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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 05/05/07)
Traffic infractions Alpha J. Adams, no federal dot inspection Thomas M. Alexander, speeding Paul L. Allsup, expired driving license Mathhew J. Asher, speeding Jessica I. Bechtel, speeding Randy J. Bedwell, speeding Amy M. Blackburn, no seat belt fastened...
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Lakers tame Wildcats in softball
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
JASONVILLE -- The Shakamak Lady Lakers won their eighth contest in their last nine games with an 8-0 victory over South Vermillion Friday night in Jasonville. The contest was originally scheduled for a double-header, but the second game was washed out by the rain...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
Softball game rescheduled The North Daviess at Shakamak Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference softball game has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12. The game was rained out April 26. Softball game washed out The Union (Dugger) at Eminence Tri-River Conference softball game was rained out Friday. It has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday May 16...
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Fifth score comes in handy at Stonecrest
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
BEDFORD -- After nine holes and all the scores were added up, Eastern Greene and White River Valley finished tied at 197. In the event of a tie, the match is determined by the fifth man score. The only problem with that was WRV was without their fifth man...
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Patriots shoot down WRV in tennis
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley's Tasha Borter was the only winner Friday night as the Lady Wolverines were defeated by Owen Valley, 4-1. At No. 1 singles, Jordyn Henson of Owen Valley defeated Sadie Davis, 6-2, 6-2. Tasha Borter was White River Valley's lone win of the night when she knocked off Kristin Brittan, 6-0, 6-0, while Annelise Nolting lost to Nicole Duling, 6-1, 6-3, at No. 3 singles...
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Good job WRV parents, board
(Column ~ 05/05/07)
Many parents in the White River Valley School Corporation were overjoyed last week when the board of school trustees voted to modify the current grading scale, which is the toughest in the county. Beginning next school year, the corporation will use the "traditional" grading scale at all three campuses...
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Why do you attend church on Sunday?
(Column ~ 05/05/07)
"A Cosmos of Faith" As I reflect on my visits to Bloomfield over the course of the past five months, I hold many meaningful moments in my thoughts and memories. Each Sunday, I have driven from my home in southern Monroe County to attend the Bloomfield United Methodist Church with purpose to participate in their worship services as their Interim Lay Minister. ...
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It's important for everyone to get out and vote
(Column ~ 05/05/07)
Tuesday is primary election day for voters in the cities of Linton and Jasonville. Registered voters in the rest of the other incorporated municipalities in the county will have to wait until the fall to cast ballots for town council and clerk-treasurer candidates in the communities of Bloomfield, Worthington, Lyons, Switz City, and Newberry...
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Did you make any New Year's resolutions?
(Column ~ 05/05/07)
Resolution Check Psalm 8:1, 3-6 O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them,...
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Bloomfield to do thorough search to find new coach
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
BLOOMFIELD -- Administrators at Bloomfield high school believe they are in a position to be able to pick the best qualified candidate for girls basketball and not settle for someone out of necessity. "The success of our program has made this a very important position for our school and our community where we're going to go to great links to select the right person," said Bloomfield athletic director Andy Ross...
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Linton-Stockton, Clay City capture TRC track titles
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/07)
The Linton-Stockton's girls and Clay City boys track and field squad both repeated as champions at the Tri-River Conference championships, which took place Friday night at Roy Williams Field in Linton. Clay City's boy won its second title in as many years with 150 points, North Central had 116, Linton-Stockton was third with 102, Shakamak had 81 points and Eminence competed but did not score...
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James Edward Crabb
(Obituary ~ 05/05/07)
James Edward Crabb, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Friday May 4, 2007 at his residence. Born Oct. 22, 1931 in Corning, AK, he was the son of James Alvin and Martha Melvina (Chandler) Crabb Duncan. He was a construction worker for Weddle Brothers and Superior Building in Bloomington. He was a member of the Laborer and Hod Carriers Union Local 741, the Holy Name Catholic Church, and was a Korean War veteran in the United States Army...
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High-tech company picks Linton
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
Linton welcomed the city's first high-tech manufacturing facility PartTec, Ltd., when a ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted at the company's newest location, just of A Street near City Pest Control. Herschel Workman, chief executive officer of PartTec, Ltd., said the facility is a fairly small assembly facility that makes neutron detectors...
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Greene, Daviess counties receive grant to continue 'fight'
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
A joint grant application aimed at fighting methamphetamine, alcohol and tobacco use and abuse and its effects in Greene and Daveiss counties has received state approval. The office of Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Friday afternoon that a joint anti-drug effort application from Greene and Daviess counties had been approved for funding...
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Franklin glad he decided to get back into law enforcement
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
If you happen to chat with Tom Franklin about his decision to return to law enforcement, it won't take long to figure out the reason. He loves his job and community. "I appreciate the response that I have received from the community," Franklin told me Friday. "It's nice to be able to walk down the streets and have people roll down their windows and speak."...
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O'Reilly Auto Parts opens store in Linton
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
O'Reilly Auto Parts is in the process of celebrating its grand opening, and on Friday morning, the business had a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce. The Linton store, which is located on A Street across from Humphreys Park, is one of 175 stores the company has or will open in 2007...
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Voters: Bring photo ID on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
Election day is right around the corner and voters need to remember to bring a photo ID to the polls. "That (photo ID requirement) was instituted when the Help America Vote Act came into place," said Margie Cullison, a clerk in the voter registration office...
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Sandborn Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
Two new town employees were hired and a salary ordinance was passed at Sandborn's monthly council meeting Tuesday evening. Deputy clerk-treasurer, Waynetta Brewer received a salary raise, and Cliff Pemberton Jr. and Richard Mortland were placed on Sandborn's payroll...
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Man injured in wreck in Worthington
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
WORTHINGTON -- A head-on collision involving two vehicles traveling on State Road 67 in Worthington sent a Marion man to the hospital Friday. According to Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Terry Wade, the accident -- which occurred at 11:20 a.m. -- occurred after Kurt Elder, 48, Worthington, was northbound on State Road 67 (also known as Commercial Street) in a Chevrolet Lumina when he turned in front of a southbound Jeep Cherokee, driven by Rock Tighe, 48, Marion...
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Ellett faces challenge from Markle in Ward 5
(Local News ~ 05/05/07)
Jerry Ellett and Fred Markle are both seeking a spot on the Linton City Council in Ward 5 and will face off in Tuesday's primary in hopes of getting the Democratic nod. Ellett is currently a member of the council. The Greene County Daily World tried on several occasions to reach Ellett for comment about the race, but he didn't return requests for an interview...
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Don't forget to vote
(Column ~ 05/05/07)
Don't forget that May 8 marks the primary election for the mayor and city council races. Get out and use your voice by voting for the best possible candidate for each position. But before voting, please educate yourself on local candidates by understanding what they stand for and who they are...
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