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Hugh Moore Brown III
(Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
Hugh Moore Brown III, 67, of Brazil, passed away March 24, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Hugh was born March 21, 1950 in Clay County, the son of the late William Urwin and Ruth Elizabeth (Akers) Brown. Hugh had worked at Ken Ray Monument Shop in Brazil and then more recently at IAC in Greencastle. His joy in life was drag racing, building motors and cars from the ground up, mushroom hunting, and playing pool. He married the love of his life Karen on April 19, 1994...
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Sue Ellen (Wolf) Crafton
(Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
Sue Ellen (Wolf) Crafton, 62, passed away in her home near Raleigh, NC, the afternoon of Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The daughter of a farmer and an elementary teacher, she grew up near Patricksburg in Owen County. During high school in Clay City she began dating the man who would later become her husband, Chris Crafton. ...
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Louise Fagg
(Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
Louise Fagg, 87, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Regional Hospital on March 23, 2017 and went to her Heavenly Home. Louise was born April 8, 1929, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur “Lloyd” Butt and Verna Catherine (Dierdorff) Butt. She graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1947 as the Valedictorian of the class. ...
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Estrellita Ashby
(Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
Estrellita Ashby, 73, Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Meyers, Florida. She was born on August 31, 1943 in Manilla, Philippines to the late Candido and Celerina Vergara. Estrellita married Tony Ashby May 21, 1967, and became a United States Citizen on December 9, 1975. She was a Master’s Level Social Worker, and devoted her career to helping the developmentally disabled...
- Stanley “Butch” Richard Eldridge (Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
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Braxton Allan Medearis
(Obituary ~ 03/26/17)
Braxton Allan Medearis, 2 year old son of Michael and Brailyn (Whitson) Medearis went to Heaven March 23, 2017 following an unexplained illness. Braxton was born February 24, 2015. His mommy and daddy are Brailyn (Whitson) and Michael Medearis. He absolutely loved watching sports. ...
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Leary looking for repeat success at Terre Haute Action Track
(Professional Sports ~ 03/26/17)
By RICHIE MURRAY USAC Media TERRE HAUTE — In May of 1997, back when C.J. Leary was just a year old, the Leary family reached USAC Silver Crown victory lane for the first time. Chuck Leary, C.J.’s father, scored a prestigious win in the “Hoosier Hundred” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for his first and only career USAC National triumph. It may have just been a single victory, but oh, what a victory it was in the most-storied race on the series’ calendar...
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ appreciated
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/26/17)
Thank you to the Thiemann family for providing The Beauty and the Beast this weekend at the Walnut Theater. Our family really enjoyed the movie! One member of our family even gave a standing ovation! Our family appreciates that the newest releases are always available at such a reasonable price for the whole family...
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Supporting local seniors through chef fundraiser
(Column ~ 03/26/17)
If you know me personally then you know my mantra: “I’m nothing special. I’m just me, and that’s enough to live a happy life.” Essentially a private person, I’m happy to hang out with family and friends. Good food, a few drinks and great conversation that leads to laughter is a wonderful evening of fun for myself, and my husband Jason...
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MEANDERING WITH MESSMER: What does Silence Mean to You?
(Column ~ 03/26/17)
When I’m talking to someone and there’s a lull in the conversation, I’m one of those people who feel an overwhelming need to fill any silence with words. Not inspirational, meaningful, well thought out words, just words that make a noise. It’s kind of a nervous thing. I guess silence makes me nervous. And sometimes the words are silly or stupid or downright embarrassing. I’ve tried to stop doing that. But it’s still a work in progress...
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LOOK BACK: March 26-April 1, 1931
(A Look Back ~ 03/26/17)
A look back to March 26-April 1, 1931 • Applications for government drought relief farm programs are exceeding the number anticipated by county agent H. L. Rayce and the local board. About 75 applications for loans secured by this year’s anticipated crops have been made through the Clay County Board, and, of this number, more than 60 have been made...
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Batman helps Staunton students celebrate Dr. Seuss
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
Staunton Elementary’s library helped celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday this month, which included a visit from a super hero. Batman (courtesy of Mike Gugino) visited students in the library to read one of his favorite Dr. Seuss books, Green Eggs and Ham...
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Coopers to celebrate 70th anniversary
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
Friends are invited to join in celebrating the 70th wedding anniversary of Lloyd and Marjorie Cooper with an open house on Sunday, April 2. Lloyd and Marjorie were united in marriage on April 5, 1947. The open house will take place from 2-4 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 2448 U.S. 231 North, Greencastle...
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WVGS hosting program April 10
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
On April 10, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will offer a public program titled, “Apprentices, Indentured Servants and Redemptioners: White Slavery in America.” This live webinar presentation will be made by nationally recognized genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen...
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HONOR ROLLS Third Grading Period @ NCMS
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
High Distinction: Sierra Alsup, Cobe Archer, Katelyn Basch, Zane Burk, Mary Davis, Lydia Dowers, Maisie Eldridge, Dylan Elliott, Ariella Engle, Jamison Fisher, Kyia Fox, Jillian Freeman, Jadyn Griffin, Lindsey Heaton, Sabina Johnson, Gavin Jones, Grace Jones, Karsyn Kikta, Henry Lackey, Emily Ledeczi, Evie Lutes, Eden Mace, Grace Mancourt, Kiersten Medcalf, Halle Miller, Grace Mishler, Alaina Montgomery, Brason Moody, Zoe Newbold, Preston Patton, Camryn Pell, Millie Pell, Kade Pflueger, Christian Roembke, Cole Short, Hank Slater, Hannah Slater, Hayden Slater, Kaelynn Stallard, Delaney Trout, Joshua Whitmarsh, Peyton Wolfe, Jacelin Woods. ...
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HONOR ROLLS Third Grading Period @ FPE
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
All A’s: Michaela Archer, Kassius Arnett, Lily Davis, Sophia Lishka, Kambree Nuckols, Sage Goda, Brevin Westfall All A’s & B’s: Kelsey Brewer, Asher Deal, Emma Jenkins, Pace Miller, Matthew Wood, Travis Barrow, James Bush, Melanie Fox, Ryan Mendoza, Maddie Sutherland, Alexa Warren...
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HONOR ROLLS Third Grading Period @ ME
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
All A’s: Addyson Breshears, Nora Fisher, Cooper Goda, Lily House, Mackenzie Hull, Damon Lantz, Trevenan Moon, Kamdyn Short, Charlee Stephens-Savant, Marley Trevino All A’s & B’s: Johnny Aker, Carsyn Alexander, Macy Baker, Joshua Batchelor, Maci Blackburn, Wyatt Clark, Elaina Denny, Mckade Griese, Haylee Hull, Collin Jordan, Justus Long, Ashlynn Madsen, Tyler Mayfield, Dain Muntakim, Gabe Reyher, Lainey Singer, Zevon Zeller, Memphis Ziemendorf...
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HONOR ROLLS Third Grading Period @ VBE
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
All A’s: Skyler Arbuckle, Gabrielle Brunett, Kenley Cesinger, Bella Chesshir, Jaxon Conder, Jacob Dalton, Justin Fowler, Cooper Haviland, Emily Head, Quinn Lewis, Scott Maxwell, Leyton Mershon, Brayden Moore, Shay Stallcop, Gage Terstegge, Chase Tipton...
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Clay County Planner March 27, 2017
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
The Lady Volunteers will host “Dinner is Served” from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Staunton Community Center. The menu includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, creamy cole slaw, homemade rolls and desserts. There will also be coffee, tea or lemonade...
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Historical Society to meet on April 3
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 3 in the lower level of the museum. The program will be Lynn’s Pharmacy History and Hostetter’s Bitters presented by Lynn Hostetler, pharmacist and owner of Lynn’s Family Pharmacy...
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North Clay choirs perform well at state contests
(Community News ~ 03/26/17)
The North Clay Middle School Choir Department earned high marks at recent Indiana State School Music Association contests. Eleven students competed in the Regional ISSMA Solo contest on Feb. 4 at Terre Haute North High School, including eighth-grader Lexi Lutes, who advanced to state level competition with a gold rating and perfect score. She would go on to earn a silver rating at the state competition on Feb. 18 at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis...
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Brazil CPC hosting free Medical Clinic Day
(Local News ~ 03/26/17)
The Brazil Crisis Pregnancy Center is again hosting its free Medical Clinic Day. The clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at CPC, located 20 N. Meridian St., Brazil. All medical services provided by the CPC will be offered for free on that day...
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