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Linton presents comprehensive plan
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
The Greene County Commissioners were briefed Tuesday morning by Linton city officials, who formally presented the county with a copy of its draft comprehensive plan and accompanying maps. Linton Mayor Tom Jones and Linton Advisory Planning Commission member LuAnn Kohler served as spokespersons for the brief presentation...
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Lady Wolverines suffer first loss
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/06)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley only managed five points in the first eight minutes, falling behind by 10 points. The Lady Wolverines never recovered as they lost to Edgewood 50-44 in a high school girls basketball game in Switz City Tuesday night...
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Lady Spartans hold off Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/06)
South Knox evened its record at 2-2 with a 42-37 victory over host Linton-Stockton in a high school girls basketball game Tuesday night. The Lady Miners slipped to 0-2. South Knox hit on 47 percent from the field -- 16 of 34. Johnna Robinson and Karen Schenk each scored 10 points while Hollie Anson added seven points and Amber Scott pulled down nine rebounds and added five points...
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No. 2 Bloomfield takes care of business against Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/06)
BLOOMFIELD -- After moving up one spot in the latest coaches' poll, second-ranked Bloomfield took care of business on the basketball court, as the Lady Cardinals will venture into the Thanksgiving break 4-0 after a 53-22 victory over Shakamak in girls high school basketball action inside Guy Glover Gymnasium Tuesday...
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Owen Valley nips Eastern Greene, again
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- The smallest player on the floor was the most dominant at Eastern Heights on Tuesday night. Antonio Marshall, a 5-7 senior, was a perfect 7-for-7 shooting and scored a game-high 21 points to lead Owen Valley to a 49-47 victory over Eastern Greene in a season-opening game for both boys basketball squads...
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Evelyn M. Stiffler Phifer
(Obituary ~ 11/22/06)
Evelyn M. (Barnhart) Stiffler Phifer, 93, of Jasonville and formerly of Kokomo, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Monday at Sullivan Health & Living Center in Sullivan. Born Oct. 13, 1913 in Springboro, Ohio, she was the daughter of Clayton and Violet Marie (Gibson) Barnhart...
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Ronnie W. Coker
(Obituary ~ 11/22/06)
Ronnie W. Coker, 56, of Bloomfield, passed away 10:59 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at his residence. Born Aug. 17, 1950 at Freeman Hospital in Linton, he was the son of Lester and Nelle (Haywood) Coker. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the Switz City Christian Church, and the Sons of the American Legion Bloomfield Post No.196...
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Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce meets
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
Members of the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce learned Tuesday about a state initiative that has a $2.5 billion pool of federal money ready to assist with research and development projects through the Indiana Small Business Innovation and Research program...
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Area students express thanks
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
Area students are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit by expressing what they're thankful for. Belinda Groves, a first-grader at Linton-Stockton Elementary School, said she is thankful for her mom and dad. When asked what he was thankful for, Jaspar Moore, also a first-grader at Linton, said, "everybody being nice and being nice to me."...
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Deadlines for mailing items to military set
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
The United States Postal Service has announced deadlines for mailing letters to military men and women stationed overseas. "Mail is one of the greatest morale boosters we can give our troops during the holidays," said Postmaster General John E. Potter. "When they see that package or letter waiting for them on their bunk or hear their name at mail call, it brings them that much closer to family and the comforts of home."...
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Illegal burn destroys mobile home
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
Three area fire departments responded Tuesday night to a blaze in Marco that started from what an official called "an illegal burn." Firefighters from Lyons, Sandborn and Edwardsport were called to fire that was reported about 8:11 p.m. The fire, located on the westside of State Road 67, destroyed an unoccupied mobile home owned by Kenny Roach of Marco, according to Lyons Fire Chief Larry Russell...
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No decision made on Wright Township loan request
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- No decision was made Tuesday afternoon by the Local Government Tax Control Board on a loan of up to $200,000, which is being sought by Wright Township to help fund poor relief. When approaching the board, Wright Township's attorney, John Rowe, said a modification needed to be made to their request. He said the initial request was for a loan of up to $200,000; however, he said, that amount could be lowered to $70,000...
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Federal officials in Linton for investigation
(Local News ~ 11/22/06)
A Linton-based dental office was the scene of an investigation Tuesday conducted by agents with the inspector general's office of United States Health and Human Services who specialize in "white collar" type crime. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell confirmed for The Daily World that several federal HHS Office of the Inspector General agents were at the office of The Linton Dental Clinic operated by Keith M. Broshears DDS -- located at 290 A Street SE -- part of the day Tuesday...
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Bloomfield seventh-graders lose
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/06)
Barr-Reeve defeated Bloomfield's seventh grade boys basketball team 47-38 Monday night. Conner Wikle led the Cardinals with 15 points. Curtis Hasler had seven points and Bryce McGlothlin added five. Cardinals win Payton Karl scored 21 points to lead Bloomfield to a 43-27 victory over Carlisle Tuesday night in an eighth-grade boys basketball game...
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