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Public speaks out at I-69 meeting
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
SULLIVAN ---- Opponents of extending of I-69, which would connect Evansville to Indianapolis, spoke out against various aspects of the proposal at a public hearing Wednesday, outnumbering proponents 2 to 1. Local leaders are divided on the issue. The public hearing, the third in as many days conducted by the Indiana Department of Transportation, had two purposes: To let INDOT continue its argument that a new route would connect southwestern Indiana with the rest of Indiana and benefit that area economically and transportation-wise; and to let the public have its say.. ...
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Golf scramble Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Shawnee Theatre will have its third annual golf scramble Saturday at the Boltenwood Golf Range and Academy in Linton. Pre-registration can be made by calling 847-4480 or simply be at the golf course by 9 a.m. Saturday. The price is $15 per person or $60 per team of four. Individuals as well as predetermined teams are welcome...
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Junior high sports banquet Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
The Linton-Stockton Junior High All-Sports Banquet will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditeria. All parents, athletes and boosters are invited to attend. The junior high will be providing the meat, drinks and desserts. The seventh grade is asked to bring a salad and the eighth grade is requested to bring a vegetable dish...
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Bloomfield tops Barr-Reeve in tennis
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Bloomfield tuned up for the South Western Indiana Athletic Conference tournament with a 5-0 win over Barr-Reeve. "It was a good one. We will take it," said Bloomfield girls tennis coach Mike Canty. "Everyone played pretty well last night. I like to see that."...
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Union loses in five
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Robinson, Ill. made a successful trip across the boarder as they at least two runs in every inning in a 16-1 victory over host Union (Dugger) Wednesday. The game was halted after five innings via the 10-run rule. Robinson touched up Union pitcher Brandon Hogue and Brock Ward for 14 hits. Hogue was the starter and suffered the loss...
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Shakamak falls short against North Daviess
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
With a chance to stay in the hunt for a tie in the South Western Indiana Athletic Conference at home Wednesday, Shakamak came up on the short end of an 8-3 score against North Daviess, who clinched the conference outright. "I am very disappointed to say the least," said Shakamak baseball coach Chip Sweet, whose Lakers dropped to 13-6, 3-2 in the SWIAC. "We just are not hitting the ball...
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Lady Cards edge Lakers
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Bloomfield made the most of three hits, scoring one run in the third, fourth and fifth innings as the Lady Cardinals defeated visiting Shakamak 3-2 in a South Western Indiana Athletic Conference softball game Wednesday. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for the Lady Lakers, who dropped to 11-9. It also was the second SWIAC loss for Shakamak (5-2) and knocked them out of a chance to tie for the conference title after winning it the past seven years...
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Golf Sectional on June 2
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
The boys golf sectional, hosted by Terre Haute North, has been moved from June 4 to Saturday, June 2 at the Terre Haute Elks. Linton-Stockton boys golf coach Darren Clayton said the tournament was moved because the Terre Haute schools will still be in session on Monday, June 4...
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Park a hot topic at Bloomfield meeting
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- The newly renovated Bloomfield City Park was the main focus of the Bloomfield Town Council meeting Wednesday night. Many people are wanting to use the new facilities for activities throughout the summer months. Through Sondra Thompson, Josh Thompson requested the use of the basketball courts for the 10th annual Omega basketball tournament May 20 at 1 p.m. The day's activities benefit local high school sports departments. The board stated it would check the park schedule...
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Dorrell wants to start local Kiwanis Club
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Is Linton big enough for another civic organization? Dean Dorrell believes the answer is yes. Dorrell, who is the Information Services Director for Four Rivers Resource Inc. in Linton, is in the process of finding out if there's enough interest to start a Kiwanis Club...
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Lyons residents address council about problems
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
LYONS ---- Lyons residents wanted answers to several problems they presented to the Lyons Town Council on Wednesday evening. Jack Lewis presented a petition to the council he had circulated asking that the park be closed at dark and the gates shut at midnight. Lewis, who lives next to the park, says he can't leave his windows open on cool evenings because of the noise from the basketball court and the foul language used in the park...
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INDOT explains I-69 meeting
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
SULLIVAN ---- Representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation told approximately 60 people at a public hearing Wednesday night that the final decision for the I-69 corridor will be made by the end of 2002. "We have 14 concept and by the end of the summer we are going to narrow that down to three and then do extensive studies on those three proposed routes," said Bryan Nicol, deputy commissioner of INDOT...
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Lakers edge Cards
(Local News ~ 05/10/01)
Mike Lacy and Mike Clark both shot 41 to tie for low medalist to pace Shakamak to wins over Bloomfield and Northeast Dubois in a boys match at Phil Harris Golf Course Wednesday. The Lakers finished with a total of 175, three shots lower than Bloomfield. Northeast Dubois was third with a 190...
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