Greene County, Indiana · Thursday, September 2, 2010
[Nameplate] Fair ~ 84°F  
High: 88°F ~ Low: 66°F
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The 2010 Business Card Directory will help you find a business in our area. For more information about advertising in the 2011 directory, contact Christy Lehman, Tina Snow or Stuart Dowden at 847-4487.
Community Notes (09/02/10)
Friday, September 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 7 The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the fire station, located on Mill Street. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Thursday, Sept. 9 Friday, Sept. 10...
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Updated 09/02 @ 7:16 AM
In Tracy Hunt's view, a person can never be too careful with their finances, especially their online bank and credit card accounts. The 43-year-old Linton woman had the horrible experience last week of finding out her...
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Updated 09/01 @ 8:33 PM
A Linton man died Tuesday evening in a mine at Triad Mine in northern Knox County near Freelandville. Brian Mason, 25, was driving a large surface mine truck that drove off a high wall and toppled to the ground and landing...
Roy Clark and Band on Mike Huckabee Show
County Music Hall of Fame member Roy Clark recently appeared with his band on the Mike Huckabee Show on Fox News Network. Clark is very well-known in the Greene County community. Each June, he comes to Linton to help put on a music show and golf tournament that raises money for college scholarships for Greene County students.

Click on the link below to watch a part of Clark's appearance on the nationally telecast program.

State news
  • Ind. boy tells judge he fatally shot stepfather
    WARSAW, Ind. (AP) -- A 15-year-old northern Indiana boy has offered to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of his stepfather if prosecutors drop charges of murder and aiding murder....
  • Attorney accused in prison drug-smuggling case
    ST. LOUIS (AP) -- An FBI agent says an Illinois defense attorney facing federal charges that he tried to smuggle a heroin-filled condom into an Indiana federal prison claims to have done it repeatedly, exploiting greater privacy privileges lawyers are afforded in the lockups....
  • Key foes won't campaign against Ind. tax caps vote
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Two prominent groups that have fought against the statewide property tax caps championed by Gov. Mitch Daniels are going to sit out the November referendum on whether to put the limits into the state constitution....
  • Ex-IU player Leary charged with taking appliances
    NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- Former Indiana University basketball player Todd Leary faces charges that he stole appliances from foreclosed homes less than two months after he pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a mortgage fraud scheme....
  • Ellsworth says Coats is lying with Guantanamo ad
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Brad Ellsworth is stepping up his criticism of Republican opponent Dan Coats, saying Coats lied in a television ad....
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Headlines
Community Learning Center won't close (09/02/10)
Despite circulating rumors, the former Greene County Community Learning Center at Switz City remains open and ready to...
Music Fest fans, bands come from near and far (09/02/10)
If you rock it, they will come. This weekend's sixth annual Linton Music Festival isn't just a chance for free family...
Library seeks volunteers to help with grounds work (09/02/10)
The Linton Public Library is in need of some outdoor upkeep and needs volunteers for its upcoming Grounds Work Days....
Wood gets 18 years in methamphetamine case (09/01/10)
The case where an off-duty police officer was out mushroom hunting last spring, and instead of finding mushrooms found...
Worthington yard sale day set for Saturday (09/01/10)
WORTHINGTON -- Saturday is yard sale day in Worthington. For one day a year, this quiet, peaceful town becomes a mecca...
WPD offers tips for Worthington yard sale shoppers and sellers (09/01/10)
With thousands of people expected to be strolling and driving on the streets of Worthington for yard sale day, the...

Newberry Festival
The town of Newberry staged its annual summer festival Friday and Saturday.

Scenes from Wings of Hope
"Wings of Hope" was staged Saturday at Shawnee Field to help perpetuate the memory of two young boy who tragically died a year ago. The event -- that organizers hope to make an annual one -- featured a variety of children's games and activities,...

2010 Greene County Fair opens
This Week at the Fair Monday, July 12 8 a.m. -- Community Building opens 8 a.m. -- 4-H Horse and Pony Show, indoor and outdoor arena 10 a.m. -- 4-H Meat Goat Show, show barn 5:30 p.m. -- Sheep Show, show barn 6 p.m. -- Baby Contest,...

Bloomfield choral groups head to Florida to perform at Disney World
Bloomfield Choral groups departed about 7 p.m. Thursday for a trip to Disney World to perform over spring break. The 74 students in grades 4-12 left for the 19-hour bus trip to the amusement park venue. The group will return March 24. The big day...
Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Greene County, Indiana:

Today
Chance Rain Showers
High: 88
Tonight
Rain Showers Likely
Low: 66
Tomorrow
Mostly Sunny
High: 78
Low: 50
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
High: 75
Low: 45
Sunday
Mostly Sunny
High: 77
Low: 55
Labor
Mostly Sunny
High: 87
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 90
Low: 65
Wednesday
Chance Rain Showers
High: 89

Warnings
No watches or warnings currently in effect for the Greene County, Indiana, area

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Quakes
Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S. from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (Times in Central):

Mag.WhenWhere
1.109/01 02:271 mi W of Guy, AR
1.009/01 02:260 mi NW of Guy, AR
3.108/31 19:467 mi ESE of Arcadia, OK
2.708/31 13:000 mi S of La Grange Park, IL
1.708/31 08:385 mi N of Enola, AR
1.508/30 22:497 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO
2.708/30 11:315 mi ENE of Mountain City, TN
1.808/30 02:115 mi NW of Mount Vernon, AR
1.608/30 01:335 mi NW of Mount Vernon, AR
1.908/29 15:305 mi NW of Mount Vernon, AR
1.308/29 05:404 mi SSE of Ridgely, TN
0.608/28 13:301 mi WNW of Guy, AR