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Entire county benefits from Wheel Tax money
(Local News ~ 10/21/04)
More than 10 months after collection of a new Wheel Tax began in Greene County, officials say the revenue it has produced has been a godsend ---- providing funds to repair 23 1/2 miles of roads this year. It's a feat they say would not have been possible without the tax which is assessed on every registered vehicle in the county...
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Miners in search for that extra yard
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/04)
This Friday will mark the 349th day the Linton Miners' football team has stewed with the fact that they let a sectional title slip out of their hands. But who's counting? "I am sure the kids have thought a lot about it," said Linton coach Steve Weber about last season's loss to Tecumseh. "It was a hard way to have your season end. We were on the one yard line and couldn't get it in and they went on to the semi-state. It's definitely something we've all thought about."...
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Ninagale Willis
(Obituary ~ 10/21/04)
Ninagale Willis, 86, of Greenwood, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at Brown County Health & Living Center. Born Sept. 18, 1918 in Switz City, she was the daughter of James Tolbert and Bessie Myrtle (Royal) Goodman. She was married to Sidney Maxwell Willis, who passed away Jan. 31, 1995...
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Dorothy Stahl
(Obituary ~ 10/21/04)
Dorothy Stahl, 76, of Worthington, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004 at her residence. Born May 27, 1928 in Greene County, she was the daughter of George and Bessie (Sigler) Hostetter. She had been married to A.D. Stahl, who passed away Nov. 1, 2003...
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Murlin E. Palmer
(Obituary ~ 10/21/04)
Murlin E. Palmer, 78, of Indianapolis and formerly of Worthington, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 in Indianapolis. He was a crane signalman for GM and a truck and bus driver for 27 years. He retired in 1990. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Sunday School Superintendent for 40 years and a Deacon and trustee for Mars Hill Baptist Church...
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Glen E. Bough
(Obituary ~ 10/21/04)
Glen E. Bough, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at Beverly Health Care Center in Bloomington. Born Oct. 6, 1916 in Greene County, he was the son of John Tad and Estella (Anderson) Bough. He was married to Savannah (Campbell) Bough, who preceded him in death Sept. 9, 2004...
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Former director files lawsuit
(Local News ~ 10/21/04)
Greene County Youth Alternatives, Inc. has been named in a civil suit filed Wednesday in Greene Superior Court by the former director who alleges that the alternative school owes he and his wife more than $10,300 for payment on a default loan. The Rev. ...
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Jasonville man admits to child molesting
(Local News ~ 10/21/04)
A Jasonville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in Greene Superior Court after he pled guilty to felony charges of child molesting and sexual misconduct with a minor. It was part of a negotiated plea agreement with the prosecutor's office ---- averting a jury trial...
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Eastern Greene candidates to gather
(Local News ~ 10/21/04)
The Eastern Greene Teachers' Organization will sponsor a school board candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the school cafeteria. There are three seats up for grabs ---- with six candidates, including a three incumbents seeking reelection. Incumbents, Mark A. ...
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Superintendent: Allegations are false
(Local News ~ 10/21/04)
An anonymous caller has made allegations that Shakamak Elementary School Principal Arthur Politz directed teachers to improperly administer the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus exams to their students. The caller contacted school board members, the superintendent, the Indiana Department of Education, and the media, according to Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Superintendent Michael Turner. ...
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Volleyball sectionals begin for area teams
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/04)
When the dust settles and the smoke clears, only one team will emerge from each of the 64 sectionals taking place this week around the state of Indiana. Four of the six area teams will see action tonight with the start of the Indiana High School Athletic Association's volleyball tournament...
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