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Look back to 1970
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
• SAN CLEMENTE, California — President Nixon spent his first day of the new year watching football games, making telephone calls and huddling with aides to prepare his State of the Union address and his first budget in his first official act of 1970. The president signed a bill creating a three-man council on environmental quality and said this was just a preview of his plans for an all out attack on pollution and blight in this decade...
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California student wants info about Indiana for report
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/03/17)
To the editor: My name is Marcus Fall and I am in the fifth grade. I attend Brethren Heritage School in Modesto, California. We are doing state reports this year in our history class. I have chosen to do my report on your state of Indiana. If you should happen to read this in your local newspaper, I would greatly appreciate receiving any information or items regarding your state. ...
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Family appreciates service
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/03/17)
To the editor:: My husband and I wish to sincerely thank Tyler Tutterow from Moore Funeral Home. The care and service we received in the Funeral preparation for my father Eric Bandy was exceptional. My father passed early November and his visitation took place on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Tyler was running for county coroner...
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City seeks your input
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
The city of Brazil wants you to have a say in the direction the city takes in the next two decades. The city is working to update its comprehensive plan to identify goals, policies and action steps to guide the community for the next 20 years. Public input is vital to the plan, and city officials have organized a public workshop at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que, 111 E. National Ave., where all are invited to help plan Brazil’s future...
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COURT NEWS January 2-4, 2017
(Court News ~ 01/03/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 2-3: State vs Shawn M. Gibford, 26: Possession of marijuana and Possession of paraphernalia State vs Vickie L. Roberts, 38: Theft State vs Timothy S. Zuel, 43: Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Possession of paraphernalia and Operating vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body...
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Gail Elizabeth (Teriet) Null
(Obituary ~ 01/03/17)
Gail Elizabeth (Teriet) Null, 60, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 3, 2017, at her home in Brazil after a long, brave, battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Ed; her daughter, Elizabeth Teriet Wrighthouse of Attica; close family friend Sandy Martin; her brothers Frank Teriet of Mount Vernon, Ill., and John Teriet of Wentzville, Mo.; many nieces and nephews; her son-in-law, Phil Wrighthouse; and Norah June Wrighthouse, her one and only granddaughter, who brought so much joy to Gail’s life and whom she loved dearly.. ...
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Commissioners approve 50-year lease for Community Corrections building
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
Clay County Commissioners approved a 50-year lease agreement on Tuesday with Clay County Community Corrections for the building used by that agency. Clay Circuit Judge Joseph Trout, who is president of the Community Corrections board, said the lease is good for all parties.
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Capturing Nature: Brazil’s Ter Meer again recognized for her photography
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
Photographic works by Sheila K. Ter Meer of Brazil are again featured in the “Indiana, Naturally” exhibition on display through March 19 in the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal Building at Indianapolis International Airport. The first exhibition in summer 2014 at the airport featured Ter Meer’s wildlife entry, “Peach Bandits,” among 50 others chosen from 530 entries in the Indiana Nature Photography competition...
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Traffic stop leads to arrest, charges
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
Failure to signal a lane change is what reportedly led to the arrest of Brazil man last week on drug charges. Timothy S. Zuel, 43, was charged in Clay Superior Court Dec. 30 on a felony alleging possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanors of possession of synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, possession of paraphernalia and operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body...
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The Historic Poland Chapel
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
The town of Poland was a lively community with three churches: the Methodist, the Poland Presbyterian, and the German Reformed, which is known as the Zion United Church of Christ. Fourteen people on Feb. 2, 1866 laid the groundwork to organize the Presbyterian Church of Poland. ...
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Jasonville man wins VFW tribute rifle
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
A Jasonville man broke his unlucky streak during the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 in Brazil, winning a new Henry VFW Tribute Rifle during a raffle drawing. “I bought five tickets from the local VFW post commander (Jim McMahon),” said Chris Beaman, the lucky winner of the .22 Henry Golden Boy rifle valued at $750. “I was shocked when they called to tell me I won. I never win anything.”...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Making resolutions for the new year
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
Here we are, facing the future in 2017, a time of hope and fear, highs and lows and who knows? So, let us think positive! If I were a ray of sunshine I’d brighten up your life everyday If I were a springtime breeze, I would come to you house to stay...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Making resolutions for the new year
(Column ~ 01/03/17)
Here we are, facing the future in 2017, a time of hope and fear, highs and lows and who knows? So, let us think positive! If I were a ray of sunshine I’d brighten up your life everyday If I were a springtime breeze, I would come to you house to stay...
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Tri County Community Club
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
The Tri County Community Club met on Dec. 14 at the Putnam Inn in Greencastle for our Christmas party with 15 members and one guest, Myrna, who is Kay Altemiller’s sister. We had a wonderful lunch. Our meeting was opened by our president, Evelyn Rubeck, with all repeating our club creed and the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The surprise package was won by Esther Heller...
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Ford: Indiana Senate page program application now available
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Page Program. This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates on the Senate floor and assist staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students will also meet with their state senator...
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Sisters to host ‘Gathering in Solidarity’
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have scheduled a “Gathering in Solidarity” event to coincide with the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. The event, like many others across the country and around the world, will take place at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 21, in front of the Church of the Immaculate Conception...
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Clay City student recognized by University of Kansas
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
Isaac Bahney, Clay City, was confirmed to take part in the annual Commencement ceremony for a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Sociology minor at KU. Bahney is one of more than 1,300 candidates for a degree from the University of Kansas this spring — representing 57 Kansas counties, 39 other states and 27 other countries — to be announced by the University Registrar...
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Celebrity ‘Chef Jeff’ Henderson To Speak at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
TERRE HAUTE– Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s special Martin Luther King Jr. Day convocation to feature an untraditional speaker, celebrity chef Jeff Henderson, on Monday, Jan. 16. Henderson’s program is part of the RHIT’s Diversity Speaker Series...
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Van Buren’s 35th Reunion
(Community News ~ 01/03/17)
Van Buren High School’s 35th class reunion took place at Logan’s Ribeye on Oct. 15. Classmates attended are Brad Johnson, Greg Warner, Scott Jenkins, Mark Crowder, Don Traver, Jana Abernathy Kennedy, Karen Crowder Pruett, Patti Bauers Foxx, Debbie Swim Stone and Tammie Jarvis Sterrett. This photo and information was lost in the shuffle. The Times apologizes for its delay in publication...
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Clay City woman involved in Sullivan County crash
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
A two-vehicle crash in Sullivan County injured one person Tuesday night. Police say emergency agencies responded to the incident at 6:54 p.m. at the intersection of US 41 and CR 300 North, which is north of Sullivan. Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police revealed a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, driven by Elizabeth Coffey, 78, Shelburn, was westbound on 300N attempting to cross US 41 when she drove into the path of another vehicle. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 2-4, 2017
(Local News ~ 01/03/17)
The following individuals were booked in during January 2-3: Bowers, Amanda Joan, 35, Brazil: Probation order violation The following individuals were booked into the facility on December 30 - January 2, 2017: Adkins, Eric James, 27, Brazil: Possession of Marijuana (MA)...
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