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Richland Taylor VFD needs new truck
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
The Richland Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of applying for a Community Focus Grant that, if received, will go toward a much-needed pumper fire truck. "The current pumper is a 1984 model that is 22 years old," explained volunteer fire chief Randy Baker. "The trustee has had to make extensive repairs to this truck, which has been very costly."...
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Leo Stalcup
(Obituary ~ 03/17/06)
Leo Stalcup, 98, of Worthington, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Sept. 25, 1907 in Greene County, he was the son of Delmar and Juna May (Fulk) Stalcup. On Nov. 5, 1930, he married Bonnie Jean (Burgess) Stalcup. She passed away March 27, 1984...
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Hazel Harriet Owen Morris
(Obituary ~ 03/17/06)
Hazel Harriet Owen Morris, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday morning, March 16, 2006 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 9, 1923 in Clay County, she was the daughter of Everett D. and Alpina Burris Owen. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1941. ...
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Marilyn (Rosie) Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 03/17/06)
Marilyn (Rosie) Mitchell, 61, of Linton, passed away at 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her residence. Born Aug. 14, 1944 in Vigo County, she was the daughter of Leroy Page and Mary R. Bedwell Page. Survivors include: her mother Mary R. Page of Lyons; her husband Roy (Boomer) Mitchell of Linton; a son Billy Mitchell of Brazil; two daughters, Deodra and her husband Dean Buschkoetter of Jasper, and Penny and her husband Kevin Hobson of Bloomfield; a brother Richard Page and his wife Patty of Jasper; three grandchildren, Chad Jackson, Taylor Buschkoetter, and Mitch Hobson; and several nieces and nephews.. ...
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George Alfred Hendrix
(Obituary ~ 03/17/06)
George Alfred Hendrix, 81, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006. Born Oct. 17, 1924 in Bloomington, he was the son of Tobias and Mary (Millen) Hendrix. He was retired from Sarkes Tarzian, and served honorably in the Coast Guard during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Doris; sons, George E. (Tiffany) of Greenwood, and John T. (Suzanna) of Ellettsville; a daughter, Mindy G. Keltsch; a granddaughter Chiara; and several nieces and nephews of Greene County...
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Kyle "Shag" Banks
(Obituary ~ 03/17/06)
Kyle "Shag" Stephen Banks, 28, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 in a tragic boating accident. He was born Dec. 18, 1977 in Phoenix, Ariz. He was a 1996 graduate of Eastern Greene High School, where he excelled in sports, lettering in baseball, basketball, and umpiring in Pee Wee ball games. ...
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Bloomfield students learn new responsibilities
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
One local school's child development class has recently learned the importance of what it is like to take care of something small, fragile and similar to a newborn baby. Instead of a baby, though, they're taking care of an egg. The project -- which lasted for three days -- worked by giving each student an egg that had been neatly tucked into a closed foam box that included a slip of paper that described each child...
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WRV School Board meets
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
SWITZ CITY -- In order to save money, White River Valley Superintendent Layton Wall presented an idea to the board of school trustees Thursday night. Many non-certified employees, covered on the school's single insurance plan, don't need to be because they already have coverage through a spouse. Wall said single coverage costs the corporation $5,300 a year...
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Freedom Festival Queen pageant set for April 1
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
Four Linton-Stockton High School seniors have signed up for the annual Freedom Festival Queen Pageant, sponsored by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce. This year's participants are: Victoria Brown, the daughter of Richard and Michelle Brown; Casey Collins, the daughter of Tom and Kathy Collins; Tara Lannan, the daughter of Nanette Emberton and Blaine Lannan; and Jennifer Miller, the daughter or Dr. Michael and Janet Miller...
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Mullis to receive Eagle Scout rank
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
Nathaniel Ryan Mullis of Lyons will receive his Eagle Scout rank at a special Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony on Sunday. "I think it's a great privilege and honor to be able to earn it," Mullis said. Mullis, the son of William (Buck) and Judy Mullis, earned his Eagle Scout rank by completing 33 merit badges. For a community service project, Mullis said, he poured a concrete floor and ramp for a shelterhouse in Lyons...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
LYONS -- Scott Powers, president of the Lyons Town Council, announced at Thursday's meeting that United Consulting Engineers, architects for the new fire station, informed the council that, due to the help of the town firemen, they had decreased the charge of the architect portion of the fire station by $6,400...
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Linton library board meets
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
The Linton Margaret Cooper Public Library Board went through the proper procedures Thursday night to forward extra money left over from the 2005 budget into the 2006 budget. "We can't spend the money if we don't properly appropriate it," explained board member Nick Karazsia...
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Cops give Coaches a good game this year
(Local News ~ 03/17/06)
The Cops gave the Coaches a run for their money this year at the annual Cops v. Coaches basketball game to raise money for Greene County Crime Stoppers. It was the closest game in the history of the four-year competition, but the Coaches still pulled off a six-point win to remain on top of the rivalry 4-0...
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Shakamak fans crazy about their sports
(High School Sports ~ 03/17/06)
JASONVILLE -- Shakamak fans are used to celebrating regional championships. Especially with a baseball program like the one that's in Laker-town. But last Saturday, the city of Jasonville found themselves in unfamiliar territory when the basketball team defeated North Daviess to claim the school's first ever regional title in hoops...
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