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Greene County court news
(Police Reports ~ 05/08/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR CRIMINAL CASES State v. Tammy V. Irwin, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia State v. Lowell E. Haroll, Jr. driving while suspended State v. David L. Lapazynski, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner that endangered a person , operating a vehicle while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration equivalent to .08 grams but less than .15 grams in blood or on breath, possession of marijuana...
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Linton Police Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/08/07)
The Linton Police Department responded on Monday to two follow-up investigations, two information-only requests, two juvenile/delinquents, one vandalism, four property damage accidents, one disorderly conduct, one lost and found, one medical/illness, five animal complaints, one welfare check/concern, one 9-1-1 false/prank call, one fingerprint gun-permit, one abduction/kidnapping and two ordinance violations. The department also had one cleaning person on station...
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Robert E. Eccles
(Obituary ~ 05/08/07)
Robert E. Eccles, 82 of Jasonville, died at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted later today at www.welchcornett.com
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John Elmer Charlton
(Obituary ~ 05/08/07)
John Elmer Charlton, 93, of Carlisle, passed away at 9:46 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Born Dec. 26, 1913 in Knox County, he was the son of Don R. and Ethel Whitlock Charlton. He was a member of the Morris Chapel United Methodist Church near Oaktown...
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Lyons Town Council wins
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
LYONS -- Water problems and information on the projected water project were the main items on the agenda at Lyons Town Council meeting Tuesday night. Clerk-Treasurer Kim Flynn reported that the town has received a permit from INDOT for the water project. Also, she said Southern Railroad is processing a permit giving permission for engineers to bore under the railroad when needed while working on the project...
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Worthington Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
The Worthington Town Council on Tuesday night discussed the current community-wide clean up that is under way and cautioned town residents that the annual clean-up that began Monday is intended for non-commercial debris. Council president Hal Harp said so far, there hasn't been a problem with the dumping of construction debris or materials, but he wanted to stressed that the town clean-up is not intended for items related to any kind of demolition unless its generated by homeowners...
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Tony Richards wins big in Ward 3
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
Democrat Tony Richards received his party's nomination for Linton City Council Ward 3 in Tuesday's general election. Richards, who is completing his second term on the council, defeated Richard "Dick" Goodman 242 votes to 87. "I'm just really happy that I won," Richards said Tuesday evening once the polls had closed and the final vote tallies had been released from the Greene County Voter Registration Office...
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Bedwell wins in Linton Ward 4
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
Political newcomer Linda Bedwell topped two opponents in the Ward 4 Linton City Council race on the Democrat Party ticket Tuesday. Bedwell tallied 204 votes and enjoyed a 37-vote margin over Richie Budd -- also a first-time candidate who finished with 167 votes...
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Jerry Ellett wins in Ward 5
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
Democrat Jerry Ellett earned his party's nomination for Linton City Council's Ward 5 position during Tuesday's primary election. Ellett defeated challenger Fred Markle 206 voters to 137 votes. Ellett, who's served the city as a councilman for three terms, is one step closer to earning his fourth term. Currently, Ellett is unopposed in the November general election...
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Duncan wins Jasonville at-large race
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
JASONVILLE -- Democratic candidate Brad Duncan received his party's nomination in the Jasonville Council At-Large primary election on Tuesday, beating out his opponent Sandy Fiscus in a 186-67 victory. Duncan will now face Republican candidate Randy Beller for a spot on the Council At-Large in the fall election. Beller was unopposed in the primary...
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Terrell defeats Keller in Jasonville mayoral race
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
JASONVILLE -- Democrat Roy Terrell, Sr. received his party's nomination in the Jasonville mayoral primary election on Tuesday beating out his opponent, Dave Keller, 178 to 76. After learning of his victory, Terrell Sr. said, "First of all I would like to give thanks to the Lord above for his guidance and answering my prayers to see me through to victory today. I know he will continue to be at my side in the fall."...
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McDonald disappointed with outcome, but pleased with campaign effort
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
The trend was set early when the first results from the polls started to trickle into the Greene County Shrine Club where supporters of Democrat mayoral candidate Keith McDonald had gathered after Tuesday's primary election. "It doesn't look good folks," McDonald announced when the results from Stockton 3 and Stockton 4 precincts were posted on a wall board about 15 minutes after the polls had closed...
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Linton man dies in motorcycle crash
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
A Linton man died from injuries sustained in a wreck Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of 4th and B Sts. NE in Linton. Details of the 3:15 p.m. wreck are sketchy at this time Preliminary reports show that Ryan B. Phegley, 21, was heading north on 4th Street NE and was struck by a minivan that was traveling east on B Street NE...
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Jones: The weight of the world is off my shoulder
(Local News ~ 05/08/07)
Linton Mayor Tom Jones earned the Democratic Party's nomination for the November general election in Tuesday's primary election. "The weight of the world is off my shoulders," Jones said Tuesday evening, just moments after receiving official word that he'd received his party's nomination...
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Time or silence can't touch a true friendship
(Column ~ 05/08/07)
To have a friend is to be one. Over the years, I have known many people. Some have come and gone like a quick wind on a warm day. But no matter how much time has passed, you know when you have a true friend. Time or silence cannot touch a true friendship. Years can go by, stretched by periods of a change...
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