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Tough schedule could be beneficial for Northview come March
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/20)
In college basketball, teams are incentivized to schedule tough opponents. If they are victorious against the highly ranked foes, their Pomeroy, Sagarin, SOS, BPI and other statistical rankings the NCAA selection committee use, will go up. In Indiana high school basketball, that’s not the case...
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Richey signs with Parkland College
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/20)
In the fall of 2018, Haley Richey stood behind her older sister, Madelyn Richey, as she put ink to paper, officially signing to play softball at Indiana State University. On Tuesday, Richey was the one with the pen in her hand. She signed her letter of intent to play softball at Parkland College in Champaign, Ill...
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Shelter fundraiser bigger third time around
(Local News ~ 02/11/20)
Pamper yourself while helping support efforts to take care of animals at the Clay County Humane Society Rescue and Adoption Center during the third annual Hearts 4 Paws fundraiser during the month of February. “I love animals,” said event organizer Nattalie McClelland, the co-owner of “Nailed It!” Nail Salon in Brazil. “It’s winter, and the shelter is always looking for donations and help throughout the year to take care of the animals. That’s why this fundraiser was started.”...
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Cracker Barrel meeting Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/11/20)
The public is invited to the next Cracker Barrel political meeting of 2020. The meeting starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, and takes place at the Cory Fire Department. Refreshments will be provided during the meeting that allows the public to meet and talk with legislatures about topics of interest ranging from healthcare to property taxes to the Internet...
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Friends helping the library through book sales
(Local News ~ 02/11/20)
You don’t need a library card to purchase books during the upcoming book sales at the Friends of the Library “Book Shoppe” inside the parking lot at 204 North Walnut Street, Brazil, across from the Brazil Public Library. “Anybody can buy books during a sale at the book shop. ...
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Progress on the Craig Park Military Plaza
(Local News ~ 02/11/20)
Bricks have been laid and flag poles erected at the Craig Park Military Plaza and Veterans Park next to the softball diamond (above). Plans are being made to dedicate the Veterans Park on Loyalty Day. One of the features is an inlaid brick graphic (left) depicting the state of Indiana and bicentennial...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Share a little love
(Community News ~ 02/11/20)
This is the occasion for you to shine in that special someone’s eyes. I’ve been around the block a few times. The valentine sentiments came my way. They did not pile up and cause clutter, but my heart did pick up a beat or two at the time. Some cards and letters, yellowed from age is hidden away. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: E. O. “Jum” Lister, Barber and Singer
(Community News ~ 02/11/20)
An earlier article about J. D. Pollom Barber Shop mentioned W. A. Baldridge going into a partnership with Jum Lister in opening a barbershop. Lister was another barber that had started his career at J.D. Pollom Barbershop. Elmer Oscar Lister was born on October 7, 1891, at Fort Scott, Kansas. ...
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Putnamville Correctional Facility students receive national certification in prison
(State News ~ 02/11/20)
PUTNAMVILLE— Recently, fifteen offenders at the Putnamville Correctional Facility (ISF) completed Building Trades - Residential Carpentry, Level 1, through a partnership with Oakland City University (OCU) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This groundbreaking partnership allows students to obtain national and internationally recognized certifications from NCCER...
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Free trees still available
(Community News ~ 02/11/20)
The Clay County Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District has 310 trees left in its giveaway program. Still available are: 4 White Oak 154 Kentucky Coffeetree 51 Pecan 168 Shellbark Hickory. Call 812-446-8986 Extension 3 for more details...
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TOPS MEETING
(Community News ~ 02/11/20)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursday at the YMCA in the community room from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Community Choir Rehearsals
(Community News ~ 02/11/20)
The Brazil Community Choir will begin rehearsals for the 2020 Easter Cantata on Thursday, February 13th from 7-8 p.m. Rehearsals will be held every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Peniel United Methodist Church located at 9525 N. Kennedys Crossing Road, Brazil...
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