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Eastern Greene's Shell enjoys schools teamwork
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
After graduating from Eastern Greene High School in 1981, Kim Shell began working for the school corporation as an elementary secretary and now -- 25 years later -- she is an administrative assistant in the superintendent's office. "We have a great camaraderie here in this office. We can joke with each other and we work well together," Shell explained. "We help each other."...
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Hobart Turpin
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Hobart Turpin, 91, of Bloomfield, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Feb. 10, 1914 in Somerset, Ky., he was the son of Joseph Bond Turpin and Elizabeth Barker. He had been married to Sylvia Ruth (Parsley) Turpin, who passed away Nov. 3, 1989...
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Juanita N. Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Juanita N. Williams, 73, of Linton, passed away at 5:57 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. Funeral arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton.
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Linton holds on for win over Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
VINCENNES -- A week after winning the Greene County Tourney, the Linton-Stockton Miners hit the road to take on the Vincennes Rivet Patriots and used timely offensive spurts and defensive intensity to capture a 69-65 win Friday night. "This is a tough place to play," said Linton coach Darren Clayton. ...
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Cardinals knock off Bedford North Lawrence
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Bloomfield Cardinals had to hold on from a late rally by Bedford North Lawrence to survive a 40-39 overtime win at Guy Glover Gymnasium Saturday. "This is a good win for us and we're very excited about it, but what we're mostly excited about is win No. 9," Bloomfield's Ron McBride said...
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Eastern Greene on a roll
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds are on a roll. They picked up their fourth consecutive win Saturday night when they thrashed visiting Eminence in the T-Birds' homecoming game. Eastern Greene used an incredible 44-15 first half to put the game out of reach on their way to earning a 64-43 victory...
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North Daviess wins SWIAC contest with Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
ELNORA -- One night after a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Union, Shakamak hit a stumbling block. The Lakers (6-5, 2-2 SWIAC) lost for the third time in five games Saturday night when they fell to the North Daviess Cougars at home. Shakamak led the first quarter 16-11, but that wouldn't last as the Cougars began to pull away in the second quarter, outscoring the Lakers 15-8 in the period...
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Rehmel leads Shakamak past Union
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
JASONVILLE -- It was Union's game for three-and-a-half quarters. Then Shakamak went to work. Union (2-8, 0-4 SWIAC, 1-3 TRC) led the entire game until Jaret May put back a Jared Rehmel miss to give them a one-point lead, 56-55 with 1:30 remaining in the fourth quarter...
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Lady Miners come up short against Washington Catholic
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
LINTON -- The Lady Miners made a late run Saturday afternoon against Washington Catholic, but they weren't able to translate it into a victory. Linton (4-10) lost for the fifth consecutive time, dropping Saturday's game to the Lady Cardinals 38-37...
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Colts should have gotten closer for better chance at FG
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Why you chose to put the ball in Mike Vanderjagt's right foot for a game-winning field goal is beyond me. By no means do I fully blame Vanderjagt for missing the 46-yard field goal with 17 seconds remaining in the AFC Divisional Series contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers...
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Union celebrates homecoming with victory
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
DUGGER -- Union rebounded after a tough loss to Shakamak the night before to pick up a big win against New Harmony in their homecoming game Saturday night. The Bulldogs (3-8) controlled the game from the opening tip, although they didn't put up much offense in the first quarter, leading just 10-4...
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Myrtle M. Stahl
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Myrtle M. Stahl, 92, of Mooresville, passed away at 10:05 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at Clarian Hospital West at Avon. Born June 7, 1913 in Owen County, she was the daughter of William and Tina (Miller) Bucklew. She had been married to Herschel C. Stahl, who passed away Aug. 16, 1995...
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Ruby Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Ruby Smith, 77, of Jasonville, passed away at 4:55 a.m. today, Jan. 16, 2006 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville.
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Byron A. McClarren
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Born Sept. 14, 1939 in Spencer, in the family home, he was the son of Fred and Mildred (Eichenlaut) McClarren. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1957, attended Indiana University, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the U.S. Jonas Ingrahm. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Spencer. He retired in 2004 as a lieutenant security guard for American Security in the justice building...
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Linton employee resigns after testing positive
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
Results of the Linton city employees' drug tests came back Friday with one exception and one positive result. Mayor Tom Jones said he could not release the name of the individual who tested positive, but "the gentleman has resigned." According to Jones, 76 of 79 full- and part-time employees were tested last week. Out of the 75 results returned Friday, only one was positive...
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Carlisle inmates remember Martin Luther King Jr.
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
CARLISLE -- On Saturday, more than 200 inmates and guests celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. The African American Indiana University Choral Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. James Mumford, and the Unitarian Universalist Church choir of Bloomington, under the direction of Susan Swaney, entertained with several choral selections...
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Snellenberger to run for assessor
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
Nancy Snellenberger has announced her intent to seek the office of assessor for another four years. Snellenberger, of rural Jasonville, has more than 17 years of experience and is finishing up her first term as county assessor. Prior to being elected assessor, she had worked as a first deputy in the office since May 1989...
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Continuance granted in Teague case
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
Andrea McCann, staff writer A continuance was granted to Mark Teague, 46, of Linton, who was in Greene Superior Court last week on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a B felony. A Class B felony carries a sentence of six to 20 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine...
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Warrant issued for Bloomington man
(Local News ~ 01/16/06)
A warrant has been issued in Greene Superior Court for a Bloomington man who recently served sentences in Greene County jail. John Douglas originally was arrested Oct. 22, 2005, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI), a C misdemeanor. He was released on $5,000 bond Nov. 7, ultimately found guilty and sentenced to 60 days, according to Major Terry Pierce of the Greene County Sheriff's Department (GCSD)...
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Lois Bledsoe
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Lois Bledsoe passed away at Union Hospital in Terre Haute this morning, Jan. 16, 2006. Arrangements are pending at Newkirks Funeral Home in Dugger.
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Ricarda Jo Coakley-Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Ricarda Jo Coakley-Johnson, 76, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at Health South Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. Born Aug. 27, 1929 in Linton, she was the daughter of Hallie Howard and Edna (Jeffries) Bland. She was a homemaker and a member of the Linton Ladies of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary in Jasonville...
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Mary Elizabeth Frantz
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Mary Elizabeth Frantz, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Born Nov. 7, 1920 in Bloomfield, she was the daughter of Ordia and Marie Padgett. She worked as a secretary for the Indianapolis Police Department and was a member of the Southport United Methodist Church...
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Ruth E. Gainey
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Ruth E. Gainey, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Born Sept. 7, 1914 in Bloomfield, she was the daughter of Thurman and Louvia (Fitzpatrick) Gainey. She worked as a lab tech at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, retiring in 1979. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bloomfield and Morris St. Methodist Church in Indianapolis...
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Margaret R. Griggs
(Obituary ~ 01/16/06)
Margaret R. Griggs, 80, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006 at her residence. Born March 10, 1925 in Jasonville, she was the daughter of Gus and Blanche Reed Gadberry. On July 18, 1944, she married Arthur E. "Bill" Griggs. He passed away Feb. 10, 2004...
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Mitchell too strong for White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/06)
MITCHELL -- It was a long day for WRV coach Joe Pigg as his team was outsized and overmatched Saturday afternoon as the No. 8 Mitchell Bluejackets rolled to a 66-25 victory at the Hive in Mitchell. To make matters worse the Wolverines were without senior Dani Lammert, who missed the game because of a ankle injury. Coach Pigg said it wasn't serious, but just needed rest. He is hoping she'll be back in time for their game Tuesday against South Knox...
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