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Linton plant to open soon
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
Officials of the new company that will soon be building houses in Linton's former Winalta USA plant are estimating production will begin in early June. Robert Ouellette ---- a partner and chair of the corporate department of the Ohio law firm Schottenstein, Zox and Dun ---- is representing Jeff Johnson, owner and CEO of the new company, Indiana Operations LLC, doing business in Indiana as Advanced Building Concepts (ABC)...
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Rivet too much for Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/04)
Miranda Helms was victorious in the No. 1 singles match and it was the only win the Cardinals would have in their 4-1 setback in varsity tennis against Vincennes Rivet. Helms won her match against Julie Minderman, 6-2, 6-4. "I think Miranda came out playing really strong and took Minderman out of her game early," said Bloomfield coach Mike Canty...
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South Knox tops Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/04)
Bloomfield's Jordan Maryfield carded a 43, but it wasn't enough as the Cardinals fell to South Knox, 171-201, in high school golf. Mark Kirkman was next for Bloomfield with a score of 44. Dustin Hayes carded a 57 to come in third for th Cardinals...
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Shakamak wins in dramatic fashion
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/04)
JASONVILLE--The Shakamak Lakers won a nail biter over the visiting Northview Knights Wednesday evening 11-10. Shakamak's Brent Essex lead off the fourth with a walk. Austin Witt followed with a single. Jeremy Stevenson knocked in Essex and Witt with a double. ...
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Errors, walks cost Miners
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/04)
When you give a team 19 extra chances to score runs, most teams, good or bad, will take advantage of those some time or the other. The Linton Miners saw its early season woes continue in a 15-12 offensive showdown at Roy Herndon Field that saw the North Central Thunderbirds come away with a victory...
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James R. McRae, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/15/04)
James R. McRae, Jr., 80, of Linton, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at 7:42 p.m. at Greene County General Hospital. Born April 6, 1924 in Indianapolis, he was the son of James R. Sr. and Mary (Bales) McRae. He was a self-employed brick and block mason, retired, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Linton...
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Joseph Samuel Floyd
(Obituary ~ 04/15/04)
Joseph Samuel Floyd, 84, of Worthington, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his residence. Born Feb. 25, 1920 in Brown County, he was the son of Thomas J. and Minnie E. (Kent) Floyd. A retired farmer, he also retired as a school bus driver after 48 years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in seven major campaigns in North Africa and Europe. He was a member of the Worthington Apostolic Church...
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Old Bloomfield hotel has a new owner
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
BLOOMFIELD ---- The old Bloomfield Hotel building has a new owner. Kelly Harding, a businesswoman from Bloomington, purchased the brick, two-story structure at a March 19 foreclosure sale from the Fifth Third Bank of Bloomington. Harding purchased the building as a business investment...
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UDWI-REMC meeting set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC will conduct its 67th annual meeting Saturday at a Bloomfield High School. The event features a free lunch in the school cafeteria, followed by a business session conducted in the high school gym. Doors open for registration at 11 a.m. ...
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Bloomfield library board has financial decision to make
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library Board of Trustees faces a tough financial dilemma. They have a decision to make that on the surface looks like a "no-brainer," but board members are unsettled about the long and short-term effects that decision could have...
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Good Times under new management
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Good Times Restaurant has been leased from longtime owner P.D. Haywood, by a family with years of experience in the restaurant business. Bob and Mary Henrichsen have leased the business with an option to purchase it. They plan to make the day-to-day operation of the restaurant a family affair. They'll be assisted by their sons, Scott and Walt, their daughter-in-law Mindy; and sister-in-law Debbie Allor, and some nieces and nephews...
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Garden Club's plant auction this Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
On Saturday, a building in Worthington Park will be transformed into a mecca for gardeners and green-thumbers ---- anyone who likes flowers, plants, working in their yard and growing things. The Worthington Garden Club is having its annual plant auction, beginning at 10 a.m. that day, in the Community Building...
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Family Readiness Group to meet Friday
(Local News ~ 04/15/04)
Although the soldiers from the 1-152nd Alpha Company are home from Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Family Readiness Group is continuing to serve them. "After a month's break following the homecoming of Alpha Company, the Family Readiness Group will hold their monthly meeting this Friday at the Linton Armory," said FRG president Jodie Myers...
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Marcotte shuts down Eminence with no-hitter
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/04)
In her first varsity softball start of the season, sophomore Arica Marcotte had quite an impression on Union coach John Scott. Marcotte went the distance and threw a no-hitter, as the Bulldogs improved to 4-1 on the season with a 15-0 victory at Dugger...
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