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LPD progressive in training, equipment
(Local News ~ 09/01/04)
For a small department, the Linton Police Department stays well trained and equipped to respond to any emergency. LPD Chief Keith McDonald said his officers are mandated by state law to have 16 hours of annual training apiece once they graduate from the law enforcement academy. He said the mandated training covers firearms, hazardous materials, blood-borne pathogens, domestic violence and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome...
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Pullen felt ground shake from explosion
(Local News ~ 09/01/04)
Editor's Note: U.S. Army Col. Randy Pullen is stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the son of Shirley Pullen, who lives in Bloomfield. After Sunday's car bomb attack, his mother got word that her son was close to the blast area ---- but he was safe. ...
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Eastern Greene School Board meets
(Local News ~ 09/01/04)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- The Eastern Greene Board of School Trustees took the first step Tuesday night in wiping out the "unfunded" liability in its benefit packages for both certified and uncertified employees. The board, meeting in special session at the central office, passed a series of resolutions which will authorize the issuance of up to $2 million in bond under special bonding ability laid out with the passage of SB 199 by the Indiana General Assembly...
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Lyons girl has serious infection in leg, needs help
(Local News ~ 09/01/04)
Allison Hodge likes to play outdoors like any other active 2 year old. And like most people who venture outdoors in nice weather, she gets bug bites. But around Aug. 22 or 23, the Lyons girl got a bug bite on the back of her thigh that she and her parents won't forget for some time...
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Shawnee board agrees to move forward
(Local News ~ 09/01/04)
Faced with an uncertain future because of financial concerns, Shawnee Summer Theatre's leadership appealed to the public for help last month. The response was much better than expected. As a result, the board of directors for the Bloomfield-based operation has decided to move forward with planning for the 2005 season ---- the 46th year for the state's longest running professional summer theatre...
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Terry Anstrom
(Obituary ~ 09/01/04)
Terry Anstrom, 51, of Bloomfield, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004 at her residence. Born May 13 1953 in Warren, Ohio, Trumbull County, she was the daughter of Francis W. and Patricia J. (Goff) Dicks. She was a bookkeeper, self-employed out of her home...
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Glenn Lyrel Seaton
(Obituary ~ 09/01/04)
Glenn Lyrel Seaton, 71, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of Mitchell, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. Born April 2, 1933 in Crawford County, he was the son of Basil L. and Sarah Emily (Murphey) Seaton. He was married to Marlena (Gayer) Seaton...
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Rex Sparks
(Obituary ~ 09/01/04)
Rex Sparks, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30. 2004 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Born May 30, 1927 in Greene County, he was the son of Otis Lloyd and Goldie (Blaker) Sparks. He was married to Irene (Hamlin) Sparks...
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High school volleyball roundup
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/04)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds' volleyball team is adjusting to life under a new coach and it seems they are, slowly, but surely, picking things up as the season goes on. Tuesday, the T-Birds hosted the Orleans Bulldogs and came away with a 25-11, 12-25, 25-17, 25-21 win...
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