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Hot streaks continue for feature winners at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 06/18/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE – The early stages of summer have proven lucrative to several drivers at Lincoln Park Speedway. Cullen Goodman won his fourth consecutive UMP Super Stock feature race and Derek Groomer dominated the UMP Modified main event to extend his win streak to four as well. ...
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Brazil resident warns of ‘dangerous’ intersection
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/18/17)
Your life is in danger if you travel west of Brazil on U.S. 40 near Waterworks Road. Three times in the past week I could have been a witness to or part of an accident at that intersection. Two times I was returning from Terre Haute, had my turn signal on to turn south on Waterworks Road when both times a car crossed a double yellow line going way faster than 45 passing me and would have hit a car head on if there was a car turning south from the west bound turn lane for Waterworks Road. ...
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Newspaper lauded for positive school coverage
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/18/17)
I want to thank The Brazil Times for the many years of positive news and reporting about our schools, students, and staff members. I can assure you that the entire school family appreciates your work. I especially want to thank Ivy Jacobs, Frank Phillips, and Carey Fox for their personal touch in reporting school news; their work and service as professionals in our community are greatly appreciated...
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‘Most wonderful time of the year’ isn’t always in December, says Rotarian
(Column ~ 06/18/17)
"It's the most wonderful time of the year …" Sing the phrase of that great old song and people think of Christmas. I love Christmas but I honestly get more excited when the Brazil Rotary Club passes out scholarships at $1,000 each, as we did this year...
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MEANDERING WITH MESSMER: Clay County resident writes gripping war novel
(Column ~ 06/18/17)
World War II had many casualties. One was Lena, Indiana, native 2nd Lt. Wilbur “Web” Thomas Reinoehl. The 26-year-old man was a navigator on a B-24 bomber flying missions over Germany. Unfortunately, he was killed in action when his plane was shot down during his 6th mission on May 19, 1944...
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THIS WEEK, THAT YEAR: Heavy rains blamed for building collapse in Knightsivlle during this week in 1947
(A Look Back ~ 06/18/17)
During this week in 1947, no one complained about their yards being burned up from lack of rain. In fact, Clay County had an abundance of rain. Five-point-2 inches of rain had fallen since the first of the month and more rain was expected. The excessive rain was blamed for the collapse of Pearley Miller’s Garage located in the old Davis & Co. General Store Building at Knightsville...
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of all Ages!
(Local News ~ 06/18/17)
The Brazil Concert Band proudly presents “The Old Circus Band” under the direction of Matthew S. Huber June 25th at 8 p.m. in Forest Park rain or shine. The BCB promises to keep the traditional sounds of the circus alive with the recent closing of Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey...
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Staunton High Class of 1967
(Community News ~ 06/18/17)
The graduating class of Staunton High School, 1967, recently held its 50th reunion at MCL Cafeteria in Terre Haute. Twenty-three of the graduating seniors and their spouses attended the event. Forty-one seniors graduated in 1967 and 33 are still living. ...
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Weekend fun at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 06/18/17)
Forest Park is quickly turning into the place to be for weekend fun, with this past Saturday being no exception. The fun began a noon with the Stop 22 Family Fun Day. Free was the word of the day with soup beans and hotdogs available for lunch, carnival games with prizes, bounce houses, a fun walk, a disc golf challenge, corn hole and ladder ball tournaments along with music provided by “Dixie Flyers” made for a busy afternoon at the Pavilion/Cow Palace...
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Kent Larry Came
(Obituary ~ 06/18/17)
Kent Larry Came, 60, of Terre Haute, peacefully passed away June 14, 2017 comfortably at home, following an extended illness, with his family by his side. Kent was born August 1, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Robert Came and the late Patricia (Miller) Came. ...
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Staunton alumni laying foundation for tribute; to school, its people
(Local News ~ 06/18/17)
Alumni of a now closed Clay County high school are laying the foundation for a memorial to honor those who have been a part of the school’s decades-long existence...
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SUMMER SAFETY FOR KIDS June 19, 2017
(Local News ~ 06/18/17)
Severe weather can happen any time, but being home alone during a bad storm can be scary. The tip of the day: Stay inside during severe weather and go to a designated “safe place” in the home until the weather passes or an adult comes to help...
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