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Shakamak faces ultimate 'big game'
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
JASONVILLE ---- In his previous seasons as head coach of the Shakamak Lakers, Chip Sweet has been involved in some big games. None will compare to his team's contest Saturday when the Lakers take on No. 6 Lafayette Central Catholic for the Class A state championship at Victory Field...
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Experience on the side of Catholic
(High School Sports ~ 06/17/04)
The Shakamak Lakers have eight seniors (seven play regularly) on its 27-2 team. You may think the team would have the experience over the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights, but you may want to rethink that. Yes it's true; the Lakers have been together ever since Little League, but when it comes to the experience of playing on Victory Field in Indianapolis, the Knights have the edge over Shakamak...
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John V. Kimbley
(Obituary ~ 06/17/04)
BEDFORD ---- John V. Kimbley, 88, of Bedford, passed away at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born May 3, 1916 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Henry Trues and Hazel (McKnight) Kimbley. He married Judith Wray on Jan. 29, 1938 and she preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 1988. He married Mildred Long on May 26, 1992...
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Bloomfield yard sale set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
Staff Writer Bargain hunters will have the opportunity to find plenty of deals at the Annual Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Community Yard Sale set to unfold Saturday. A total of 79 yard sales have been registered, according to event chairman Jeff Myers...
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Gregg honored by his peers
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
For the sixth time in his 15-year law enforcement career, peer officers in District V have tabbed rural Bloomfield resident Michael K. "Mike" Gregg as "Conservation Officer of the Year." Gregg, a previous five-time district officer winner who was named the recipient of the Pitzer Award in 2000 denoting the top Conservation Officer in the entire state of Indiana, is primarily assigned in Greene and Sullivan counties...
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Greene County Literacy Coalition gets grant
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
The Greene County Literacy Coalition is excited to announce the Indiana Literacy Foundation, through the generosity of Verizon Foundation, has awarded the local coalition a literacy grant. The mission of the Greene County Literacy Coalition is to combat illiteracy through partnerships with existing programs, to develop new programs and to increase public awareness of and involvement in the cause for literacy...
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Eastern-Greene students honored
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
Eastern Greene Junior/Senior High School is continuing a program that started five years ago, honoring students for their improvement, efforts, and achievement. These improvements can occur in any area ---- academics, attitude, attendance, or behavior. ...
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Residents file suit against developers
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Several residents of the Greene Hills Estates in eastern Greene County have filed a lawsuit against the developers. Fifteen people have filed a complaint for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against Greeneco, Inc. in Greene Circuit Court...
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Russia native learning with Greene County courts
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
Imagine having grown up during communist control in the Soviet Union and now living in the United States working as a law clerk in Greene County. Quite a change wouldn't you agree? Natalie Rome-Linval is working this summer with Greene Circuit Court Judge David Johnson and Greene Superior Court Judge David Holt through a work-study program at Indiana University...
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Solsberry man killed in wreck
(Local News ~ 06/17/04)
A rural Solsberry man died instantly in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on State Road 43 near Hendricksville in northeastern Greene County. The victim, Robert Burks, 54, Route 3, Solsberry was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County deputy coroner Brian Gainey...
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Graves scores 14
(High School Sports ~ 06/17/04)
SHELBYVILLE ---- 2004 White River Valley high school graduate A.J. Graves shot 4 for 4 from the field to put in 14 points for the the Indiana All-Star, but it wasn't enough as the Junior All-Star team upset the Indiana All-Star team, 88-85, in an exhibition game before the Indiana team travels to Owensboro, KY this Saturday to take on the Kentucky All-Stars...
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