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Virginia M. Long
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Virginia M. Long, 71 of Brazil, passed away after a brief illness October 2, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Union Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1943, in Clay County, the daughter of Alpha and Wilma Hayman McKenzie. On September 1, 1967, Virginia was united in marriage with Fredrick Long. ...
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City officials hope to keep finances on the right track
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The city is in better financial shape than it has been in a long time, city officials said ahead of next week's adoption of the 2014-15 budget. Mayor Brian Wyndham said the city plans to mirror the success of last year's budget by again holding costs to a minimum...
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Northview homecoming royalty
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Northview High School crowned its 2014 Fall Homecoming queen Friday evening before the school's game against the South Vermillion Wildcats. Northview Principal Ernie Simpson crowns senior Sammy Edwards alongside her escort and fellow senior Kade Carter. ...
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Family pays respects to relative lost overseas
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Three living generations connected with a family member once forgotten at a military grave at Oise-Aisne Cemetery and Memorial in northern France. Former Brazil resident Jerome "Gene" Bussing recently celebrated his birthday and had one wish to visit his departed uncle Tom Bussing's military gravesite...
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Brazil Eagles hosting benefit for local woman
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The Brazil Eagles #274 is hosting a fundraiser for single mother and club member Valerie Brady, who is recovering from brain surgery earlier this year. The fundraiser, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, features live auctions, bake sales, door prizes and entertainment throughout the evening...
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Thomas A. Miller
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Thomas A. Miller, 81 of Brazil, passed away Oct. 3, 2014 at 7:40 a.m. at the Putnam County Hospital. He was born July 24, 1933 in Brazil, the son of Nicholas T. Miller and Gladys E. (Spears) Miller. Tom graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1952. ...
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Union United Methodist Church to celebrate homecoming on Oct. 12
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Union United Methodist Church will celebrate its 174th Homecoming service on Sunday, Oct. 12. Special services are planned to celebrate the life of the church, which is located one-and-three-fourths miles east of SR 59 on Airport Road. The public is invited to the celebration and worship at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School and Worship Service at 10:30. Guests can also meet the church's new minister and his family, Rev. Isaac and Sarah Hopper and their children, Janna and Simon...
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Smith shares his story of life with ALS
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, afflicts approximately 30,000 Americans, with 5,600 additional cases diagnosed each year. ALS dramatically impacts physical function. In the early stages, the symptoms include increasing weakness in one hand, light twitches under the skin, impaired speech, and difficulty walking and swallowing...
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Knights pile up 400 yards rushing in homecoming win
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor If Northview juniors Ben Girton and Tucker Stewart were race horses, you'd want to bet on them when the track was muddy. The Knights piled up 412 yards rushing on the way to a 39-13 win over South Vermillion in a rain that was steady for nearly the entire contest...
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Northview volleyball maintains unblemished conference record
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
Times Staff Report The Northview Knights piled up 18 service aces on their way to a 25-13, 25-7, 25-13 conference win over South Vermillion on Thursday evening. The victory keeps the Knights unbeaten in the Western Indiana Conference and bumps their record to 18-3 overall this season...
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