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BLOG: Independence Day
(Community News ~ 07/01/20)
With all that’s been going on in our country—with all the fighting over race relations, debates over whether we should or should not wear a mask, the politicians posturing over positions, power, and pride, the integrity of the media, the control we have allowed fear to have over our lives—we can’t stop the calendar. ...
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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra names new Executive Director
(Community News ~ 07/01/20)
(Terre Haute, Indiana) – The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra has exciting news coming out of the COVID pandemic; the announcement of new Executive Director, Samantha Johnson-Helms. No stranger to the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO), Johnson-Helms (or Sammy, as she is known) has been the Symphony’s Principal Clarinet since 2013, along with serving as the organization’s Personnel Manager in 2018 and recently working as the Marketing Manager...
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TOP STORY OF THE DAY: Fourth of July firework precautions
(Local News ~ 07/01/20)
Nothing represents the 4th of July holiday more than fireworks. Fireworks can be fun, but are also dangerous. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is through viewing a public display conducted by a professional. 2020 will be the Brazil Rotary’s 85th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Forest Park, and Aerial Arts public display is viewable from many locations in our community within and near Forest Park. ...
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NHS grad Calabrese named commander
(Local News ~ 07/01/20)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The National Air and Space Intelligence Center welcomed Col. Maurizio D. Calabrese, a 1992 graduate of Northview High School, as its new commander during an assumption of command ceremony here, June 9. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response, Center leaders limited in-person attendance and instead streamed the ceremony live from the NASIC Forum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio...
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Church calls new pastor
(Local News ~ 07/01/20)
The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden became the pastor of Brazil First Baptist Church officially on June 28, 2020. Quentin was drawn by the church’s focus on social ministry. He said, “The church is here not for us, but for God and for others and so I am excited about being a part of a church that wants to serve God by loving others in very real ways.”...
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INDOT project to improve bridge decks
(Local News ~ 07/01/20)
CLAY AND VIGO COUNTIES – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a project to improve bridge decks will begin on or after Monday, July 6. Motorists will be controlled at the bridges on two-lane roadways with a temporary traffic signal while construction work is underway...
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Jerrold Orrin Bevis
(Obituary ~ 07/01/20)
Brazil, Indiana Capt. Jerrold Orrin Bevis, retired U.S. Army Special Forces passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2020 surrounded by his immediate and extended family of loved ones. Jerry served as a medic in the Vietnam War and was the first male graduated from the nursing program at ISU. ...
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Beverly Jane Conrad (Miller)
(Obituary ~ 07/01/20)
Beverly Jane Conrad (Miller) of Brazil, Indiana passed away on June 29th, 2020, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Everett L. Conrad; sons Mark (Lori) Conrad, Stephen (Vickie) Conrad, and Matthew (Rhonda) Conrad, 10 grandchildren, (Erica Nicole, Stephen Daniel (Kelsey Elise), Rachel Anne (Alexander Luc), Alyssa Marie (Shane Allen), Amy Christine (Kirby Allen), Hannah Elizabeth (Ryan Matthew), Sarah Grace, Emily Leanne (Matthew “Buzz” Alexander), Abigail Rochelle, and Anne Marie) and 8 great grandchildren (Braylan Allen, Landon Matthew, Blakely Evelyn, Sawyer Eleanor, Beckett Everett, Marshall Evan, Lewis Ryan Elliot, and Grayson Allen).. ...
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Stephen R. Guyer
(Obituary ~ 07/01/20)
Stephen R. Guyer, 59, of Olney, formerly of Brazil, IN, died on Sunday, June 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1960 in Brazil, IN, the son of Richard and Marsha (Campbell) Guyer. He married Cheri (Blain) on June 22, 1990, and she survives...
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Janet Louise Munro
(Obituary ~ 07/01/20)
YORKTOWN- Janet Louise Munro, 93, of Yorktown, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 30th, 2020, at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center. Janet was born on October 16, 1926, to Raymond and Mary Heath, in Muncie, Indiana and graduated from Cowan High School in 1944...
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Morrison: Don’t go hungry, turn to Indiana’s Operation Food for help
(Local News ~ 07/01/20)
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) encourages Hoosiers who may be struggling to make ends meet and needing food assistance to turn to the state’s recently launched Operation Food program for help. Indiana’s community kitchens, pantries and food banks saw a 154% increase in visits since the onset of COVID-19, according to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. ...
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Area softball players return to the field
(High School Sports ~ 07/01/20)
TERRE HAUTE – Typically when the high school softball season gets underway, fans are bundled up with coats and scarves and any winter gear they can find in their closets. However, this has been anything but a typical season. Shortly after preseason practices began in early March, the coronavirus made its way into the state of Indiana, forcing the IHSAA to cancel each of the spring sports seasons and therefore ending several student-athletes careers prematurely...
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