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Willyard wins prestigious award
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
Kathy Willyard could take a prideful attitude. She certainly has bragging rights. For two years in a row she has been named N.P.C. International Regional Restaurant General Manager of the year. In that region there are 88 restaurants in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Iowa. In addition to winning that award, Willyard won the community involvement award from the Regional Marketing Division...
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Crynes and Chico are great team
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
Linton Police Officer Chad Crynes understood the enormity of the situation when a Terre Haute Police Department police dog was killed. Crynes works with Chico, the Linton Police Department's dog. Not only does Crynes work with Chico, he also has the dog living with him...
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Winalta is 'on schedule'
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
It is a welcome site to drive by the Winalta USA location on SE 12th St. in LInton and see the employee parking lot full. The bustle of activity around the plant rekindles hope of other industries choosing Greene County. Currently the plant has employees "working on top of each other," according to James A. Sapara, chairman and chief executive officer of the company which produces manufactured and modular housing units ...
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Brinson retires after 27 years of teaching
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
Wednesday was a bit emotional for Linton-Stockton Junior High teacher Shirley Brinson. After 27 years of teaching, she retired and that was her last day. "I'm looking forward to retirement, but I have mixed emotions," she admitted. "But it's the time in my life when I think it's the best thing to do ... but I'm really going to miss the kids and miss the people I work with."...
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Graduation marks accomplishments for students
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
This Saturday, May 25, is an important date for five area high schools ---- it's graduation day. White River Valley High School graduation will be held at 10 a.m.; Union High School's at 11 a.m.; Linton-Stockton's at 1:30 p.m.; Shakamak's baccalaureate is set for 1 p.m., followed by graduation at 2:30 p.m.; and Bloomfield's baccalaureate will be 2 p.m., followed by graduation at 4 p.m...
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Investigation results in two arrests
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
A lengthy investigation by the Meth Task Force from the Indiana State Police resulted in two arrests south of Linton on Wednesday morning. Kenny Murphy, 42 of Linton and Michelle Smith, 30 of Linton are both in the Greene County Jail this morning. Murphy is facing preliminary charges of petition to revoke probation, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and possession of a controlled substance with a firearm...
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Ronald V. Toon
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Ronald V. Toon, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at Bell Trace Health & Living Center in Bloomington. Born June 27, 1915 in Martin County, he was the son of Montgomery and Delila Jane "Jennie" (Danner) Toon...
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Bonnie Thompson Booker
(Local News ~ 05/23/02)
Bonnie Thompson Booker, 31, of Linton, formerly of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at her residence. Born June 25, 1970 in Brazil. She was a homemaker and raised Appaloosa horses. Survivors include, her mother and stepfather, Tressa and Mark Dyer of Clay City; her father and companion, Glen Orman and Sherrie Axe of Jasonville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bryan and Daisy Thompson of Clay City and Glen Lee and Brandy Orman of Jasonville; one step sister, Samantha Dyer of Indianapolis; one step brother and wife, Todd and Destiny Dyer of Cory; two grandmothers, Frances Martin of Patricksburg and Julia Orman of Jasonville; longtime companion, Mike Booker; three nieces, Faith Thompson; Danielle and Kaylee Orman; several other family members.. ...
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