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Old county records need a new home
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
Greene County officials are looking for a home for boxes and boxes of local historic records that pre-date the Civil War. The old county records, some of which date back to 1824, were previously stored in sliding wall closets on the north and south walls of the Greene County Superior Courtroom, located on the third floor of the courthouse...
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Linton tops ND
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/04)
The Linton tennis team took some frustration out of North Daviess and came away with a 5-0 win over the Cougars. Drew Dunkerly defeated Jon Dixon, 6-1, 6-1. Caleb Dunkerly bested Brent Yingst, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. Jacob Hobbs won his No. 3 singles by forfeit...
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Bulldogs knock off WRV
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/04)
SWITZ CITY ---- On Thursday night, the Union Bulldogs' volleyball team ran its overall record to 11-7 while remaining undefeated in conference play at 3-0 after the Lady Dogs were able to topple the White River Valley Lady Wolverines in four games 25-20, 25-12, 22-25, and 25.18...
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Troubles continue for Cards
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/04)
SPENCER ---- Thursday Owen Valley hung another 3-2 loss on Bloomfield's tennis team. Bloomfield's wins against North Central Wednesday came at one and two singles. Against the Patriots Thursday they came at three singles and two doubles. "I'm going to quit talking about losing 3-2," said Cardinals' coach Mike Canty. "We keep getting close to getting that third point but we just can't climb that hill. We haven't had a match where everyone played well."...
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Linton defeats Eastern in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/04)
LINTON ---- It was a statement game for the Linton Miners' volleyball team. The statement was clear: We are in control of our own destiny. On Thursday, the Miners hosted Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference rivals, the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds, and demolished the Lady T-Birds, 25-11, 25-11, 25-11...
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Wilma Guy
(Obituary ~ 09/17/04)
CLOVERDALE ---- Wilma Guy, 76, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 at Cloverdale Convalescent & Rehab Center. Born Feb. 9, 1928 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Charles Lewis and Dovie Mable (Bales) O'Conner. She married Buryl Guy on July 27, 1949. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2000...
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Marianna H. Bell
(Obituary ~ 09/17/04)
Marianna H. Bell, 60, of Linton, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born Nov. 11, 1943 in Germany. She was a homemaker who came to the United States in 1968. She married John W. Bell on Sept. 4, 1970...
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Crane retirees to be honored
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center invites all division retirees to the 39th annual "Homecoming Day" on Oct. 5. A breakfast buffet will be available for the retirees at the Crane Cafeteria from 8- 9 a.m. The retirees will then be presented with a base status report. After breakfast and remarks the retirees are welcome to visit their former work areas...
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White River Valley School Board meets
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
SWITZ CITY ---- White River Valley School Superintendent Layton Wall gave an update on the upcoming junior high move at Thursday's meeting of the White River Valley Board of School Trustees. He says he is hoping when the junior high students from Worthington and Lyons move to the high school building there will be a natural attrition of teachers...
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Bloomfield takes first step in random drug testing
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees took the first step Thursday night to institute a random drug/alcohol testing program for a selected group of students in grades 5-12. The board conducted first reading of a new "get tough" policy that would authorize periodic random drug screens for students who participate in extracurricular activities ---- including all school sponsored clubs and athletic teams as well as student drivers and any students who voluntarily ask to be tested...
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Shakamak principals urge parents to ready kids for ISTEP
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
JASONVILLE ---- Shakamak principals Vanessa Hodge and Arthur Politz encouraged parents Thursday night to make sure their children have plenty of rest and a good breakfast before coming to school to tackle the ISTEP-Plus tests. The two principals spoke briefly at the regular meeting of the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of Trustees on Thursday night. ...
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Bloomfield Rotary to conduct chili supper, auction
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
The Bloomfield Rotary Club has announced plans for its fifth annual Chili Supper/Auction event. The Rotary Club annually awards several college scholarships, honors the top 10 students from each Bloomfield High School class every year and makes a generous donation to the Clothe-A-Child program at Christmas. The Rotary Club also sponsors other community events...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
LYONS ---- The Lyons Town Council conducted its monthly meeting Thursday night in the Community Building. Lyons town marshal Craig Pierce announced that he will resign from his position in the middle of October. "I've had a great time here and it's been a learning experience," he said...
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Jennings meets with miners
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
Eighth District U.S. Rep. candidate Jon Jennings earlier this week toured an underground Indiana coal mine and met with coal miners. He promised to be an advocate for Indiana working families by supporting preservation and improvement of health care programs...
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Bloomfield School Board meets
(Local News ~ 09/17/04)
The Bloomfield School District formally adopted a $9.5 million budget for 2005 on Thursday night. The board approved the 2005 budget, Capital Projects Fund plan and the School Bus Replacement Plan. The following levies are being proposed: General Fund $6,660,514, Debt Service Fund $1,219,140, Capital Projects Fund $736,858, Transportation Operating Fund $524,740, Bus Replacement Fund $45,000, Special Education/Preschool Fund $16,500, Retirement Severance Bond Debt Service $265,000...
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Edgewood handles WRV
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/04)
ELLETSVILLE ---- The White River Valley Wolverines ran into a buzz saw in the Edgewood Mustangs and came away with a bitter 5-0 loss on the road in high school tennis. Mike Powell at No. 1 singles lost to Caleb McGlone in three sets. After winning set No. 1, 6-1, Powell dropped the final two, 6-2, 6-1...
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