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Greene County court news
(Police Reports ~ 04/06/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR CRIMINAL CASES State v. Leonard Jason Corbin, battery resulting in bodily injury State v. Matthew J. Morrow, resisting law enforcement, possession of marijuana SMALL CLAIMS Hillside Mobile Home Park LLC v. Terry Bielmerg, claim for possession...
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Knights takes out Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
Northview pitcher Katie Smith limited Linton-Stockton to just two hits as the host Lady Knights came away with an 8-1 decision in a high school softball game at Brazil Thursday night. Smith struck out three and walked one in the season-opener for the Lady Knights...
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McKinney has mixture of experience for '07
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
When Brad McKinney takes a look at his 2007 girls tennis team, he sees a very similar build as his 2006 boys tennis team. Back for the Miners will be four-year starter and senior captain Rachael Pruett at No. 2 singles, and three-year varsity player Lauren Karazsia at No. 1 singles...
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McKinney not pleased with performance
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
ELNORA -- It wasn't the start that Linton-Stockton tennis coach had hoped for, even though he knew it was going to be a challenge against a very experienced North Daviess team. The Lady Cougars limited Linton to just 10 points in a 5-0 win in girls high school tennis action in Elnora on Thursday...
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Bulldogs lose SWIAC game at North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
ELNORA -- After spotting Union a 2-0 lead, North Daviess erupted for 13 runs as the host Cougars posted a 13-2 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball victory Thursday. The Bulldogs, who dropped to 0-2, 0-1 in the SWIAC, came up with two of their six hits in the first inning...
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Spartans roll over WRV
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
SWITZ CITY -- The White River Valley Wolverines found themselves in an 11-0 hole before batting, as the South Knox Spartans rolled to a 19-1 win over the Wolverines Thursday night in high school baseball action at Switz City. "Nathan (Bushy) started and it's his first game of the year and first time starting," said WRV coach Eric Lyons. "He started a little shaky. Got behind the first hitter and he ended up walking...
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Lady Wolverines remain undefeated
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
White River Valley made quick work of Barr-Reeve Thursday night. The Lady Wolverines scored seven runs in their first two at bats and cruised to a 11-0 victory over the visiting Lady Vikings. The game was halted after five innings because of the 10-run rule as WRV pushed its record to 3-0...
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Our children grow up too fast
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
I have to admit that when my daughter asked last fall if our family could go on a cruise for her final high school spring break, I was a little concerned. It had nothing to do with being on a boat for four or five days. That wasn't the problem, because my wife and I experienced a cruise a few years ago and enjoyed it (more on that later!)...
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Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
Matthew 5:10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be gIad for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."...
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It's Friday, but Sunday is coming soon
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
Sunday's Coming Psalm 22:13-15, 23-24 They open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; My strength is dried up like a potsherd,...
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When you hear, see sirens, pull over!
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
You're driving down the road. You hear sirens. You look into your rear-view mirror and see lights of an emergency vehicle -- such as an ambulance, fire truck or police car. What do you do? Pull over! While driving back to Linton from Bloomfield last week, I noticed an Indiana State Police trooper with his lights on and sirens sounding. Several vehicles continued on and didn't even slow down until the trooper was right behind them...
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Where will you be this Sunday morning?
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
I once heard about a Sunday School teacher that asked her class members to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" Well, that's one youthful original observation, but there is more to this joyous holiday we call Easter...
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T-birds now 3-0 after win over Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
CLAY CITY -- Eastern Greene are off to a 3-0 start as the class 2A, 15th-ranked Thunderbirds knocked off Clay City, 7-6, for their first Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference win of the season Thursday in Clay City. "Things were a little shaky at first," said Eastern Greene coach Gina Ingram. ...
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Miners pick up victory at Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/07)
Linton-Stockton jumped out to a 8-1 lead and held off host Sullivan for a 10-7 victory in a high school baseball game at Sportland Field Thursday night. The win was the second in four games for the Miners. "We jumped out to an 8-1 lead and lost our focus," said Linton-Stockton coach Bart Berns. "We can't relax and get back on our heels and say we've scored enough...
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LINTON POLICE ACTIVITY LOG
(Police Reports ~ 04/06/07)
The Linton Police Department responded to one follow-up investigation, two information-only requests, one fire/structure, one mental case, two medical/illnesses, one animal complaint, one suspicious person/vehicle, one harassment complaint, one theft-other, one domestic/neighbor, one abduction/kidnapping and two ordinance violations...
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Newspaper steps up to help courthouse project
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
On Tuesday morning, Greene County Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor Gene Spinks appealed to the Board of Commissioners to assist in his search for some space to temporally store some value records contained in file cabinets in the basement of the courthouse...
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Bethell: Collectively, we have something to offer
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
New Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Joan Bethell wants to become a catalyst for bringing the county together into a cohesive unit with a common goal of creating new jobs and maintaining jobs that are already offered to residents...
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2-year-girl attacked by family dog
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
A 2-year old girl was attacked by the family pit bull in an incident that occurred in Bloomfield on Thursday. According to Bloomfield Police Commissioner Tom Franklin, the child was taken to Riley Hospital for a surgical producer after receiving three bites to the face...
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Burning ordinance will be enforced
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
As the weather warms up, residents tend to begin cleaning up their yards and preparing wiener roasts; however, the Linton Fire Departments wants to remind residents of the city's burning ordinance. LPD Chief Lonnie Eberhardt said that according to the city's ordinance, which is based upon state statutes, the only items that can be legally burned are wood products such as sticks, twigs and leaves...
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Meeting will focus on Goose Pond
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
The second in a series of meetings detailing the wildlife watching opportunities at the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area will be at 7 p.m. on April 12 at the White River Valley Junior-Senior High School cafeteria. Title of the free informational program will be "Bird, Birds. How To Locate and Recognize Birds at the Goose Pond."...
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Bloomfield will reapply for housing rehab grant
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
Although the town of Bloomfield barely missed being awarded a housing grant, the town council will re-apply for the grant in hopes that the second time will prove to be successful. Town Council President Eric Harrah stressed, "We were close on the housing project. One thing they (Southern Indiana Development Committee) said is we need more applicants."...
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HOPE House will help area women
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
A new transitional housing unit for low-income women in downtown Bloomfield is ready for occupancy and will conduct an open house April 15. Building owner Kelly Harding of Bloomington invites area residents to come to the HOPE House during the open house and see the remodeling work she has completed in the last year-and-half to the historic old Bloomfield Hotel...
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Spring Thaw will have lots of music; money will help area needy
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
Listen for music to fill the air in an upcoming local show designed to both benefit a local charitable organization as well as celebrate the sounds of music. The first ever Spring Thaw Charity Music Festival will kick off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory Building in Linton...
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Bloomington man faces charges
(Local News ~ 04/06/07)
A Bloomington man was recently arrested by the Greene County Sheriff's Department and now faces various preliminary drug charges. Jeremiah J. Oakley, 31, was arrested Monday for dealing marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and financing the delivery of a schedule II controlled substance...
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William Jasper "Jap" Skinner
(Obituary ~ 04/06/07)
William Jasper "Jap" Skinner, 91, of Summerville, Ga., and formerly of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his residence. Born March 7, 1916 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Harvey Roscoe and Caroline (Hash) Skinner. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United Sates Army and was retired from NWSC Crane...
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Greene County Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 04/06/07)
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Spring Thaw should be an exciting event
(Column ~ 04/06/07)
Come out and enjoy live music during the first ever Spring Thaw Charity Music Festival set for Saturday. The show -- which is at the National Armory Building in Linton from 3 p.m. to midnight -- is designed to benefit a local charitable organization as well as celebrate the sounds of music...
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