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Clark to seek re-election as Jasonville mayor
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
JASONVILLE ---- Dorman Clark sees a lot of potential in Jasonville. So much so, he is seeking a third term as mayor of that city. "I want to continue the work in revitalizing our city, making it known as the place to live, to work and to enjoy an excellent quality of life," Clark said...
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Eastern uses treys to top Linton
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Eastern shot 61 percent from 3-point range, outscoring Linton-Stockton 24-0 from long distance, as the host Thunderbirds defeated Linton-Stockton 62-47 here Tuesday night. "I guess there was some positives," Eastern boys basketball coach Andy Igel said after being informed of shooting 8-for-13 from 3-point range...
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Lakers 5-10
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
Shakamak shot .441 at the foul line as the Lady Lakers came up on the short end of a 55-49 score to host Eminence in a Tri-River Conference girls basketball game Monday night. Both teams were whistled for a combined 50 fouls and each had three players exit via fouls...
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Game postponed
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
The Union (Dugger) at Hutsonville, Ill varsity and junior varsity boys basketball games, scheduled for Tuesday, were postponed because of the flu. "Almost half of the students were not at school today," Union (Dugger) varsity coach Doug Boyd said Tuesday night while scouting at Eastern...
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WRV girls now 13-3
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
After not playing in over two weeks for the second time this year, White River Valley, ranked No. 8 in the latest Class A girls basketball poll, played its second game in four days. WRV outscored host South Knox 37-17 in the middle two quarters as they went on to a 62-45 victory Tuesday night...
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Bloomington man admits guilt
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
BLOOMFIELD---- A Bloomington man plead guilty to sexual misconduct with a minor on Tuesday morning just before his jury trial was to begin. James Rogers, 47, plead guilty to the incident that occurred in May, 2000. The charge involved a 14-year-old family friend...
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Commissioners deal with funding issue
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- When the Greene County Council announced drastic budget cuts earlier this month, Greene County Sheriff Leon Allen was left without any way to pay for a light bulb at the Greene County Jail. "I have talked to the sheriff and he doesn't even have money for light bulbs," Greene County Commissioner president Tom Britton told the commissioners at Tuesday's meeting...
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Courthouse info to be available on Internet soon
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Greene County is the third largest county in the state, but thanks to technology it could soon seem smaller. The Greene County Commissioners learned at Tuesday's meeting the cost of subscription fees to have public records accessed from the Internet...
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Linton police arrest Eberhardt
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
A routine traffic stop by Linton Police Officer Josh Goodman ended in the arrest of a Dugger man on a series of drug charges. Kenneth Eberhardt, 26, is facing charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of precursors, reckless possession of paraphernalia and dumping of controlled substance waste...
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Cold temperatures mean adjustments are needed
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
Brrrrrr. It's sooooo cold. The area is in its 12th day of below-average temperatures, and during such cold temperatures there are many things to remember. You have to take care of your health, homes, vehicles, and pets. The Daily Citizen contacted several professionals this morning for advice on all of those areas...
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Flu bug takes huge bite out of area schools
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
An outbreak of flu is keeping many Greene and Sullivan county students from attending school, and has resulted in the cancellation of some basketball games. This morning, approximately 85 of Linton-Stockton High School's 377 students were absent, and 78 of the 750 elementary students. Absentee figures from the afternoon kindergarten classes were not available as of press time. On Tuesday, 72 elementary students were absent, according to school secretary Julia Skeel...
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Bartlett questions courthouse change orders
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Greene County Commissioner Warren Bartlett wants to make sure the county does not pay for anything it shouldn't during the Greene County Courthouse renovation. Todd Taylor, an engineer with United Technologies, presented six change orders for the commissioners to review at Tuesday's meeting before the changes go to the Building Corporation for payment...
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Bush enjoying his new job at Linton
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
Ron Bush has been getting settled into his new role as superintendent of the Linton-Stockton School Corporation, getting to know the teachers and administrators. And he says he's enjoying the process. "I feel comfortable with the board already," Bush said after his first Board of School Trustees meeting Monday night...
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Steven Talpas
(Local News ~ 01/22/03)
DUGGER ---- Steven Talpas, 82, of Dugger, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at his residence. Born July 21, 1921, in Greene County, he was the son of Michael and Mary (Osky) Talpas. He was retired from General Electric in Linton. He was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Dugger...
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