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Shoemaker wins home run derby title at all-star game
(Local News ~ 07/23/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Wabash Valley baseball fans probably remember the power that Northview High School and Indiana State alum Brady Shoemaker possessed as he displayed his talents years ago. On Monday evening, he got to show off that same talent to his home Saint Paul Saints fans...
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Work continues along Hendrix Street
(Local News ~ 07/23/19)
Motorists in the area of Hendrix Street in Brazil will need to find an alternate travel route as the Duke Energy renovation project continues over the next few days. The road will be closed while workers replace wooden electrical poles with new aluminum ones. ...
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New laws in effect for CBD oil
(Local News ~ 07/23/19)
The Indiana General Assembly legalized CBD oil in March 2018, but many people have questions about the use of the product. On Saturday, Maurers Wellness Center, 555 East US 40, Brazil, offered an informational presentation for individuals wanting to learn more, and a time to ask questions about CBD oil products...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Brazil Business University
(Community News ~ 07/23/19)
The Brazil Business University was established in 1899 by B. A. and C. B. Munson and was a successful institution turning out many able students. The university first opened in the Central School, a wooden building on the south corner of Washington and McDonald Streets. The Munsons later moved it to the upper floor of a new building at 38-40 East National Avenue...
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CONGRATULATIONS! It's a boy!
(Births ~ 07/23/19)
Ella and Evan Drake would like introduce their new cousin Ethan Andrew Killion, born on March 3rd, 2019. Proud parents are Andrew and Heather Killion. Ethan has since outgrown his bouncing 7 lbs 9 oz and 20 1/4 inches long.
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BRAZIL BUZZ: A family gathering
(Community News ~ 07/23/19)
On a warm summer day, July 25, 2001, I submitted my first Brazil Buzz to The Brazil Times. Since that day seventeen years ago this writer only missed one week delivering on my promise to the editor “I will not let you down.” The editor at the time was Frank Phillips...
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A helping hand
(Community News ~ 07/23/19)
On Saturday Boy Scout Troops 95 and 101 were having fundraisers on opposite ends of Brazil. So, Jeff Myers moved Troop 95’s trailer across town to be washed by Boy Scouts in Troop 101. One troop helped out the other with their fundraiser, Myers said...
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CLUBS: Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
(Community News ~ 07/23/19)
Alpha Delta Kappa is a sorority for women educators who are actively teaching or retired. Alpha Delta Kappa members enjoyed hearing some interesting historical information about Clay County. Robert Hostetler provided the presentation and shared several photos with us at our May 1st meeting at the R.E.I.N. Library in Clay City...
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Moon landing inspires concert band
(Local News ~ 07/23/19)
The Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew S. Huber, will present “To The Moon And Beyond” July 28th, 8 pm, in Forest Park rain or shine. To further commemorate the Moon Landing 50th Anniversary, the BCB will perform “Moonlight Serenade” by Mitchell Parish and Glenn Miller...
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Lovett records first hole-in-one at Forest Park Golf Course
(Community Sports ~ 07/23/19)
Bill Lovett made his first hole-in-one after playing golf for several years. Lovett aced the fifth hole at Forest Park Golf Course on Thursday, July 18. His playing partners were Bob Peck and Buzz Page.
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Jarik Scott Rogers
(Obituary ~ 07/23/19)
Jarik Scott Rogers, 39, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on July 21, 2019 following injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Scott was born in Clay County, Indiana on June 6, 1980 the son of John Robert Rogers and Tammy (Durbin) Rogers. Scott enjoyed spending time with his kids and his best friend Josh and his cousin John. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing video games and tinkering with vehicles. Scott was a master “scrapper” and was a collector of unique things...
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Franklin “Frank-O” E. Lessmann
(Obituary ~ 07/23/19)
Franklin “Frank-O” E. Lessmann, 56, of Brazil, passed away at his home unexpectedly on July 15, 2019. Frank-O was born on April 21, 1963 in Linton, Indiana the son of Sharon (Raley) Lessmann and Frederick G. Lessmann. He graduated from North Central High School in Farmersburg, Indiana. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country in Germany as a medic...
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Susan P. Lovett
(Obituary ~ 07/23/19)
Susan P. Lovett, 75, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on July 20, 2019. She was born on February 19, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth (White) Hubbs. She worked for Columbian Home Products in Terre Haute for more than 40 years. ...
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Motorists, watch out for detours
(Local News ~ 07/23/19)
Motorists traveling through Clay County need to be prepared in case they come upon one of several road closures due to work crews by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). This detour is located on State Road 59, just south of County Road 1100 N., which is north of Brazil. ...
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