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Good news to report: Terre Haute Bridge Club players Thomas Siefert and Diane Jordan-Wagner partnered in winning a large 1,500 point or less tournament in Indianapolis this past week. Fantastic to see a couple of students from club president James "Sonny" Kirtley's Sunday class do so well.

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Community events offered this week throughout the Wabash Valley.

American Ancestors will present a free webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Titled “Jewish Immigrants in the American Antiques Trade,” it will focus on the work of two early-20th century Jewish cabinetmakers from Lithuania who became authori

Local club president James “Sonny” Kirtley resumed his free Sunday afternoon bridge lesson on Zoom. Slam searching techniques focusing on 1430 Roman Key Card highlighted the lesson. In a shocking development, the “class” was defeated by Milt Van Reed in a challenge match for the mythical/imaginary Challange Match Belt.

The University Art Gallery is host to the culminating exhibitions of 14 bachelor of arts candidates and four bachelor of science in art education candidates for the Department of Art and Design at Indiana State University.

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Community events offered this week in the Wabash Valley.

Community events offered this week throughout the Wabash Valley.

In 1882 Indiana passed a law requiring that births be recorded by every county. This meant that doctors, midwives, parents, and anyone assisting at a birth, were required to report it to the county health department. Compliance with the statute was slow, but it gradually increased into the early-1900s. In 1907 Indiana passed legislation requiring all counties to report their births to the state Department of Health. Again, reporting was uneven but increased over time, reaching full compliance by 1920.

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Good news to report: The Terre Haute/Paris Tuesday evening Virtual Club Game remains strong and healthy with 10 full tables and 40 players competing. Discussion is underway by the Board of Directors as to how and when to add a second virtual game.

Jackson Township Community Band will perform at the annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 in Brazil. The patriotic concert will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the rotunda of the Clay County Courthouse at 609 E. National Ave.