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Spooktacular time planned for Spookfest
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
The Linton Independent Business Association is keeping a 40-plus year-old downtown tradition alive again this year with Spookfest. Downtown business owner and one of the Spookfest organizers, Fred Markle, said the format will be pretty much the same as in the past. ...
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Thomas Wayne Vandeventer
(Obituary ~ 10/28/04)
GEORGIA ---- Thomas Wayne Vandeventer, 52, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 at his residence in Georgia. Born April 13, 1952 in Vincennes, he was the son of Dewey Vandeventer and Dixie (Petmecky) Middlebrooks. Survivors include: his wife Christine; his father Dewey Vandeventer of Bloomfield; his mother Dixie (Petmecky) Middlebrooks and her husband Robert of Georgia; half-brother Robert Middlebrooks of Florida; half-sister Leatrice Buehler; half-brother Sean Vandeventer; and half-sister Kirsten Vandeventer, all of Texas.. ...
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Garrett Sargent
(Obituary ~ 10/28/04)
Garrett Sargent, 95, of Sandborn, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at Freelandville Community Home. Born Nov. 25, 1908 in Martin County, he was the son of Homer and Nell (Garrett) Sargent. He had been married to Farrel (Baker) Sargent, who passed away Aug. 7, 2000...
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Grady E. Phillips
(Obituary ~ 10/28/04)
Grady E. Phillips, 90, of Linton, passed away at 4:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Knox County. Born March 21, 1914 in Meridian, Miss., he was the son of Grady and Lillian (Guy) Phillips. He married Bertie (Page) Phillips on Feb. 6, 1935 in Quitman, Miss. She passed away June 28, 1999...
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Voters have more than candidates to select
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
Aside from the national, state and local candidates, Tuesday's General Election ballot will contain one judicial question and three public questions dealing with changes to the Indiana Constitution. The four questions are located on the state ballot following the U.S. Senator, Governor, Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction races...
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LPD encourages safe and happy Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
Trick-or-treating can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous if care is not taken. Linton Chief of Police Keith McDonald said trick-or-treat hours are from 6-10 p.m. Saturday only. He said the city can get crowded with costumed kids whose thoughts are far from safety...
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Teen trying to help his community
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
Linton-Stockton High School student Caylan Evans is trying to make a difference in his community, and he hopes others will join him. Last year, Evans came up with the idea of "fasting for funds" to purchase canned goods for Linton food banks and toys for the Toys For Tots program. He and a couple friends fasted 24 hours and raised about $500 in pledges...
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Linton library needs portion of roof replaced
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
The Margaret Cooper Public Library Board met in a special emergency session Wednesday night to declare the leaking roof an immediate emergency. "I need the board to approve this as an emergency so I can go ahead and begin getting quotes from three contractors for repairs to the roof. ...
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Survey to find out interest in community kitchen
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
A survey is under way to gather information concerning the feasibility of operating a shared-used community kitchen in Greene County. The Greene County Economic Development Corporation, in cooperation with the Greene County Cooperative Extension office and the Purdue University New Ventures program, is collaborating in an exploration to see if there is enough interest to pursue an implementation grant that would assist with the creation of a licensed, fully-equipped professional kitchen for community use.. ...
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Democrats have three candidates for council
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
In the race for county council at-large, two of the three Democrats are political newcomers. Morgan L. James of Linton and Ronald L. Hamilton of Bloomfield worked in government prior to their retirement and couldn't run for office. Incumbent William L. "Butch" Brown spent 32 years in law enforcement...
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Alexander appeal to take place at VU
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
The case of a convicted Linton murderer will be the subject of a special public Indiana Court of Appeals proceeding Dec. 7 on the campus of Vincennes University. Oral arguments will be held at Shircliff Auditorium starting at 11 a.m. in the murder conviction appeal filed by James Alexander, 48, who was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Jan. 29 for murdering his wife in Sept. 2002...
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District 2 commissioner race pits two interested in county
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
Republican incumbent Warren D. Bartlett will face off against Larry D. Hasler, a Democrat, in the race for the District 2 county commissioner seat next week. Bartlett said he originally ran for the spot because he wanted to see the courthouse be renovated. One reason he's running for re-election is to see the job through, he said...
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Young voters have many concerns
(Local News ~ 10/28/04)
Many young voters will go to the polls Tuesday and carry out their patriotic duty for the first time. Don't be fooled by their age. These young adults are taking the necessary steps to assure they make an informed decision. They're educating themselves on the major issues and where each candidate stands on them...
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Miners face Perry Central in sectional semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/04)
After coming off a win over the Tecumseh Braves last week, the Linton Miners will face one of its toughest challenges when the Perry Central Commodores make their way to Roy Williams Field Friday night. Perry Central is dominated by a solid running game and features junior tailback Dwight Brown, who is the leading rusher in the state among Class A teams...
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