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Students give insight on their dreams
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
Over the past few years there's been a lot of negative press about teen-agers. Students shooting students. Students shooting teachers. It's an unfortunate trend that doesn't seem to be slowing down. But just when you think all is lost, a group steps up and provides hope. Such was the case with some Linton-Stockton Junior High School students...
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Eastern downs Barr-Reeve
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Clint Burris had a career night ---- 25 points and 15 rebounds ---- to help Eastern, ranked No. 4 in Class 2A, defeat Class A No. 2 Barr-Reeve 57-51 at the Toby Yoho Gymnasium Friday night. Dustin Hayse also had a double-double ---- 11 points and 13 rebounds ---- as Eastern, winners of eight straight to improved to 13-3, had a 32-13 edge on the boards...
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Bloomfield downs North Central
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Bloomfield clinched at least a tie for the South Western Indiana Athletic Conference championship with a 38-28 victory over visiting North Daviess Saturday night. The Cardinals (13-5 overall) won for the sixth time in seven conference games. Eastern and White River Valley also have just one loss in the SWIAC but would have to win out in the conference to forge a tie...
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Linton's defense hurts them in loss to South Knox
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Linton-Stockton's defense was no where to be found in the second quarter this weekend. After giving up 24 points and being outscored by 20 in a 72-45 loss at Loogootee Friday night, the Miners yielded a season-high 30 points in the second quarter against South Knox at home Saturday night. The 18-point halftime deficit proved to be too much to dig out of as the Miners came up on the short end of a 72-63 score to the Spartans...
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Morrison has outstanding game
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Anyone that has ever attended a journalism class would tell you one of the first lessons they teach young aspiring reporters is to be fair and objective. Unlike radio broadcasters, who often become "homers," rooting for the home team, I have prided myself on trying to go about my job without being a fan...
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Union continues to struggle
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Jason LeDune scored 29 points and Brandon Hogue tossed in a career-best 27 but Union (Dugger) came up on short end of a 75-69 score at Shoals Friday night. LeDune knocked down three 3-pointers and Hogue hit two from long distance. Jared Strahle also tossed in three 3-pointers, finishing with 13 points for the shorthanded Bulldogs, who dropped to 0-13...
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Linton handed another loss
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
LOOGOOTEE ---- Loogootee used a 38-8 run over the final 12 minutes of the first half to take control, pulling away for a 72-45 victory over Linton-Stockton here Friday night at Jack Butcher Sports Arena. The run came after the Miners jumped to a 8-0 in the first four minutes...
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Charles E. Cummings
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Charles E. Cummings, 67 and of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at his residence. Born May 19, 1934 in Koleen, he was the son of James Carl and Cenith (Mullis) Cummings. He was the manager for Clark service stations in Bloomington and retired as a custodian for Eastern school system. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Linton...
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Robert Lloyd Frost
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Robert Lloyd Frost, 72 and of Bloomfield, passed away at 1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at his residence. Born April 19, 1929, in Switz City, he was the son of Franklin Leo and Verna (Hart) Frost. He was a carpenter for Union Hall Bloomington, retired. He was a member of the Bloomfield American Legion, and Worthington VFW...
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Willis E. Goldsberry
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- Willis E. Goldsberry, 60 and of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2002. He was a machine repairman for Allison's Engine Co. for 28 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Speedway; Abate of Indiana; AMA Association; and U.A.W...
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Walter J. Goodman
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
BICKNELL ---- Walter J. Goodman, 61 and of Bicknell, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at his residence. Born Nov. 20, 1940 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Albert and Rosaleen (Cooksey) Goodman. He had worked for the Indiana State Highway Department, and attended the Church of God...
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Charles "Ed" Myers
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
Charles "Ed" Myers, 60 and of Linton, passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at his residence in Linton. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Logan, Ohio, he was the son of Matty and Mildred (Ervin) Myers. He was employed as a security guard at Owen Detective Agency and served in the National Guard. He was a member of American Legion Post 22 and the Loyal Order of Moose, both in Linton...
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Shakamak rolls over North Central
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
Shakamak limited North Central to 16 points over the final 16 minutes as the host Lakers remained atop the Tri-River Conference boys basketball standings after a 62-38 victory over the Thunderbirds Saturday night. Shakamak, 10-6 overall, 3-0 in the TRC outscored NC 36-16 in the second half as they shot 57 percent (12 of 21) over the final two quarters...
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Bloomfield couple escape serious injury in wreck
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
A Bloomfield couple was treated and released from the Greene County jail after a one-vehicle accident on State Road 54 near Bloomfield on Sunday at 8:50 p.m. Debbie S. Dagley, 24, was attempting to turn into the Heaton Bowling Alley and missed the turn. She turned her 1994 Chevrolet Blazer into a ditch on the north side of the road after the driveway...
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Man shot after meth lab bust
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
A Bicknell man was shot Friday night by an Indiana Conservation officer, and a second man is still being sought by police on drug-related charges. David Pittman, 35, was treated and released from Greene County General Hospital then taken to Greene County Jail, where he is being held without bond. Pittman was shot in the ankle by Indiana Conservation officer Michael Gregg after Pittman pointed a handgun at Gregg and another conservation officer, Thomas Lahay...
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Club's annual trade fair is a success
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
The Buck Creek Muzzleloaders Club's fourth annual Trade Fair on Saturday and Sunday drew over 1,000 people to the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Fifth-six vendors from several states displayed items that were used between the years of 1750 and 1840...
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Rotman running for Shakamak board
(Local News ~ 01/28/02)
Lynne Rotman has a deep loyalty to the Metropolitan District of Shakamak. She served as school nurse for 28 years, her children graduated from there, and two of her grandchildren attend the school. Rotman has filed to run for a spot on the Shakamak School Board, District 3...
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Lady Wolverines defeat Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/02)
Amber Williams tossed in 15 points, Malea Firestone had 12 and Holly Halt added 11 to lead White River Valley to a 59-24 victory over visiting Linton-Stockton Saturday afternoon. The Lady Wolverines (11-8, 5-2 in the South Western Indiana Athletic Conference) limited the Lady Miners (2-17, 1-6) to just 14 points in the first three quarters...
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