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Alexander trial starts Monday
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
The trial of a Linton man accused of killing his wife begins next week. Jury selection will be conducted Monday in Greene Circuit Court in the murder trial of James S. Alexander, 47. The trial is expected to last a week. Alexander is charged in the Sept. 13, 2002 shooting death of Mary R. Bland Alexander, his wife of just four months...
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Cubs' loss will make for long, cold winter
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/03)
In 1969 I was 6 years old so I can't say I can remember much of the collapse experienced by the Chicago Cubs even though my family was living in the Chicago suburb of Park Forest and I had already been to Cubs games. I do remember the 1984 National League Championship Series, the Cubs up 2-0...
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Bedford tops White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/03)
SWITZ CITY-Bedford North-Lawrence is no North Central, which is good news for White River Valley. BNL defeated the Lady Wolverines 21-17, 21-3, 21-16 Thursday evening, but WRV's next two matches are against North Central. While BNL is 24-8 playing a tough 4A schedule, North Central is just 5-21...
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Linton ups volleyball record to 20-2
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/03)
Linton-Stockton's volleyball team improved its record to 20-2 with a 21-17, 21-15, 21-11 win over Cloverdale (12-13) on senior night. Linton was led in scoring by Jacqi Ward, who was 17-17. Ward also had two aces, 11 digs and four kills. Corianne Warrick added 11 points, one ace, seven digs, five kills, 19 assists and one block...
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Keith Sappenfield
(Obituary ~ 10/17/03)
SULLIVAN ---- Keith Sappenfield, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 in Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born July 17, 1915 in Lyons, he was the son of Jacob W. and Bertie Mynes Sappenfield. He was a retired employee as a chemist with National Institute of Technology. He was a member of Lyons Christian Church; BPOE 911; and Alpha Chi Sigma...
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Pearl Hasler
(Obituary ~ 10/17/03)
ODON ---- Pearl Hasler, 86, of Odon, passed away at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003 at Daviess County Hospital in Washington. Born Oct. 20, 1916 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Charles and Eva (Keene) Campbell. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Hope Wesleyan Church...
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Doris F. Clarkson
(Obituary ~ 10/17/03)
SULLIVAN ---- Doris F. Clarkson 79, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born March 7, 1924 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Carl and Vanntta Foutz. She was a beauty operator and owner of Town and Country Beauty Shop. She was also co-owner, with her husband, of Sullivan Monument Company. She was a member of Sullivan Elks 911 Ladies Auxiliary...
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Bloomfield's enrollment down
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
A slight drop in student enrollment this year will cost the Bloomfield School District about $72,000 in state funding, the Board of School Trustees learned Thursday night. Reimbursement to the local school district from the Indiana Department of Education is based in part on the district's Average Daily Membership (ADM) figure and the Average Daily Attendance (ADA) number, which are calculated each school year during the month of September...
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Jasonville has a new business
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
Years ago there was a store in Jasonville called Abe's Market. After the owner, Abe Thomas, passed away the old store was tore down. But his granddaughter, Michelle Thomas, always wanted to have a store in the same location. "Originally, I wanted a retail store, but there is so much competition with major department stores. ...
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Problem Pregnancy Center to conduct open house
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
The preciousness of life will be celebrated Sunday when the Greene County Problem Pregnancy Center has an open house. The open house is scheduled for 2-5 p.m. at the Greene County Problem Pregnancy Center located at 139 A St. NE in Linton. There will be a tour of the building, explanation of the rooms and information on what the center is all about...
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Home destroyed by fire
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
COALMONT ---- Mark Gaskin was on the back step of his mobile home Thursday afternoon when he heard his mother yelling. He looked over at the mobile home next to his and there was black smoke coming out of it. "I could see the black smoke rolling out of the side," said Gaskin...
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WRV still looking to move JH students
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
SWITZ CITY ---- The White River Valley Board of School Trustees on Thursday night voted to look further into the feasibility of bringing junior high students to the high school, adding them to the school's present population without building any new classrooms...
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Police make meth bust
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
A routine traffic stop has resulted in a Linton man facing drug charges. Thursday at 8:15 p.m., Linton Officer Chad Crynes stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation at the intersection of Lonetree Road and Baseline Road. Crynes spoke with the driver, Brian S. Kendall, 28, and realized his driving privileges were suspended...
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Linton's gym has a new look
(Local News ~ 10/17/03)
The Linton-Stockton High School gymnasium has a fresh coat of paint inside, new banners proclaiming the school's pride in its sports victories, new signs and artwork ---- including a new Linton Miner logo. The new look was largely created by Union High School/Junior High School art and physical education teacher Joe Hart, according to LSHS Athletic Director Charlie Karazsia...
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Union wins title of Sullivan County
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/03)
DUGGER-The Union Bulldogs (20-7) (4-1 TRC) captured the Sullivan County championship with a decisive victory over visiting North Central on Thursday. Union won the match with scores of 21-10, 21-17, and 21-11. Union coach Tammy Meurer was guardedly pleased with the Bulldog's performance...
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