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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

This annual festival takes place in September every year. This is the time to celebrate the local harvest, rich with apples and popcorn, crafts, music, and lots of great food. Yard sales galore! Come and enjoy yourself. For information, contact Dottie Smith at Smith's Town Shop, 765-563-3172.

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

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 Antiques Mall

Wonderful assortment of antiques and collectibles from many different dealers under one roof. If you love antiques, you can spend hours here and still not see it all. Lots of new stuff every time you visit. Old Hickory & Mission Furniture. Beautiful old tools. Buying Old Hickory & Mission - call 800-569-3979. Hours: 10a-5p M-Sa, 1p-5p Su, US 43 North, 765-563-3505.

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 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

Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers built by hand from native Indiana hardwoods. Charlie's been building these things for a few year, and they just keep getting better and better. Current waiting list to have him build you a hammered 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.

Corner Cafe

Daily lunch specials. A really good bottomless cup of coffee. Smoking is allowed. This spacious corner building has been a restaurant since the 30's when the threshing crews would come and dine family style. (Formerly named Joe's Restaurant, the Corner Cafe suffered a fire in mid-March 1996, caused by a child playing with matches. Although there was major damage, we are lucky the building was not completely destroyed. It is back open for business after some major hard work and rebuilding. Hours: changable, 121 W Third St., 765-563-6191.

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, Inc.

The Most Amazing Computer Store in the Entire Galaxy! Hardware, Software Supplies, and Service for IBM and compatibles and Macintosh. FREE Public Access INTERNET terminals available all the time Dave's is open. Major brands include Intel, Seagate, HP, Toshiba, CTX, Macintosh, Epson, Panasonic, Canon, IBM, Novell. Hours: 9a-8p M&F, 9a-5p W&Tu, 10a-5p Th&Sa, 105-109 W. Third St., 765-563-3504.

Dave's IGA Market

Located on the north end of town, Dave's IGA is a nice size grocery store. Good 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 a selection of videos. Something I really like about Dave's IGA is if there is something they do not carry that you buy regularly they will get it in stock for you. Hey, be sure to check out the IGA NetRaffle! You could win $100 in shopping money! Dave's is located at the north end of town on the west side of SR 43, 765-563-3366.

Demeter, Inc.

Hours: ? 765-563-3181.

Distributed Communication & Worldwide Information

Public Access Internet Provider with local service to: Lafayette, West Lafayette, Purdue, Montmorenci, Green Hill, Otterbein, Romney, Buck Creek, Clarks Hill, West Point, Battle Ground, Brookston, Chalmers, Reynolds, Camden, Delphi, Yeoman, Monticello, Fowler, and Oxford (Soon adding Flora). DCWI provides easy access to many of the "mysterious" areas of the internet, such as: MUD's, List Servers, Internet Phone, FAQ's, Worlds Chat, Usenet News, Shareware (tons of it!), Chat Servers, Bulletin Boards, Lots of Tutorial to get you up and running faster. Service with DCWI includes: no extra charge for PPP or shell accounts, free electronic classifieds, three meg storage on server, technical help with Web Pages, and Web Page listings. DCWI does Web Pages for business. Hours: M-Sa 10-5, 765-563-6655.

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.

Family Pantry

Kind of based on the Village Pantry model, this place is a gas station with a lot of other stuff. They sell more Indiana State lottery tickets here than at any other location in White County! If you're driving and feeling hungry, this is the place to go. Pizza by the slice (cheese, pepperoni, sausage, deluxe), fried chicken, potato skins, hamburgers, and deli sandwiches. Assorted soft drinks, juices, milk, coffee, and sparkling water. Lots of good road food. There are alos booths so you can sit down and eat. Hours: 5a-11p Su-Th, 5a-1a F&Sa, 100 S Prairie St., 765-563-6371.

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.

Food Mart

Gas station, mini-grocery (milk, eggs, lunch meat - the basics), a couple of up-to-date arcade games, lottery tickets, cigarettes, newspapers. Good quickie food: hot dogs, 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 Jr./Sr. HS Boys Basketball

Frontier Jr./Sr. High School Boys Varsity and J.V. Basketball Schedule

Frontier Jr./Sr. HS Girls Basketball

Frontier Jr./Sr. High School Girls Varsity and J.V. Basketball Schedule

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.

Hartzler Funeral Home

Hartzlers does on 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. Larry Hartzler is an avid history buff, and has a very good collection of Brookston and White County artifacts upstairs. He knows a lot of old Brookston history and enjoys discussing it. Hours: By Appointment, 101 W Fourth St., 765-563-3134.

Hendryx Real Estate

Looking for a lot, a house, commercial property or farm ground. Come in and talk with Rex Hendryx. He'll take care of you. Hours: ?, 208 Prairie St, 765-563-3571.

Holdens Pharmacy

Holdens have built this into a really great place to shop. It's like an old variety store but updated and better. Great selection of childrens toys, craft supplies, housewares, paperbacks & magazines, toiletries, and seasonal specialty items, including a pretty good variety of Chia Pets. A large assortent of candy and tobacco. Unfortunately the actual pharmacy part of the business has been phased out recently. The gift area and greeting card selections are exceptional. I go in to buy one gift or card, and wind up getting two or three! They has made a special effort to set in a good supply of hardware, and will stock anything you will be needing regularly that they do not already carry. Hours: 8a-9p M-F, 8a-Noon Su, 310 S Prairie St., 765-563-3311.

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

Flowers and Fine Things. 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.) Sandy's store at the corner of SR 43 and SR 18 is a knockout. Hours: 9:00a-5:00p M-F, 9:00a-Noon Sa, 303 Prairie St., 765-563-6489.

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

Hours: ?, 211 S Railroad St., 765-563-3131.

Johnson's Machine Shop & Wrecker Service

Willis does 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).

Kerrs Candies

After lunch this is the place to stop in for a perfect treat. (Chocolate lovers beware!) Carol and Kenny's handmade candies that are delicious. Many hand-dipped varieties. Attractive boxed and novelty items make great gifts. Personal favorite: Pralines and Cream. Hours: 10a-5p M-F, 10a-12 Sa, W 4th St. (across from the Farmers State Bank), 765-563-6855.

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. German theme decor. You may even hear the chicken song playing! 106 E Third St., 765-563-3788.

Lafayette Bank & Trust

Hwy 43 & 18, 765-563-6400.

LeRoy's Barber Shop

If you need a little off the top, LeRoy can take care of you! Nice traditional barber shop. Read a paper, visit, and catch up on the latest while you wait for your turn in the chair. Hours: 9a-5p Tu-F.

Liberty Disposal

Waste Collection, Hauling, and Recycling Service. US 43 South, Hours: ? 765-563-3913.

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 Review

Pamela Hughes is editor of our local newspaper. She does a great job of covering local area news. It comes out every Thursday and can be bought at: Dave's IGA, Family Pantry, Food Mart, Holdens, and by subscription. Newsstand price is 35 cents. Located at 208 Prairie St., 765-563-3631.

Prairie Veterinary Service - Dr. Mattieson

Hours: ?, US Hwy 43 S, 765-563-3611.

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.

Rod's Style Shop

Go on in to Rod's and get your hair cut - you're starting to look like a shaggy dog! While you're waiting, find out about what's going on with 'coon hunting this year. Plenty of magazines and good talk while you wait your turn. 101 E Third St., 765-563-3602.

Ron's Auction Center

When Ron's having a sale his auction barn is a fun place to spend an evening. Listen to the auctioneer's song, have a Coke and a couple of hot dogs, and get your bid in on that desired antique. Ron's features regular auction sales, household, estate, and seasonal sales. An evening at the auction is always entertaining. Hwy 43, south of town, 765-563-6656.

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.

Schell's Beauty Shop

This is the place to get your hair-do done! Hours: ?, 307 W Third St., 765-563-6474.

Sheets-Harmon Agency

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

Smith's Town Shop

Dottie Smith's Town Shop carrys a large selection of duds for women. Everything from casual wear to suit outfits to fancy dresses. Also a good line of accessories. What makes Dottie's so special is the selection they carry. You will not find the quality or variety off the rack anywhere else. If you shop here once, you will be back again and again. Hours: 9a-5p M-Sa, 116 W Third St., 765-563-3172.

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, darts, Tombstone Pizza. What do you want on YOUR Tombstone? Open every night til closing time, Closed Sundays, 103 W Third St., 765-563-6665.

Theraputic 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. 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

328 N Wood 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 map, business, economic profile data on White County.

Xeboc Inc

Manufactures solid state heaters and cleaning systems for the printing industry. 310 Clawil St., 765-563-3332.


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