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Working together may be best solution to skateboarders
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
The Linton Police Department has stirred up quite a hornet's nest with its announcement Friday that it's going to crack down on skateboarders throughout the city. I've received numerous e-mails and unsigned letters from readers upset about the statements made by police chief Keith McDonald. Some believe he's unfairly branding skateboarders as bad people just wanting to cause trouble...
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Christopher M. Montgomery
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
Christopher M. (Bud) Montgomery, 21, of Linton, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born April 10, 1980 in Sullivan, he was the son of Terry and Connie (Woods) Montgomery. He was employed at General Electric in Bloomington...
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Robert L. "Bob" Leavitt
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
GRAND ISLAND, Fla. ---- Robert L. "Bob" Leavitt, 67, of Grand Island, Fla., passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002. He was a construction supervisor in building trades, and was born in Bloomfield. He taught for eight years at Seymour High School in building trades. He was an avid fisherman, and was a member of Bloomfield Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force...
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Raymond Albert Flater
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
Raymond Albert Flater, 56, of Linton, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born July 7, 1945, in Linton, he was the son of Raymond Lloyd and Ruth (McGinnis) Flater. He worked at Wendy's restaurant for eight years, and also was a licensed welder. He also umpired girls softball, boys baseball, and girls high school softball games...
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Clay City coach likes what Hart has done at Shakamak
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- In his sixth and final season at Shakamak, some believe that Laker coach Joey Hart is doing his best job ever. Despite injuries to key players throughout the season, Shakamak has won 13 of 21 games, including a 47-42 victory over Clay Clay here Tuesday night in the opening round of the White River Valley Sectional...
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Lakers hold off Clay City in sectional
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- It wasn't beautiful, but defense never is. Shakamak limited Clay City to just nine points in the middle quarters as the Lakers built a nine-point cushion, which proved too much for the Eels to overcome. Shakamak hit 12 of 13 free throws in the fourth quarter to seal a 47-42 victory in the opening round of the Class A White River Valley Sectional here Tuesday night...
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Bulldogs come up short in the second half
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- Union (Dugger), who has battled injuries, illnesses and lack of numbers, has worn down in the second half all season, struggling to put together a complete game. The postseason was no different. Despite 17 turnovers in the first half, Union, who led by as many as seven points in the opening quarter, trailed 30-29 at halftime. ...
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T-Birds advance to semifinals
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
Eastern began defense of its Class 2A sectional title with a 59-49 victory over North Posey at North Knox Tuesday night. The Thunderbirds, ranked No. 2 in Class A, outscored the upset-minded Vikings (11-12) 23-18 over the final eight minutes, extended their winning streak to 14 games...
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Wilkes running for County Council
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
If you are ever around the Greene County Shrine Club or the Greene County Foundation Festival, then you have seen John A. Wilkes volunteering his time. But now get ready to see him in a different light, that of a Democrat candidate for the Greene County Council...
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Pharmacists in demand
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
daily citizen staff writer Imagine being offered a free college education if you go to pharmacy school. Across the country there is a shortage of pharmacists and some cities and towns are offering to pay for college if the student will come back to the area to practice...
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LDC helps police locate individuals
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
Bad boys, bad boys (and girls) whatcha gonna do when they come for you ... Over the last five years, the Linton Daily Citizen has been periodically publishing full pages featuring photographs and information on people wanted by local law enforcement agencies, including those on the Greene County Sheriff's Department's deadbeat parents' list...
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Hazel M. Wilkinson
(Local News ~ 02/27/02)
JASONVILLE ---- Hazel M. Wilkinson, 78, of Jasonville, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born May 31, 1923, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Jesse and Cleora (Coffman) Carter. Survivors include her husband, Paul Wilkinson of Jasonville; three sons, Ron Wilkinson, Larry Wilkinson and Terry Wilkinson; three daughters, Marilyn Campbell, Darlene Wilkinson and Pam Faught; and one brother, Jim Carter; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren...
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