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Courthouse employees may be moving by mid-October
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Work continues to progress at a steady pace and Greene County Courthouse project manager Jim Corey reported Wednesday that the move to the newly constructed addition can be expected by mid-October. Corey said the move date is not set in stone, but he estimates it can be done in about 60 days...
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Bulldogs open at home against North Central
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/06)
For the 10th consecutive season, Union (Dugger) will begin the football season against Northeast School Corporation rival North Central. The two teams will meet at Dugger at 7 p.m. Friday in a Southwest Seven Conference match-up. "We have always had pretty good games with North Central," said Union (Dugger) coach Todd Gambill, whose Bulldogs have won four of the past five meetings with the Thunderbirds. "Both teams going into this game knowing they have a chance to win."...
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Bloomfield beats Northview 4-1 in opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/06)
In a closely contested match between two evenly matched teams, Bloomfield made the most of a road trip to Brazil as the Cardinals defeated host Northview 4-1 in high school boys tennis match Wednesday. In its season opener, Bloomfield swept singles play but it wasn't easy, according to coach Bloomfield coach Mike Canty. Willie Scott, who was playing at No. 2 singles, closed out Ryne Barr in a pair of close 6-4 sets...
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Miners have faced many opponents to begin season
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/06)
Over the past 60 years, Linton-Stockton has began their football seasons with a myriad of opponents. After Hall of Fame coach Paul "Spike" Kelly left Sullivan, the Miners, who were coached then by Roy Williams, faced Kelly's South Bend Riley team, losing to begin the season in both 1946 and 1947...
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Miners, T-Birds square off at Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/06)
Since Linton and Eastern Greene began playing varsity football beginning in 2003, the Miners have outscored the Thunderbirds, 153-19 in the regular season. The 51-6 margin of victory for Linton has been a product of the type of teams Linton coach Steve Weber has been able to produce thanks in part to speed and the use of the option system...
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Francis G. Switzer
(Obituary ~ 08/17/06)
Francis G. Switzer, 97, of Franklin and formerly of Greenwood and Bargersville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Born April 4, 1909 in Greene County, she was the daughter of A.L. and Anna (Crabbe) Core. She married William English Switzer on Feb. 5, 1938 in Bloomfield. He died June 10, 1973...
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Segundo Rubira
(Obituary ~ 08/17/06)
Segundo Rubira, 86, of Linton and formerly of Cuba, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at his residence. Born on June 10, 1920, he was the son of Emigdio and Amparo (Sarmiento) Rubira. He was a fisherman. Survivors include two daughters, Mercedes Ax of Linton and Amparo Hernandez of New Jersey; three sons, Ramon Rubira and Lazaro Rubira, both of New Jersey, and Reynaldo Gil Deldado of Pinar del Rio, Cuba; two brothers, Juan Rubira and Bienbenido Rubira; and two sisters, Almando Hernandez and Francisca Rubira.. ...
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Wilbur Raymond Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 08/17/06)
Wilbur Raymond Hoffman, 88, of Clay City passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15 at his residence. Born July 13, 1918 in Sugar Ridge Township of Clay County, he was the son of Leonard and Dixie Crafton Hoffman. He was a resident of Clay City for more than 60 years. He was retired from Bryant-Poff Manufacturing Company. He also served as manager of Clay City Co-op...
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Fred Helms
(Obituary ~ 08/17/06)
Fred Helms, 92, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Lyons Health and Living Center. Funeral arrangments are pending at Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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Chamber fish fry set for Oct. 19
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Make plans to join the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 19 at its Fall Fish Fry. This fish fry will be from 4-8 p.m. at the Roy Clark Community Building. All proceeds benefit the Freedom Festival. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 11 and under. Tickets at the door will be $8 for adults and $5 for children 11 and under. ...
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Triple H Gun Club opens restaurant
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
After 11 years in business, the Triple H Gun Club is expanding to offer a full-service restaurant. "We've always had a small sandwich shop, but we just built a commercial kitchen onto our business," said John Hert. During hunting season, Hert said, they are going to hire an early-morning cook to cater to the hunters utilizing Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area...
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New restaurant to open in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
The Pepperoni Grill, which will specialize in Italian food, is slated to open for business in Bloomfield on Aug. 31. The family-oriented eatery will offer pasta, pizza, dessert, calzone, stromboli and other Italian specialties as well as a cappuccinos, expressos and a full-stocked bar...
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Greg Jones takes helm at SIDC
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Greg Jones, formerly a development specialist for the Southern Indiana Development Commission, took over the position of executive director at SIDC, effective Aug. 1. Jones replaced Jo Arthur, who retired. Jones said he's taking over Arthur's responsibilities, as well as continuing with a few from his former position...
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Jackaway spends summer helping others
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
One Shakamak High School graduate spent her summer helping those less fortunate than herself. Jennifer Jackaway, a 2004 graduate of Shakamak High School, is pursuing a degree in early childhood education from Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tenn. As an addition to her studies, Jackaway signed up for an internship through Power Ministries in New Albany this summer...
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'Dead smell' leads officials to home in SE Linton
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
An animal cruelty case was recently brought to light when neighbors complained of a strong "dead smell" coming from a Linton residence. During the investigation, substandard living conditions observed at the residence prompted Linton Police Department officers to contact the Greene County Health Department and Adult Protective Services...
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Bloomfield VFD needs support for grant
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
A fundraiser and public hearing for the Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department will be Saturday in the Bloomfield Town Park. The event -- which starts at 5:30 p.m. -- will benefit the department's third attempt to get a Community Block Development Grant. If received, the grant will in part fund a much-needed fire engine...
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Work begins at Eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
The construction process on the $16 million Eastern Greene High School officially started Wednesday with the groundwork on the high school parking lot. "It's (construction) cleared all of the hurdles," explained Superintendent Randy Barrett. "I feel pretty good. I'm elated that we're finally getting going."...
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Lady Miners topple WRV in SWIAC opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/06)
SWITZ CITY -- After winning the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball championship in 2003 and 2004, Linton-Stockton finished second in 2005. The Lady Miners began their quest for a third SWIAC title in four years with a 25-10, 25-12, 25-21 victory over host White River Valley here Wednesday night...
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