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Operation Christmas Child ready for your Shoebox gifts
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
Union United Methodist Church will be a drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child's Shoebox gifts Nov. 13-20 or you can make a $9 donation online. The church is located at 780 E. C.R. 600N in Clay County. "During the project's National Collection Week (Nov. ...
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Water company warns against pouring prescriptions down drain
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
GREENWOOD — Instead of flushing old medicines down the drain, Indiana American Water is encouraging customers and all Indiana residents to help eliminate water pollution by participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 28, 2017, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at DEA approved sites...
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Daniel Lee “Danny” Collier
(Obituary ~ 10/26/17)
October 16, 1982 – October 23, 2017 Daniel Lee “Danny” Collier, 35, Brazil, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Brazil, Indiana. He was born on Saturday, October 16, 1982 in Martinsville, Indiana, to Darrell Eugene and Cindy Marie (Bennett) Collier who reside in Crossville, Tennessee...
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Hamilton Center hosts annual meeting, awards dinner
(State News ~ 10/26/17)
Each year, Hamilton Center honors the achievements of businesses and individuals in the community that have contributed significantly to the cause of mental health/addiction. The awards are named in honor of Katherine Hamilton, a woman devoted to helping the cause by improving care for those in need. Awards were given at Hamilton Center’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, Tuesday, with over 450 people attending this event. 2017 Hamilton Award winners were:...
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Humane Society celebrating 60 years with open house on Sunday
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
Since June 28, 1957, local residents have relied on the Clay County Humane Society (CCHS) for help with abandoned and unwanted animals. Officials believe it is an incredible feat for any business to stay open and serve the public for 60 years, but even more incredible for a non-profit...
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Roeschlein promoted; seminar held at Aikido institute
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
Above, the American Aikido Institute of Brazil announces the promotion of Spencer Roeschlein to 1st Degree Black Belt on Oct. 20 by completing a successful test. Front, from left, are Scott Hamilton, Spencer Roeschlein, and Eric De Valpine; and back, Michael Howard, Garry Howard, Haruo Matsuoka Sensei, John Reich and Justen Gibbens. ...
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YMCAs of the Wabash Valley celebrate SilverSneakers 25th year
(Community News ~ 10/26/17)
The YMCAs of the Wabash Valley are celebrating their most prominent fitness program this month: SilverSneakers. The program, which is centered around fitness for older Americans, has been successfully promoting health and wellness for 25 years. “We are so proud to celebrate this milestone with the SilverSneakers program,” commented Jaycie Johnson, SilverSneakers instructor at Vigo County YMCA. ...
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UDWI REMC board nearing selection of CEO
(Community News ~ 10/26/17)
BLOOMFIELD – The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC is moving into the final phase of selecting a Chief Executive Officer for the Cooperative. During the past two months, the UDWI REMC Board of Directors received more than 70 applications from candidates around the country to fill the leadership role. ...
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Clay County USDA Service Center to host open house next week
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
The Clay County (also known as Brazil) USDA Service Center will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at its new location, 551 E US 40, Suite B. It is located on the east side of the Shuee and Sons building. Activities include light refreshments, tour of new building and meet conservation staff from Natural Resource Conservation District (NRCS), Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD). ...
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A Dose of Reality Annual middle school teaches challenges of adulthood
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
Clay County eighth-graders are going to get a lesson about the facts of life on Monday during the Clay Business Women’s Club Reality Store in the North Clay Middle School gymnasium. According to CBW Club president Kathy Deal students will experience a microcosm of what it’s like being an adult, juggling money and the struggles of life...
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Clay County Chamber luncheon
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
Mark Lawrence, Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of engagement and innovation policy, spoke to members and guests of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon Tuesday in the Clay County YMCA. He presented the latest version of “Indiana Vision 2025, A Plan for Hoosier Prosperity” that was written in 2011 and adopted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. ...
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Library hosting craft
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
The Brazil Public Library will present an “Owl”iday Craft at 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Participants will learn how to make an owl ornament or brooch. Those interested must prepay $2 for a kit for the adult program by Thursday. Call 812-448-1981 for more information...
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Joyce Ann (Mershon) Mercer
(Obituary ~ 10/26/17)
Joyce Ann (Mershon) Mercer passed away peacefully at home in Bunker Hill IN on October 23, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born on April 2, 1931 in Brazil IN to John Furnace and Freida Winefred (Stevenson) Mershon. Joyce spent her early life living in Brazil IN where she graduated from Van Buren High School. She also attended Stevens College in Missouri and become a telephone operator at Bell Telephone where she remained until retirement in 1984 as suprervisor with GTE (Verizon)...
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Harvest Barn Festival is Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
There will be a Harvest Barn Festival for all community children from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Nazarene Church, 1002 E. National Ave., Brazil. Children aged fifth-grade and under are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, popcorn, mini cake walk and several games/activities. All activities and food is free of charge...
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KIHM celebrates at company’s grand opening
(Local News ~ 10/26/17)
In three years, KIHM Metal Technologies has seen rapid growth from 2014 to today. KIHM Metal Technologies celebrated the company’s grand opening at 301 N. Murphy Avenue in Brazil. “In early 2014, Jim Coffenberry introduced me to Brian Deakins,” recalled KIHM’s board president Derrick Smith while addressing a large crowd of well-wishers and local officials at the grand opening on Wednesday. ...
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