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Chamber awards dinner set for Jan. 23
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
A new year brings about new beginnings and a time of reflecting on the past year and its accomplishments. This is exactly what the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner is all about, a time to reflect on the past year's accomplishments and a time to look at the New Year and set new goals...
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LaLena R. Shouse
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
WORTHINGTON ---- LaLena R. Shouse, 78, of Worthington, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Dec. 15, 1924 in Worthington, she was the daughter of Silver and Minnie (Miller) Freeman. She was a housewife and worked at the Worthington Senior Citizen's Center. She was a member of Worthington Senior Citizens, and the Worthington American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the First Baptist Church in Worthington...
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Bruce Michael Phillips
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
COAL CITY ---- Bruce Michael Phillips, 56, Coal City, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 at his residence. He was born Nov. 3, 1946 in Brazil, and was the son of Wilson and Elsie (Winklepleck) Phillips. He was a farmer. He was a member of Coal City American Legion, and Spencer VFW. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War...
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Dorthy Mae McGarraugh
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
MONROE CITY ---- Dorthy Mae McGarraugh, 90, of Monroe City, passed away at Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 at Lyons Health and Living Center. Born May 1, 1912 in Knox County, she was the daughter of Russell R. Snyder and Lydia A. (Angelton) Snyder. She worked 27 years for Legat Interior Decorators, and she also made pies for several local restaurants. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Vincennes and was also active in Eastern Star...
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Commander Steven C. Hastings, USN (Ret.)
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
ALPHARETTA, Ga. ---- Commander Steven C. Hastings, USN (Ret.), 61, of Alpharetta, Ga., passed away at 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at Peach Tree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Ga. Born Dec. 18, 1941in Indianapolis, he was the son of Richard and Evelyn (Whittington) Hastings...
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Lyons residents enjoying new community building
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
LYONS ---- Two years ago, it was just blue prints on a drawing board, discussions at town council meetings, and murmurs among the townspeople. Today, the Russell Powers Lyons Community Center is a vital artery that is adding life to a small town. According to Lyons clerk-treasurer Bonnie Keene, the community is ecstatic about the facility, and it has been rented on the average of five times a month ---- and sometimes more ---- since the building's dedication in July 2001...
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Sandborn Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
SANDBORN ---- After the Sandborn Town Council voted 3-0 Thursday night to cancel the services of Knox County Sheriff Deputies who were giving the town extra police protection, council president Leota Brinson, said, "It was a three-month treat, and if we get more money, we will hire them again. It was a success, but we can't afford to have them any more."...
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Greene County Commissioners meet
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- David Bailey, Greene County's new auditor, and Bart Beard, the commissioner who replaced Dr. Tom Bailey, were new faces at the Greene County Commissioner's table Thursday morning. At the brief meeting, the commissioners voted on the 2003 county appointments and hirings...
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Gas tax goes up to 18 cents
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
Indiana's gasoline tax increased by three cents per gallon Wednesday, moving the tax from 15 cents to 18 cents. Combined with a federal tax of 18.4 cents and a newly implemented six percent Indiana sales tax, that means 42.4 cents of each dollar spent on gasoline goes to taxes...
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Winalta USA helps start another business
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
When Winalta USA announced it was coming to Linton, there was great excitement not just about the 250 jobs, but about spin-off businesses. Larry Snellenberger was excited about the jobs for the county, but didn't think it would turn into a new business for him...
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Hastings remembered as a 'Linton, national hero'
(Local News ~ 01/03/03)
"I feel he is not just a Linton hero, but a national hero." Those of the words of Don Steward of Lyons describing Commander Steven C. Hastings, USN (Ret.). Hastings, a 1959 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School, died Tuesday in Georgia from cancer...
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North remains perfect, tops Eastern
(High School Sports ~ 01/03/03)
Class 4A No. 5 Bloomington North turned up the pressure, coming up with 15 steals and forcing 27 turnovers as the host Lady Cougars dominated Eastern 69-36 Thursday night. North (10-0) connected on 8 of 14 shots as they jumped out to a 21-4 lead after the first eight minutes...
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