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Linton police show off new facility
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
Several members of the community, city officials, Greene County elected officials and representatives of local police departments turned out Friday afternoon for an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Linton Police Department. "This is a structure we hope will stand for 100 years. ...
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Rivet rallies to get past Linton
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
The Linton Miners saw their two-game losing skid turn to three after a 59-54 loss to Vincennes Rivet at home Friday night in Linton. The Miners were outrebounded in the contest, 28-22, with the Patriots picking up 10 offensive rebounds, which led to six second chance points, as well as a 21-8 advantage from the free throw line...
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BNL defeats Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
Streaks continued for Bedford North Lawrence and Bloomfield Saturday night. The host Stars extended their winning streak to six with a 55-27 victory over the Cardinals in a high school boys basketball game. Bloomfield, who has played six consecutive games against Class 3A and 4A opponents, lost for the fourth time in a row, slipping to 5-9...
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Eastern Greene takes out Eminence
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
Eastern Greene went 1-1 this week against teams with the nickname Eels. On Saturday night, Trent Chitwood, Jeremy Stanger and Jake Birch combined for 45 points to lead the Thunderbirds to a 65-55 victory at Eminence. "Eminence is one of those teams without a great basketball tradition," said Eastern Greene boys basketball coach Andy Igel. "Sometimes kids look at that more than who you are playing, no matter what you tell them...
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Lady Miners fall at Washington Catholic
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
Linton-Stockton had its second-lowest offensive output of the season, scoring 12 points less than its season average as the Lady Miners lost at Washington Catholic 43-38 in a high school girls basketball game Saturday. The Lady Miners scored 37 points in a loss at home South Knox in November...
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Lakers take out Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
Shakamak limited North Daviess to three field goals in the first half as the host Lakers went on to defeat the Cougars 49-35 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference boys basketball game Saturday night. The Lakers, who improved to 6-5, 3-1 in the SWIAC, jumped out to a 17-8 lead at the half...
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Lakers run away from Bulldogs, 56-26
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
DUGGER -- After losing two of three games at the Greene County Invitational, Shakamak entered this weekend hoping to get its season headed into the right direction and to make a run at second consecutive sectional championship. The Lakers limited Union to 15 points in the first 16 minutes and cruised to a 56-26 victory that counted in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference and Tri-River Conference standings...
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Bulldogs snap losing streak
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
Union snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 46-27 victory at New Harmony Saturday night. It was their first win since defeating North Knox 50-46 at Bicknell on Nov. 28. The Bulldogs (2-10) led 17-14 at the half. They scored 29 points in the second half, including a 15-6 advantage to take a 32-20 advantage after three quarters...
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Wolverines pick up third victory
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
White River Valley jumped on Holy Cross early, jumping out to a 23-5 cushion after the first period and cruised to a 72-27 victory in a varsity high school boys basketball game at Switz City Saturday night. The Wolverines, who improved to 3-9, led 39-13 at the half and were never challenged...
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Gracemary D. Siebe
(Obituary ~ 01/15/07)
Gracemary D. Siebe, 77, of Valparaiso and formerly of Indianapolis and Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. She was born May 22, 1930 in Indianapolis the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Johnson) Defibaugh. She graduated from Indianapolis Shortridge High School and received her B.S. in Microbiology from Indiana University. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church and the Happy Workers Club in Bloomfield...
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Joseph C. "J.C." Maddox
(Obituary ~ 01/15/07)
Joseph C. "J.C." Maddox, 43, of Midland, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Sept. 22, 1963, he was the son of Edwin Dale and Patricia (Cunningham) Mattox. He was a painter for M-J Painting in Terre Haute and a member of the Worthington Church of Christ...
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Grethel Kates
(Obituary ~ 01/15/07)
Grethel Kates, 75, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007. She was born in Linton to Smith and Pauline (Fry) Reed. Survivors include: a daughter, Nancy Kates; sons, Steve, Larry, Mike and Tim Kates; a sister Patty Meid; a brother, Bill Reed; and 13 grandchildren...
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Flooding causes problems in county
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
Rising flood waters on the west fork of the White River and its tributaries -- sparked by four days of rains -- forced the closing of several county roads this morning. With flood waters expected to rise until mid-week, more closures can be expected along low-lying roadways -- especially if the rains continue...
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Linton women face charges
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
The Linton Police Department arrested two females Friday on preliminary charges of dealing in substance represented to be a controlled substance. Cheryl S. Pickard, 36, Linton, and Chasity A. Swiger, 26, Linton, were arrested by LPD patrol officer Keith McDonald...
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Wright Township firemen in need of funds
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
Township funds are currently frozen in Wright Township, leaving volunteer firefighters trying to figure out how to pay the department's bills in order to keep the doors open. Since late last year, Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department Secretary/Training Officer Kallie Rehmel said the department has been using funds members raised themselves to help pay for monthly bills such as utilities, gasoline and supplies for the fire house...
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Accident slows traffic near Scotland on Sunday
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
Traffic was tied up on State Road 58 near Scotland for about 90 minutes Sunday morning while debris from a two-vehicle wreck was cleaned up and a diesel fuel spill contained. The Greene County Sheriff's Department investigated the wreck near the entrance to the Scotland Full Gospel Church...
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Sawed-off shotgun found in Linton man's home
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
A 61-year-old Linton resident was arrested Friday after he was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Rodney L. Bailey, 61, was arrested Friday on preliminary charges of dealing in a sawed-off shotgun, a class D felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a class D felony; possession of paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor...
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Eastern Greene to switch to middle school system
(Local News ~ 01/15/07)
The addition of a middle school is one change that will take place at Eastern Greene School during next year's reconfiguration. Current Junior and Senior High Assistant Principal Doug Lewis will assume responsibility as the middle school principal when the change occurs...
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Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard
(Obituary ~ 01/15/07)
Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard, 77, of Robinson, Ill., passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born June 14, 1929 in Sullivan, he was the son of James Coleman Ballard and Mary Ann Sluder Ballard. He was employed by the Kroger Company, A&P Grocery and IGA Food Store. ...
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Carroll H. Goodman
(Obituary ~ 01/15/07)
Carroll H. Goodman, 85 of Linton, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born in Linton on March 12, 1921, he was the son of William P. and Dessie (Bedwell) Goodman. An U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he worked for Templeton Coal Company and retired from the Amax Coal Company after 32 years. ...
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WRV comes up short against Mitchell
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/07)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley freshman Tayler Kail scored a career-high 22 points on 7 of 17 shooting from the floor and 6 of 8 from the three throw line, but it wasn't enough as the 15th-ranked Mitchell Lady Bluejackets finished off the Wolverines, 64-55, in girls prep basketball Saturday afternoon...
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