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Linton business owners concerned about property
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
Two Linton businessmen brought concerns about a Linton man, and an empty building, to the Linton City Council on Monday night. Gary Johnson, who owns the Subway shop on State Road 54, complained about an empty, graffiti-covered gas station near his restaurant on State Road 54, and a Linton man, Rennis Barnes, who hangs out there...
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Union's football schedule has a new look
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/03)
DUGGER ---- The only two constant things about the second smallest football playing school in Indiana ---- Union (Dugger) ---- are limited number of players and an ever-changing schedule. This year is no different with either. The Bulldogs, who return 15 lettermen from a 4-6 team on a current roster of 21 players, have two new opponents on its schedule, an open date and have been moved out of Class A Sectional 40 for the first time since the current playoff format began in 1985...
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Wilma "Lucille" Weber
(Obituary ~ 08/12/03)
GREENFIELD ---- Wilma "Lucille" Weber, 87, of Greenfield, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 at Rawlins House in Pendleton. Born Nov. 23, 1915, she was the daughter of Sylvester and Josephine (Phipps) Doorne. She was a homemaker and retired in 1975 from RCA in Indianapolis after 25 years of service...
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Nellie Ruth Stevens
(Obituary ~ 08/12/03)
ANNISTON, Ala. ---- Nellie Ruth Stevens, 84, of Anniston, Ala., passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 at Regional Medical Center at Anniston, Ala. Born July 26, 1919 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Leonard and Isbelle Chafey. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Linton and the Order of the Eastern Star...
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George McNew
(Obituary ~ 08/12/03)
DAVISON, Mich. ---- George McNew, 76 of Davison, Mich., and formerly of Dugger, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Mich. Born Dec. 5, 1927 in Gibson County, he was the son of Elisha and Pearl (Tolbert) McNew. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie McNew; four sons, Ronnie, Rick, Randy and Rusty McNew, all of Michigan; one daughter, Susan Ritchic of Michigan; a brother, Jack McNew of Bloomington; and a sister, Veletta Goldman of Dugger...
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Clyde E. Ellingsworth, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/12/03)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- Clyde E. Ellingsworth, Jr., 76, of Indianapolis and formerly of Worthington, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Born Sept. 20, 1926, he was the son of Clyde and Iva Ellingsworth. There are no services or visitation. Shirley Brothers, Washington Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements...
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Perez pleads guilty
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
Ramiro Perez plead guilty Monday afternoon in Greene Superior Court to a charge of attempted escape. He had been charged with attempted escape Thursday. His hearing Monday was to address his request for a special prosecutor in the case against him for child molesting and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Perez, 21, of Bloomfield, plead guilty to the charge of attempted escape as a part of a plea agreement. In exchange for his plea, the other charges pending against him will be dismissed...
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NESC School Board meets
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
HYMERA ---- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation got a preview of financial concerns for the upcoming year. "Our 2002 tax rate was 2.3292, our projected 2003 rate will be 1.5240, as you can see the rate decrease is substantial. Also things such as natural gas prices are proposed to increase as much as 75 percent through January, and an unknown amount February through April. It is a tight budget crunch to deal with," explained NESC superintendent Rick Walters...
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Linton man faces new charges
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
A five-count arrest warrant has been issued against a Linton man ---- charging him with three drug-related counts, including dealing in methamphetamine. The latest arrest warrant against John Darrell May, 23, was approved Friday afternoon by Greene Circuit Judge pro tempore Joe Sullivan. The new warrants follow an investigation that was launched after Linton police discovered a mobile methamphetamine lab during the month of May...
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Indy man charged with stealing toys, snacks
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
A 32-year-old Indianapolis man faces three felony charges after he allegedly stole several rubber toys and a can of snacks from two Bloomfield businesses on Monday afternoon. Elbert Stevens faces preliminary charges of two counts of theft and identity theft, all class D felonies, and a class A misdemeanor charge of false informing following his arrest at 7:40 p.m. He was booked into the Greene County jail where he's being held on $13,000 bond...
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Shakamak School Board meets
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
JASONVILLE ---- The Shakamak School Board is continuing its efforts to fill vacancies at the school. On Monday night, the board hired Carol McDonald as a junior-senior high school math teacher. She is a Shakamak High School graduate and recent graduate of Indiana State University. McDonald replaces Josh Johnson who resigned after last school year...
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Jasonville burglary may be solved
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
A nearly year-old rural Jasonville burglary has apparently been solved with the issuance of two arrest warrants Friday. Warrants were approved by Greene Circuit Court judge pro tempore Joe Sullivan for John D. May, 23, Linton and Michael F. Payne, 19, of Sullivan. Both men were charged with theft and burglary ---- both class D felonies. Bond was set for both men at $14,000...
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Linton grad starts new job with Bloomfield PD
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
Bloomfield's newest police officer took his official oath of office Monday afternoon ---- bringing the police force up to full strength with five law enforcement officers. Aaron Smith, a 2000 Linton-Stockton High School graduate, was sworn in during a brief ceremony at town hall by Bloomfield Clerk-Treasurer Sondra Thompson...
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Jasonville City Council meets
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
JASONVILLE ---- The Jasonville City Council learned Monday night that Jasonville will soon have its own cable station. Channel 49 will feature information about the city and upcoming events. The channel will also be available for use by surrounding communities...
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Bloomfield tavern cited for alleged illegal gambling
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
A downtown Bloomfield tavern has been cited for alleged illegal gambling activity and will soon be levied a fine through the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The Spot Lounge, 173 E. Main Street, was issued a citation Wednesday morning by the Indiana State Excise Police after officers observed one video poker machine operating inside the establishment, according to excise officer Brent McKinney...
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Quick by daughter helps save family home
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
A rural Worthington home sustained major smoke damage early Monday evening during a fire which could have been deemed a total loss if not for the quick thinking of a family member. According to Worthington-Jefferson Fire Chief Jeff Stahl, the home of Wally Flynn was saved in part to Flynn's 20-year-old daughter Jennifer...
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Union High School softball coach fired
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
HYMERA ---- The Northeast Sullivan School Board voted 5-0 on Monday night not to renew the coaching contract of Beth Slack, Union High School softball coach. The issue has been under advisement since several parents approached the board during the June meeting concerned with her coaching...
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John Gregg named VU interim president
(Local News ~ 08/12/03)
The former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, an area lawyer and favorite son of the Greene-Knox County area, has been named interim president at Vincennes University. The Vincennes Board of Trustees on Monday named John R. Gregg of Sandborn interim president. He's expected to head Indiana's only comprehensive two-year college during the search period for a full-time president...
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Area briefs
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/03)
Jasonville Open The 2003 Jasonville Open is scheduled for Saturday at the Phil Harris Golf Course, with registration beginning at noon and tee times set for 1 p.m. Entry fee is $20 plus cart and green fees. Prizes and awards will be given away after the tournament...
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