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Keller sees a lot of the world
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
It's an understatement to say that Bloomfield High School graduate Jason Keller has seen a lot of the world. Keller actually has seen most of the world many times from his bird's-eye view in the cockpit of a giant Boeing 747 jumbo jet. The 1990 Bloomfield High graduate is a cargo jet pilot ---- who flies an average of 50,000 miles a month on trips around the globe ---- or more than 600,000 miles a year...
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Edgar Lee Ritter
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
FRANKLIN ---- Edgar Lee Ritter, 88, of Plainfield and formerly of Indianapolis and Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. Born Dec. 14, 1916 in Bloomfield, he was the son of William Drayton and Catherine Alice (Axe) Ritter. In 1937, he married Hazel Mae Marshall in Greenfield. She passed away in 1998...
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Lois M. Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Lois M. Smith, 93, of Linton, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at Greene County General Hospital, Linton. Born July 27, 1911 in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Otis Winburn and Molly (Laughlin) Richardson. She had been married to Lloyd L. Smith. He passed away Aug. 11, 1994...
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Linton hangs on against Vincennes Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
LINTON ---- First-year Linton coach Darren Clayton is trying to teach his basketball team something they've not been too accustomed with. Part of building a winning program is capturing victories down the wire. "Part of the process is learning how to win games that are close," stated Linton coach Darren Clayton. "Tonight we were able to do that. Hopefully a win like tonight will help up in the learning process and help us win some games down the road."...
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BNL handles Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
BEDFORD ---- After blowing by Lawrence county rivals Mitchell on Friday, 71-37, the Bedford North Lawrence Stars showed they were willing to adjust to a slower tempo when they bested the Bloomfield Cardinals, 48-30, in boys high school basketball action Saturday at BNL Fieldhouse in Bedford...
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Eastern Greene tops Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
CLAY CITY ---- Eastern Greene Head Coach Andy Igel wasn't too thrilled with his team's performance during the Greene County Invitational. On Friday, his Thunderbirds gave him a return of hope as they picked up a needed road win over the Clay City Eels, 42-37...
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No. 1 Lions rout Lady Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
The Shakamak Lady Lakers traveled to Loogootee and suffered a 43-20 setback to the No. 1 team in class A. Sami Grissom paced the Lakers with eight points on three field goals. Megan Netherlain and Chelsea Hudson each scored five. Ashley Fraley scored 15 points on three field goals and 9 of 16 free throw shooting to led all scorers. Lauren Baugh scored 10 points and Brooke Dearwester and Whitney Bowman scored seven, each...
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WRV comes up short against Bloomington North
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
BLOOMINGTON ---- The White River Valley Wolverines had a chance to pick up a win Friday night in Bloomington, but fell in overtime, 66-56, to the North Cougars. The Wolverines had three players score in double figures, but a 25 point performance from Ryan Woolery helped fend off WRV...
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Lakers get past Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
JASONVILLE ---- The Shakamak Lakers struggled with their emotions and a much taller North Daviess team Saturday night, but when they had to, the Lakers made enough big plays to come away with a 43-40 SWIAC conference victory. Tyler Rehmel scored 17 points to lead the way, while Joey Munson and Tyler Utterback added 7 each and Zech Hoskins chipped in 6 points as the Lakers continue to work to overcome the loss of the scoring provided by injured Jared Rehmel...
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Samuel R. "Sam" Field
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Samuel R. "Sam" Field, 46, of Jasonville, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. Born June 5, 1958 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Roy "Pud" and Nancy (Wesnidge) Field. On July 12, 1975, he married Mary Ann Field...
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Fred R. Bough
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
LAFAYETTE ---- Fred R. Bough, 74, of Lafayette, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born June 4, 1930 in Odon, he was the son of James Calvin and Fonetta Holland Bough. On July 22, 1950, he married Betty L. Strauser in Bloomfield...
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Man faces charges
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Criminal charges have been filed in Greene Circuit Court in connection with the theft of a tractor from a rural Bloomfield man. A probable cause affidavit and arrest warrant were approved Thursday afternoon against Edwin T. Andrew, of rural Bloomfield, charging him with theft ---- a class D felony ---- following an investigation by Greene County Sheriff's Department deputy George Dallaire...
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Communities fight for military bases as 2005 closings loom
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
LOOGOOTEE ---- By day, scientists and engineers at Indiana's only Navy base work on classified projects for submarines and high-tech weapons systems. At night, they go home to houses with big porches in tiny towns. To many, it's the best of both worlds ---- a challenging, high-paid job with small-town appeal. Even those in surrounding communities who don't work at the base take pride in its work...
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Linton man arrested for drugs near daycare
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Joshua T. Sloan, 19, Linton, was arrested around 12:45 this morning by Linton Police Department officers after a search of his residence yielded several drug-related items. Sloan lives within 1,000 feet of Stepping Stones Daycare on SW 6th St. As part of an ongoing investigation, according to LPD Chief Keith McDonald, officers approached Sloan's residence and received consent to conduct a search. ...
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Chamber banquet slated for Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce will announce the Business/Organization of the Year and the Citizen of the Year at its annual dinner and awards banquet Thursday. New chamber president, Tracy Keen, said anyone may attend the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Saron United Church of Christ. Tickets are $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight and may be purchased through the chamber...
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Trade fair set for this weekend
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
If you're interested in learning about the late 1700s and early 1800s or are looking for a fun, educational experience, look no further than the sixth annual Buck Creek Muzzleloaders Linton Trade Fair. The trade fair will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...
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FEMA officials visit area
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Field representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) surveyed flood damaged in Greene County on Friday. The field assessments are a necessary step before the state can be officially designated a disaster area and become eligible for state assistance and grants, Ventura said...
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Hospital board gets good news
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
For the second successive year, the bottom line financially at Greene County General Hospital looks very healthy. Meeting in regular monthly session Friday night, the hospital's board of trustees learned from board treasurer Tim Norris that the facility ended 2004 with a net gain of $1,063,212.14...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
LYONS ---- The Lyons Town Council had very few items on the agenda Thursday evening. Town Marshall Ron Sparks reported that the oil leak in the old police car that is used by volunteer police was repaired. On behalf of the fire department, Sparks also thanked everyone who generously helped the town by putting sandbags around the levee. He said the bags held back the water and they (volunteers) "accomplished what they set out to do"...
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Dale helps those who help others
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Emergency services personnel come to the aid of citizens on a daily basis. But who comes to their aid when they need it to deal with the crises they see every day? Earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, fatal accidents, and tragedies involving children and their own family members are among the critical incidents to which they must respond. ...
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Union picks up win over Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
DUGGER ---- Justin Davidson scored 17 points to lead the Union Bulldogs to its first conference victory over the Shakamak Lakers, 55-51, in overtime Friday in Dugger. Union, coming off an 0-3 performance at the Greene County Invitational, outscored the runners-up in the Greene County tourney, 26-11, in the fourth quarter and overtime to win...
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