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Blizzard of '78 — Many can't remember it
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Many adults today don’t remember the Blizzard of ‘78. How could they? It was 42 years ago today that the wind roared and snow piled up and children faced days upon days of a break from school due to the weather. Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a terrible helicopter crash over the weekend couldn’t remember it. ...
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State Rep. Morrison seeks to save cities money on local elections
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
STATEHOUSE – The Elections and Apportionment Committee advanced State Rep. Alan Morrison’s (R-Brazil) bill empowering local legislators to move municipal elections to even-numbered years, which he said could increase voter turnout and save towns money on conducting elections...
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Quarterly LEPC meetings announced
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
The quarterly meetings of the Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) of Clay County will be held at 6:00 PM at the following locations on the dates included. The meetings assist local emergency responders in preparing for incidents involving hazardous materials. The LEPC provides training for responders and conducts an annual exercise to test the local emergency response plan...
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David Jerry Winkler
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
David Jerry Winkler, 80, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away on January 24, 2020 following an extended illness. Jerry was born on June 23, 1939, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of David Clark and Gladys (Fullen) Winkler. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1957. ...
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Mayor Wyndham looks to the future
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Mayor Brian Wyndham spoke before a crowd that nearly filled every corner of the Clay County YMCA Community Room on Tuesday. It was during the Clay County Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon that the mayor delivered his annual State of the City speech, reviewing the accomplishments and challenges of the city over the past 12 months...
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Charles F. Hackett
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
Charles F. Hackett, 85, of Brownsburg, Indiana, and formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Brownsburg Meadows Nursing Home, on January 27, 2020, following an extended illness. Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 13, 1934, the son of Martin and Evelyn (Smith) Hackett. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Being healthy in 2020 By Mary Lou Sartor
(Community News ~ 01/28/20)
It is close to the end of the day, and I am completely exhausted. After a good night’s sleep, the best in weeks, ambition decided my day! Shortly after we consumed a healthy breakfast, this clean freak put my best foot forward, two stepped through this house, vacuumed, polished furniture and keepsakes and a myriad of other chores. Soon the house looked great-company ready...
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Taps Sound for Albert R. “Pawnee” Morgan, Singing Patriot
(Community News ~ 01/28/20)
Taps Sound for Albert R. “Pawnee” Morgan, Singing Patriot Albert R. “Pawnee” Morgan, prominent Legionnaire, widely known vocalist and one of the area’s most popular citizens, died in Clay County Hospital due to a heart condition, February 18, 1957. Mr. ...
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2020 Clay City Homecoming Court
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Homecoming this Saturday, February 1st! The classes of 1970 and 1995 will be honored! J.V. Game tips off at 6 p.m. Homecoming Coronation Ceremony will begin immediately following the completion of the J.V. Game...
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ON THE CALENDAR Jan. 28, 2020
(Community News ~ 01/28/20)
Northview Band Boosters are sponsoring a chicken noodle dinner and pops concert, February 9th. Food will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presale tickets will be available from any band or guard member. Tickets available at the door. The concerts will begin at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Gym performances begin at 1:30 p.m.
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Melvin Gene Rogers
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
Cory, Indiana Melvin Gene Rogers, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 24, 1936 to the late Elmer and Tressia (Unger) Rogers. Gene graduated from Cory High School in 1954, earned his Master’s Degree at Indiana State University, and served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard...
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Automotive class teaches lessons in class and life
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
There are somethings about high school that a person doesn’t forget. “I don’t think I would have taken the class if I hadn’t been dating Jacob at the time,” said Kascha Smith, who was an honor student at Northview High School preparing to go to college in the 2013-14 school year.
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Northview gets past Clay City in Battle of Clay County
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/20)
BRAZIL — Going into Tuesday’s Battle of Clay County girls high school basketball matchup between Clay City and Northview, it would’ve been hard to believe both teams could walk away from the outcome pleased with how it turned out. But that’s what happened...
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