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Debate over drug test results becomes heated
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
Linton City Councilman Kelly Foglesong has repeatedly asked for and been denied information pertaining to drug tests of city employees, and at Monday night's city council meeting, citizens voiced their opinion on the issue. "We'd like to thank you (Mayor Tom Jones) for not releasing our drug information," said city employee Rick Templeton. "None of us have anything to hide. We feel like that is personal information."...
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All-SWIAC teams named
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/06)
The SouthWestern Indiana Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams for girls and boys basketball on Monday. Bloomfield had two representatives for the boys team in seniors Bryce Holtsclaw and Michael Crane. Union also had two all-conference selections, as Ryan Gambill and Justin Davidson, also seniors, were named to the squad...
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Eastern Greene board agenda includes Sheehan's resignation
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/06)
If you're looking for a challenge, then Eastern Greene might have the right opening for you. During tonight's school board meeting, it is expected that the board will accept the resignation of varsity football coach Jeff Sheehan. Calls to Sheehan were not immediately returned, but something tells me his resignation had little to do with his 2-18 record...
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Steve Brett to help coach All-Stars
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/06)
Steve Brett is no stranger to big games. The former Bloomfield boss and current Loogootee head coach won eight sectional championships with the Cardinals and coached the Lions to a state finals appearance last season. Now he'll sit on the bench for a different kind of game, as he's been selected as an assistant coach for this year's Indiana boys All-Star team for the annual series against Kentucky's All-Stars, The Indianapolis Star announced on Sunday...
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Shakamak students, community show their spirit
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/06)
The usual reading, writing, and arithmetic will take place at the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak this week. But there will probably be a little bit of another subject come up in the classroom as well. Basketball. That's because the Lakers are playing in their most important basketball game in school history Saturday. Coach Ernie Maesch's Shakamak High School club (19-7) will face No. 3-ranked Hauser High School (23-2) in the Southport Class A Semistate at 1 p.m...
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Virginia M. Zimmerman
(Obituary ~ 03/14/06)
Virginia M. Zimmerman, 88, of Jasonville, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2006 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol
(Obituary ~ 03/14/06)
BLOOMINGTON -- Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 28, 1921 in Mattoon, Ill., she was the daughter of George Augustus and Clara Anna (Blick) Scutt. On June 15, 1946 in Columbus, she married Harold Meredith Vanosdol...
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Kathleen Osburn
(Obituary ~ 03/14/06)
Kathleen Osburn, 94, of Bloomfield, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital. Born Jan. 9, 1912 in Lyons, she was the daughter of John M. Sheehe and Donna Neidigh. She had been married to Paul K. Osburn, who passed away in 1989...
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Marie Ludington
(Obituary ~ 03/14/06)
Marie Ludington, 76, of Worthington, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2006, in Bloomfield. Born Feb. 21, 1930 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of James and Nellie (Neal) Tansy. On Nov. 13, 1948, she married Warren Joseph Ludington. He passed away Aug. 16, 1973...
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Mark Stephen Cassidy
(Obituary ~ 03/14/06)
Mark Stephen Cassidy, 46, of Linton, passed away Friday morning, March 10, 2006 at his father's residence in North Fort Myers, Fla. Born Nov. 20, 1959 in Washington, he was the son of George and Mary Cassidy. He was an Army veteran and a corrections officer at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. He attended Crossroads Church of Christ in Sullivan...
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Bloomfield Chamber to have Relay for Life team
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is currently organizing a team for the upcoming Relay for Life in hopes to raise money for cancer awareness. On May 19-20, local participants will walk during the 24-hour event which will be at the Worthington Town Park...
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Bloomfield concert set for Thursday
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
Be ready to be entertained with singing and dancing during the Bloomfield Choral Department's 20th annual spring concert featuring Center Stage, CardinalSong and Joyful Noise. The concert is set for March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Glover Gymnasium and admission is free...
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NESC board meets
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
HYMERA -- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation School Board on Monday night adopted and resolved to move forward on the teacher's master contract. "It includes a 1.50 percent raise this year and 1.25 percent next year, plus each teacher who takes retirement before next school year will increase the pay raise by .10 percent, which is already about five teachers or another .50 percent. ...
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Jasonville council encourages citizens to display house numbers
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
JASONVILLE -- Jasonville Mayor Dorman Clark addressed the Jasonville City Council on Monday night about the need for house numbers on homes in the city. Clark said he and Jasonville Fire Chief Harold "Pude" Keller discussed a problem his department had finding a house recently. The mayor said residents should be encouraged to make sure house numbers are visible on their homes...
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Ambulance chase vehicle to be purchased in Greene County
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
Greene County Ambulance Service Director John Bailey announced that the department's new chase vehicle will be purchased at Linton Motors, instead of from a dealership outside the county. At last month's Greene County Council meeting, Bailey said he had received a quote from Linton Motors for a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer. Previously, Bailey presented a quote for a 2006 Ford Explorer from Bloomington Ford. Linton Motors' quote was $55 less than Bloomington Ford's quote...
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Linton council recommends rate increase for Fairview Cemetery
(Local News ~ 03/14/06)
The Linton City Council learned at Monday night's meeting that the Fairview Cemetery fund is in a financially strapped situation. Linton Mayor Tom Jones said there's less than $3,000 cash in the cemetery fund. The cemetery board presented a resolution, which would increase fees...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/06)
Union winter athletic awards The Union High School winter athletic awards program will be held on Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. Shakamak Girls Softball League sign-ups The Shakamak Girls Softball League will have two final sign-up dates on Thursday, March 16 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, March 17, from 6-8 p.m...
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