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Trick-or-Treat hours & and other local Halloween events Brazil area
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
• Brazil’s trick-or-treat hours are set for 6-8 p.m., Oct. 30-31. • Haunted Hollars is a fundraising event that highlights food, bounce houses, games and a Haunted Hollar Tour at Forest Park on Oct. 28. The event will be 4-8 p.m., with adults $5 each, children 12 and under for $3, and Bouncy House bracelets will cost $3 each. ...
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Re-think trick or treat times
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/22/17)
Wanted to know what about the children that actually have working parents that work evenings or nights. When do they get to go trick or treating. Both mom and dad works 5:00 pm til 3:30 am Monday thru Friday and I babysit for my grandbabies so the parents can make ends meet but am not capable to take them out to trick or treat cause of walking restrictions and the ages of the 2 would not be able to keep up with both and keep close eye on them. ...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH: Nibbling away at the Affordable Care Act
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
As annual enrollment for Obamacare insurance approaches on November 1, the law itself and the people who have come to depend on it for health coverage are both facing an uncertain future. President Trump’s recent executive actions affect the complicated insurance mechanics of the Affordable Care Act, and they haven’t been well explained in the news media. This column will explain how those changes affect you...
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Marching Knights welcomes crowd to Community Day as director looks to retirement
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
“Rise of the Valkyries” was the show the Northview High School Marching Knights performed for the greater Northview community on Saturday. As the Marching Knights were introduced by long-time band director Bob Medworth, it had to be a bittersweet experience for the beloved band director who has announced his upcoming retirement...
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Businessman receives permission to put up sign
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Joe Moody has his business sign up next to the giant chicken that adorns the front yard of his home-based business, “Midwest Pickers.” “I’m really happy,” he said. “I put the signs up and have a home-based business.” Moody was working in Afghanistan when he decided he would like to open a “pickers” business, like the “American Pickers” TV show on the History Channel...
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Clay City fans view Imperial Regiment show
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Friends, family and supporters of the Clay City Imperial Regiment got a chance to view the band’s 2017 show, “Tag Urban Expressions,” on Saturday at the high school. It was the group’s community performance, and supporters not only got to view the show that meshes hip-hop, city life, graffiti and more, but they also got a peek at the band’s new renovated quarters inside the school...
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Rotary Happenings
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
During the Oct. 11 Brazil Rotary Club luncheon a new member induction ceremony took place, in addition to a club assembly. Rotary President-Elect Chad Schopmeyer sponsored a new Rotarian, his wife, Stephanie Schopmeyer (left), who works at First Financial Bank. She’s shown here as President John Cesinger led her induction and then asked the club to welcome her. (Right) Emily and Josh Clarke brought their young daughter, Millie Clarke, for her first-time joining club members for lunch...
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Eveland participates in internship
(Community News ~ 10/22/17)
Jasmine Eveland, Brazil, is completing a fall internship for the University of Findlay. Eveland is an accounting intern for Nissin Brake Ohio Inc. in Findlay, Ohio. The University of Findlay is one of the largest private colleges in Northwest Ohio. With a total enrollment of almost 4,000 students, it has nearly 80 programs including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs...
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Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Winter is on the way, and many children won’t have a good oat to keep warm. That’s the idea behind the Coats For Kids (and Adults, Too) Coat Drive. Clear unwanted coats out of closets and drop them at delivery locations at various places throughout the Wabash Valley from now until Nov. 15...
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Philip and Bonnie Boor to celebrate 50 years of marriage
(Community News ~ 10/22/17)
Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Philip and Bonnie Boor. An open house will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Staunton Community Center, 101 N. Monroe St., Staunton. The couple requests no gifts, but cards would be appreciated...
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Susan L. Williams
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
Susan L. Williams, 72, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home in Brazil. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 31, 1944 to the late James and Lillian (Baldridge) Cowger. Susan graduated from Brazil High School in 1962, and later married Thomas Williams on January 1, 1964. They were married for forty eight years, ten months and three days...
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Larry E. Winn
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
Larry E. Winn, 76, of Turner, passed away unexpectedly, October 21, 2017 at his home. Larry was born December 15, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Indiana the son of Abram and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Winn. Larry graduated from Clayton High School. Larry worked for Romas Trucking as a mechanic. He was also an over-the-road truck driver for Wells Trucking, Chesty Foods and Dave Stigler. His last job was for Walmart Fleet Shop in Fleet Maintenance and retired in 2003...
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Wilma Roberta Boyd Clarner
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Wilma Roberta Boyd Clarner, 95, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2017. She was born in Clay City, Indiana on June 12, 1922 to the late Ernest William and Viola Grace (Johnson) Neiswinger. Wilma graduated from Clay City High School in 1940 and shortly after the school of cosmetology. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: Valkyries rise again
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Northview High School Marching Knights took the field Saturday afternoon. They were about to perform to perform their 2017 Indiana State School Music Association competition show at Northview High School’s football stadium. Four of our Valkyries and the rest of the Northview Marching Knights listened as the Marching Knights’ band director Bob Medworth welcomed the crowd, thanked them for their support and described the show they were about to see...
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