Governor drops in at The Brick for a cheeseburger, and a broadband announcement

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Andy East
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Gov. Eric Holcomb smiles as he orders a cheeseburger from Brenda Moore at The Brick in Jonesville, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

Gov. Eric Holcomb gave local residents a preview of an announcement of $22.1 million in funding for 11 broadband expansion infrastructure projects around the state, including Bartholomew County.

And since The Brick was on his way to the announcement in Perry County, he stopped by the iconic restaurant for one of his favorite cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and grilled onion and side of chips.

It was a surprise to The Brick customers who don’t see Indiana’s governor drop by for lunch, but they took the media attention in stride.

According to Holcomb’s staff, Thursday’s visit to The Brick was a highlight of his week.

Gov. Eric Holcomb smiles before taking a bite out of his burger at The Brick in Jonesville, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Gov. Eric Holcomb smiles before taking a bite out of his burger at The Brick in Jonesville, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

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