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Video: Traveling war memorial opens tonight at VFW
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
Here is your morning news live from The Brazil Times.
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Session offered to help seniors make decisions on physician orders for scope of treatment
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled, a division of West Central Indiana Economic Development District (WCIEDD), is partnering with attorneys in the Elder Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association to provide free presentations about Advance Directives, P.O.S.T. (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment) documents, Powers of Attorney, how to appoint a health care representative, changes in laws for health care decisions and how to have discussions about your decisions with family members...
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Enjoy breakfast, see war memorial and order bricks for military plaza on July 4
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
The HOME committee will be serving biscuits and gravy Monday morning at the VFW post on South Depot Street in Brazil. This will be an opportunity for the community to see the fallen heroes display, order engraved bricks for the Clay County Military Plaza, and enjoy breakfast. Breakfast will be served 8 a.m. to 11 a.m...
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Herbert Ronald Galbraith
(Obituary ~ 06/30/16)
Herbert Ronald Galbraith of rural Clay County passed away June 29, 2016 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of over sixty years, Norma (Redifer) Galbraith. Mr. Galbraith was born April 18, 1921 to Claude and Bertha Galbraith. Two sisters preceded him in death, Geneva Parker and Grace Thomas...
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Red Nose Day
(Community News ~ 06/30/16)
Courtesy photos Bobbi Cayton submitted these photos showing her family and a local club's support for Red Nose Day, which raised $34 million to fight child poverty around the world. At top, the Jackson Township Better Homes Club gathered at the Almost Home Restaurant in Greencastle May 26 to support Red Nose Day. ...
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Wabash Valley Genealogy Society hosting program
(Community News ~ 06/30/16)
On Tuesday, July 12, the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will sponsor a program designed to help individuals work through some of their genealogical challenges. The program is entitled "Beyond the Basics" and it is presented by Steve Szabados. The program will be in the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and socializing with the program running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m...
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Moon donates to YMCA program
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
Ivy Jacobs photo The fruits of five-year-old James Miller Moon's labors during Lemonade Stand Day will help fund the Clay County YMCA Summer Food Program. James -- with a little help from his parents Merry and Jason -- raised $208.69 in three hours at his lemonade stand outside Kroger on Saturday, June 25. ...
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Sister of Providence celebrating Jubilee
(Community News ~ 06/30/16)
A total of 34 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are celebrating Jubilees this year, one of whom has ties to the Brazil area. Sister Ann Casper is celebrating her 60th -- or Diamond -- Jubilee this year. Sister Ann is a native of Huntington. Currently, she ministers as the executive director for Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence...
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Harlan "Peanut" L. Girton
(Obituary ~ 06/30/16)
Harlan "Peanut" L. Girton, 71, Brazil, passed away Thursday June 30, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on August 8, 1944 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Harlan Samuel and Mary Katherine (Leslie) Girton. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1962. ...
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Clay County Post 2 bats come alive in wins
(High School Sports ~ 06/30/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Clay County American Legion Post 2 is finding its collective legs after a late start to the summer season. Wednesday's contest against visiting Cicero provided a couple of strange moments, but ultimately a victory for the home squad...
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Emma Jean (Handlin) Hofmann
(Obituary ~ 06/30/16)
Emma Jean (Handlin) Hofmann, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, surrounded by her family. Emma was born on August 5, 1925, in rural Vigo County, to the late John S. and Anna (Spoor) Handlin. She attended high school in Vigo County and later graduated from the Chicago School of Nursing as an LPN. ...
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County offices to close Monday
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
All Clay County offices and departments will be closed on Monday, July 4. Offices to be closed are the Courthouse, Highway Department, Health Department, Extension and Soil and Water Conservation. All offices will open at their regular times on Tuesday, July 5...
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'That's my son up there': Emotions flow as traveling war memorial opens
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
For many visiting the "Remembering Our Fallen" traveling war memorial it was a struggle to fight back tears during the opening ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 in Brazil. The crowd walked through the display without making a noise, getting to know the faces of post 9/11 soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom...
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SNAPSHOTS: Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration Thursday June 30, 2016
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
There were some cool temperatures and some hot tunes during the 81st annual Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration Thursday. The VanDells took the stage and revved up the large crowd during two packed performances, while others enjoyed the midway, rides and food items at the carnival...
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Emmert Realty distributing 500 U.S. flags
(Local News ~ 06/30/16)
For nearly a decade, Emmert Realty has distributed American flags to yards in neighborhoods near Forest Park for the 4th of July. The tradition continues this year. On Thursday, Kim Emmert planned to distribute 500 flags to neighborhoods near the park...
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