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Moore awarded Bronze Star
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
A staff member of the Linton-Stockton School Corporation was recently presented with a prestigious award ---- a Bronze Star. On Saturday, Master Sgt. Nathan D. Moore, who serves as Linton-Stockton's professional development director, was awarded a Bronze Star during a ceremony at the Grissom Air Reserve base, located in Kokomo...
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Pacers hang on to defeat Jazz
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/05)
SALT LAKE CITY ---- The Indiana Pacers ended a four-game road trip with a split ---- barely. The Pacers rallied after blowing a 25-point lead to beat the Utah Jazz 89-83 Tuesday night and pull slightly ahead in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/05)
Bloomfield Little League will have tryouts on Saturday March 12th at 9:00 A.M. in the Bloomfield School Jr. High Gym. If your child is playing his first year in Minor's or Major's he must come to tryouts. Please remember that the fundraiser packets (orders and money) are also due on this date for all players. If you have any questions please call Doug Bowlen at 384-9000 or Dawn Abrams at 825-2160...
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Cardinals, Thunderbirds aiming at regional titles
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/05)
Cutting off a piece of net from a basketball rim has long been a tradition for players who have reached the pinnacle of championship status. For teams from Greene County, there is no shortage of championships. And on Saturday, two area teams are hoping to continue the tradition of cutting down the nylon when they represent Greene County in two separate regionals...
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John Lawrence Mears
(Obituary ~ 03/09/05)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- John Lawrence Mears, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005. Born Jan. 5, 1934 in Midland, he was the son of Lawrence D. and Ruby E. (Phillips) Mears. On Aug. 21, 1955 he married Carolyn A. (Baker) Mears. He retired in 1999 from Ford Motor Company as an inspector. He was a member of West Newton Masonic Lodge 707 and the United Auto Workers Local 1111...
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Lee Edward Bennett
(Obituary ~ 03/09/05)
BLOOMINGTON ---- Lee Edward Bennett, 69, of Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 7, 2005 while at work with the Rural Transit in Ellettsville. Born April 7, 1935 in Monroe County, he was the son of Newman H and Mary M. (Edge) Bennett. He was married to Beatrice "Bea" (Caulder) Bennett...
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Worthington Town Council approves adding deputy clerk
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
WORTHINGTON ---- Passing a reworded 2005 salary ordinance with the addition of a deputy clerk-treasurer position was a top order of business at the regular Worthington Town Council meeting Tuesday night. Council President Hal Harp emphasized that the council doesn't hire for the position, but it sets the salary and benefits. ...
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Tip leads to arrest of Linton man
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
An anonymous Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a Linton man Tuesday evening. According to a news release, a Crime Stoppers tip indicated that Travis R. Lawson, 34, of Linton, was at the residence of his ex-wife. Lawson was wanted on a warrant for burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and theft. Burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary are Class-C felonies, while theft is a Class-D felony...
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Eastern Greene board debates athletes playing two sports in same season
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- New language proposed to be included in the 2005-06 junior-senior student handbook dealing with athletes participating in more than sport in the same season drew a lengthy discussion Tuesday night from the Eastern Greene Board of School Trustees...
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Eastern Greene's building project to be topic of meetings
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- A series of public community meetings are planned in the Eastern Greene School District through the remainder of this month that will outline the school's plans to deal with continuing overcrowding problems. Superintendent Randy Barrett announced that the first of four meetings will be at the Jackson Township Fire Department building on Thursday night. The two-hour meeting will begin at 6 p.m...
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Firemen keep skills sharp with training
(Local News ~ 03/09/05)
Keeping their skills sharp is part of a firefighter's job, according to Linton Fire Chief Lonnie Eberhardt. Although they can get training through tapes and classes, training exercises go a long way toward preparing firefighters for emergency situations, so they take advantage of opportunities for simulations whenever they can...
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Tickets on sale for regional games
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/05)
If you are planning to attend the regional games at Southridge or Loogootee this Saturday, the wise move would be to buy your tickets in advance as season passes are now available at Eastern Greene and Bloomfield for only $9.00. If you're a Thunderbird fan, Athletic Director Brian Holland is selling tickets in his office, along with sectional championship t-shirts...
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