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Bethell hired to lead Greene County Economic Development Corporation
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
An Arizona resident with family ties to the Wabash Valley is the new executive director for the Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC). The selection of Joan Bethell was unanimously approved by the GCEDC board at a noon luncheon meeting Wednesday at the Old Bank restaurant in Linton...
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Area boys teams return to regular schedule
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/07)
Greene County Daily World Invitational champion Eastern Greene will play two road games this weekend, traveling to Clay City for a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference match-up Friday before playing at Eminence Saturday night. Shakamak's boys basketball team also will place twice, making the short trek to Union (Dugger) for a game that will count in the SWIAC and Tri-River Conference standings Friday before hosting North Daviess in a SWIAC game Saturday...
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Lady Cardinals top Washington
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/07)
BLOOMFIELD -- The No. 1 Bloomfield Lady Cardinals ran into their tallest challenge of the season on Wednesday when they hosted Washington at Glover Gymnasium. The Lady Hatchets brought in three 6 foot girls to combat the speed and quickness of the Cardinals, and in the end, Bloomfield came away with a hard fought 52-44 win over Washington to run their record to 14-0...
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Linton faces Rivet; Bloomfield is at Bedford
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/07)
Both Bloomfield and Linton-Stockton will see action this weekend with the Miners hosting Vincennes Rivet on Friday, followed by the Cardinals traveling to Bedford on Saturday to take on the Stars. Vincennes Rivet is coming off a second place showing last week at the Greene County Daily World Invitational, while the Stars are 5-4 and winners of their last four ball games, including a 52-50 overtime win over Terre Haute South...
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Ruth R. Shipman
(Obituary ~ 01/11/07)
Ruth R. Shipman, 92, of Dugger, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at Sullivan Health and Living Center. Arrangements are pending at Newkirk's Funeral Home in Dugger.
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Ruth O. (Nowling) McGhee
(Obituary ~ 01/11/07)
Ruth O. (Nowling) McGhee, 91, of Bloomfield passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at her residence. Born Feb. 6, 1915 in Plainville, she lived in Bloomfield for more than 50 years. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bloomfield...
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Worthington woman joins AtHome America
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Worthington resident Rhonda Hoover has recently started her own AtHome America business, a direct seller of home-decorating accents. "I am so excited to join the AtHome America family as a HomeStyle Specialist," Hoover said. "It is a business that will support my family's income needs, my goals and career achievement plans."...
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Linton man faces theft charges
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
A 56-year-old man has been charged in Greene Superior Court in connection with the alleged theft of wire from a rural Linton construction company site where it was being stored for a Terre Haute-based concrete company. An arrest warrant was issued Jan. 1 by Greene Superior Court Judge J. David Holt charging Sammy L. Davis, of rural Linton, with theft -- a class D felony...
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Chamber has many events planned
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
As the new year rolls in, be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber events. Come early or stay late and let Lonnie and the firemen show you around their new facility. The pageant will be at the Linton-Stockton High School Auditeria. Deadline for registration is Feb. 1. Anyone interested in an application should contact the Chamber office...
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Workshops planned
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Local Greene County churches have been reporting recently that they are overwhelmed by requests for cash assistance and material support. The ministry often struggles with how to best help those in need who are facing a major life crisis. The presidents of three local ministerial associations, the Greene County Foundation, the CAPE Consortium, Wabash Valley Health and Human Services, and the Family Life Center have been meeting to discuss this issue: How can our community's churches make an impact on poverty in Greene County by working together?. ...
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Terrell to run for Jasonville mayor
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Roy Terrell Sr., a Democrat who's finishing his second term as a member of the Jasonville City Council, has announced his intent to seek the office of mayor. Current mayor Dorman Clark has announced he will not seek a fourth term. Terrell, 61, has served seven years in the Jasonville City Council's at-large position...
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Pittman to join sheriff's department
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Next week, Skyler Pittman, of Bloomfield, will begin as the newest member of the Greene County Sheriff's Department. Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce said Pittman, who will serve as a road officer, was hired to fill a vacancy that was left when he was elected sheriff...
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Schantz enjoyed his time as EMT
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
A veteran emergency medical technician with the Greene County Ambulance Service has retired after more than 20 years of service. A reception for Mike Schantz, of Lyons, who officially retired Jan. 3, was held Wednesday afternoon at the Linton E-3 ambulance station, located at Greene County General Hospital, ...
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LPD to conduct open house
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Residents will soon get a chance to check out the new police station when the Linton Police Department hosts an open house Friday. "We'll be giving tours and people will be able to walk around and look at the new department," said LPD Chief Troy Jerrell...
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County receives emergency money
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Greene County has been chosen to receive $22,033 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The selection was made by a national board, which is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America, which will provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent...
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GCEDC board impressed with Bethell
(Local News ~ 01/11/07)
Members of the Greene County Economic Development Corporation's executive committee, search committee and board of directors were united Wednesday afternoon in their assessment of the new executive director that they hired by a unanimous vote. They agree, Joan Bethell is a good fit to lead their organization and she's going to be good for Greene County...
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Sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/07)
Rose women extend streak The Rose-Hulman women's college basketball extended its school-record winning streak to 11 with a 68-44 victory at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati Wednesday night. Linton-Stockton graduate Katie Tharp contributed 10 points and eight rebounds as the Engineers improved to 14-1 overall, 7-0 in the HCAC...
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