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New law aimed to help cutting down purchase of precursors
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
With the new methamphetamine legislation going into effect today, local pharmacies are prepared to comply with the law while maintaining service to their customers. The law, recently signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels, makes it harder for people to buy products that contain a main ingredient (precursor) that is often used in the making of methamphetamine. These ingredients are ephedrine and pseudoephedrine and are commonly found in cold medicines...
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Grace Quimby
(Obituary ~ 07/01/05)
Grace Quimby, 94, of Bloomfield, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Hospitality House in Bloomington. Born Dec. 24, 1910, she was the daughter of John Williams and Jane (Baker) Lewis. She married Randall Direlle Quimby, who passed away April 19, 1988...
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Daniel Fox
(Obituary ~ 07/01/05)
Daniel E. Fox, 71, of Worthington, passed away at 4 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at his residence. Born March 25, 1934, in Indianapolis, he was the son of James Otto and Mable Marie (Bolton) Fox. He was a retired self-employed carpenter. He was also a Navy veteran...
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State officials offer warning about West Nile virus
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
Now that summer is under way, mosquitoes are out in force. But they are more than just pests ---- they can possibly carry a dangerous disease. State health officials encourage people to protect themselves from the threat the West Nile virus. "We definitely have to expect to have the West Nile virus back again this year," said James Howell, DVM, veterinary epidemiologist at the Indiana Department of Health. ...
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New CERT class available soon for interested volunteers
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
It's not too late for county residents to get involved on a Community Emergency Response Team. The CERT program teaches civilian volunteers how to help during an emergency. According to Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe, 11 or 12 people were certified in a spring class, and another class will be held July 29-31. Axe would like to have teams of six to 10 people on each side of the county in case something were to happen to the bridge during a disaster...
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Bloomfield board approves part-time teacher
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees approved a part-time Spanish position for the junior/senior high at its regular session Thursday night. The board will now advertise for the position. Because of the unexpected high enrollment in Spanish classes for the 2005-06 school year the administration recommended that this new position be created to alleviate classroom overcrowding and to allow for the scheduling of additional Spanish classes...
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Miss Greene County to be crowned Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
A record number of young ladies will compete this weekend for the title of Miss Greene County, along with the chance at a $500 scholarship. The 2005 Miss Greene County queen pageant will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The pageant serves as the kick-off for this year's 4-H Fair, which runs July 9-16. The new queen will preside over the fair and make appearances throughout the year at special events in the area...
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Fire chief offers tips on fireworks safety
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, the night sky will be alive with the color of fireworks and many people will be celebrating the birth of our nation. But, according a local firefighter, this time of year can be dangerous when combining fireworks with drought-like conditions...
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Construction shouldn't slow parade-goers
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
The on-going construction on 4th St. NE may leave some out-of-town parade-goers wondering which route to take when traveling to the annual Linton Freedom Festival parade Monday. Street Superintendent Tim Turpen said that only a small section of 4th St. NE will be closed. The road will be closed ---- and open only to local traffic ---- from the intersection of H St. NE and 4th St. northward to County Road 200...
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Pipe bomb discovered in Switz City apartment
(Local News ~ 07/01/05)
A pipe bomb discovered in a Switz City apartment was disabled by an Indiana State Police bomb squad Wednesday evening. According to ISP Sgt. Rick Wright, the bomb squad had three officers there. "We were shown one pipe bomb, and we rendered it safe," Wright said...
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Joseph Wood
(Obituary ~ 07/01/05)
Joseph Eugene Wood, 55, of Sandborn, passed away June 30, 2005 at his residence. Born March 26, 1950, he was the son of Eugene Brewer and Doris (Grove) Wood. He was married to Suellen (Spalding) Wood. He was chemist at the Merom Power Plant and a member of IVEW International Union...
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