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Tom, Patti Jones ready for next challenge
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
When Tom and Patti Jones take their places as new mayor and first lady the first of the year, they know there will be challenges in running Greene County's largest city. They are ready to face them. They want the residents of Linton to find strength in unity, feel they have a voice in how the city is run, that their voices are heard, and take pride in their community...
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Lady T-Birds set for four-peat...and more
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/03)
EASTERN HEIGHTS-A four-peat of the SWIAC championship would actually be a five-peat for Eastern's four seniors. Eastern seniors Danielle Rains, Hannah Cobine, Stacey Higgins and Natalie Cummings were part of Eastern's conference championship as eighth graders and they've continued the tradition in high school...
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Bloomfield girls hold off fourth quarter rally by Jug Rox
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/03)
Bloomfield withstood a late rally by host Shoals to defeat the Lady Jug Rox 59-50 on Thursday and hand new Lady Cardinal coach Jim Rose his first victory. The Cardinals led 32-22 at the half and increased the margin to 15 points after three quarters, but had to hang on...
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One basket in 10:00 equals loss for Miners
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/03)
Mike Riggleman didn't go fishing on Thursday night, but he was talking about "the one that got away" following Linton's 39-35 home loss to Loogootee. "We gave that one away," Riggleman said. That's what happens when a team scores just one basket during a 10:00 stretch of the second half, outscored 18-2 during that time frame...
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Mary E. Scott
(Obituary ~ 11/14/03)
WASHINGTON ---- Mary E. Scott, 82, of Washington, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003 at Daviess Community Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1921, in Greene County, she was the daughter of Emerson D. and Lucille (Lester) Blackmore. She was a homemaker and farmer. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority, Tri Kappa, Monday Club in Washington, Eastern Star in Newberry, Newberry Progressive Club and the Daughters of American Revolution...
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Becky Lou Fuller
(Obituary ~ 11/14/03)
Becky Lou Fuller, 45, of Linton, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at her residence. Born April 7, 1958, in Linton, she was the daughter of Howard and Wilma (Hansford) Fuller. She was a member of Bloomfield First Christian Church. Survivors include two uncles, Bernie Hansford of Bloomfield and Paul Hansford of Stratham, N.H.; two aunts, Patty Brienegar and Mary Ann Strange, both of Indianapolis; and two cousins, Casey Keller and Carolyn Dillman, both of Bloomfield...
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William E. Faith
(Obituary ~ 11/14/03)
SOLSBERRY ---- William E. Faith, 83, of Solsberry, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003 at Bloomington Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1920, in Odon, he was the son of Harvey R. and Mary Blanche (Smiley) Faith. He was a supervisor for 26 years at Central Soya Company, Inc. in Indianapolis, retired. He served two tours of duty in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Solsberry Christian Church...
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Hays trial to begin
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
The federal trial of a Kentucky horseman and alleged marijuana grower who often visited Greene and Daviess counties is set to begin Monday in a Kentucky court. Michael Hays, 43, of Gravel Switch, Ky., was arrested in September on charges of being the leader of a marijuana farming operation...
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Welch to speak in Greene County on Monday
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
HENDRICKSVILLE ---- Indiana District 60 State Rep. Peggy Welch will grab a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade pie at one of her favorite area eating spots Monday and listen to the people that she represents in the state General Assembly. Welch will conduct a community meeting in the small eastern Greene County community of Hendricksville at 7 p.m. Monday. The meeting will be at Rosie's Dinner, located along State Road 43...
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Shakamak School Board meets
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
JASONVILLE ---- A Shakamak High School junior and her family will be given the opportunity to appeal a decision that kept the student out of the National Honor Society. The situation was brought to the attention of the Shakamak School Board at Thursday night's meeting...
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Missing girl may be in Linton area
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
Linton police are asking for help from area residents in locating a missing teen from Nashville, Tenn. "Tabitha Danielle Tuders disappeared on April 29 from a bus stop in Nashville, Tenn. Detectives there do not feel she is a runaway," Linton Police Chief Keith McDonald said...
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Event helps facilities give back to community
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
Greene County Home Healthcare director Karen Wathen said Thursday morning's 13th annual Healthy Breakfast program presented a chance for her agency along with Greene County General Hospital to "give something back" to the community it serves...
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Jasonville man charged with criminal mischief
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
A 20-year-old Jasonville man has been charged with two counts of criminal mischief after he was caught spray painting businesses in Jasonville. Jesse L. Dickey has been charged in Greene Superior Court. According to a probable cause report filed by Brian R. Pilant, while on duty for the Jasonville Police Department he was sitting at the corner of South Lawton and Main Street when he looked to the East and saw two boys dressed in black standing beside the building at 124 East Main Street...
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Greeting card campaign to start again
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
It's been more than 11 months since more than 650 Indiana National Guard troops from the 1-152nd Infantry were deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Fighting a war in a strange land, thousands of miles from home is a difficult task for these citizen soldiers, but a simple greeting card to a loved one back home can brighten even the darkest days, according to a rural Owensburg woman...
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England trial goes to the jury
(Local News ~ 11/14/03)
The defense rested Thursday afternoon in Daviess Circuit Court in the case of a Bloomfield man facing child molesting charges. Jonathan D. England, 29, is facing 16 counts of child molesting in Daviess County. He is also facing five counts of child molesting in Greene County...
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Laxton picked to try out for South All-Stars
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/03)
Union senior volleyball player Jenna Laxton has been chosen to try out for the South All-Star Team on Sunday at Columbus East High School. Laxton, a four-year letter winner for the Lady Bulldogs, was one of 40 players selected from the southern portion of the state. She has also been named second team All-State in Class 1A by the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association...
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