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Election Board rules in favor of McDonald
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The Greene County Election Board, during a special meeting this (Friday) afternoon, gave Keith McDonald the OK to remain on the ballot as one of two Democrat candidates for Linton mayor in the May primary election. Last Friday, James McDaniels, of Rural Route 2 Box 256, and Curtis Todd Jr., of 389 B St. SE, both filed candidate challenge forms contesting McDonald's eligibility to run for mayor...
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Greene County court news
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Daniel R. Bland, possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance State v. Michele Lea Bohnert, dealing in methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance State v. Stephen V. Cooksey, two counts of dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance...
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Gov. Daniels impressed with Eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
Gov. Mitch Daniels went to school on Wednesday afternoon in rural Greene County. And, the first-term Republican governor learned a few lessons along the way. Daniels visited Eastern Greene Elementary School to get a close-up view of the workings of the school's full-day kindergarten program...
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School upgrades security
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
Security measures at the Spring Street entrance into the Bloomfield Junior and Senior High have recently been put in place and seem to be working well. The entrance now includes a two-way audio and video, and when approaching the front of the building, visitors are able to get into the vestibule, but then must be buzzed in before being allowed into the building...
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Shakamak School Board meets
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
JASONVILLE -- The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak on Thursday night acknowledged the loss for Belinda Reedy, who served as an elementary teacher for 34 years. Reedy passed away Feb. 14, 2007. "I want to publicly thank the area ministers for their support during the loss of Belinda Reedy," Superintendent C.G. Epple said. "It was a tremendous loss."...
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Don't forget to spring forward
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
Don't forget to move your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. The annual "spring forward" with Daylight Saving Time will officially take place at 2 a.m. in Greene County. Computer users are also advised to check the time on their PC internal clocks to make sure they are properly aligned after the time change takes place...
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It wasn't easy giving up smoking
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
Times they are a changing. Smoke-free restaurants have finally hit Greene County -- years after being staples in places such as Monroe and Vigo counties. Just a few short years ago, it seemed that smoking was socially acceptable and now it's viewed as being a social stigma...
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Have you been taught the way to heaven?
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
What is Lent? Have mercy upon me, 0 God, according to Thy loving kindness: according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me ... Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, 0 God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me...
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Chitwood, Igel lead All-Area honors
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/07)
Eastern Greene took home the top two honors as Trent Chitwood was named boys basketball player of the year and Andy Igel was named boys coach of the year as the Greene County Daily World announced its annual All-Area team for 2006-07. The sports staff of the GCDW asked for nominations from area coaches and then made the final decision on this year's squad, which features six players on the first team and 18 players that earned honorable mention...
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'Water of life' satisfies our physical thirst
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
A few days ago, my wife, Mary Ruth, called me to come and look out the window. We counted 10 Robins in our back yard -- a true indication that Spring is on its way. Praise the Lord! I am sure you have heard that old saying "In the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love." Well, I want to say, "In the winter an old man's fancy turns to thoughts of spring." And more than likely that applies to just about anyone who has suffered through the dark and cloudy days of winter...
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GREENE COUNTY JAIL LOG
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
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Wetlands project a work in progress
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
SWITZ CITY -- More than 35 local residents joined several dozen outdoor enthusiasts linked in a computer video/audio hookup in Evansville on Thursday night to get the latest information on the development of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area -- including the Beehunter Marsh...
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Weddle to return to work
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The stalemate between the general contractor and the Greene County Building Corporation which halted work on the courthouse renovation project Jan. 29 has apparently ended. Lawyers representing the county and the Weddle Brothers Construction Company, Inc. have been in frequent negotiation talks in recent days trying to bring the dispute to a close...
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Greene County Foundation, Bloomfield receive large bequest
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The Greene County Foundation and the town of Bloomfield will each benefit from a sizable bequest that has been left by a rural Linton woman. The bequest from the estate of Mildred Leavitt, Route 2, Linton, who died Feb. 1, 2006, totals $250,000. She was 95 at the time of her passing at Glenburn Home...
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Boys, Girls Club closes
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The financially troubled Boys & Girls Club of Greene County has officially closed its doors due to the loss of a major source of financing. The board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club voted recently to end the program and close the downtown Bloomfield office, which has provided youth services in Greene County since 1974...
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Sipes elected president of Election Board
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The Greene County Election Board completed its annual reorganization in a special called meeting Thursday afternoon at the county courthouse in Bloomfield. Democrat Bill Sipes, of rural Bloomfield, was elected president of the three-member board, replacing Republican Gary Hudson, of rural Solsberry. The other board member is Greene County Clerk Jackie Winstead, a Democrat, who officially took office Jan. 1...
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Linton, Greene County can't afford a mudslinging election
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
The Greene County Election Board was scheduled to decide McDonald's fate at a 2 p.m. meeting today. Two Linton residents challenged McDonald's actual residence. The two claim McDonald lives at the Greene County Shrine Club -- outside the city limits -- and not at 49 NW 5th St., as he stated when he filed to run for mayor...
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Feaster: This is Mother Nature at its best
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
SWITZ CITY -- "This is Mother Nature at its best," was the way Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area Property Manager Brad Feaster described the on-going restoration of the midwest's largest wetlands area. The Goose Pond FWA, located south of Linton, is a massive 7,137 acre project that will include 3,506 acres of open water in the Goose Pond portion and another 541 acres of waterways in the Beehunter Marsh -- which is now complete...
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Thank you Stoll's Country Inn, McDonald's
(Local News ~ 03/09/07)
Stoll's Country Inn and McDonald's, both located in Linton, should be commended for becoming the most recent smoke-free restaurants in Greene County. Since the beginning of the year, those restaurants have taken a big step and banned smoking inside of their facilities...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/07)
Awards program March 20 The White River Valley Junior High winter sport awards program will be Tuesday, March 20 at the WRV High School cafeteria. Seventh and eighth grade boys and girls basketball teams as well as cheerleaders will be recognized. Baseball league looking...
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