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Bush concerned about Linton finances
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
Early in this year's legislative session, Gov. Frank O'Bannon's budget proposal for the next two years was presented to the State Budget Committee. It showed funding for K-12 public education nearly flat-lined with specific removal of grant funding for all school transportation categories and ADA (average daily attendance) Flag Grants...
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Commissioners to meet Friday about courthouse
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
Greene County commissioners will meet in special session at 10 a.m. on Friday to discuss the courthouse renovation project and select a contractor. Commissioner Bart Beard said the meeting was called to select a contractor to do the injection grouting work which will have to be done to stabilize the courthouse foundation...
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Linton seniors help turn program around
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
Friendship is what three Linton-Stockton High School senior basketball players say is a key reason the team has made a turnaround this season, compared to the three previous campaigns. The Lady Miners have won seven games going into Friday's Class 2A South Knox Sectional contest against Eastern. While the Lady Miners' 7-12 record may not turn some heads, it means a lot to coach Mike Riggleman's program...
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Lyons woman arrested
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
A Lyons woman was in the Greene County Jail this morning facing a forgery charge. Judith Kirk, 64, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Linton Lt. Det. Troy Jerrell after he had been called to investigate a suspicious prescription at Linton Family Pharmacy...
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Vandells returning to Linton on March 15
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
"America's No. 1 Rock and Roll Revue" ---- the Vandells ---- are returning to Linton next month for an encore performance. The talented group of three male singers and a band will perform at the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria at 7:30 p.m. on March 15...
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Carter concerned about rising gas prices
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
Indiana gas prices are rising and Attorney General Steve Carter has established a process for Hoosiers to report their concerns about excessive pricing in the event that the Governor declares an emergency. "With the possibility of war looming, the market is responding, which results in price increases for some commodities including crude oil and gasoline," Carter said. ...
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Sectional action continues Friday night
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
There is only one thing for certain about the Class A White River Valley girls basketball sectional ---- one of the Top 10 teams in the state will be watching the championship game from the seats Saturday night. That is because No. 9 North Central will be playing No. 10 White River Valley at 6 p.m. Friday in the first of two semifinals, followed by Bloomfield (7-13) verses Union (Dugger) (9-10) at approximately 7:30 p.m...
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Dessa Louise Chesnut
(Local News ~ 02/13/03)
Dessa Louise Chesnut, 81, of Syracuse, Ind., and formerly of Marco, died at 12:09 p.m. Feb. 12 at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. Born in Greene County on June 8, 1921, she was the daughter of Culmer and Leona Myers Frederick. She was a retired civil service worker from NWSC Crane. She was a member of the Odon Church of the Nazarene, where she served as missionary president and a Sunday School teacher for many years...
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