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James E. Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 01/30/18)
James E. Lawrence, 91, of Brazil, IN passed away on January 28, 2018 while living at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Jim was born in Clay County Indiana on August 26, 1926, the son of Charles L. and Ethel (Carpenter) Lawrence. Jim served his country in the United States Army, in Japan, as a Military Policeman, during WWII. ...
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COURT NEWS January 30, 2018
(Court News ~ 01/30/18)
The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January26-30, 2018: State vs Robert H. Dickerson, 27: Theft State vs Michael J. Carroll, 31: Theft State vs James M. Zoellner, 43: Operating vehicle with ACE of .15 or more with passenger less than 18 years of age, Operating vehicle with and ACE of .15 or more, Operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering person, Criminal recklessness...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 30, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 01/30/18)
The following jail bookings took place January 23-30 , 2018: Fromm, Carl Noah, 20, Terre Haute: Battery resulting in bodily injury (MA), Criminal mischief (MB), Failure to appear (MA) Pefley, Rebecca L., 19, Brazil: Visiting common nuisance (MB)...
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After dark - work continues
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
Work continues at the old Brazil Jr. High School building on Washington Street. The lights are left on all night as the $9.95 million construction project continues. New Hope Services is developing the project and several others in Brazil. The old junior high and the Davis buildings will be home to at least 36 rental units, with 12 more constructed at other sites in the city...
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Ford: Bill to Encourage Tourism Passes Committee
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
A bill that would authorize the County Council of Vigo County to adopt a county food and beverage tax recently passed out of Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy by a vote of 11-0, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R- Terre Haute). Senate Bill 35, authored by Ford, would mandate the revenue from the tax be distributed to the capital improvement board to support a downtown convention center and hotel complex to increase tourism development. The bill states the tax rate may not exceed 1 percent...
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Why Should my Friends Join 4-H?
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
Did you enroll in 4-H by January 15th? We encourage youth to enroll in the 4-H program by January 15th to assure families receive information about 4-H and the programs being offered. However, please be aware that youth can still join the 4-H program until June 1st...
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HAPPY 100!
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
Thelma Albright Barra was born in Brazil on January 27, 1918. She never expected to live to see her 100th birthday, but life can bring surprises. “I was given that, living to be 100. I don’t know the reason but I believe there is a reason. I think I will know it soon,” said Barra at a birthday party held three days early...
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Scarf holder craft at BPL
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
Join us at the Brazil Public Library for an adult craft on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. to make a fun and easy scarf holder. The cost for this craft is $2. You must be prepaid and preregistered by Monday Feb. 12. For more information call 812-448-1981...
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FAFSA workshop
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
GOALS Academy will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop (sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College) on February 21st. This free workshop is open and available to anyone (student or adult) needing assistance filling out and filing a FAFSA. There will be an Ivy Tech Community College Financial Aid Advisor on hand to assist in the process. Participants need to take Social Security number, 2016 IRS tax returns, W-2 forms and other 2016 income/benefit information...
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Genealogical Society
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
The Clay County Genealogy Library in Center Point is open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Society meets every third Tuesday at 1 p.m.; the public is welcome to attend. For additional information, contact volunteers at 812-835-5005 when the library is open...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Harold J. Pierce, Highly Respected Radiologist
(Local News ~ 01/30/18)
Harold J., born 1882, in Clay County to Henry Mahlon and Cymiria Kennedy Pierce. Henry was of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and Cymiria of Kennedy’s Crossing, where her father brought his family and settled an extensive amount of acreage in Dick Johnson and Posey Townships in 1836...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: ‘We are tired’
(Community News ~ 01/30/18)
‘We are tired’ I am happy as a lark now that that black eye of mine is gone. The face is looking tired, but the eyes tell me to bring out the makeup give myself a lift. The ribs still give me fits at times. When the fall occured ,the ER doctor precribed a very strong pain killer. I purchased the pills as soon as the pharmacy opened the next day. This senior saw others have bad experiences with the drug, so after giving my situation much thought; I opted to use extra strength Tylenol, instead...
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Second half rally falls short to Wildcats at the free throw line
(High School Sports ~ 01/30/18)
SPENCER – The Northview Knights came into Tuesday’s sectional opener at Owen Valley shorthanded due to injury, but full of fight until the final horn. In the end however, South Vermillion had too many chances at the free throw line and came away with a 55-47 victory over the Knights. Northview finishes up its season at 14-10 overall while South Vermillion advances to Friday’s semifinal against West Vigo...
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North Clay eighth-grade girls win, sixth-grade falls on the road
(High School Sports ~ 01/30/18)
North Clay’s eighth-grade girls picked up a Jan. 25 victory against St. Pats by a 30-21 score as Aliyah Owens led the offense with 14 points. Sydney Maurer scored six with Macey Timberman adding five. Both Hanna Dawson and Violet Keith scored two. North Clay’s sixth-grade girls came out on the short end of a pair of recent match-ups on the basketball court...
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