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County comes together to deal with E-911
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
SWITZ CITY -- The two sides of this often-divided county are now talking in unison on one important issue -- E-911 re-addressing. A meeting organized by the Eastern Greene Development Association was held Thursday night at the centrally located Greene County Fairgrounds -- near Switz City -- to talk frankly about the re-addressing task ahead...
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Cougars take out Miners 4-1
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/06)
Kyle Herndon scored Linton-Stockton's only point as the Miners lost a 4-1 decision to North Daviess in a high school boys tennis match at Humphreys Park Thursday. It was the eighth victory in 16 matches for the Cougars. Herndon, who was playing at No. 1 singles, defeated North Daviess' Zach Overton 6-3, 5-7, 7-6. Herndon won the third-set tiebreaker 9-7...
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Cardinals keep winning the close ones
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/06)
The Bloomfield Cardinals boys tennis team improved their season record to 11-2 with a win over host Owen Valley 3-2. "This match was another close one," said Bloomfield coach Mike Canty. Two of our three wins were decided in three sets. "Winning close matches has become the norm for this team."...
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Miners set to challenge tough field at sectional
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/06)
In its fourth year as a varsity program, the best finish Linton's golf team has managed is a seventh place showing in their first year back in 2003. In that tournament, Linton shot a 439, which was followed up with back-to-back eight place finishes in 2004 (476) and 2005 (417)...
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Clay City defeats Cardinals for 10th victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/06)
Clay City pushed its record to 10-2, 3-1 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference with a 25-27, 25-14, 25-12, 25-18 victory over host Bloomfield Thursday night. Ashley McCullough, a 6-1 senior, had 26 kills and nine blocks for the Lady Eels, who earlier defeated the Cardinals at the Bloomfield Invitational...
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Robert Cox
(Obituary ~ 09/15/06)
Robert Cox, of Bloomington, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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Geneva Booker
(Obituary ~ 09/15/06)
Geneva Booker, 93, of Linton passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 at Glenburn Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 6, 1912 in Pleasantville to Joseph and Luella (Enochs) Wright. She was a member of the Indian Prairie Church in Carlisle. Survivors include: two sons, Sherril Leon Booker, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Phillip Ray Booker, of Murfreesbor, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Phillip Wayne Booker and Tina Marie Turner; and one great-grandchild Aaron Turner...
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No injuries reported in Wednesday afternoon accident
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department worked a minor property damage traffic accident on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of County Road 220E and County Road 675N in Highland Township. County police explained that the intersection intersects at a narrow 90-degree curve. ...
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MSDS staff, parents brainstorm school improvement ideas
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
JASONVILLE -- The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak hosted a public meeting to provide information on Public Law 221 and the school's improvement plan. School officials also asked for input from the public. High school principal Vanessa Hodge led the meeting. She had members of the School Improvement Committee, which is comprised of parents, staff and community members, introduce themselves before starting...
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ATVs topic of Lyons Town Council meeting
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
LYONS -- The Lyons Town Council voiced concern Thursday night over the reckless driving of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on town streets. "I think the time has come to address the illegal operation of ATVs," said councilman Jim Heaver. "It's out of hand. ...
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MSD Shakamak board adopts budget
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
JASONVILLE -- The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of School Trustees Thursday night adopted the 2007 budget and replacement plan as advertised. President Jeff Miller was not in attendance. The regular board meeting followed a special public meeting to provide information on Public Law 221 and the school's improvement plan, as well as to take public input...
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Bloomfield Board of School Trustees adopts 2007 budget
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
The Bloomfield School Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2007 school budget at a special meeting Thursday night. The total general fund is $7,304,161; the debt service fund is $1,080,753; the capital projects fund is $746,922, and the transportation fund is $589,919...
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Most agree, county needs E-911
(Local News ~ 09/15/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Greene County officials and residents, who spoke in favor of forging ahead Thursday night with a plan to embark on the E-911 re-addressing task, agree it's past time to begin and will take the cooperation, financing and help of many to complete the process county-wide...
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Doubles teams wins for WRV
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/06)
White River Valley won both doubles matches, but host Edgewood swept singles as the Mustangs defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in a boys tennis match Thursday at Ellettsville. The WRV duo of Adam Capehart and Rueben Davis defeated Derek Wells and Eric Knipstine 6-3, 7-6 at No. 1 doubles. They prevailed in the tiebreaker 7-5 to close out the match...
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