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New pastor enjoying life in Greene County
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
MIDLAND -- With a vibrant smile, the Rev. Rony Reyes, who has been on the job as pastor of Lebanon General Baptist Church in Midland since February, believes he is right where God wants him. The 29-year-old pastor, who was born in Guatemala but lived most of his life in Ohio, said his transition from a "big city" congregation to the more "laid back" slower paced life at this much smaller rural church in southern Indiana has been a good one...
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Shakamak edges T-Birds, Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
Shakamak placed five runners in the top nine as the Lady Laker cross country team edged Eastern Greene 27-28 in a competition at North Daviess Wednesday. The host Lady Cougars did not have the required five runners to compile a team score. Lady Laker freshman Casey Fougerousse had a winning time of 16 minutes and 31 seconds...
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Lady Thunderbirds fall to Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
Gina Ingram was pleased with her Eastern Greene volleyball squad, despite a 19-25, 24-26, 15-25 loss at home against Owen Valley Wednesday night. "Even though we left the gym tonight with another loss, I truly believe we played hard," said Ingram, whose Lady Thunderbirds dropped to 4-14. "My thoughts were that this was the first time that every player wanted to win...
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South blanks WRV
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
Terre Haute South lost just one set as the visiting Braves defeated White River Valley 5-0 in a high school boys tennis match at Switz City Wednesday. At No. 1 singles, WRV senior Zach Sykes came up with a set but South's Fangeeth Jeevan prevailed 6-3, 4-6, 6-0...
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Miners fall to Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
In a high school boys tennis match that was originally scheduled to be played Aug. 31, Edgewood defeated Linton-Stockton 3-2 at Humphreys Park Wednesday. "That's another 2-3 loss for us," said Linton-Stockton coach Brad McKinney. "That is the fourth time out of seven matches we have lost a close 2-3 match...
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Lady Miners shoot 189
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
Linton-Stockton fired a 206, but was 17 strokes behind Terre Haute South's total of 189 in a high school girls golf match at Rea Park in Terre Haute Wednesday. Lady Miner Rachael Pruett earned medalist honors as she fired a 38. Also for Linton-Stockton, Lauren Jones shot 51, Livi Miller 58, Laura Correll 59 and Lauren Miller had a 60...
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Helms has utmost respect for Union (Dugger)
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
During his 11 previous seasons as head football coach at North Daviess, Scotty Helms has faced the Union (Dugger) Bulldogs 13 times. Although his Cougars prevailed 12 consecutive times before the Bulldogs' 27-6 win at Cougar Valley last year, there was only one certainty...
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T-Birds, Trojans look for first victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
When Eastern Greene visits Oakland City to face the host Wood Memorial Trojans in the Southwest Seven Conference football game at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, something has to give. Both teams have started the season with 0-4 records. Eastern Greene is 0-3 in league play while Wood Memorial coach has started 0-2 in the SW 7...
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Miners looking to reboound after tough loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
Now that the Linton football team can put any hopes of another undefeated season behind them after losing to West Vigo last Friday night, 15-14, Miners' coach Steve Weber is now getting his team refocused for the stretch run toward a second sectional title in three years...
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Anna Jean Budny
(Obituary ~ 09/14/06)
Anna Jean Budny, 68, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born June 26, 1938 in Perry County, she was the daughter of Lonnie and Irene (Tindle) Perry. She was a former payroll clerk for NSWC Crane, a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, and a member of Delta Theta Tau sorority...
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Geneva Booker
(Obituary ~ 09/14/06)
Geneva Booker, 93, of Linton passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Glenburn Nursing Home. Born Oct. 6, 1912 in Pleasantville, she was the daughter of Joseph and Luella (Enochs) Wright. She was a member of the Indian Prairie Church in Carlisle...
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New truck a tight fit in Newberry
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
NEWBERRY -- A four-year struggle and three denied state grants didn't deter the Newberry-Cass Township Volunteer Fire Department from purchasing a brand new fire engine. On Wednesday evening, the bright and shiny red-colored 2007 model E-ONE pumper truck was delivered to members of the town council and fire department...
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TPEC 100 percent smoke free
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Turning Point Educational Center -- the county's alternative school near Switz City -- is now the first school campus in Greene County to be declared 100 percent tobacco-free. On Wednesday morning, Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation and Greene County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Partnership presented officials from Tuning Point Educational Center with the "Gary Sandifur Tobacco-Free School Award" for its new comprehensive smoke-free policy...
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Meeting to focus on re-addressing
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
SWITZ CITY -- A meeting tonight at the Greene County Fairgrounds will explore residential and business re-addressing issues and discuss how to get prepared now to plan and protect property in the county for future development. The 7 p.m. public meeting at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service's community building is being hosted by the Eastern Greene Development Association...
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Walk to help raise funds for Pregnancy Choices
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
A fundraising walk-a-thon, planned for Saturday at 9 a.m., will help raise money for Pregnancy Choices -- a pro-life ministry based in Linton. Registration for the two-mile walk begins at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Girl Scout Cabin in Humphreys Park...
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Bloomfield needs more applications for grant
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
Homeowners in Bloomfield can now apply for the home repair and improvement program to see if they qualify for grant money that will help update their homes. SIDC representative Audrey Conlon explained, "The program will rehab 18 units in the town limits of Bloomfield."...
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County needs commitment from everyone
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
The search for a new executive director of the Greene County Economic Development Corporation is now on and members of a search committee sat down with officials from Ball State University's business and economic development program Tuesday to chart a plan...
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WRV splits with Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/06)
White River Valley and Bloomfield split two junior high school volleyball matches Wednesday. WRV improved to 3-2 with a 25-21, 25-18 victory in the seventh-grade contest. Taylor Harkness paced WRV with 18 points, 11 aces, and one dig. Jasmine May finished with eight points and five aces...
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