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25 percent of Crane's fleet to use E85
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
CRANE -- State and Team Crane officials gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate a partial transformation away from dependence on foreign imported oil and gave Hoosier farmers a boost in the process. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, who heads up the state's agriculture leadership, was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony that will initially put 25 percent of Crane's approximate 2,000 vehicle transportation fleet onto the ecological-friendly E85 blend of fuel. ...
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Shoals picks up first win against Lady Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
In a game featuring two winless teams, Shoals placed three players in double figures as the host Lady Jug Rox defeated Union (Dugger) 75-64 in a non-conference girls basketball game Saturday. Senior Olivia Garrett scored 18 points to pace Shoals, who improved to 1-4. Kayla Lewis did not miss a shot (8 of 8) and added 17 points. Danielle Turpin, a freshman, scored 16 points for Shoals, who led 17-14 after the first quarter and 33-29 at the half...
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Lady Wolverines top Shakamak for third straight win
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
JASONVILLE -- In a span of 70 seconds in the second quarter, White River Valley scored on three consecutive putbacks on its way to a 21-13 half-time lead against Shakamak here Saturday night. The rebounds, part of a 9-3 advantage on the offensive glass, and subsequent baskets by Ashley Graves, Kelsey Anderson and Stephanie Fougerousse seemed innocent enough at the time, but Shakamak girls basketball coach Jon Miller said they proved to the difference in a 52-38 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference setback to WRV.. ...
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Tharp leads Rose to win
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
Former Linton-Stockton standout Katie Tharp scored a career-high 18 points for Rose-Hulman to lead four players in double figures as the Lady Engineers defeated Tri-State University at Franklin Saturday. The win matches the best start in school history for Rose-Hulman at 2-0...
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Purdue holds off Indiana
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Indiana came painfully close to qualifying for a bowl game, but a 28-19 loss to Purdue magnified missed opportunities both in the season and the game. Indiana, needing a win for bowl eligibility, made eight trips inside the Purdue 30 on Saturday but came away scoreless on four of them. The Hoosiers gained 505 yards but scored just two touchdowns as Purdue claimed the Old Oaken Bucket for a fifth straight year...
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Bedford North Lawrence nips Eastern Greene 54-52
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
Bedford North Lawrence only made three field goals in the second half and did not make a basket in the fourth quarter, but the visiting Lady Stars hit 17 of 24 free throws to hold off Eastern Greene for a 54-52 victory Friday night in a high school girls basketball game at Eastern Heights...
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Bloomfield holds off North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
BICKNELL -- The No. 3 Bloomfield Lady Cardinals broke a 4-all tie against North Knox with a 3-pointer from senior Abbey Gilliland at the 4 minute, 16 second mark of the first quarter. The Cardinals would never relinquish the lead, but it wasn't an easy victory as Bloomfield improved to 3-0 with a 43-40 victory over the Lady Warriors Saturday evening in Bicknell...
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George E. Wautelet
(Obituary ~ 11/20/06)
George E. Wautelet, 91, of Linton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Born in Linton on Sept. 23, 1915, he was the son of Edward and Susan (Baker) Wautelet. He married Beulah (Risher) (deceased) on June 25, 1938 and Doloris M. (Alderson) on Aug. 27, 1988...
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Ronald D. Marshall
(Obituary ~ 11/20/06)
Ronald D. Marshall, 65, of Poland and formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. Born Feb. 25, 1941 in Greene County, he was the son of Charles A. and Reva Rebecca (Null) Marshall. He retired from Allison's in Indianapolis where he worked as a tool tryout mechanic. ...
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Ernest "Ernie" DuBois
(Obituary ~ 11/20/06)
Ernest "Ernie" DuBois, 90, of Patricksburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital. Born April 25, 1916 in Sullivan, he was the son of Christian and Stella (McGranaham) DuBois. He was the owner of Ernest DuBois and Sons Excavating...
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Cleopheus "Cleo" Cliff
(Obituary ~ 11/20/06)
Cleopheus "Cleo" Cliff, 64, of Linton passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2006 at Linton Nursing & Rehab Center. Born Nov. 28, 1941 in Clay County, she was the daughter of Harley F. & Genevive (Kress) Lucas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield...
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Person injured in accident in Center Township
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
One person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday morning on State Road 54 in Center Township. The 9:04 a.m. wreck occurred when Cory D. Jaynes, of Ellettsville, driving a 1999 Dodge Caravan was attempting to pull out of a driveway onto State Road 45, south of County Road 275 North, pulled into the path of 2000 Dodge Durango, driven by Deborah L. Harris, of Bloomfield, according to a report filed by Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Terry L. Wade...
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'The Music Man' a hit
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
The Shawnee Theatre came alive with the song and dance of "The Music Man" during its recent four-day run that was performed by the choral and music students of the Bloomfield School Corporation. Sheila Jerrels, director of the choral department, explained "We're just thrilled to death the kids were just so into their characters Š they were living life as in River City (the play's setting), they just had a wonderful time doing this."...
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Linton library board meets
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
The Margaret Cooper Public Library board approved a contractor's invoice payment Thursday night, meaning the new library building is 20 percent complete. "There are a lot of details not seen to most people that are finished: Plumbing and electrical in the conduits, the walls have been constructed off-site and a lot of important elements are being completed," explained board president Jim Morrison...
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Humane Society shows up its 'cleaner' facility
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
The Greene County Humane Society has a cleaner, nicer smelling facility, showcased in an open house Saturday. Shelter workers hope that polishes up how the county sees the facility. "One of our problems had been that the public image of the place had been allowed to run down. ...
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Festival of Trees off to a good start
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
SWITZ CITY -- "There are more trees this year than we have ever had," said committee member for Festival of Trees, Mary Aiken, as she described the scene at the 4-H Fairgrounds extension building during the weekend. In a maze of twinkling lights adorning 39 trees and shimmering wreaths on the walls, Santa and his elf were taking Christmas orders from children...
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Jasonville police make drug bust
(Local News ~ 11/20/06)
A Jasonville man was arrested early Saturday morning on three preliminary felony drug charges and three preliminary misdemeanor charges. Tristan R. Webb, 30, Jasonville, was arrested and initially charged manufacturing methamphetamine -- a class B felony; possession of methamphetamine -- a class D felony; possession of precursors with intent to manufacture -- a class D felony; resisting law enforcement-- a class A misdemeanor; possession of anhydrous ammonia in an improper container -- a class A misdemeanor; and reckless possession of paraphernalia -- a class A misdemeanor.. ...
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VU places fourth at volleyball national finals
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/06)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Vincennes University's volleyball team earned fourth place Saturday in its first trip at the NJCAA Finals. The Blazers (56-9) fell in Saturday's third-place match to Cowley County, Kan., in straight sets, 30-26, 30-22, 30-23. "We're not disappointed. We finished about as high as we could have. The top three seeds finished first, second and third," VU coach Tina Miller said...
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