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A&H Electric Heating & Air Conditioning

310 E 12th St, 765-563-6702.

AgriPro Seeds, Inc.

Biosciences company involved in developing hybrid seeds for agriculture. E Eighth St, 765-563-3111.

AMOCO Oil Terminal

Hwy 43 South, 765-563-3161.

Apartments & Houses For Rent in Brookston

Apartments, houses and commercial buildings for rent in the Brookston, Indiana, area. 765-563-3504 days.

Apple Popcorn Festival

2006 is the 30th annual Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 15th, 7 am-5 pm, rain or shine. Two all-American favorites play center stage on a day brimming with activities, including: 200 craft booths, contests, entertainment, music & a great variety of food booths. Brookston's annual festival always takes place the third Saturday in September. This is the time to celebrate the local harvest, rich with apples and popcorn. Lots of activities throughout the day for young and old. Pancake & sausage breakfast at the firehouse. Family entertainment on the stage, big book sale at the Brookston library, 5K & 10 K Run. Yard Sales galore! Come with friends and family and enjoy the day. It is a free event. For general information, contact Shelly Christopher at 765-563-3770.

Attorney Robert Little

If you need a will, help doing the closing on some property you are buying or selling, need a somebody to represent you in court, Attorney Little's office can help you. Hours: 8a-5p M-F or by appointment, 600 Prairie St., 765-563-3124.

Badger Grove Community Baptist Church

A fellowship of Faith, Hope, and Love.in the countryside! Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday Study 6:00 p.m. Nursery & children's church available. 11539 S. 500 W, 765-563-3358.

Beauty Barn & Tanning Salon

Co Rd 100 E, 765-563-6624.

Bartlett Ford

Have you driven a FORD lately? Come on down to Bartlett Ford and take home some new wheels. Hours: Sales MFS 8-5, TuWTh 8-8; Service M-F 8-5, Sa 8-12, Hwy 43, 765-563-3126.

Brookston Car Wash

Is your ride getting a little funky? Take it to Brookston Car Wash, lather up, wash the road grime away. And, while you're at it, why not wash the kids, too? (Only joking...) Big vaccums to pull the dirt up out of the hard to get at places. US 43 North, Hours: Open 24 hours.

Brookston Chiropractic

Dr. Laurel Eakin. Specializing in light force adjustment. No appointment necessary. Now with a massage therapist also. Open Monday thru Thursday, 2:00-6:30 pm - other times by appointment. 209 Ripley St, one block west of the stoplight, 765-563-4090.

Brookston Community Analysis

Brookston, Indiana, community analysis done by annually NIPSO (Norhtern Indiana Public Service Co.) in cooperation with city and local economic development organizations. Information is believed to be true and correct but cannot be guaranteed.

Brookston Community Van

The Brookston Community Van provides transportation to seniors needing a lift to go shopping, to the bank and post office, or wherever they may need to go. The van goes to lafayette on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month. Currently they need a driver, so if you know anybody who could help out, give them a call! 563-3255.

Brookston Laundromat

Open 16 hours daily. Eighteen washing machines, two of which are heavy duty, and seven dryers.

Brookston-Prairie Township Public Library

Brookston Prairie Township Public Library was founded in 1916 when the property taxpayers of the Town of Brookston and Prairie Township agreed to tax themselves to support th library. The land was purchased in 1915 through donations and the building was constructed in 1916 through the grant from the Carnegie Corp.
With over 20,000 books on the shelves, the library outgrew the original building. 1992 was the ground breaking of a 5,426 sq. Ft. Addition and the complete remodeling of the existing 3,669 sq. Ft. The renovated building now houses a new community room, a larger historical room, a seminar room and a teen room.
Hours: MTuTh 1p-8p, W 9a-8p, F 1p-5p, Sa 9a-1p, 111 W Second St., 765-563-6511.

Brookston Dining - A Restaurant Guide

Brookston History

History of the Brookston, "The Little Wonder City", from the prairie days, up through at least the 1950's. Originally written by Grover Hartman, this text was taken from the 1950 Centennial Book.

Brookston Pizza King

Obie's Pizza King features two sizes of pizza with choice of toppings, Texas BBQ, stromboli, submarines, and hot ham and cheese. Bread sticks and chips. Fountain drinks. Juke box and arcade game are fun to play while you wait for your food. If you ask for a large coke - watch out! Hours: 4p-11p M-Th, 4p-11p F&Sa, 4p-9p Su, Closed Mondays, 117 W Third Street, 765-563-3164.

Brookston, Town of

The Brookston Town Hall is the place you go to get your water and electricity turned on. The Council meets here twice a month. The Brookston town web site, courtesy of the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, Ginger Brown, contains a variety of useful information about the town, including info which would be very helpful to new residents. They are very helpful if you have any questions or problems. Hours: 9a-5p & 9a-12noon Sa, 205 E Third St., 765-563-3171.

Burgets Loft

Dean Burget always has a tasty assortment of antiques, from old-time children's books to furniture, quilts, and curios -- you name it. Always strictly first-rate merchandise, beautifully displayed. Hours: By Appointment, 150 W, 765-563-6866.

Carter Manufacturing

Designs and manufacturers agricultural research equipment. 765-563-3666.

Charlie Alm's Hammer Dulcimers

Mountain Dulcimers built by hand from native Indiana hardwoods. Charlie's been building these things for a few years (since the 1950's), and they just keep getting better and better. Current waiting list to have him build you a lap or Appalachian dulcimer is about 2 to 3 months. Hours: Most weekday mornings and afternoons, and by appointment. 307 Railroad St, 765-563-3504.

Chester

Manufacturer of high-quality liquid fertilizer. Check out the new Chesters retail popcorn store in downtown Brookston. This is POPCORN CENTRAL! Hours: 7:30a-4:30p M-F, 201 S St Rd 43, 765-563-3121.

Church of Christ

206 N. Prairie St., 765-563-3396.

Country Corner

This is the place for everything "country". Visa, Mastercard, & Discover accepted. Hours: 10a-5p Tu-Sa, 201 E. Third St., 765-563-6100.

The Corner Pub

The Corner Pub is a relaxing hangout with a Sports Bar theme. It features LARGE SCREEN (and we're talking really large here, folks!) TV, pool, and darts. Unusually good selection of tunes on the juke box. All favorite beverages are served. Stop on by. Hours: 11a-Close M-Th, 10a-3a F&Sa, 12a-1a Su, 121 W. Third St., 765-563-4010.

Dave's Computer World

Networks, Servers, Computers, Printers. Emergency Repair Service. FREE Public Access Internet. Sales and service for all brands. Building the Best and Repairing the Rest Since 1982! Hours: 9a-7p M&F, 9a-5p T,W,Th, 9a-Noon Sa, 105-109 W. Third St., 765-563-3504.

R&M Food Mart

Located on the north end of town, R&M Food Mart is a nice size grocery store. Great meat department, adequate fresh fruits and vegetables. Everything a family needs to put food on the table and keep the dog and cat happy. Sale items all the time. Unlike the giant grocery stores, you don't have to waste a lot of time and gas getting there, you don't have to park a mile away out in the parking lot, and you don't have to hike up and down ten miles of aisles just to buy a hundred dollars worth of groceries. They have large tobacco assortment, lottery tickets, and magazines. Something I really like about R&M Food Mart is if there is something they do not carry that you buy regularly they will get it in stock for you. R&M Food Mart is located at the north end of town on the west side of SR 43, 765-563-3366.

Demeter, Inc.

Hours: ? 765-563-3181.

Dr. Lopp, DDS

Whether you floss and brush 'em, or keep 'em in a jar on the bedside table at night, Dr. Lopp can help you keep your choppers in good working order. And he'll never tell you, "Your teeth are great, but the gums will have to go!" Hours: ?, 803 S Prairie St., 765-563-6667.

Farmers State Bank

Friendly, Full-Service Hometown Banking. Lobby Hours: M-Th 9a-4p, F 9a-6p; Drive-up: M-Th 8a-4p, F 8a-6p Sa 8a-12a, 309 S. Prairie St., 765-563-3135.

Federated Church (American Baptist & Presbyterian)

2nd & Wood Streets, 765-563-6323.

43 Package

Package alcohol on State Road 43 - the name says it all! These guys can stack beer cases so high up to the ceiling, you feel like you're walking around in a maze. Pretty good basic selection, but nothing too exotic. All your domestic beers, a couple of imports, some table wines, sparkling wines, single malt whiskey. Chips, pretzels, and munchies. They have free pretzels at the counter. Yum! Ice cooler is outside. Hours: ?, SR 43 N, 765-563-6157.

Family Express

Gas station, mini-grocery (milk, eggs, lunch meat - the basics), lottery tickets, cigarettes, newspapers. Good quickie food: microwave sandwiches, fountain cokes, slushies. Everything for a good nutritious meal. Clean washrooms. Air pump outside. Hours: 5a-11p, 211 S Prairie St., 765-563-3548.

Frontier Dollars for Scholars

The Frontier Dollars For Scholars chapter is organized to provide local students with academic support and financial aid to encourage higher levels of achievement. Citizens in our community have formed Frontier a Dollars For Scholars chapter to rally around our students, to give them a boost, and to ensure that they reach their highest potential. Local volunteers raise money to help Frontier students afford the cost of higher education. All money raised stays in the community to support our local students. So far Frontier Dollars for Scholars has raised over $23,000 for our students. For more info, contact Floyd Garrott at Farmers State Bank, 765-563-3135.

Frontier High School

Frontier High School is located at One Falcon Drive in Chalmers, Indiana. Mr. Bernard Graser is the principal. Frontier Falcons Rule! (219) 984-5437.

Frontier Soccer Association

All Star Soccer Camp, Five days of soccer basics and skills, July 24-28 (Mon-Fri) 6 to 8 PM. Call 563-3407 or send email to jdmoore@gte.net.

Garrott- Keller Insurance Agency

Insurance for Life, Health, Business, Home, Auto, Farm, Crop-Hail, Multi-peril & and Motorcycle. High Risk? No Problem. Let us be your insurance provider. Serving mid-north Indiana. Hours: 9a-5p M-F, 9a-Noon Sa, 301 Prairie St., 765-563-6531.

H&R Block

Need a hand with your taxes? This is the place to go. Hours: 9a-6p MTuThF, 9a-1p Sa, Closed Wednesdays, 201 W Third St., 765-563-6648.

Clapper-Hartzler Funeral Home

They do a really nice funeral. They are very caring and sensative to your family's wishes. In the entry-way there are some great blow-ups of photos of Brookston from around the turn of the century. Hours: By Appointment, 101 W Fourth St., 765-563-3134.

Hunt-Wesson Foods

Hours: ?, 162 E 900 S, 317-563-3182.

Indiana Farmers Union Service Association

Develops on-farm value added community based systems.

Ivy & Violetts Home Store & Flowers

Flowers and fine house decoration and accents. Sandra Kenyon does a beautiful job with boquets, cut flowers, or plants when you want something special, to say "I love you" or "I can't believe how stupid I was". Her arrangements are striking and original and sure to be appreciated by the one for whom they are intended. Flowers can be wired anywhere in the world. If you're too cheap to send real flowers, CLICK HERE to send virtual flowers. (Fun, but not nearly as nice as the real thing.) Gift items, including: full line of Russ Berrie bears & other critters, hand painted wood items, custom silk flower arrangements for home and office (never need watering!), candles, potpourri, balloons, etc. Sandy's store at the corner of SR 43 and SR 18 is a knockout. Hours: 9:00a-5:00p M-F, 9:00a-12:00p Sa, 116 W. Third St., 765-563-4489.

J & J's Roadhouse

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily lunch specials and sandwiches. A great place for delicious homemade pie, with 3 or 4 kinds daily. How refreshing to eat in a restaurant that isn't a chain. Located at 305 Chalmers Road, North end of town, where SR 43 curves, 765-563-3408.

Jessup Paper Box

At Jessup's they manufacture specialty cardboard boxes, like the ones that greeting cards come in. They also make a variety of childrens games and puzzles. Every year around the start of December they have a big Christmas Sale at which you may purchase many of their products for bargain prices. The sale is announced on large banners in their front windows for a couple of weeks before it happens. Coincidently Jessup's main build is the "Opera House" built at the trun of the century by the French brothers, for years the site dances, graduations, chataquas, travelling acts, and other cultural events. Jessup's does a great job keeping this lovely historical structure in good condition. Hours: ?, 211 S Railroad St., 765-563-3131.

Johnson's Machine Shop & Wrecker Service

They do great welding, that's for sure. AND, if you need something towed out of the ditch or a snow bank, whether it's a semi truck or compact car, they've got the right tool for the job. Hours: ? 765-563-6594 (if busy, dial 563-6554).

Klein Brot Haus

Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Serving breakfast and lunch (close at 2:30pm). Soup and bread bar featuring different homemade soups and a variety of breads daily, Hearty and healthy. Smoking is not permitted. Gourmet coffees, herbal teas. Sinful deserts. The caramel apple pie is amazing, and the rubarb pie is even better. Recently under new ownership, with an expanded menu, including a variety of salads! There is live entertainment by local musicians on Friday evenings, from 6:30 til 9:00. Special supper every Friday evening. German theme decor. 106 E Third St., 765-563-3788.

Lafayette Bank & Trust

Hwy 43 & 18, 765-563-6400.

Louie Laskowski Studio

Louie Laskowski is a fine artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas, monotype, and photo manipulations. Works are contemporary, narrative. Hours: By Appointment, 305 Prairie St., 765-563-3721.

Prairie Realty

Looking for a lot, a house, commercial property or farm ground. Come in and talk with our agents. They'll take care of you. Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm., Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 am, or by appointment. 208 Prairie St., 765-563-3571.

R & H Services

Carpet Binding and Edging, Julie Hughes, 902 Brackney St., 765-563-3875.

RE Frost & Associates

Custom programming, computer training and consulting. Database and CAD applications a specialty. Environmental consulting. Hours: By Appointment, 114 1/2 W Third St., 765-563-3712.

R&M Wholesale

Tobacco and candy and everything nice - that's what R&M Wholesale is made of. In addition to distributing candy and smokes to stores in several counties, R&M runs wholesale outlets in Lafayette and Monticello. 501 South St., 765-563-3188.

Rustic Garden

Garden chimes and animals, potted plants, hanging baskets, bird houses, shepherd's hooks, iron plant holders. Annuals, perennials, herbs, and garden vegetables, singly or by the flat. Tu-F 10a-5p, Sa&Su 10a-2p, 406 Mills St., 765-563-3200.

S & W Farms

Breeding and rising foxtrotters, "Songer's Ambrose Hank" and "Sensation's Classy Prince" 2691 E SR 18, 765-563-6525.

Sheets-Harmon Agency

Insurance is our business. Whatever your insurance needs, Randy can help you. Hours: ?, 211 S Prairie St., 765-563-3911.

Susan Wyke Frost Porcelain

Beautifully crafted, handmade porcelain objects. Finely detailed dragons, clowns, and fantasy characters. Christmas tree ornaments, collector's eggs. Susan's unique and intricate work makes a special gift. Hours: By Appointment, 114 W Third St., 765-563-3711.

The Other Place

Alcohol and loud music. Rock & roll!!! Karaoke!!! Pool table, dart boards, Tombstone Pizza. What do you want on YOUR Tombstone? Open every night til closing time, Closed Sundays, 103 W Third St., 765-563-6665.

Therapeutic Innovations

Occupational and Physical Therapy. Hours: By Appointment Only, 111 W Third St., 765-563-6868.

Top Notch Tavern

Open 10am til 10pm or so Monday thru Saturday. Bar sandwiches, fries and mushrooms are available at lunch and on weekdays. Coke, domestic beers, and mixed drinks. The "economy" burger is 12oz of meat. Neat old bar and back bar. Lots of Purdue paraphenillia. Friday and Saturday nights, Pam and Gary serve some of the best steaks you'll ever have. The fillet mignon melts in your mouth. Be sure to check-out an order of onion rings with your favorite brew while you wait for your dinner to come - there's none better. And the home-made bleu cheese dressing is delicious. Wonder about the Ancient Sex Stone? Don't ask! Available for private parties & events. Located at 113 W Third St., 765-563-6508.

Twinrocker Handmade Paper

Fine Handmade ARTIST'S PAPERS for: Watercolor, Drawing, Pastel, Printmaking, Calligraphy, Book Arts. Hours: 9a-5p M-F, 100 E Third St., 765-563-3119.

Ultimate Video

Full-service video store delivering a superb assortment of videos, and game cartridges. Ultimate Video always have the latest titles as soon as they are available. They also carry lots of used video and game titles. Not sure what to see tonight? Stop in and browse around! Owners, John and Karen, are friendly and helpful. Hours: M-Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-9p, 115 W Third St., 765-563-6838.

United Feeds

United Feeds mixes, sells, and hauls a variety of animal feed. 765-563-3144.

United Methodist Church

9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am Worship. 206 E Fourth St., 765-563-3481.

US Government Post Office

Dirk Hoch is the Postmaster in the modern new Post Office building. There are postal boxes you can rent if you live in town, and local rural carriers' routes run from out of this office every day. The US Postal Service is completely self-supporting, and charges less than the postal services in any other western nation to deliver your mail! It's always fun to check the FBI wanted posters in the lobby and see if any of your relatives are in there. Hours: Lobby is 6a-4:30p M-F, 6a-11:30a Sa; Window is 7:30a-10a & 12noon-4:15p M-F, 8a-11:15 Sa, located at the 205 South St., 765-563-6466.

White County Census Bureau Info

Various population, business, economic profile data about White County, Indiana, from the 1990 & 2000 US Census.


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