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Donald “Mark” Anderson
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Donald “Mark” Anderson was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 24, 2017. Mark fought and overcame many challenges in his life, including four bouts of cancer, with him finally succumbing to the disease at the age of 71. Mark was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 28, 1945 to the late David and Mary (Garrigus) Anderson. ...
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Dwight Dean Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Dwight Dean Hoffman, 64, of Greencastle, passed away unexpectedly February 20, 2017 at his home. Dwight was born June 26, 1953 in Brazil, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Marian (Ware) Hoffman. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1971. Dwight served his country with the United States Army until he was honorably discharged. ...
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Being Frank: There are some things those protesters should learn from us
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
I’m not surprised our national leaders are meeting with resistance when they return home. Recently, we’ve seen televised reports of constituents shouting down their elected officials who serve on Capitol Hill. The two biggest issues seemed to be immigration and national health insurance...
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LOOK BACK February 26-March 4. 1952
(A Look Back ~ 02/26/17)
• Unanimous support of the candidacies of United States Senator William E. Jenner and 7th District Representative William G. Bray for renomination to those posts was pledged at a recent meeting of Republican chairmen of the 11 counties of the 7th Congressional District...
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LOOK BACK February 26-March 4. 1952
(Community News ~ 02/26/17)
• Unanimous support of the candidacies of United States Senator William E. Jenner and 7th District Representative William G. Bray for renomination to those posts was pledged at a recent meeting of Republican chairmen of the 11 counties of the 7th Congressional District...
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MEANDERING WITH MESSMER: Fake News, Alternative Facts and Random Facts
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
For those of you who have never met me I’ll tell you a little bit about myself. I am five feet ten inches tall, weigh 135 pounds, have an hour glass figure and an IQ of 180. Some of you who know me may say, “What! That’s not true”. Well I say it’s not a lie, I’m just using alternative facts. If politicians can do it why can’t I?...
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There’s a time and a place for everything
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/26/17)
I want citizens in this area to know that I’m disgusted with TV news people as it seems that most all want to bring criticism and controversy to us. They seem happy to back their ideas with pictures of lots of young people protesting and urging others to join them. ...
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Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
The 66th Annual Meeting of the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Fred Whitford of Purdue University, who will discuss farming in Indiana in the 1910s and 1930s...
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Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting to feature Commissioners on Tuesday
(Community News ~ 02/26/17)
The February lunch meeting of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce is Tuesday at the YMCA Community Room at noon. Green Olive will cater the event. The guest speakers will be Clay County Commissioners to discuss the goals for the county in the upcoming year...
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Benefit helps a Vietnam veteran in need
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
Friends, neighbors as well as local veterans and residents came out to support a Brazil veteran Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1127. Vietnam veteran Ed Young, who is a lifetime member of the VFW, was feeling good enough to attend the fundraising event as the guest of honor, visiting with many people who stopped by. All funds raised are going to be used to help pay Young’s mounting medical bills from a medical issue in 2016 stemming from a fall...
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Habitat for Humanity of Clay County recently dedicated its ninth house.
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County recently dedicated its ninth house. The home at 604 S. Chicago Avenue in Brazil was dedicated to longtime Habitat board member Keith Bowers, who passed away in October from a battle with cancer. Bowers “worked unselfishly building and serving as supervisor on many houses,” according to a Habitat news release, adding that he also served as the organization’s treasurer for several years...
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Mace named 500 Festival Princess
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, recently announced one college-aged woman from Brazil was chosen as one of the 2017 500 Festival Princesses. Mannah Mace, a freshman at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, will serve as a 2017 Princess...
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WVGS to present program
(Community News ~ 02/26/17)
On March 13, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will offer a public program titled, “She Came From Nowhere: An Approach to a Difficult Genealogical Problem.” The presenter for the program will be Dr. Michael Lacopo. The program will be in the lower level conference rooms at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. The doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and refreshments with the presentation running from 6:30 to 8:30...
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Tyler Jacob Wilson and Shelby Cale Timberman
(Wedding ~ 02/26/17)
Shelby Cale Timberman and Tyler Jacob Wilson are excited to announce their upcoming marriage Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., at Union United Methodist Church in Brazil. Shelby is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Timberman, Brazil. She is a 2014 graduate of Northview High School and is a junior at Indiana State University majoring in elementary education. She is also employed at Dairy Queen in Brazil...
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Winter guard competition a boon for local economy (Corrected)
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
A local high school was the host for one of the Indiana High School Color Guard Association's (IHSCGA) largest winter guard competitions this past weekend. During the two-day event in the gymnasium at Northview High School more than 100 color guard units, among with their prop people and their supporters, from throughout Indiana traveled to Clay County...
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