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Cook glad to be back in area
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
JASONVILLE -- Jasonville recently welcomed a new member to the community when Joan Foradori-Cook became the new administrator at the Shakamak Good Samaritan Center. Cook, a 1973 graduate of West Vigo High School, first came to Jasonville on May 22. She officially took the post of administrator June 29. She'll reside on State Road 48 north of Jasonville in a home provided by Good Samaritan for the facility's administrator...
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Dream trip nearly a bad reality
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
Picture this: You're flying home to Indiana after a trip to South Carolina. Everything is going smoothly until the eight passenger jet suddenly nose dives from 14,000 feet to 4,000 feet. Luggage, coolers, snacks and other items fly to the front of the airplane. The jet then jumps back to 8,000 feet. The jet then does a flip in mid air...
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You can always count on Smith to be a contender
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
His expectations might not be the same, but don't get the idea that Randy Smith won't be a threat at this weekend's Greene County Open Golf Championship at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. "I am 51 years old now," said Smith, a 10-time winner of the Greene County Open. "I can still play. I shot a round of 63 on the Sunday before July 4...
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Bloomfield seeks help to purchase new fire engine
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
The Bloomfield Fire Department is once again applying for a community development grant that, if received, will help fund the purchase of a new fire engine. This is the third time the town has applied for the grant and to increase the chances of receiving it, the fire department is asking for public support...
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County 4-Hers demonstrate their 'how-to' project
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- From fried zucchini to chocolate fondue, food was the main staple at the 4-H action demonstrations Wednesday. Action demonstrations were set up in the Greene County Extension Service building Wednesday evening for the public to view and sample during the annual county fair...
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Linton Rotary continues tradition of feeding 4Hers
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Linton Rotary Club members carried out a proud community service tradition Wednesday by grilling more than 600 hot dogs for a large group of hungry 4-H youngsters and leaders at the fairgrounds. The annual Linton Rotary Club Hot Dog Lunch yesterday marked the half-way point of the annual fair. ...
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Survey says: Linton wants to know
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
Linton residents should be receiving surveys through the mail in the next week-and-a-half to two weeks and they are strongly urged to complete them. LuAnn Kohler, a member of a 10-person economic development team appointed by Linton Mayor Tom Jones, encourages all citizens to fill out the survey, which will be mailed from Bernardin and Lochmeuller and Associates, Inc. in Evansville...
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Hills fare well at fair
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Two young cattlemen from rural Bloomfield proved to be the cream of the crop at this year's Greene County Fair. Cade Hill, a fifth grader, exhibited the Grand Champion Steer during the 4-H Beef Show conducted on Tuesday night. His 1,335-pound crossbred was judged the best of the show...
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YMCA west branch needs financial help to remain open
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
The Greene County YMCA west branch location is still facing closing its doors if additional funding is not received. "The money that we were trying to get did not come through," explained executive director Dave Roberts. "It was a loan that didn't happen."...
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Rain halts rodeo, not other events at fair
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- It wouldn't be a typical county fair without at least one wash-out caused by the weather. Wednesday night, the Greene County 4-H Fair was drenched by heavy rains and lightning storms that hit about 7:45 p.m. -- washing out a good portion of the first-year rodeo event and closing down the amusement rides and carnival events much earlier than expected...
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Team effort leads to arrest
(Local News ~ 07/13/06)
A Linton drug investigation led to the arrest of a Midland resident by Jasonville Police Department officers Wednesday. Ryan P. Followell, 31, was arrested around 12:10 a.m. by Jasonville officers Ryan Van Horn and Chuck Cox. He's charged preliminarily with possession of methamphetamine with a firearm, a Class C felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor...
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Beard expects even field for Greene County Open
(High School Sports ~ 07/13/06)
After a few years of having the Greene County Open Golf Championship in September, the tournament has been moved back to July. It is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. "September is such a busy month at the course," said club pro Bart Beard. "I like the tournament in September because the course was in better shape from the player's prospective...
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