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Array of flowers, plants greet visitors on tour
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
An array of flowers and plants ranging from ageratums to zinnias along with fishponds, garden sculptures and gazebos were what visitors enjoyed seeing on the Heritage Garden Tour on Saturday sponsored by the Greene County Master Gardener Association...
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Linton All-Stars fall to West Terre Haute
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/05)
TERRE HAUTE ---- After picking up a big win over Bloomfield the night before, Linton's 11-12 year-old Little League squad fell to West Terre Haute in the semifinals of the District 4 tournament. Linton never got into the contest ,scoring just one run and scattering four hits in a 12-1 rout at the hands of West Terre Haute in a game that lasted a mere four innings...
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Bloomfield Horseshoe League
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/05)
results through 7-5-05 Team Handicap Standings W-L 1. Geneva's Pizza...............6-0 2. Jim's Barber Shop...........6-0 3. Larry's Print Shop...........4-2 4. Grip's Pizza....................4-2 5. Farmers & Mechanics.......2-4 6. R&R Trucking.................2-4...
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Greene County finishes second at Spencer
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/05)
SPENCER ---- The Greene County Babe Ruth All-Star team posted a second-place finish in this past weekend's tournament at Owen Valley. After opening the tournament with a 10-4 loss to Clay County, the Greene County All-Stars went on to win three straight over Terre Haute South, Sullivan and Terre Haute North...
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Hughes takes part in All-Star basketball game
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/05)
ANDERSON ---- He hasn't committed to a college, so Bloomfield's R.J. Hughes continues to ameliorate his skills and talents throughout the summer in all-star games against some of the best talent in the state. On Saturday, Hughes' day was no exception as the 2005 graduate competed in Anderson against some quality talent in Class A...
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Clarace E. Turley
(Obituary ~ 07/11/05)
Clarace E. Turley, 88, of Jasonville, passed away at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the Greene County General Hospital, Linton. Born Jan. 25, 1917 in Clay City, she was the daughter of Arthur and Lela (White) Reese. On April 17, 1942, she married Roy C. Turley. He passed away April 10, 1992...
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Jack M. Strickler
(Obituary ~ 07/11/05)
Jack M. Strickler, 77, of Switz City, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. Born April 23, 1928 in Worthington, he was the son of Albert and Marie (Stinebaugh) Strickler. He was married to Rosetta (Wolfe) Strickler. They had been married for 55 years...
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Jack L. Lucas
(Obituary ~ 07/11/05)
Jack L. Lucas, 72, of Elgin, Ill., passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005 at his residence. Born March 19, 1933 in Bloomfield, he was the son of George Harvey and Ruth (Street) Lucas. His family moved to Chicago when he was 3. He graduated from Manley High Trade School and was a member of the United Congregational Church. ...
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Carnival to help raise funds for Boys, Girls Club
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
The Boys and Girls Club of Greene County will once again conduct a fundraising carnival that will raise money for the general operating costs of the club. "We did it last year, but it was held at the 4-H fairgrounds," Carol Byers, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club, said...
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LPD assists with Clay County drug bust
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
A drug arrest by the Linton Police Department led to the arrest of a Coalmont man on drug charges July 8. Kenneth James Brown, 43, is charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, a Class B felony; possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony; possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor...
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Bartlow looking forward to teaching science
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School will have a new face among its team of faculty members for the 2005-06 school year. Mark Bartlow, 42, newly hired science teacher, is excited about teaching and wants his class to have a hands-on approach to learning...
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American Red Cross offers safety tips
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
With the heat of summer sweltering in the air, many children cool off with a dip in the local pool. The American Red Cross wants to remind all swimmers about the importance of water safety. "The Wabash Valley Chapter reminds everyone to have fun this summer without taking a vacation from safety," Sue Seyfert, health and safety director of the Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, said...
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Winners crowned at Lip Sync contest
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
Music filled the air Saturday night during the annual Freedom Festival Lip Sync contest at Humphreys Park in Linton. There were two age categories for the event, with four acts in each. Aubri Lehman, 8, won the 15 and under age category for her rendition of "You Make Me Feel Like a Star." She wore a bright green outfit and completed her routine with dance moves...
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Local state employees praised for their work
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the Linton Industrial Park served as the official opening for the new office of the Linton Subdistrict of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). On hand at the ceremony were several INDOT officials and employees as well as state representatives and city officials...
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Bloomfield man faces four charges
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
Greene County Superior Court Judge David Holt approved four charges against Kyle Feutz, 19, Bloomfield, late last week. Feutz faces charges of residential entry, a Class D felony; battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief and public intoxication, both Class B misdemeanors. ...
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New ambulance director has busy, productive start
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
This time last year, John Bailey, director of the Greene County Ambulance Service (GCAS), was busy planning and overseeing operations being conducted by military units from Poland, Portugal, Turkey, and the United States as part of a peace-keeping force in Bosnia...
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Fire station project progressing
(Local News ~ 07/11/05)
Linton Mayor Tom Jones has announced that the fire station project is progressing. "Meetings with our architect, which is United (Consulting) and the building corporation have been very productive," he said. During the March city council meeting, Rob Kendall, Ralph Witty, George Skeel, Kurt Hatton and Ed Guthrie were named to the building corporation...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/05)
WRV volleyball camp White River Valley High School Volleyball Camp with run, will take place starting July 18th and continue through July 22 from 6-9 p.m. Anyone who plans on playing high school volleyball should attend. WRV physicals White River Valley will be giving free physicals to all students enrolled in incoming 7-12 for the 2005-06 school year at the Lyons Medical Clinic on Wednesday, July 27. ...
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