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TOP STORY OF THE DAY: Could a man from Perth be inspiration for Indiana Jones? Writer, World Traveler
(Local News ~ 08/23/22)
The real-life inspiration for “Indiana Jones” might have roots in Perth, Indiana. “I would hear my parents talk about ‘Old Gord,’ that’s what my father called him,” said Brazil resident Lois Hughes-Davis, who admits she didn’t pay much attention when she was a kid to the adults talking at the breakfast or dinner table. “I always thought he was a photographer.”...
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Concert In The Park GRAND FINALE
(Local News ~ 08/23/22)
The Brazil Concert Band will present Grand Finale 2022 at the special time of 7:30 pm Sunday August 28th in Forest Park rain or shine. SUBMITTED The Grand Finale, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will include an intermission. The playlist includes: “The Star-Spangled Banner” arranged by John Philip Sousa, “The High School Cadets” by Sousa, “Memories Of Stephen Foster” arranged by G. ...
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3 Clay County farms recognized with Hoosier Homestead awards
(Local News ~ 08/23/22)
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2022) – Longstanding Clay County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington). “Family farms helped make Indiana one of the top states for agriculture, and many of them are still operating today,” Heaton said. “It’s important for us to recognize what they’ve accomplished through generations of hard work and commitment.”...
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Brazil man in custody after BPD officers offer assistance
(Local News ~ 08/23/22)
Stopping to help a motorist in need led to an arrest Tuesday morning. About 3 a.m., Brazil Police Department stopped to help what appeared to be a motorist standing in front of a car with its hood up near Knight and Leavitt streets. During a records check, the vehicle was discovered stolen in Vigo County...
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Northview showcases new-look lineup in drubbing of Danville
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/22)
Northview’s boys tennis team technically got its season underway Saturday against visiting Brown County. However, the Eagles only had four available players and therefore were forced to forfeit two of the five matches before the conference opponents even took the court...
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Eels clip Clovers, extend winning streak to season-high three games
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/22)
The Cloverdale Clover volleyball team hosted the Clay City Eels Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup. The young Clovers dropped the match to the Eels in three sets, 25-20, 25-18 and 25-9. The loss dropped the Clovers to 0-5 on the season, while the Eels improved to 3-1...
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Support Young Entrepreneurs
(Local News ~ 08/23/22)
A local business invites the public to come out and support “Young Entrepreneurs” on the last Saturday of August and September. The Brazil Farmer’s Market, 203 South Sherman Street, will allow youth vendors to set up and sell their merchandise for free. The only catch is they must have their tables (along with tarps or umbrellas for sun protection) set up before 9 a.m. The event lasts until 3 p.m., or they run out of stock...
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