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William Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
William Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett, 60, Brazil, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis with his family by his side. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 18, 1954 to William and Anne Bennett. Jeff graduated from Brazil High School in 1973, served his country in the United States Navy Reserve. He retired from Verizon, and was member of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and VFW Post #1127 in Brazil...
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WIC title in sight for Knights
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights head into the regular season football finale tonight in search of another Western Indiana Conference title. A win this evening would cinch up an outright championship and an unbeaten record in the WIC as Brown County visits at 7 p.m...
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Coats discusses Ebola virus during stop in Brazil
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
As his Republican counterparts push for a ban on travel to the U.S. from the West African countries where thousands have contracted the deadly Ebola virus, U.S. Senator Dan Coats, R-Indiana, said the country needs to continue monitoring those who come to the U.S. from those nations...
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Local breast cancer survivor celebrates beating the disease with community service
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
More than a decade has passed since Ann Hoopingarner was informed she had stage-2 breast cancer. In 1995, she found a knot and immediately reported it to her physician, who then sent her to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. "I was really shocked by it all," the life-long Brazil resident said...
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Park board discusses advertising during recent fall festival
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
With the inaugural Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy behind them, Brazil Parks and Recreation Board members are revisiting park policy concerning political or advertising signs in city parks. Park board members said during their meeting on Tuesday that the Clay County Republican Party purchased tent space during the Fall Frenzy and violated the policy by creating a walkway of to their tent from the sidewalk using political signs...
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Authors to sign books during shrine opening
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
Those who attend the official opening of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on Saturday, Oct. 25, will also have the chance to have some books signed. Mary K. Doyle, author of "Saint Theodora and her Promise to God," along with the illustrator of the children's book, Phil Velikan, will be signing copies of the book in the café area of Linden Leaf Gifts from 1 to 3 p.m...
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Trick-or-treat alternative scheduled for Oct. 28 at Forest Park
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
S.T.R.E.T.C.H., Sharing The Real Effect That Christ Has, will present Trunk and Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Forest Park Cow Palace. The annual Halloween alternative to trick-or-treating is free for the entire family. Decorated vehicles will be present, and children will have the opportunity to hear great stories from the bible. Elementary children, kindergarten to fifth grade, can register for door prizes at the event...
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ISP's Putnamville District conducts annual inspection, audit
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville conducted its annual inspection and audit of personnel and equipment this week. Commanders inspected the appearance, commission and equipment of 66 troopers and detectives. The inspections and equipment audits are held once every year at all 14 state police districts...
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Union United Methodist Women preparing for annual quilt show Nov. 8
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
The Union United Methodist Women are gearing up for their fourth annual quilt show. The show will be between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church on Airport Road. It will feature vintage and antique quilts, with one of them shown at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933, along with sections for Christmas quilts and ugly quilts...
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Brazil High School Class of 1954
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
The Brazil High School Class of 1954 celebrated its 60th reunion at the YMCA of Clay County in Brazil on Saturday, Sept. 27. They had a catered luncheon and meeting in the banquet room led by Class President Paul Tilley. For entertainment, Jack Tucker led the program "One to Remember" of questions and answers and reminiscing about 1954. ...
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What to know about deer
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Before the farmers even started to harvest this year's crops, I already started to see an increase in the number of white-tailed deer out and about. No one ever wants to collide with a deer since they are pretty fascinating creatures that can be quite graceful. Therefore, I urge everyone to slow down, watch the roadsides, and try not to collide with a deer for your safety, your passengers' safety, and the deer's safety...
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Local embalmer attends Fountain National Academy seminar
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
Josh Lee of French Funeral Home recently completed 41 hours of specialized embalming and reconstructive training at Fountain National Academy's September 2014 series of seminars by attending the "Advanced II Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery Seminar"...
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INDOT West Central hiring dozens for winter work
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
The Indiana Department of Transportation aims to hire multiple Seasonal Winter Program Workers at upcoming job fairs over the next two weeks. Successful hires will work as snow plow drivers during snow and ice events and may perform general highway maintenance duties during the winter season (November-March). Positions are available throughout West Central Indiana including Terre Haute, Cloverdale, West Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Frankfort...
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Project Appleseed to host rifle marksmanship clinic in Cloverdale
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
Project Appleseed will host a rifle marksmanship event on Oct. 25-26 at the Cloverdale Conservation Club range in Cloverdale. This event teaches fundamental rifle marksmanship skills together with stories about the important role that marksmanship played during the Revolutionary War. The event will include instruction on gun safety, proper marksmanship technique and live fire practice...
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Educational tour available at Fall Forestry Workshop
(Community News ~ 10/16/14)
The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District invites the public to an educational tour of Sycamore Trails RC&D Froehde Woods at the 2014 Fall Forestry Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 1. Sycamore Trails RC&D Froehde Woods is located north off of U.S. 40 at the intersection of Hunt and Roberts roads in Terre Haute. The cost of the workshop is $5 and RSVPs must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 29...
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