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Linton breaks ground for new fire station
(Local News ~ 11/29/05)
Despite rainy and windy conditions, a ground-breaking ceremony was conducted Monday afternoon at the site of the new Linton fire station -- on State Road 54 between Second Street NW and Third Street NW. The new 9,000 square foot building will replace the current fire station, which was built in 1908 when horses pulled the fire equipment. ...
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Miners JV knock off Eels
(High School Sports ~ 11/29/05)
LINTON -- The Linton Miners' junior varsity girls basketball team picked up another win Monday night against Eminence, 38-21. Leading the way for Linton was Izzy Carpenter and Morgan Sanders, who each scored seven points. The two combined for six field goals and 2-of-4 from the free throw line...
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There seems to be more questions than answers
(High School Sports ~ 11/29/05)
After the first week of the boys basketball season, there seems to be more questions than answers. For instance, I witnessed the Eastern Greene and Owen Valley game last Tuesday. It was a tremendous contest between two talented teams. However, what concerned me, as well as coach Andy Igel of the Thunderbirds, is the start from the T-Birds...
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Eminence's size too much for Miners
(High School Sports ~ 11/29/05)
LINTON -- Eminence used its size inside to jump out in front of the Miners and managed to hold off a late rally from Linton to pick up a Tri-River Conference victory on the road, 57-51, in girls high school basketball action Monday night in Linton. Forward Jessica Malott set a career-high for rebounds with 27 on the night. The sophomore tallied 21 on the defensive end and six on offense en route to scoring a game-high 27 points on 11-of-21 shooting...
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Emerson R. Scott
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
APOPKA, Fla. -- Emerson R. Scott, 86, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005 at Florida Living Nursing Center in Apopka, Fla. Born Oct. 17, 1919 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Everett and Marion Scott. He was a retired owner/operator truck driver. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the South Pacific as a Master Tech Sgt...
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Alice Pearl (Rich) Pershing
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
Alice Pearl (Rich) Pershing, 86, of Surprise, Ariz., and formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 5:56 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 at Surprise, Ariz., following a short illness. Born Sept. 14, 1919 in Jasonville, she was the daughter of Earl and Orlena (Hurst) Rich. On April 26, 1937, she married Clyde Pershing. He passed away in 1944...
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Helen Louise Hawn
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
LEBANON -- Helen Louise Hawn, 89, of Lebanon, passed away at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon. Born Dec. 2, 1915 in Linton, she was the daughter of Floyd Oscar and Cynthia (Eikelman) Burris. On Dec. 2, 1931, she married Dale H. Sargent in Linton. He passed away in 1963. On June 26, 1965 in Danville, Ill., she married Jack D. Hawn...
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Marvin Lee Fulford
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
BLOOMINGTON -- Marvin Lee Fulford, 73, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at his residence. Born Feb. 21, 1932 in Morgan County, he was the son of Willard "Bub" and Inez June (Knight) Fulford. He was a retired construction worker and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. He was a member of Hindustan Christian Church...
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Raymond B. Crichfield
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
TERRE HAUTE -- Raymond B. Crichfield, 80, of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 a St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 10, 1925 at Jasonville, he was the son of Harry and Margaret (Bryant) Crichfield. On April 18, 1958 in Jasonville, he married Joann Borders...
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Stanley Mack Barkley
(Obituary ~ 11/29/05)
Stanley Mack Barkley, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away. Born Dec. 22, 1929 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Leland and Helen Haig Barkley. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and subsequently attended one year at West Point. He furthered his education at DePauw University, graduating with an Economics degree in 1952. ...
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Ashes, wind not a good combination
(Local News ~ 11/29/05)
The Linton Fire Department responded to structure fires on County Line Road about two miles south of the Four-Way Bridge on Thanksgiving day. They were dispatched at about 4:40 p.m. to the residences of Charles Seaton and Terry Astleford, where various structures were burning...
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Bad luck turns into good luck for Worthington woman
(Local News ~ 11/29/05)
A bit of bad luck turned into good luck recently for Lavada Mullis of Worthington. On Nov. 9, Mullis went outside to leave for church, only to discover the fan had gone out on her car. She said the windows were already frosted and would be worse by the time she left church, so she decided to stay home...
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Council gives sheriff OK
(Local News ~ 11/29/05)
The Greene County Council on Monday passed the motion to allow Greene County Sheriff Leon Allen to advertise $15,000 for the vehicle fund. The $15,000 will come from the county corrections fund and will in part help pay for a much-needed vehicle. "If that money is your money ... that's your business and I think you should be able to do it," said council member Ken Gremore...
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New lab will help students with computer skills
(Local News ~ 11/29/05)
Turning Point Education Center -- located near Switz City -- has recently added a new 10 station Dell optiplex computer lab that will allow students to learn computer skills and have Internet access for projects and job searches. TPEC is an alternative education answer for young people and adults, ages 13 and older, who need assistance and help completing their education...
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WRV falls to Clay City in SWIAC action
(High School Sports ~ 11/29/05)
SWITZ CITY -- It probably wasn't the worst game White River Valley girls coach Joe Pigg has ever seen his team play. But it was definitely not the best. WRV's record fell to an even 2-2 Monday night with a 50-36 loss to Clay City at home. "We're a young team, and we're going to have some real long nights," Coach Pigg said. "I just told them if they can learn how to play defense the right way and keep the scores where we can have a chance, that'll keep us competitive."...
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