sandra Jean (Kehrer) Aker, 78, of Reelsville, passed away January 27, 2017 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. She was born August 22, 1938 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Kehrer. Sandra graduated from Greencastle High School in 1956. That year she married Robert Aker on May 19, 1956. She was a member of Reelsville United Methodist Church and worked several jobs throughout her life...
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Donna D. Petroff
(Obituary ~ 01/29/17)
Donna D. Petroff, 78, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute with her family at her side. She was born in Iowa on October 30, 1938 to the late Genevieve Meservey. She attended Wiley High School, and worked as a bartender at Hunter’s and King’s Tavern. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 27-29, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 01/29/17)
The following individuals were booked into the facility on January 27-29, 2017: Cooksey, Taylor Renee, 18, Brazil: Possession of marijuana/hashish/salvia, Operating vehicle wile intoxicated (MC) Krider, Matthew L., 35, Brazil: Failure to appear, Auto Theft...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 27-29, 2017
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
The following individuals were booked into the facility on January 27-29, 2017: Cooksey, Taylor Renee, 18, Brazil: Possession of marijuana/hashish/salvia, Operating vehicle wile intoxicated (MC) Krider, Matthew L., 35, Brazil: Failure to appear, Auto Theft...
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First Methodist parishioners want to keep the bells ringing
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Remember how a $3 part and some out-of-the-box thinking helped repair the Brazil First United Methodist Church’s bells a year ago? Well, the bells could once again go silent any day because “the fix using a small unrelated foam part” is wearing out, causing the church to raise funds to purchase a new carillon player...
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Investigation continues into Walnut Street fire
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett said his department continues to look into what caused a house fire on Friday. The fire was reported at 4:30 p.m. and it spread quickly through the rental home at 515 N. Walnut St., Brazil. Bennett said a young woman and her children were inside the home when it started and were able to exit safely. However, the woman did not have a cellphone and had trouble finding any neighbors who were home to use their phone...
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4-H Council annual indoor yard sale
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
The Clay County 4-H Council’s annual indoor yard sale at the fairgrounds on State Road 59 Saturday morning had plenty of items for everyone. During the sale, Clay County 4-H Forever Achievers members Hannah Erickson, 10, Shane Boor, 13, Maddie Gearld, 14, Abigail Stroud, 13 and (back) Caleb Erickson, 12, were on hand to sell and serve homemade goodies to the hungry shoppers at the event...
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National Blueberry Pancake Day at Towne Park
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Food Service Director Maggie Dryer flipped lots of tasty pancakes Saturday morning as many local residents stopped by to visit and take part in the celebration of National Blueberry Pancake Day at Towne Park Assisted Living of Brazil. Dryer, who is a graduate of Vincennes University with a degree in Culinary Arts, has been serving meals for the residents at the facility since it opened in June. ...
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Minor named to dean’s list at Anderson University
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
Anderson University has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year. Local resident Hannah Minor is among the students who are being recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. Hannah is a sophomore at Anderson University. She is studying nursing...
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Financial aid workshop is Feb. 21
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
GOALS Academy is planning a financial aid workshop 9 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21, in the former LEAAP Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil, presented by Ivy Tech Community College. This is for anyone interested in attending college during the fall semester 2017 and would like help filling out FAFSA forms. ...
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HONOR ROLLS Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
_All A’s: Alex Albright, Bennett Chastain, Julia Clodfelter, Julia Crowder, Anderson Griffin, Maevin Holsapple, Claire Lutes, Jordyn Rittenberg, Savannah Sinders, Chase Somheil, Gracynn Wallace and Marissa Wetnight All A’s and B’s: Aiden Fields, Landon Propst and DeSean Winters...
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HONOR ROLLS Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
All A’s: Gabrielle Brunett, Kenley Cesinger, Bella Chesshir, Jaxon Conder, Keanu Cook, Jacob Dalton, Colton Evinger, Justin Fowler, Cooper Haviland, Emily Head, Quinn Lewis, Scott Maxwell, Leyton Mershon, Brayden Moore, Dylan Royer, Shay Stallcop, Ashley Stotler, Gage Terstegge, Chase Tipton...
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HONOR ROLLS Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
All A’s: Brookelyn Bennett, Elijah Butt, Levi Carr, Addi DeHart, Madilyn Dickison, Lillian Greenwood, Kholten Hogan, Wyatt Horn, Ashlyn Jones, Kamryn Lunsford, Anna Maddox, Aiden Maurey, David Morris, Emma Morris, Chloe Riddell, Charity Rodgers, Colbie Roggenbuck, Zendrie Shaw, Avery Spetter, Lucy Spradlin, AddaLee Thompson, Emalyn Turner, Aiden Wisley, Chase Woolery...
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HONOR ROLLS Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
All A’s: Carsyn Alexander, Joshua Batchelor, Addyson Breshears, Nora Fisher, Cooper Goda, Damon Lantz, Diam Muntakim, Kamdyn Short, Marley-Ann Trevino, Zevon Zeller All A’s & B’s: Johnny Aker, Macy Baker, Peyton Cassidy, Wyatt Clark, Sully Cooper, Elaina Denny, Mckade Griese, Lily House, Haylee Hull, Mackenzie Hull, Collin Jordan, Justus Long, Ashlynn Madsen, Tyler Mayfield, Trevenan Moon, Gabbie Norris, Gabe Reyher, Luis Serna, Liam Singer, Lainey Singer, Charlee Stephens-Savant, Bradley Wilson, Memphis Ziemendorf. ...
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Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Story Hour signup is under way at the Brazil Public Library. Story Hour aims to get children interested in reading with stories, songs and crafts. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 1, and is for children ages 3-5 whose parents/guardians have a valid library card...
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LOOK BACK January 29-February 4, 1956
(A Look Back ~ 01/29/17)
• Washington campaign issues for 1956 were debated Sunday by Republican Governor George N. Craig of Indiana and Democratic Governor G. Mennen Williams, and found common ground only in the statement that each had no immediate personal political plans. During the half-hour radio-television program American Forum on NBC, Craig defended his administration’s opposition to federal aid to education saying it presents the danger of dictation from the government...
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LETTER: Keep the pop tabs coming
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/17)
I got this phone call. Past commander, VFW, says, “Hey, what do you want me to do with these tabs?” I reply real fast, “I’m on my way — be right there ... McDonald House needs the tabs and I will personally haul them to Indy when we get together this million.”...
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LETTER: County roads are big probem
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/17)
Like most people, I don’t like to listen to complaining. So I want to state that the purpose of this letter is to call attention to a big problem — our county roads. We live on County Road 1300 North and in years past we paid about $350 each summer to have oil sprayed on our road. ...
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LETTER: Thank you, Brazil Fire Department
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/17)
***Thank you, Brazil Fire Department **To the editor: Brazil you have a good fire department. They came out and checked my smoke alarms and put new batteries in them for free. Thank you again. **Virginia Thompson, Brazil
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Like, did hell freeze over and no one told me?
(Column ~ 01/29/17)
Did hell freeze over and I didn’t get the memo? Did you ever hear someone say, “When pigs fly?” You’ve probably said it yourself at one time or another. That phrase is an adynaton — a figure of speech. It’s a way to say that something is probably not going to happen. It’s often used for humorous effect...
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Like, did hell freeze over and no one told me?
(Column ~ 01/29/17)
Did hell freeze over and I didn’t get the memo? Did you ever hear someone say, “When pigs fly?” You’ve probably said it yourself at one time or another. That phrase is an adynaton — a figure of speech. It’s a way to say that something is probably not going to happen. It’s often used for humorous effect...
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HONOR ROLLS Second Grading Period
(Community News ~ 01/29/17)
All A’s: Michaela Archer, Pace Miller, Kambree Nuckols All A’s & B’s: Kassius Arnett, Lily Davis, Michael Winkler, Matthew Wood All A’s: John Deweese, Levi Nance, Destiny Compton, Bryer McCluskey, Aidria Smith All A’s & B’s: Tala Bruer, Landon Duke, Elizabeth Guy, Chase Spink, Abbie Walker, Alyssa Chadwell, Jaxton Lafary, Izabel Monnett, Jada Nance, Coltyne Peterson, William Warrick, Parker Wells...
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