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Brazil's largest TV network visits our fair city
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
Photo submitted by Robert Hostetler Left to right Jeff Koehler (Clay County Historian) Sandra Coutinho (International Correspondent) and Sherman Costa (Cameraman) for Globo TV. The City of Brazil recently had a visit from the largest TV network in the country of Brazil. Plans were to interview Mayor Brian Wyndham and make a video at the Clay Historical Society Museum among other places...
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Joel A. Gallez
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Joel A. Gallez, 87, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born in Prairie City, Indiana on October 30, 1930 to the late Joel and Mary (Smith) Gallez. Joel graduated from Ashboro High School, and served his country in the United States Army. ...
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Tying a yellow ribbon
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
The yellow ribbon means a lot more than it used to. Sugar & Spice Florist shop owner Vickie Mace creates a new yellow bow to be placed on one of the fire trucks at the Brazil City Fire Department. Mace has been creating the large yellow ribbon bows since former BCFD Chief Joe Bennett stopped by the shop in 2003 and requested them in honor of American service people stationed overseas as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ...
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$1 million new money comes into community foundation for non-profits
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
In August 2014, Lilly Endowment announced a new matching grant program that would eventually increase the amount of unrestricted grants by more than 50 percent “forever,” said Emily Murray, a spokesperson for the Wabash Valley Community Foundation of which Clay County Community Foundation is an affiliate...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: WAR CLOUDS HOVERING April 1, 1917
(Community News ~ 07/10/18)
On Sunday evening, April 1, 1917, Clay County stood on the threshold of the world’s greatest war. Patriotic fever was intense, with scattered groups here and there discussing the probable outcome of the President’s message to Congress. In the First Methodist Church a great throng congregated to hear the Rev. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: You’ll never offend a person by returning a smile!
(Column ~ 07/10/18)
Three or four days last week I felt poorly. This mail retriever fell while bringing in our daily and monthly bundle of advertisements, magazines and bills. The clumsy old blonde with the dizzy dome became even dizzier. I tripped on the threshold of the front door and went down with a thunderous thud...
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Frank A. Figg
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Frank A. Figg, 66, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2018 on his farm. Frank was born at home in Greene County, Indiana, on December 15, 1951 to Charles “Shad” and Freda (Thatcher) Figg. Frank graduated from Spencer high school in 1969. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army and belonged to the American Legion post #95 of Spencer. Frank loved farming and was devoted to his family...
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Sharelle K. Britton Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Sharelle K. Britton Martin, 75, of Brazil passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 in her residence. She was born June 4, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Max Snyder and Dianna Weddle Snyder. Sharelle last worked for Exceptional Living Center of Brazil in laundry services...
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Eli Hardy Duane Anderson
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Eli Hardy Duane Anderson, 9-month old son of Matthew Anderson and Jennifer Ray, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 in his home in Carbon. He is survived by his parents; 2 sisters, Lynlee and Jolene Ray; a brother, Malikye Anderson; paternal grandparents, Dede Powell, John Anderson and Charlie Powell; maternal grandmother, Laura Williams; maternal great grandmother, Patricia Langley; and paternal great grandparents, Irene Stringer and Judy Branson...
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Clay County Military Plaza project looking for help to complete memorial
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
The Clay County Military Plaza project started in January 2015, has made a few cost-effective changes to the design, and committee members are waiting for work to continue. “We’re having trouble getting that first phase done,” said Project Manager Keith Kowitz. “These types of projects are not something that happens in a few weeks. We really need for people to have patience with us right now.”...
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