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Northview girls golf wins again, 4-0 to start season
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/19)
Northview is off to a fast start in girls golf this season, defeating North Putnam 170-205 at Forest Park on Monday. Leading a balanced attack, freshman Karsyn Kikta was low medalist with a 39. Other Knights scores were Brooklee Bussing 41, Kyia Fox 44, while JoJo Allen and Audrey Jackman both carded 46s...
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Music under the stars
(Local News ~ 08/20/19)
The public was invited to bring lawn chairs Saturday night to enjoy some live music performances under the stars during the free “Timeout for a Street Fest” that shut down a portion of Sherfey Street. Three bands performed, including Against the Clocks, Springbrooke and the Hawkeyes. Music lovers of all ages enjoyed the music, games, and food (along with some drink specials for the adults) provided by Timeout Bar...
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ON THE CALENDAR August 20,2019
(Community News ~ 08/20/19)
CHICKEN N NOODLE DINNER for Friendly Benwood Church Christian Youth Campground on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Campground is located at 525 East County Road 1200 North, Brazil. Dinner includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions, dessert. No charge, donations accepted. For more information call 812-442-5685...
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Northview boys tennis set lofty goals to win WIC, sectional
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/19)
Emily Goff will be entering her 15th year as Northview’s girls tennis coach when the calendar rolls over to 2020. But until then, she has stepped out of her comfort zone in taking over for the first time as boys tennis coach for this fall season. Goff expressed optimism about the boys team’s prospects recently during a hot, sunny practice session...
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Northview football field to be named Jerry Anderson Field on Sept. 13
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/19)
Northview announced on Tuesday they will be honoring Anderson, the school’s former teacher, coach and athletic director, at 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 13 prior to their home football game vs. West Vigo. “Mr. Anderson’s contributions to this community both on and off the field at Brazil High School and later at Northview High School have been tremendous,” a Northview press release stated on Tuesday. ...
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Old Settlers festival begins Friday
(Community News ~ 08/20/19)
Friday, August the 23rd, kicks off the 151st Bowling Green Old Settlers Reunion Festival. It is one of the oldest festivals in Indiana and has a great deal of events going on. Bowling Green in located on State Highway 46 east of Spencer and west of Terre Haute...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Robert Irwin and the Brazil Flouring Mill
(Community News ~ 08/20/19)
This former leading flour mill that we are noting this week was started on the corner of Center Street and the Vandalia Railroad in Brazil. It was established in 1863 by Hill & Fletcher. Next, the flour mill became Irwin & Davis. George M. Davis, one of the proprietors of Irwin and Davis, committed suicide in a stable by hanging himself on October 24, 1877, because he was distraught over the flouring mill not doing well...
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Saturday’s storms didn’t stop the cooking
(Local News ~ 08/20/19)
IVY JACOBS photos Serving up hot dogs and hamburgers to the community sounded like a great idea to the staff at York Chevy Buick, located at 2456 West US 40, Brazil. However, Mother Nature had different ideas when a storm front caused high winds, torrential rains and hail around 11 a.m. Saturday...
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Students learn Cyber Safety
(Local News ~ 08/20/19)
More than 800 North Clay Middle School students learned some hard facts about the importance of Cyber Safety Tuesday morning. At the beginning, an overwhelming majority of the students applauded and cheered when asked if they participated in social media websites like YouTube, SnapChat, and Instagram. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Protecting our animals in the storm
(Community News ~ 08/20/19)
Last night the storm clouds gathered, the wind whistled and the trees swayed. Thunder clapped, and lightning lit up the sky. We did not know what to expect out of the weather event. Paying attention to all of the storm warnings from the weather service; I feared we could have a tornado spinning out of control in that unsettled atmosphere...
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Farris wins Forest Park golf title for 16th time
(Community Sports ~ 08/20/19)
Troy Farris won the Forest Park Club Championship his 16th time dating back to 1992 on Sunday. Farris, the Forest Park Golf Course Superintendent/Director, edged Eric Trusler by two strokes (133-135) to win the championship flight. Trusler fired a 66 to lead Farris by one stroke following play on Saturday, but Farris carded a 66 to Trusler’s 69 on Sunday...
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Eels split first two volleyball matches
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/19)
Clay City won its home opener, then two days later, fell in five sets on the road to open their volleyball season. After dropping its first set, the Eels swept the next three for a 19-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-23 varsity-only victory over North Daviess on Saturday...
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