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Linton City County adopts animal ordinance
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
The Linton City Council on Monday night passed an ordinance concerning disruptive animals and proper care of animals. Councilman Tony Richards made a motion to waive the three readings of the ordinance, which was passed. Richards then made a motion to adopt the ordinance, which was unanimously passed...
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Sanders, Borter invited to volleyball classic
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/06)
White River Valley juniors DeLaney Sanders and Tasha Borter have been invited to participate in the eighth annual TourneySport USA Girls Volleyball Hawaii Classic next July. The event will take place July 9-17, 2007. Sanders and Borter will have to raise over $3,000 to pay for the trip. ...
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WRV grad Graves leads Butler
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler's A.J. Graves and Mike Green, the smallest players on the court, took care of Notre Dame's huge size advantage by shooting over and driving through the Irish defense. Graves scored 28 points and hit the winning 3-pointer with just over a minute to go, and Green added 19 points and 12 assists as the Bulldogs beat the Irish 71-69 Monday night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off...
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John D. Wilkes
(Obituary ~ 11/14/06)
John D. Wilkes, 37, of Cloverdale and formerly of Linton, passed away at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at his residence. Born in Linton on May 22,1969, he was the son of John A. and Carol K. (King) Wilkes. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Operators Union...
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John Charles Curry
(Obituary ~ 11/14/06)
John Charles Curry, 56, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, Nov.12, 2006. Born Feb. 20, 1950 in Linton, he was the son of Ernest Curry and Marynell Tate Curry. He was a correctional officer at the Indiana Girl's School in Indianapolis, and an avid horseman and hunter. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era...
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Hugh E. Allee
(Obituary ~ 11/14/06)
Hugh E. Allee, 87, of Conneaut, Ohio and formerly of Switz City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at Inn-Conneaut Health Center following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 2, 1919, in Greene County, he was son of Tilman C. and Agnes (Hoss) Allee. He lived in Conneaut for the past 46 years...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
LYONS -- Only a few items were brought before the Lyons Town Council on Thursday night. Kim Flynn, clerk-treasurer, reported that she is continuing to seek lower insurance premiums for coverage for her and Town Marshal Ron Sparks. "Anthem seems to be the cheapest in the area, according to the state," Kim said, "but I will keep looking and have more information for the council at the next meeting."...
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WRV students share message of dangers of tobacco
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
Teens are continually being targeted by big tobacco companies, and students at White River Valley High School have been working hard to let students know they're the target. During Red Ribbon Week, three members of WRV's HOPE Club -- Helping Our Peers Excel -- presented information to their peers. Beth Neeley, Katie Hollen and Kayla Mathews presented information to students in grades 7-10...
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Woman escapes injury in accident
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
A Jasonville woman escaped injury Monday night when a deer crossed in front of her path on State Road 59 -- one-tenth of a mile north of County Road 545N in Wright Township. Christina Jo Moss was northbound on State Road 59 at about 8:26 p.m. when a deer crossed into her path and she was unable to avoid the collision, according to a report filed by Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Dured Townsend...
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Rehmel won't ask for recount
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
The four-vote win by Republican Carolyn Sue Hubbell over Democrat Kallie R. Rehmel in the race for Wright Township Trustee will stand. No recount will be requested by Rehmel. Rehmel told The Daily World on Monday night that she has no plans to ask local election officials for a recount in the race...
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Linton man faces charges
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
A 22-year-old Linton man has been charged with residential entry -- a class D felony -- following an incident at a SE Fourth Street residence in Linton early Sunday morning. Greene Circuit Judge Erik "Chip" Allen approved the probable cause affidavit and issued an arrest warrant Monday afternoon against Justin W. Jones -- following an investigation by the Linton Police Department...
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Jasonville City Council meets
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
Doug Hudson was sworn in as the newest member of the Jasonville City Council on Monday night. Hudson will complete the term vacated when former council member Jack Slater passed away in October. Clerk-treasurer Charlotte Thomas said beginning Jan. 1, 2007, the city will be switching its insurance coverage for city employees. They'll now be covered by Anthem instead of Pekin...
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Community Corrections Advisory Board endorses plan for new facility
(Local News ~ 11/14/06)
Leasing arrangements need to be finalized, but the Greene County Community Corrections Advisory Board endorsed building plans Monday afternoon for the construction of a 70-bed release center located north of the county jail. Acting on a "strong" recommendation from the board's building committee of Eric Harrah, Ed Guthrie and Ed Michael, approval was given to Jasper Properties LLC to move ahead with plans for the construction of an 11,800 square foot building that will also house the offices for the county's community corrections department.. ...
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Hoosier rout Lafayette in opener
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Kelvin Sampson pleaded with his Indiana players to be aggressive and tough in Monday night's season opener. Perhaps the message was too strong. With officials calling the game tight, the Hoosiers fought their way out of deep foul trouble and finally got the late surge they needed to pull away from Lafayette 91-66 in Sampson's Indiana debut...
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