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Tree will honor veterans at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 08/25/19)
There will be a new way to recognize veterans at Forest Park. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Eddie Treadway about the dedication of a tree by Christmas In The Park (CIP) in honor of veterans. “There are a lot of members of my family that served in the military, and I miss them, especially during the holidays. That’s why we dedicated this tree today. So families can come out and decorate it in memory of their loved ones who can’t be with them.”...
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Brazil man dies in Putnam County crash
(Local News ~ 08/25/19)
A Brazil man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Benjamin Courtney, 28, was killed when he wrecked his motorcycle shortly after midnight on County Road 500 East in Marion Township. The incident was investigated by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the Putnam County Coroner’s Office...
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Bag Lady with a purpose... helping one mat at a time
(Local News ~ 08/25/19)
“Hoosiers Helping the Homeless … 1 Mat at a Time” started out as a borrowed idea, but it’s evolved into much more. Charlotte Reyher started the ministry project in the spring of 2017. “Yes, I am called the bag lady,” Reyher said, laughing. “But I’m a bag lady with a purpose.”...
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Betsy Ann France Mercer
(Obituary ~ 08/25/19)
Brazil, Indiana Betsy Ann France Mercer, 66, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1952 in Brazil to the late Edmond and Lucy (Phillips) France. Betsy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1971, and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution...
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Edward L. Emmert
(Obituary ~ 08/25/19)
Edward L. Emmert, 76, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, August 23, 2019 while at the Clay County Airport. He was born July 8, 1943 in Clay County, the son of Fred and Marjorie Nicholls Emmert. Ed graduated from Staunton High School and received a degree from Indiana State University in Vocational Education...
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Prosecutor participates in roundtable on drug crisis
(Local News ~ 08/25/19)
Battling America’s drug addiction issues went local earlier this month at a roundtable discussion hosted by Indiana State University. “We have a huge methamphetamine epidemic in our county,” said Clay County Prosecutor Emily Clarke. “We’re kind of treading water in Clay County at this point because we don’t have the manpower or funding to combat it.”...
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McCullough farm recognized with Hoosier Homestead award
(Local News ~ 08/25/19)
INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 96 farming families with the Hoosier Homestead Award, setting a new record in the program’s 40-year history.One of those families was the McCullough family of Brazil...
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Northview’s new soccer coach hits the ground running
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/19)
Northview named a new boys soccer coach earlier this month and he has hit the ground running thanks to prior knowledge of the team. Meanwhile, the Northview girls team started the season ranked No. 20 in the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Class 2A preseason poll...
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Northview ribbon-cutting for new turf field is Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/19)
Northview High School is inviting everyone to a ribbon cutting/community night for its new turf field. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The field will be open to the public until 7. The school previously announced a ceremony naming Northview’s football field “Jerry Anderson Field” had been set...
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Prep Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/19)
Northview volleyball was 2-2 competing at the Plainfield Invitational on Saturday. The Knights defeated Terre Haute North 25-15, 25-19 in the opening match, a team they defeated 3-0 at home just two days earlier. Northview then dropped its next two matches, 25-12, 25-21 to host Plainfield and in three sets to Indianapolis North Central 25-19, 20-25, 15-7, before bouncing back in the their fourth match, topping Greenwood Community 25-7, 25-20...
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