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Meeting to look at affects of I-69 on the environment
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
Later this year area residents will find out if I-69 will pass through Greene County. Next week, residents can learn what effect such a highway could have on the environment. An informational meeting has been set up by Greene County Master Gardener Association president Lila Massa of Linton. It will be at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the 4-H Extension Building east of Switz City...
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Coaches clinic Sunday at SHS
(High School Sports ~ 01/02/02)
There will be a softball clinic for high school and summer league coaches Sundayat the Shakamak High School gymnasium. Registration will take place from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with the clinic set to run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Gwen Lewis of the University of Evansville and Tony Reynolds, strength and conditioning trainer...
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Alberta C. (Lambright) Myers
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
BROWNSBURG ---- Alberta C. (Lambright) Myers, 85, of Brownsburg and formerly of Linton, passed away at 11:32 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 at Brownsburg Health Care. Born April 10, 1916, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Fred and Goldie (Paseh) Lambright...
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Rebecca Smith
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
DUGGER ---- Rebecca Smith, 87, of Dugger passed away at 11:20 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Jasonville. Born March 16, 1914, in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Martha (Kouch) Clark. She was retired from RCA in Bloomington...
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Loren Dean May
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
OWENSBURG ---- Loren Dean May, 73, of Owensburg, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 14, 1928 in Greene County, he was the son of Eli Edward and Exie Irene (Cunningham) May. He was an assembly line worker for General Electric, and a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges in Bloomington...
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Bloomfield gas station cleared of price gouging
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
Attorney General Steve Carter has cleared a Greene County gas station for excessive gasoline pricing following a review of documentation verifying that prices were not raised above $2.50 for regular, unleaded gasoline. "This station located in Bloomfield has provided proof that the allegations reported by a consumer were made erroneously," said Carter. ...
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Wal-Mart receives bomb threat
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
The Linton Wal-Mart received a bomb threat this morning. According to a report filed by Linton Police Officer Gary Tannehill, a cashier received a call this morning at approximately 12:45 a.m. from a female who said "there were two bombs inside the store set to go off at 1 a.m."...
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War on terrorism hits home for Marco family
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
For one local family the war on terrorism is hitting close to home. Jerry and Susan Brown of Marco have a son and a son-in-law serving in the military. "You worry a lot and miss them a lot," Jerry said. The Brown's son, Nathan, is a helicopter mechanic with the U.S. ...
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Merchants have good Christmas season
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
Many of Linton's downtown merchants had a good Christmas season, with retail sales for some the best they've been in years. Kristy Lewellyn, owner of Kristy's clothing store on Main Street, said Christmas sales this year were the best since her first year as owner of the shop, in 1998...
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Allen seeks re-election
(Local News ~ 01/02/02)
Greene County's top police officer is seeking a second term. Greene County sheriff Leon Allen announced today his candidacy for re-election to the sheriff's position. Allen said his re-election campaign will be based on his pledge to continue his commitment of high visibility, accessibility and addressing the concerns in the communities throughout Greene County...
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Miners open county invitational
(High School Sports ~ 01/02/02)
It only seems fitting that Linton-Stockton will play in the opening game of the Greene County Invitational at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Vincennes Rivet at White River Valley. The Miners (2-5) have not played since a 61-41 loss at WRV on Dec. 15. "It is both good and bad," Linton-Stockton boys basketball coach Gene Hall said of the 18 days off. "We obviously needed time to work on things...
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