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New veterans monument dedicated in Linton
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
Eighty-six-year-old World War II veteran Ermil Richardson, from Linton, stood arm-in-arm with his wife, Ruth, in front of a new black granite monument honoring local veterans. Tears were welled up in his eyes and he stared straight ahead in reverence and it was evident the monument, which was dedicated Friday in Linton, meant more to him than words could express...
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Dr. Ridge honored
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/06)
Linton physician Dr. Fred Ridge was honored at Linton's fall sports banquet to commemorate his 25-years of service to the program. "I just wanted to do a little something for him by giving him a plaque at the fall sports program," said Linton athletic director Charlie Karazsia...
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Lady T-Birds open season with win at Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/06)
VINCENNES -- Eastern Greene outscored host Vincennes Rivet 40-20 over the final 16 minutes to pull away for a 59-37 season-opening victory at Ralph Holscher Gymnasium Friday night. The Lady Thunderbirds had a 56-23 advantage on the boards, including 29-9 on the offense glass, and forced 29 turnovers to pull away from a pesky Rivet team, which trailed 19-17 at half-time as point guard Chelsea Meeks scored 13 of her game-high 24 points...
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John A. Wilkes, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
John A. Wilkes, Jr., 37, of Cloverdale and formerly of Linton died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home in Linton.
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Martha S. Wilfong
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Martha S. Wilfong, 81, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., on Nov. 22, 1924 she was the daughter to James F. and Ruth C. (Jennings) Shehan. On Feb. 15, 1942 she married Luther Hurbert Wilfong, Sr. She was a member of the Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Jasonville...
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Gene L. West
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Gene L. West, 63, of Borden, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. He was born March 30, 1943 to Charles and Rachel (Hale) West. On Nov. 20, 1964 he married Gretta Britton. He is retired from the U.S. Army CW3. Gene is survived by his wife, Gretta (Britton) West, two sons, Gordon (Shelly) West of Elizabethtown, KY and Greg West of Borden; five grandchildren, Pamela, Zada, Cera, Ashlee, and Gene; one step-grandson, Mathew; two brothers, Gary West of Linton and Craig West of Dugger and his mother-in-law, Zada Britton of Linton.. ...
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Yuba A. Watson
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Yuba A. Watson, 85, of Linton, passed away at 6 a.m. on Friiday, Nov. 10, 2006 at her residence. She was born Jan. 25, 1921, in Gibson County, the daughter of Fred and Sarah Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 22...
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Virginia B. Tanier
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Virginia B. Tanier, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, Nov.10, 2006. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Feb. 9, 1931, the daughter of George H. and Marion (Campbell) Blaker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roy B. Tanier of Indianapolis; three daughters, Nancy Regan of New Jersey, Debbie Tanier of Bloomfield, Cori Sweat of San Diego, CA; and son Mark Tanier of Greenwood; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren...
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Ronald K. Rogers
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Ronald K. Rogers, 63, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at his residence. Born, April 19, 1943, in Bloomington, he was the son of Virgil and Adeline (Hollenbeck) Rogers. He worked for the city of Bloomington as an administrator to the sexton at Rose Hill Cemetery. He was a member of the Hindustan Christian Church. He served four years in the National Guard before becoming a Marine and serving two tours of duty in Vietnam...
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John Charles Curry
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
John Charles Curry, 56, of Coal City, passed away. Arrangements are pending at Nathan Butler Funeral Home in Worthington.
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Mildred Irene Cunningham
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Mildred Irene Cunningham, 78, of Dugger passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Dec. 12, 1932 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Gerthal (Bill)and Tressie Dunbar Brown. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou Bonham of Dugger...
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Ruby Billingsley
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Ruby Billingsley, 94, of Jasonville, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Born June 20, 1912 to Fred P. and Bertha M. (Cole) Billingsley, she was a member of the Jasonville First Baptist Church, Phythian Sisters, AARP, Greene Co. Kitchen Band, and Jasonville Senior Citizen...
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Phillip Benefiel, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/13/06)
Phillip Benefiel, Jr. 66, of Washington, passed away at 1:43 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Daviess County General Hospital in Washington. Born Jan. 23, 1940 in Pleasantville, he was the son of Phillip H. and Lorene (Goodman) Benefiel. He was a member of the Pleasantville United Methodist Churchy and a graduate of Pleasantville High School. ...
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Linton students remember veterans
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
Linton-Stockton School students paused Friday morning to conduct a patriotic Veterans' Day ceremony that offered a salute to area military veterans. Guest speaker U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott D. Rich, who's assigned as a recruiter at Linton-Stockton High School, reminded students that the many sacrifices made by veterans are an important part of history...
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Murray joins Linton Police Department
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
Thanks to grant money, Heath Murray, a 2005 Linton-Stockton High School graduate, was recently welcomed as the newest member of the Linton Police Department. Murray, who began as a reserve officer with the department in June, stepped up into a full-time position in mid-October...
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Hospital board approves 2007 budget
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
Greene County General Hospital's Board of Trustees on Friday approved a projected $36 million budget for 2007 that will produce an overall rate increase of less than two-percent The new budget is expected to generate a 1.55 percent "bottom line" revenue profit, according to hospital administrator Jonas Uland...
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Bronze Stars delivered to man's family
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
SULLIVAN -- During Sullivan County's American Legion Post 139 Veterans Day program Saturday, the children of former Greene County resident Clifford Woods were presented medals he earned during his service in World War II. While serving in World War II from Oct. 31, 1942 to Oct. 21, 1945 when he was honorably discharged, Woods, who passed away in July 2005, earned five Bronze Stars...
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County veterans honored at annual ceremony in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 11/13/06)
A 21-gun salute from members of the American Legion Post No. 196 rifle corps interrupted the peaceful silence over downtown Bloomfield shortly after the 11th hour Saturday morning. The reason for the volley of gunfire was the annual observance of Veterans' Day -- organized by the Greene County Veteran's Council -- which is held on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour each year...
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Lady Bulldogs drop season opener
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/06)
Cloverdale spoiled the debut of Union girls basketball coach Joe Dunagan as host Lady Clovers came away with a 54-45 victory Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs misfired on 26 of 36 free throw attempts. "That's where the game was decided as 42 fouls were called in the game, including 20 against us," Dunagan said. "We had a lot of opportunities but couldn't take advantage of them."...
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