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Northview boys repeat sectional win, girls take 2nd
(Local News ~ 10/08/18)
On Saturday, the Northview boys defended their team championship from last season to win the third boys’ cross country title in school history. The win was rewarded with an escort to the high school and the opportunity to hoist the trophy high above a Brazil Fire Department ladder truck. The girls’ squad rose from a sixth-place finish in 2017 to place second behind Terre Haute South. Both Northview squads will advance to the Bedford North Lawrence Regional next weekend...
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Republicans enjoy time together before last-minute campaign rush
(Local News ~ 10/08/18)
A crowd of Republicans and their friends filled the meeting room of the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department Saturday night for the party’s annual BBQ and Pie Auction to raise money and support for candidates. The meeting began with fellowship and the opportunity for local candidates to introduce themselves under guidance of Clay County Republican Party Chair Patti Foxx...
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Democrats rally in hopes of a good turnout for the 2018 mid-term election
(Local News ~ 10/08/18)
John Zody, chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, was one of several Indiana Democratic Party leaders who spoke at Thursday’s Freedom Day Dinner at the Knightsville Community Building. A few years ago the annual Democratic dinner was known as the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner...
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Safety first at the Covered Bridge Festival, officials ask
(Local News ~ 10/08/18)
As hundreds of thousands of visitors prepare to attend the annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, local law enforcement officials are urging residents to prepare alternate routes of travel and use caution during the 10-day event starting on Friday, Oct. 12...
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Terror Mansion offers scares again
(Local News ~ 10/08/18)
The Terror Mansion opened its doors this past weekend with lots of new scares and surprises for visitors this year. “We are utilizing the fact that we are in a massive house,” said Megan Hawkins about the “Haunted Mansion” theme. “If you think about Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ and throw in the idea of actual murder, that’s along the idea of where we are this year. We’ve done a total revamp of the haunt.”...
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Robert Lee Johnson
(Obituary ~ 10/08/18)
Robert Lee Johnson, age 83, of Brazil, Indiana, died Saturday, October 5, 2018 at St Vincent Clay Hospital surrounded by family. Robert Johnson was born September 7, 1935 in Brazil, Indiana. He was the son of Forrest Johnson and Mayme (Killion) Johnson. He graduated from Brazil High School, thereafter, served in the US Navy 1953-1956, aboard the USS Samuel B. Robertson. He completed an around the world cruise in 1954-1955...
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Edward L. Riley
(Obituary ~ 10/08/18)
Edward L. Riley, 71, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, on October 7, 2018. Ed was born on September 17, 1947, Brazil, Indiana the son of Richard A. and Kathryn (Fulling) Riley. Ed attended Jackson Street School and The Learning Center...
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