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Bloomfield IGA robbed
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
A Thursday night robbery at the Bloomfield IGA has local law enforcement authorities seeking information into the identification of the male suspect who got away with a small amount of cash. Bloomfield Police Commissioner Tom Franklin explained that after closing Thursday, store co-owner Jim Stader was confronted in the parking lot by an armed male wearing a ski mask and gloves...
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A look back at Eastern Greene-Bloomfield game
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/06)
A few observations from the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene boys varsity game. Great atmosphere. The crowd for both teams were really into the game. Both student bodies did a great job supporting their team. Tom Oliphant made the comment to me, "The reason so many schools are using three officials is because two aren't in good enough shape to cover the floor."...
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Bloomfield will move to Class 2A
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/06)
After competing in Class A post season tournaments in basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball since the advent of a four-class system in 1997-98, Bloomfield will be moving to Class 2A for those four sports, beginning with the 2007-08 school year...
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Lady Miners hang on to top Monrovia
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/06)
Megan Barnes came up big when her teammates needed her the most Thursday night. The 6-foot-1 sophomore center scored Linton-Stockton's first eight points of the game against Monrovia, and had six down the stretch in leading the Lady Miners to a 55-53 victory at home...
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Ermna Ellen (Summer) Rodocker
(Obituary ~ 12/22/06)
Ermna Ellen (Summer) Rodocker, 80, of Greenfield and formerly of Worthington, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 at her residence. Services will be at Erlewein Mortuary on U.S. 40 in Greenfielld at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27 with burial at Park Cemetery in Greenfield...
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Two local sharpshooters earn awards
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
Two local sharpshooters have recently been honored at the Governor's Top 20 Banquet on Dec. 2 in Marion. Bob McClure, of Linton, may be 82 years old, but he can still hold his own in the shooting range. McClure received the prestigious award that is bestowed on Indiana police officers every year since 1978 -- when the program started...
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Allegations in newspaper story questioned
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
Allegations made by a Bloomfield weekly newspaper surrounding a complaint filed with the Bloomfield Police Department have come into question by officials. The Bloomfield Police Department on Tuesday received a complaint from Beth A. Johnson, 408 W. Main St., Bloomfield, regarding a harassing phone call received at her residence...
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Former Linton residents arrested
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
A former Linton resident was arrested Thursday in Sullivan County on a warrant stemming from an on-going investigation by the Linton Police Department and now faces preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine -- a class B felony. According to the Linton Police Department, Patrick Ruff, 34, was arrested by Sullivan County Sgt. Bill Sneed after Sullivan County Deputies located Ruff in Sullivan...
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Linton library board meets
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
The Margaret Cooper Public Library Board dealt with some year-end budget issues at its meeting Thursday night. The board agreed to make a payment to the contractor and architect for the new building. The board also agreed to reduce the 2006 Capital Projects Fund, 2006 Operating Fund and 2006 LIRF Fund to be able to place the left-over funds into next year's budget...
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High school, JH ISTEP scores released
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed on Thursday announced ISTEP results for Indiana junior high and high school students in grades seven through 10. According to state averages, 70 percent of Indiana students passed the English/language arts portion of the exam, while 73 percent passed the mathematics portion. About 60 percent of students passed the science portion, which is given to seventh-graders...
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Local photographer makes donation to hospital
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
One local photography business got into the spirit of the season by donating teddy bears to comfort children who spend the holidays in the hospital. Linda Cornelius, owner of Cornelius Photography in Switz City, explained, "We decided we wanted to give back to the community through comforting children who are patients at the Greene County General Hospital during the Christmas season."...
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Linton firemen enjoy new station
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
Almost a year after ground was broken at the site of the new Linton Fire Department, firefighters have now settled into their new home. A ground-breaking ceremony was held at the site Nov. 28, 2005, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted in the new building Dec. 6...
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Elementary ISTEP results released
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed on Thursday announced ISTEP results for Indiana elementary students in grades three to six. According to state averages, 70 percent of Indiana students passed the English/language arts portion of the exam, while 73 percent passed the mathematics portion. About 60 percent of students passed the science portion, which is given to fifth-graders...
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Citizens group seeks accountability
(Local News ~ 12/22/06)
A group of local residents that calls itself the Committee for Accountability in Greene County has been formed and is mounting a campaign to gather support to ask the Indiana Attorney General's Office to launch an investigation into the "oversight and guidance" provided by local officials in Greene County Courthouse addition/renovation project...
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Stout leads Lady Cardinals past Union
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/06)
DUGGER -- Second-ranked Bloomfield Lady Cardinals got a career-high 31 points from senior Jessica Stout en route to earning their 11th win of the season, 77-55, Thursday night in Dugger against the Union Bulldogs. "She's a real talent," said Union coach Benji Boyd of Stout. "She is the most talented player I've seen in a couple years. She can go outside and hit the shot. She's got the total package. The other girls are good enough to where you can't do special junk defenses on them."...
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