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Young, vibrant men gave their lives for our freedom
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
During the veterans memorial service on Nov. 1, 167 crosses dotted the lawn of the Linton Elks Lodge. The crosses memorialized the men who died from Greene County during World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The crosses not only represented local veterans, but manifested the rows and rows of white crosses that mark graves of American veterans who died for their country and are buried in cemeteries around the world, from Arlington, Va. ...
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Humerickhouse adjusts without big brother
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/03)
GREENCASTLE-When Amie Humerickhouse returned to the DePauw University campus in August something was different. For the first time since leaving home in Bloomfield for the Greencastle campus, she didn't have her 6-foot-6 big brother Todd Humerickhouse to lean on or bail her out. Todd, a four-year regular in DePauw's basketball program, graduated last May...
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WRV girls regroup after big losses
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/03)
SWITZ CITY-White River Valley's girls aren't used to losing basketball games and the Lady Wolverines don't want to start this season even if their numbers are down. Joe Pigg is in his sixth season as WRV's coach and the first five have been very good. During that time the Wolverines have gone 94-29 overall and 30-5 in conference play. They've won three sectionals, two regionals and a semistate, playing in the state finals in 2001...
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George J. Walters
(Obituary ~ 11/11/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- George J. Walters, 85, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:03 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003 at Bloomington Hospital. Born Oct. 2, 1918 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Porter and Mae (Shipman) Walters. He was owner and operator of Walter's Hardware Store in Bloomfield from 1956-71. ...
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Marian Y. Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 11/11/03)
Marian Y. Mitchell, 68, of Linton, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 at her residence. Born Aug. 17, 1935 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Herman and Eunice (Story) Lovelace. She worked at Kellers' Aluminum for 17 years. She was a member of Linton First Baptist Church...
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Bloomington business files suit against Bloomfield State Bank
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- A Bloomington consumer lending establishment has filed a civil suit against Bloomfield State Bank in Greene Circuit Court. The Community First Financial Services, Inc. (CFFS) has filed a complaint for damages in the amount of $60,350 against the bank...
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NESC School Board meets By Jill Wilkes, STAFF WRITER
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
HYMERA ---- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation reported a positive financial report for October 2003 at its meeting Monday night. "A couple of the funds show up as a negative report, but they are funds, such as the education technology loan, which we purchase the computers and the state will reimburse us," explained NESC superintendent Rick Walters. ...
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No one seriously injured in accident
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
Three people were treated for minor injuries and one passenger was transported to Bloomington Hospital for examination following a two-vehicle wreck Monday evening on SR. 54 in Center Township. A 2003 Dodge pickup, driven by James Jeffries, 61, Bloomington, was eastbound on SR. 54 was struck about 6:30 p.m. in the westbound lane by a 1997 Ford Mustang, driven by John Kontrick, 23, Bloomington...
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Linton City Council talks about railroad project
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
The Linton City Council, mayor Jimmie K. Wright ---- along with the mayor-elect Tom Jones and councilman-elect Kelly Foglesong ---- discussed an upcoming railroad project at Monday night's council meeting. The city needs about $20,000 more than the railroad has offered, for the project...
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Linton council OKs rules, regulation changes
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
The Linton City Council on Monday night approved a change in its rules and regulations concerning its police department, to reduce the police department's liability if certain weapons are used or if the department's drug dog should bite someone. Linton Police Chief Keith McDonald said the rule changes "are nothing new, no surprises ---- we're just trying to cover some liability issues for the M-26 Tazers we have."...
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Jasonville City Council meets
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
JASONVILLE ---- The Jasonville City Council was kept busy Monday night with three public hearings. The council held a public hearing on a request by Chester and Judith Secrest to close the alley behind their home at the corner of Lincoln and Walker Sts...
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Foundation celebrates five years of success
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
SWITZ CITY ---- Members of the Greene County Foundation family ---- founders, officers, volunteers, donors and recipient representatives ---- gathered Monday night for a "community celebration" to earmark five years of visionary success and lay a future path that will assist many generations to come...
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Steward honored Vision Award from Foundation
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
SWITZ CITY ---- Lyons optometrist Don Steward wasn't on hand to receive the first annual "Vision Award" presented by the Greene County Foundation on Monday night. His friend and long-time business colleague Dr. William Powers M.D. made the presentation and accepted the award on his behalf...
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Tomich asks for speedy trial, bond
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
Constance Tomich was in Greene Circuit Court on Monday afternoon for a hearing on her request for a speedy trial and bond. "We discussed the motion for a speedy trial. We will have a hearing on the bond in four to five weeks," Greene Circuit Court Judge David Johnson said...
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Frayser recalls his time as POW
(Local News ~ 11/11/03)
He awakes with a nightmare. These are different. They are scenes from his past. In one he is stepping over a dead British soldier that he nearly tripped over. In the other he is taking the pistol belt off of a dead German soldier. John Frayser was just 19 years old when he was captured by the Germans at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II...
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Lady T-Birds might be the team to beat again
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/03)
The girls' basketball season tips off tonight with four games involving SWIAC teams. By the time Friday night rolls around all eight conference teams will have been in action. Tonight's slate finds Linton and Union both at home, the Lady Miners entertaining Washington Catholic and Union hosting Clay City in a matchup of conference foes. White River Valley plays at North Central and North Daviess travels to Shoals...
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