-
Open Hands Preschool - Celebrating 20 years
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
The Brazil First United Methodist Church’s “Spring Craft & Vendor Fair”, which supports Open Hands Preschool, continues to grow. Christine Pestoff has helped organize 15 vendor events during the 20 years Open Hands Preschool has been open. The humble beginning has turned into a large event that fills the church with 25 vendors selling all types of handmade items, including crafts, art, jewelry, and food...
-
Republic Services: Heavy Trash Pickup & Recycling
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
With the acquisition of Wallace Brothers by Republic Services, Republic assumed the contract with the city of Brazil. This hasn’t been without a few hiccups. Mayor Brian Wyndham has been in talks with Kenny Depasse, the head of their governmental affairs at Republic...
-
Rita Gard-Smith, formerly Brazil
(Obituary ~ 03/22/24)
Rita Gard-Smith, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at The Heritage Nursing Home. She was born Rita Ann Ragoshke on May 19, 1933, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late James Ragoshke and Beulah Johnson. A 1951 graduate of Brazil High School. Rita went on to marry Robert Gard, who preceded her in death in 1979. Later in life, she married Gerald Smith, who preceded her in death in 2023...
-
JACKIE COOK, Brazil, IN
(Obituary ~ 03/22/24)
Jackie Cook, 83, passed away March 14, 2024 at Hutson Wood of Brazil. Jackie was born to the late Elsie Marie Cook in Reelsville, Indiana on February 2, 1941. Jackie worked for the Greencastle Highway Department, and for several years as a school bus driver. Jackie enjoyed playing guitar and listening to country music...
-
Eels use electric offense to blowout Dugger Union in home opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/24)
In Wednesday’s high school softball season-opener, it took the Class A No. 8 Clay City offense six innings to warm up to the temperature in the mid-to-low 40s that came with 15 mph wind gusts. It wasn’t much warmer for Friday’s home opening game against Dugger Union. ...
-
Clay County Genealogical Society: Halfway to the Goal
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
For 100 years, the building that houses the Clay County Genealogical Library has been located at 309 Main Street, Center Point, Indiana. The time has come to build a new building to replace the current building, and the Clay County Genealogical Society (CCGS) after two years of fundraising efforts has reached the halfway point for the project...
Stories from Friday, March 22, 2024
Browse other days