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Bloomfield family evacuated
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Fast-rising flood waters forced a rural Bloomfield family to evacuate their more than 100-year-old, two-story home Thursday afternoon. With waters from nearby Richland Creek covering the access roadways leading in and out of the David and Mary Aiken home on Furnace Road, emergency crews persuaded the family to head for higher ground about 4 p.m...
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Sandborn Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
SANDBORN ---- As with towns throughout southern Indiana, the topic at the Sandborn Town Council meeting Thursday evening was the extent of the town's flood waters. Even though it was the worst flood that board members could remember, Street Supervisor Jim Heshelman said he was proud of the way the water drained. He reported that six streets were flooded Wednesday, but by Thursday only two streets remained under water...
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Snow storm costs a lot
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Greene County sustained at least $35,200 in damages associated with the snow storm and clean up that occurred between Dec. 22-29. The county was one of 50 Hoosier counties that state officials hope federal disaster aid can help pay most of the cost of cleaning up after a winter storm that pounded much of southern and central Indiana with more than a foot of snow...
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There may not be enough time to collect $12 fee
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Tuesday's meeting of the Greene County Solid Waste Management District's board of directors was supposed to be the "day of decision" with regard to the future employment of its three top-paid workers. However, a combination of factors caused the board to step back and wait until a special Jan. 18 meeting before making any final moves affecting the financially strapped agency...
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Bloomfield resident asks for help
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Bloomfield resident Sharon Feltner says she's not easily intimidated, but a five-year on-going problem of aggressive stray dogs roaming in her neighborhood is getting her very frustrated. Feltner addressed the Bloomfield Town Council on Wednesday night, seeking help from the town's governmental leadership and police officers...
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Ruby May McNeely
(Obituary ~ 01/07/05)
Ruby May McNeely, 86, of Avon, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005 at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home in Indianapolis. Born Feb. 1, 1918 in Lewis, she was the daughter of David L. and Laura E. (Stonebrook) Woods. She had resided in Avon for 50 years and had been a cafeteria worker at Brownsburg Community Schools for 24 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Brownsburg...
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Martha M. Myers
(Obituary ~ 01/07/05)
Martha M. Myers, 89, of Bloomfield, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005 at Bloomington Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1915 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Frank Edgar and Gertrude (McElroy) Asdell. She had been married to Jasper N. Myers, who passed away Sept. 23, 1971...
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Kevin R. Nash
(Obituary ~ 01/07/05)
Kevin R. Nash, 34, of Shelburn, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 at Shelburn. Born March 30, 1970 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Kenneth Ray "Buck" and Barbara (Wilson) Nash. On Sept. 22, 1997, he married Angela Renee (Burch) Nash...
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Linton tops Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
SWITZ CITY ---- Linton coach Darren Clayton could write a book about his team and call it, A tale of two halves. Excerpts of the book would include: It was the best of halves, it was the worst of halves. Of course coach Clayton isn't thinking of writing a book on the subject, but his team does seem to play two entirely different ballgames in one given night...
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Zone helps Rivet top Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
SWITZ CITY ---- Vincennes Rivet fans saw something Thursday night they've not seen since coach Jamie Hudson took over the Patriots' program last year: a 2-3 zone defense. That 2-3 zone helped Rivet pick up a 51-49 victory over Clay City in the consolation round of the Greene County Invitational...
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Girls basketball roundup
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals picked up a road victory over North Central, 64-52, in high school basketball action Thursday in Farmersburg. Senior Ashley Thombleson led all scorers with 25 points on 10 field goals and 5 of 10 from the free throw line. Brooke Myers scored 16 points on six field goals and 4 of 5 shooting from the free throw line...
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JH results
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
Eastern Greene's sixth grade basketball team defeated White River Valley, 39-8, in boys junior high action. Zach Johnson led the T-Birds with 11 points, followed by Brent Fielder and Chase Murley with six. Jimmy Saylor, Davis Russell, and Tyler Igel each scored four points. Chad Rowlands, Tannor Bailey, and Zach Ingram all scored three points. Keith Maze rounded out the scoring for Eastern Greene as he chipped in two...
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Shakamak gets past Vincennes Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
SWITZ CITY ---- If there were any doubts as to the ability of Shakamak's boys basketball team to win without its marquee player, all speculation was put on hold (at least for the time being). Wednesday night, the Lakers pounded Vincennes Rivet for the second time this season, 48-32, in game two of the Greene County Invitational tournament in Switz City...
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Chief responds to letter to the editor
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
In the face of accusations from a Linton resident that the Linton Police Department has ignored her requests for help, Chief Keith McDonald stressed that the department does respond. In a letter to the editor that was published in the Jan. 3 newspaper, Margaret Krus stated that her home has been broken into and vandalized, and that she's been robbed. She's also been the victim of telephone harassment, and her youngest son has been attacked, according to the letter...
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Mayor's position a 24-7 job
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Editor's note: This article is the first in a three-part series on the Linton mayor's first year in office. By Andrea McCann staff writer His first year in office has been a mixed bag for Linton Mayor Tom Jones. "I'm so proud to represent the people of this community," he said. "This is one of the greatest little places in the state and in the United States."...
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Mayor offers positive info
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Linton Mayor Tom Jones was happy to report positive news for the first monthly report in 2005. The property purchased for the new fire station, which includes four lots near Ross's Floor Store on A St. NW, is paid in full. "We were able to do that because the city has been saving money for a period of years to repair the old fire station," Jones said. "And if I understand correctly, people are totally on board for this project and for a new ladder truck."...
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County workers honored
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Two Greene County Voter Registration office clerks have received state-wide recognition for innovative and cost-savings practices implemented related to elections last year. Registration clerks Marjorie Cullison, of Linton, and Susan Fowler, of rural Bloomfield, both recently received "Outstanding Service in Election Administration in 2004 awards" from the Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division office...
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Jones has learned a lot the past year
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Editor's note: This article is the second in a three-part series on the Linton mayor's first year in office. By Andrea McCann staff writer Linton Mayor Tom Jones said he learned a lot about the city of Linton, how government operates, and why it operates slowly, in his first year of office...
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Flooding could be worse than originally expected
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Officials have revised their anticipated crest figures for the West Fork of the White River in southern Indiana and the news is not good. The expected crest on Sunday could be delayed until Tuesday in Greene County and the level is forecast is exceed 30 feet at Elliston for only the fifth time in history, according to an announcement from Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe...
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Flood emergency declared
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Rising flood water is everywhere ---- on the roads, fields or yards and in many basements across the area. Low-lying regions have been turned into virtual lakes in one of the biggest local flood events in years. More than 40 Greene County roads were either closed or considered impassable this morning...
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Beard elected new commissioners president
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
The Greene County Commissioners went with seniority Tuesday morning when the three-member board selected its leadership for the coming year in its first meeting of 2005. District 3 commissioner Bart Beard, of Linton, who has served for two years, was named president...
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Lawsuit filed over courthouse
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
The Greene County Commissioners and Greene County Building Corporation have filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $3.1 million in damages caused by the extensive delay in the courthouse renovation/addition project. The seven-count, 25-page lawsuit was filed in Greene Circuit Court jointly on behalf of the county and building corporation by the Indianapolis law firm of Drewry Simmons Voorehm, along with Marilyn Hartman of the Hartman & Paddock, law firm of Bloomfield...
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Local women to be VIPs at Daniels events
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Four Greene County women will join Governor-elect Mitch Daniels as VIP guests at Inaugural events that start Sunday night in Indianapolis. Daniels has invited more than 350 "Friends from the Road" to attend the inaugural events. These friends include many special people who opened their homes and lives to Daniels during the campaign...
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Commissioners meet new ambulance director
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
New Greene County Ambulance Service Director John Bailey was formally introduced to the county commissioners Tuesday morning by sheriff Leon Allen, who heads up the county ambulance board. According to Allen, the new EMS director brings administrative, leadership and people skills to the managerial position. The Greene County native started his new job Dec. 29 ---- replacing former director Roger McIntosh, who was terminated...
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County to celebrate Adult Education Month
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
January is Adult Education Month in Indiana. In Greene County, the county commissioners and Linton Mayor Tom Jones have proclaimed Jan. 16-22 Adult Education Week. Greene County Youth Alternatives, which will celebrate all month, received signed proclamations. GCYA is designed to accommodate youth in need of a nontraditional educational setting because they're behind academically, working on a GED, or are on the Core 40 track and need credits their school doesn't offer, for example...
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Funds available for food, shelter programs
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
Greene County will soon receive funds from the emergency food and shelter program to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in the area. Greene County, which will receive $20,045, was one of 39 Indiana counties chosen to receive funds from a national board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ...
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Harrah picked to lead council again
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
The leadership of the Bloomfield Town Council will remain status quo for the year 2005. Eric Harrah, who serves as president and CEO of Bloomfield Manufacturing Company, Inc., was re-elected council president during an annual reorganizational meeting Wednesday night...
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New business to open in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 01/07/05)
A new fitness center in Bloomfield will open soon with a grand opening celebration. Bloomfield Jazzercise Fitness Center, located at 35 N. Judge St., will have its grand opening celebration Jan. 10-15. The center is owned by Paul and Christina Ford of Solsberry...
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North Central gets past Union
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/05)
SWITZ CITY ---- North Central will play at 12:30 p.m. Saturday for fourth place after knocking off Union, 57-52, in the consolation bracket of the Greene County Invitational Thursday night at Switz City. "It still wasn't pretty," said North Central head coach Glenn Andrew. ...
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