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LSJHS students get unusual drug awareness lesson
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, the Linton-Stockton Junior High School students rocked with a local band that proved that fun can be had without drugs. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually and promotes a drug-free environment and drug awareness...
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Harold L. Umphenour
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
Harold L. Umphenour, 80, of Greenwood and formerly of Bloomfield, passed away at 3:36 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at his residence. Born Sept. 19 1925 in Danville, Ill., he was the son of Carl M. Umphenour, Sr. and Martha R. (Rehberg) Umphenour. He had been married to Julia J. Umphenour, who passed away April 2, 2002...
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Glen Lewis Wright
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
Glen Lewis Wright, 89, of Jasonville, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at his home. Born Jan. 21, 1916 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Oather A. and Jessie (Peterson) Wright. On May 25, 1946, he married Gladys Irene Shidler at the family farm at Jasonville...
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Miners, Perry Central to play Friday in sectional opener
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
LINTON -- You can't go anywhere in Linton without hearing someone ask about Friday's sectional game between the Miners and visiting Perry Central at Roy Williams Field. Most people in the area have a favorable opinion when it comes to the Miners, but one statement has haunted both coaches all season long: Their schedules are weak...
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Eastern Greene looking for first sectional victory
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
It's been a season of firsts for the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds on the gridiron in 2005. The T-Birds picked up their first two wins in school history, and they set the school record for points scored in a game (34) in their Week 5 contest with Wood Memorial...
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Linton football tickets on sale
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
Tickets for Friday night's sectional contest with the Perry Central Commodores will be $5.00 and they'll be available at the gate. Ticket prices are set by the IHSAA and not the host schools. Also, Miner Pride passes will not be accepted during any post season contest. Fans must buy a ticket to be admitted to the event...
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Sectional capsules
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
Perry Central (9-0) at Linton-Stockton (9-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Roy Williams Field (WQTY, 93.3 FM). COACHES: Mike Spencer, 60-13 in 6th year at Perry Central, 145-84 in 20th year overall. Steve Weber, 51-15 in 6th year at Linton-Stockton...
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Southwest Seven at a glance
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
LINTON-STOCKTON MINERS Coach: Steve Weber, 51-15 in 6th year at school...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
WRV to recognize fall athletes White River Valley Schools will recognize junior high and high school students who have participated in fall sports with a Fall Sports Award Program to be held in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Cross country, tennis, volleyball and junior high golf athletes will be recognized. The public is invited to attend...
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Maxine Arthur Stringer
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
Maxine Arthur Stringer, 76, of Dugger, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. Born March 6, 1929 in Bloomfield, she was the daughter of James Arthur and Lagatha Wonders Arthur. She had been married to Charles D. Stringer, who passed away in 1999...
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Marianne Smith
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
SPENCER -- Marianne Smith, 66, of Spencer, passed away Tuesday at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born Feb. 27, 1939 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Ezra and Iola (Fitzpatrick) Reed. She was a member of the Spencer First Church of the Nazarene, Eastern Star, Braysville Homemakers, and a 4-H leader for 30 plus years...
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Eastern Greene School wins court case
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
A recent Lawrence County Circuit Court case involving the Eastern Greene School District as the defendant has been found in favor of the school district. In 2001, an Eastern Greene student alleged that the school district and its officials were negligent when he lost his right eye in an accident on school grounds...
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New business opens in Lyons
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
LYONS -- A new business in Lyons, which focuses on catering to women, is now open. La Gaterie Spa Retreat had an open house last week and is now taking appointments for massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. La Gaterie is French for a place that a person goes to be spoiled or treat themselves...
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Shakamak students promote 'whirled peace' with symbols on World Peace Day
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
A recent art project at Shakamak Junior/Senior High School was one of several around the world that promoted world peace on Sept. 21. Roberta McClanahan, junior/senior high school art teacher at Shakamak, said she first heard about the project last spring through a Web site she uses to communicate with art teachers all over the nation. ...
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Keep kids safe on Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
Local law enforcement officials urge parents and children to use common sense and keep safety in mind at Halloween. Bloomfield Town Marshal Bob Richardson suggests that young people try to stay in larger groups if their parents aren't accompanying them while trick-or-treating. He also reminds them to look both ways before crossing the road...
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Man charged following chase earlier this month
(Local News ~ 10/20/05)
A trial date of April 11 has been set for Robert G. Clark, 50, Bloomfield, who was arrested Oct. 2 after intentionally slamming into a Greene County Sheriff's Deputy's car during a chase that led police throughout the county. Clark was in Greene Circuit Court on Tuesday for an initial hearing to set the trial date. He faces charges of resisting law enforcement, criminal mischief and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, all Class D felonies...
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John Aaron Boruff
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
John Aaron Boruff, 30, of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at his residence. Born Oct. 30, 1974 in Monroe County, he was the son of Steven M. Boruff and Ingrid (Burkett) Fitch. He was a carpenter and musician. Survivors include: his mother, Ingrid and her husband, Wayne Fitch of Bloomfield; his father, Steven Boruff and his wife Katrina of Bloomington; one brother Adam Boruff of Bloomington; his maternal grandfather Orlin R. ...
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Lelah Gallagher
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
Lelah Gallagher, 91, of Jasonville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville.
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Donald J. McAleece
(Obituary ~ 10/20/05)
Donald J. McAleece, 87, Professor Emeritus from Purdue University, Fort Wayne, and Trident Technical College of Charleston S.C., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born May 26, 1918 in Detroit, Mich. He was a graduate of Central High School in Fort Wayne, Purdue University in Lafayette, and Ball State University in Muncie. ...
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Union looking forward to sectional
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/05)
To say that this has been an interesting season for the Union Bulldogs would be a vast understatement. The Bulldogs ended the 2005 regular season with a mark of 7-2 and a record of 5-1 in the inaugural season of the Southwest Seven Football Conference...
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