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New program aimed at helping youths
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- The Greene County Probation Department and Youth Service Bureau of Greene County are seeking volunteers for a program designed to provide sentencing alternatives and positive adult role models for juveniles in trouble. Called Volunteers In Probation, the program's goal is to reduce juvenile repeat crime by providing positive mentoring relationships for young offenders...
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Michael Wayne Simmons
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Michael Wayne Simmons, 5, of Linton, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born May 20, 1995 in Sullivan, he was the son of William Wayne and Angel Gwenn (Staten) Simmons Jr. Survivors include, his parents, Wayne and Angel Simmons of Linton; two sisters, Gwendolyn Simmons at home and Savannah Simmons of Fremont, Ohio; one brother, Quentin Simmons at home; maternal grandparents, Fran and Don Baize of Linton and Danny and Brenda St. ...
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Clara Evelyn Vertrees
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
ELNORA ---- Clara Evelyn Vertrees, 87, of Elnora, passed away at 10:52 a.m., Sunday, April 22, 2001 at her residence. She was born Aug. 15, 1913 in Jackson County, she was the daughter of William H. and Eva (Moore) Shaffer. She was a homemaker. Survivors include, her husband, Leo Vertrees of Elnora; one son, James Vertrees of Annandale, Va.; one daughter, Shirley Hale of Elnora; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild...
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Lakers unbeaten in conference
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Shakamak remained unbeaten in the Tri-River Conference and South Western Indiana Athletic Conference with a 13-1 victory over Union (Dugger) Monday night at Jasonville. The Lakers jumped ahead 5-0 and never was challenged. "I was proud of kids and the way they came out," said Shakamak baseball coach Chip Sweet. "We took control right off the bat...
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Why would anyone want to coach high school basketball?
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Why in the world would anyone want to coach high school sports? First you put your livelihood ---- yeah I know most coaches are teachers first ---- in the hands of teen-agers. Coaches also have to deal with the fact that the personality required to be a successful coach, might not sit well with board members or administrators over time. In a word, love...
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Chief investigator meets with Jasonville task force
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Thomas C. Hinkle, chief investigator from the Indiana State Fire Marshal's office, spoke to the Jasonville Task Force on Juvenile Crime Saturday on the problems of child fire setting and juvenile arson. Hinkle was introduced by Donald Tribby, chief of the Jasonville Volunteer Fire Department...
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Shakamak board looking into possible improvements
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Members of the Shakamak School Board began the process of studying the results from a feasibility study on building projects at the school at Monday night's meeting. Shakamak superintendent Ron Bush said the concepts for improvements at the school were made possible through a community planning group...
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Letter carriers to help those in need
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
It's too easy to take letter carriers for granted. They show up Monday through Saturday with our mail. If they don't, then we're upset. The next time you consider meeting your carrier with a few harsh words, think about what they're going to accomplish May 12...
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Fire destroys home in Marco
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
MARCO ---- Electrical problems are the apparent cause of a fire that destroyed a one-story home near Marco on Monday afternoon. Kevin Etmeier, chief of the Sandborn Volunteer Fire Department, told The Daily Citizen the home, on County Road 1075W, was occupied by Jack and Mary Camden. However, Etmier said he was not sure who actually owns the house...
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Grants help Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department recently received word it has been awarded a $10,000 grant. The grant is just one of many Greene County Sheriff Leon Allen's department has received. "By receiving grants we are able to replace and upgrade antiquated equipment without having to draw on the local general fund," Allen explained...
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Harold H. Resler
(Local News ~ 04/24/01)
Harold H. Resler, 88 of Linton, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2001 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born June 24, 1912 in Newark, he was the son of Wilmont and Ura (Hoke) Resler. He was retired from the Illinois Central Railroad, and was a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club of Linton...
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