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National champions
The Brown County Junior High School We the People team poses in front of the White House during a break from competition. The team won the national civics contest championship for Brown County for a second year in a row. Read more in the April 9 Brown County Democrat (Photo courtesy of Jim Oliver)
Out of the office
Brown County Democrat outdoor columnist Kevin Lilly traverses a creek on a hike on the Tecumseh Trail in late February. He and a friend ventured away from their desk jobs for a backpacking trip. Read about their experiences on the April 9 Out There page. (Courtesy photo by Derek Clifford)
Local News
Nashville farmers market meeting planned
Updated: 04.17.14
Sports schedule changes for Monday UPDATED 2:09 p.m.
Updated: 04.14.14
135 South closure delayed one week
Updated: 04.11.14
Watch sheriff, congressional candidate forum online tonight
Updated: 04.10.14
Decision on fate of deputy expected Thursday morning UPDATED 10:38 a.m. Thursday
Updated: 04.09.14
Watch candidate forum online tonight
Updated: 04.08.14
Best of Sheriff's Log
April 4, 11:23 a.m.: Man reports four-door white Dodge parked at Gnaw Bone is making him uncomfortable.
April 2, 6:07 p.m.: Man in 100 block of Ike Shipley Road advises needs to speak with officer reference incident that happened yesterday. Neighbor shot his dog. Advises subject is always shooting toward his residence, etc.
In This Week's Democrat
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Obituaries
Denise Gay Brand Boulay, 46, South Carolina
Sister of Suzanne Davis, Dale Brand and David Brand
Clarence Fike, 89, Franklin
Former resident of Bean Blossom
Calendar
- April 20
'Noah' movie at the Playhouse
4 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - April 20
All are welcome at Easter services
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. - April 21
Brown County Council
6 p.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 21
B.C. Solid Waste Management Board
5:15 p.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 21
Brown County Water Utility 2014 annual meeting
6 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County High School, 234 School House Lane - April 21
BCHS Varsity sports for Monday
5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Brown County High School, Brownstown Central - April 22
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds - April 22
BCHS sports for Tuesday
5 p.m., 6 p.m. Brown County High School, Indiana Creek - April 22
Farmer's market informational meeting
6 to 8 p.m. Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane - April 22
Stellar Community public meeting
5:30 p.m. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East - April 23
Election Board
9:30 a.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 23
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 23
BCHS sports for Wednesday
5 p.m. Brown County High School, Providence Jr./Sr. HS - April 23
Live music at Hobnob restaurant
6 to 8 p.m. Hobnob, 17 W. Main St. - April 23
BC Parks & Rec. Board
5:15 p.m. BC Parks & Rec. Office, 1001 Deer Run Lane - April 24
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - April 24
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' movie at the Playhouse
4 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - April 24
Brown County/ Purdue Extension Board
7 p.m. Extension Office, 802 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - April 24
BCHS sports for Thursday
4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Brown County High School - April 24
Rotary Club
7:15 a.m. Artist Colony Inn, 105 S. Van Buren St. - April 25
Live music at sports bar
7 to 9 p.m. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East - April 25
Bingo
6 p.m. Fruitdale Fire Station, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom - April 25
Friends of the library plant sale
3 to 6 p.m. Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane - April 25
Game night at dance barn
6 to 10 p.m. Mike's Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West - April 25
Earth Day at Bean Blossom farmers market
4 to 7 p.m. St. David's Episcopal Church, State roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom - April 25
Live music at Out of the Ordinary
7:30 p.m. to midnight Out of the Ordinary, 61 S. Van Buren St. - April 25
Congressman Young to meet at Nashville Town Hall
10 to 11 a.m. Town Hall, 200 Commercial St. - April 25
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' movie at the Playhouse
4 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - April 25
Live music at winery
7 to 10 p.m. Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St. - April 25
18th Girlfriend rummage sale at Brown County Inn
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East - April 26
Arbor Day celebration at Brown County IGA gazebo
10 a.m. to noon Brown County IGA, 30 Hawthorne Drive - April 26
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - April 26
Live band at dance barn
6 p.m., 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mike's Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West - April 26
Dance lessons at Out of the Ordinary
7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. to midnight Out of the Ordinary, 61 S. Van Buren St. - April 26
Friends of the library plant sale
9 a.m. to noon Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane - April 26
Plant sale at BCSP Nature Center
9 a.m. until sold out Brown County State Park Nature Center - April 26
Harpeth Rising band at The Playhouse
7:30 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - April 26
Hope for Hearts Farm free women's extravaganza
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope For Hearts Farm, 1005 State Road 45, Bean Blossom - April 26
Live music at winery
7 to 10 p.m. Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St. - April 27
Brown County Railroad gallery
1-4 p.m. Three Story Hill at State Road 135 N., Fruitdale - April 27
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' movie at the Playhouse
4 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - April 28
BC Alcoholic Beverage Board public hearing
11 a.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 28
Helmsburg Sewage Board
7 p.m. B.C. Community Church Annex, 2370 Main St., Helmsburg - April 28
B.C. Board of Health executive session
6 p.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - April 29
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - May 1
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - May 1
Brown County Schools Board of Trustees
3 p.m., 6 p.m. Helmsburg Elementary, 5378 Helmsburg Road - May 2
Bingo
6 p.m. Fruitdale Fire Station, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom - May 2
Live band at 19th Hole sports bar
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East - May 2
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' movie at the Playhouse
4 p.m., 7 p.m. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren - May 3
Spring Blossom Parade
11 a.m. Downtown Nashville - May 3
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - May 3
Morel mushroom fest, sale planned at BCSP Nature Center
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brown County State Park Nature Center - May 3
Live band at 19th Hole sports bar
8 to 11 p.m. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East - May 4
Brown County Railroad gallery
1 to 4 p.m. 18 W. Three Story Hill (at State Road 135 N.) Fruitdale - May 6
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - May 8
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - May 9
Bingo
6 p.m. Fruitdale Fire Station, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom - May 10
Store to host bike blessing, open house
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. House of Thunder, 4413 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - May 10
Free community breakfast at Sprunica church
8 to 10 a.m. Sprunica Baptist Church, 3902 Sprunica Road - May 10
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - May 11
Brown County Railroad gallery
1 to 4 p.m. 18 W. Three Story Hill (at State Road 135 N.) Fruitdale - May 13
Euchre
6 p.m. 746 Memorial Drive, (fairgrounds) - May 14
Thrive Alliance Board of Directors
3:30 to 5 p.m. ACSSCI main office conference room, 1531 13th St., Suite G900, Columbus - May 15
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - May 16
Bingo
6 p.m. Fruitdale Fire Station, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom - May 18
Humane society Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta
1 to 3:30 p.m. Deer Run Park - May 22
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - May 27
Brown County Area Plan Commission
6 p.m. County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane - May 29
Gospel jam session
6:30 p.m. Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone - June 14
Free community breakfast at Sprunica church
8 to 10 a.m. Sprunica Baptist Church, 3902 Sprunica Road
