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Impaired motorcycle driver arrested in Vigo County
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
Thursday at 2:04 p.m., Vigo County Central Dispatch reported via police radio, a possible impaired driver operating a gold 2000 Honda northbound on US 41 from Clinton Road. Minutes later, ISP Sergeant Joe Rutledge and Trooper Brad Fyfe spotted the northbound Honda traveling toward them partially in the southbound lane. Rutledge and Fyfe were southbound and the Honda nearly struck the ISP vehicle...
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Club celebrates 111th anniversary of Rotary
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
During Wednesday's Rotary Club of Brazil noon luncheon at Brazil Family Restaurant, club members celebrated with a large birthday cake honoring the 111th anniversary of Rotary. Club members gathered with a cake provided by restaurant owner and Brazil Rotarian Rose Imeri. ...
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Altha F. Mitchel
(Obituary ~ 02/26/16)
Altha F. Mitchel, 86, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, February 25, 2016 following a brief illness. Altha was born in Marshall, Illinois, May 15, 1929 the daughter of Samuel and Goldie O. Shears, Bryant. Altha was a devoted member of the Brazil Nazarene Church. ...
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Bonnie L. Dalton
(Obituary ~ 02/26/16)
Bonnie L. Dalton, 77, Brazil, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born on August 31, 1938 in Martin County, Indiana to the late Oda and Lena (Inman) Baker. Bonnie attended Shawswick High School, and was a member of Community Missionary Church in Brazil, as well as the Brazil Order of the Eastern Star #80. She enjoyed bowling, and traveling with her sisters. Bonnie loved to sew, and spend time with her grandchildren...
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State Police participating in March enforcement campaign
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
The Indiana State Police will join more than 250 other Indiana law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4-27, state troopers, county deputies and city police across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence...
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Church News: Feb. 27, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
Annunciation Catholic Church Confessions will be heard this Saturday from 9-9:30 a.m. in Father's office at the parish center. Adoration will take place after Mass this Sunday until 1 p.m. Confessions will be heard on Wednesday, March 2, from 7:30 -- 9 p.m...
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Staunton Scene: Feb. 27, 2016
(Community News ~ 02/26/16)
The Staunton Community Center Lady Volunteers still have Cookbooks available for $12 each. To buy one, contact any of the Lady Volunteers. STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (courtesy of Lu Newby) Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Morning Worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children's Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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Learn from your spiritual journeys
(Community News ~ 02/26/16)
The funeral for my neighbor was Sunday, the 21st. While I didn't know her all that well, I wanted to pay my respects and attend the visitation and service. She was a lovely lady and always very kind to me. Just before she became ill and hospice care began she called me in a "tizzy" because her garage light had gone out. ...
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Hopkins signing books at event next week
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
Brazil author Marjorie E. Hopkins will sign copies of her book, "Dying to Meet Him," during a signing event at the Brazil Coffee Grounds next week. The signing event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, at the coffee shop and eatery located at 1115 E. National Ave., Brazil...
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'24 Hours for the Lord': Church taking part in day-long initiative
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
Pope Francis has called for Catholic leaders around the world to open their churches for 24 consecutive hours next weekend, with priests available to hear confessions. For Father John Hollowell, who pastors both Annunciation Catholic Church in Brazil and St. Paul's in Greencastle, the initiative known as "24 Hours for the Lord" will be split between two parishes...
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BZA hears parking lot concerns
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
A parking lot was the main topic on Thursday at the meeting of the Brazil Board of Zoning Appeals, which only meets on an as-needed basis. In January a letter advised a potential issue with the fence at the Brazil Public Library's parking lot to Brazil Planning Administrator Teresa Glenn. She said it questioned the height of the fence on the west side, its distance from the adjoining streets and neighboring properties along with it creating a detriment for motorists using the intersection...
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Van Buren students take part in M.A.T.H. Bowl
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
On Thursday, Van Buren Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade math team students were munching on pizza, wearing their blue and white T-shirts and getting ready to ride the bus to South Putnam High School for the fifth year in a row. At the Putnam County school they would be divided into teams of three members, with four captains, Jayden Green, Braxton Okulovich, Emily Skelton and Morgan Mershon, to take part in a M.A.T.H. Bowl...
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Paul W. Buck Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/26/16)
Paul W. Buck Jr., 69 of Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home. Paul was born it Terre Haute on February 25, 1946 the son of the late Paul W. Sr. and Lorena M. (Walters) Buck. Paul was retired from Indiana State University working in the Physical Plant Department. ...
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