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Exterior courthouse work to begin again soon
(Local News ~ 07/19/05)
Construction on the Greene County courthouse has slowed recently because of a design flaw in its parapet wall, according to Jim Corey, Greene County Building Corporation construction manager. The parapet wall is the very top wall of the courthouse, Corey explained. He said the engineering firms originally contracted to design the building designed the parapet wall to be too heavy...
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Jasonville to celebrate Ed Sheppard Days
(Local News ~ 07/19/05)
This week is a week for positive attitude in Jasonville as citizens celebrate Ed Sheppard Days. In 1914, two-thirds of Jasonville's business district was destroyed by fire, leaving some residents to declare the death of the city. Jasonville Mayor Dorman Clark said that according to an account by Ben Sink, author of the 1958 "The Jasonville Story", Sheppard, a bank cashier, rallied citizens ---- with a shovel and broom in hand ---- to clean up the city...
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NSWC Crane Hoosier Hills chapter receives awards
(Local News ~ 07/19/05)
The Federally Employed Women's (FEW) National Board of Directors announced winners of 2005 FEW's National Awards, and several of those awards will be going to Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center's (NSWC Crane) Hoosier Hills chapter. "Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center's (NSWC) Hoosier Hills Chapter of FEW come through with flying colors," according to a new release...
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Bloomfield Pool to raise funds for water slide
(Local News ~ 07/19/05)
The Bloomfield Pool is looking to purchase a water slide in the hopes of attracting more customers. Jan Yake, Bloomfield Pool manager, explained that area businesses have recently been donating money toward the purchase of the enclosed slide. The Bloomfield Dairy Queen recently donated $1 from every Blizzard that was purchased toward the pool...
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Salvation Army seeking volunteers for local advisory council
(Local News ~ 07/19/05)
The Salvation Army is working to put together a group of volunteers to form a local advisory council. Diana Glover, state liaison for 15 area counties including Greene, said the group of volunteers would help promote Salvation Army services available to Greene County residents...
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Eula Pauline Harp
(Obituary ~ 07/19/05)
Eula Pauline Harp, 72, of Lyons, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born November 22, 1932 in Newberry, she was the daughter of Johnnie B. and Zella (Roberts) Harp. She was a member of the Scotland Full Gospel Church...
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Sharon L. Hughbanks
(Obituary ~ 07/19/05)
Sharon L. Hughbanks, 57, of Linton, passed away at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2005, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville.
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Nellie E. Powers
(Obituary ~ 07/19/05)
Nellie E. Powers, 88, of Switz City, passed away at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born July 11, 1917 in Calhoun County, Mich., she was the daughter of Walter Stewart and Nellie Mae (Austin) Covert. She had been married to the late John Powers...
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Little Leaguers win first championship
(High School Sports ~ 07/19/05)
WEST TERRE HAUTE ---- For winning the city's first District 4 Little League title in only their second year as a charter member, the Linton 9- and 10-year-old team proved hands down in the tournament they were the team to beat and after their dominating performance in the championship round, District 4 Administrator David Kirkman believes the best team in the field advanced...
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