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John Gregg happy to be spending more time with family
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Former Speaker of the House John Gregg, a Democrat from Sandborn, takes great pride in his tenure in Indiana's General Assembly, and with good reason. Elected in 1986, Gregg defeated an incumbent Democrat in the primary election, and was soon elected Freshman of the Year...
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Gene Duane Waskom
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
SWITZ CITY ---- Gene Duane Waskom, 50, of Switz City, passed away at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at his residence. Born Feb. 15, 1953, in Linton, he was the son of Larry Leon Waskom and Vera Joan (Rubeck). He was a construction worker, and a veteran of the Army. He was a member of the Worthington VFW and Lyons American Legion...
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Nora F. Smith
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Nora F. Smith, 79, of Dugger, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born Dec. 7, 1923 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Alex and Dona (Turpin) Cole. She retired from Glenburn Nursing Home. Survivors include, three sons, Kermit E. Smith of Linton, Kent Smith of Sullivan, and Bruce Smith of Dugger; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren...
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All coaches have goals
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Goals are something that every team has. If fact, I don't think I have ever interviewed a coach before a season began that I did not ask about a goal, which is described by Merriam-Webster as an object of desire or intent or to have an ambition. But goals are usually as different as the coaches and players that set and strive for them...
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WRV baseball preview
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
There were a lot of positives for White River Valley baseball in 2002. The Wolverines won six games, which tied the school record. They also broke a 36-game losing streak and won a sectional game for the first time in five years. Second-year coach Eric Lyons and his Wolverines have even loftier goals this season, despite losing top pitcher/shortstop Joey Stanley and all-conference catcher Todd Abu-seir and infielder Chris Smith...
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Union softball preview
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
SPORTS EDITOR DUGGER - Union (Dugger) softball coach Beth Slack is optimistic about the 2003 season, especially after posting a 8-9 record and tying Clay City for the top spot in the South Western Indiana Athletic Conference a year ago. "We are very excited about the season," said Slack, who is beginning her 12th season in charge of the Lady Bulldogs. ...
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Linton girls tennis preview
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
The only cure for losing is winning. That is the predicament facing the Linton-Stockton girls tennis team, who went 0-15 last season, their fourth consecutive winless campaign. "We have five returning letter winners but I don't know how much that means when you went 0-15," said Linton-Stockton coach Brad McKinney. "It is frustrating because you look at us from three years ago and we know we are better. Coaches tell us how much better we were than a few year ago...
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North Central edges Linton in softball
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
North Central came up with five runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat host Linton-Stockton 10-5 Wednesday night. "It was an excellent game," said Linton-Stockton softball coach Jessi French, whose Lady Miners slipped to 3-4, 0-1 in the Tri-River Conference. "I think this is an indication of what the sectional could be like...
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North beats Lakers
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Terre Haute North capitalized on four errors, jumping out to a 7-0 and cruised to an 8-2 victory over host Shakamak Wednesday night. Losing pitcher Austin Witt hit three batters, including two back-to-back in the first inning, as North jumped ahead 4-0...
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Union drops opener
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Sullivan scored 11 runs in the first inning as the host Golden Arrows defeated Union (Dugger), spoiling the season-opener for the Bulldogs. "That first inning killed us," said Union (Dugger) baseball coach Clarence Johnson. "But I was not displeased with our first game...
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Roy Clark show tickets available
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Tickets for the 2003 Roy Clark Show, sponsored by the Greene County Foundation, are now on sale at several area locations. Clark, his band, and famous guest stars will be returning to Greene County for another evening of music and comedy on May 31 at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned Linton-Stockton High School gym...
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Owensburg woman helping soldiers stay in touch
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
OWENSBURG ---- A rural Owensburg woman has transformed an inner passion to help local military men and woman now serving on active duty into a community project that will benefit their families, friends and loved ones back home. Dubbed "Until They Come Home," the project collects new greetings cards for the Greene Countians serving in any branch of the military so they can send these cards back to those they love...
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Red Cross wants to get the word out
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
The Greene County Chapter of the American Red Cross wants to get the word out to area civic groups about the many local services offered. Volunteer Tom Ellis said Red Cross representatives would welcome the opportunity to speak to any service, civic or other not-for-profit organizations. He said Red Cross offers much more than standard first aid, CPR or lifesaving swim training classes. The Red Cross also assists victims of fires, storms, floods and other natural disasters...
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Eastern gets ball rolling on countywide policy
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
By the end of this month, Greene County's five school districts will have considered a new uniform, countywide attendance policy that has been the result of collaboration and talks between a number of local officials, including the county prosecutor's office...
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Coin Shop to open in Linton
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
WORTHINGTON ---- Located in what is being touted as an economically depressed area, the soon-to-be open Coin Shop in Worthington has been coined as a potential bright spot for the future economic existence of the small river and farming town. Greeting possible customers at the door even before his business is open, Roger Hale proudly shows off the five red velvet-lined coin display cases which will grace the front of his store, located next to Youngs True Value Hardware in the former Worthington State Bank building.. ...
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Corrections
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
It was reported that all-day kindergarten fees at Eastern School for next year will be $65 per week. The correct fee is $60. The bust for methamphetamine in Lyons was at the home behind the property at 295 E. Franklin St, not at that property.
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Linton JH honored
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
Linton-Stockton Junior High School has been named a Four Star School for 2002-03 by the Indiana Department of Education, based on the 2001-02 school year. The school is one of only 171 schools in Indiana to earn that designation. The announcement was made by Suellen Reed, IDOE superintendent of Public Instruction, on Monday...
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Carl E. Myers
(Local News ~ 04/10/03)
JASONVILLE ---- Carl E. Myers, 73, of Jasonville, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2004 at his residence. Born April 15, 1929 in Clay County, he was the son of Burl and Edna (Vandevar) Myers. He was retired from Peabody Coal Company and IBM in Greencastle, and previously worked was a bus driver for the Shakamak School System and a mechanic for the Clay County Highway Department. ...
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