Stories from Sunday, December 27, 2020

David Lee Lorenze, 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1938 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Daniel W. And Velma D. (King) Lorenze. David graduated from Brazil High School in 1957, and married Shirley Jamieson on June 29, 1958, they attended North Side Church of Christ. He worked as a printer for Columbia Records for 43 years before retirement...

Indiana State Department of Health’s Clay County data for COVID-19 continues to show a slow decline in positive cases, yet the numbers are among some of the highest in the past nine months. As of noon Tuesday, Dec. 22, the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed the number of positive COVID-19 cases reached 1,767. The most recent data shows 74 new tests performed, with an increase of 16 new positive cases...

Coming off a 24-point performance against Terre Haute South in the opening round of the Vigo County School Corporation Wabash Valley Classic, Northview senior standout Caleb Swearingen made an announcement regarding his future basketball playing career...

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) will once again serve as vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee and was recently named assistant majority floor leader for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. “Our state is an example of how to efficiently run an election,” Morrison said. “We will continue looking at ways to improve our voting system and encourage more participation while maintaining integrity.”...