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Tharp, council agree on salary
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
Kenny Tharp is now officially the Bloomfield Town Marshal. Tharp and the Bloomfield Town Council hashed out salary details Wednesday evening, Tharp said. "I did take the position. I feel comfortable with the negotiation and I am looking forward to working with them," Tharp explained...
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DNR conducts controlled burns
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
The Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn on County Road 1100 West late Wednesday afternoon, and did the same today (Thursday) along County Road 200 South. The burns are part of the restoration project for the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, according to Brad Feaster, property manager...
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Local goat exhibitors excel at Tennessee State Fair shows
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
NASHVILLE, TENN -- Two members of the Adventurers and Krazy Kidz 4-H clubs from Bloomfield walked away with some prestigous awards at the Tennessee State Fair this past weekend in Nashville. More than 700 goats were exhibited in the show in seven breed classes...
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Annual Owensburg Founder's Day Festival on tap for Sept. 21-22
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
The 32nd Annual Owensburg Founders Day Festival is to be held September 21st and 22nd. The festival will start on Friday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m. with a cruise in. The cruise in will last until 8 p.m. where there will be live music and prizes for the automobiles. If you would like to enter the cruise in you may contact Gina Henderson at 1812-863-4671...
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Lyons resident requests to keep miniature horse in backyard
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
Lyons resident Lori Hill told the town council Wednesday night that she has miniature horse in her backyard. The new town animal ordinance states that a resident must seek permission from all homeowners within 200 feet to house this type of animal. ...
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Ellsworth says more has to be done to remedy things in Iraq
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
After two trips to the war zone, first-year U.S. Representative Brad Ellsworth from Indiana's Eighth District has seen up close for himself what is going on in Iraq. He believes the "surge" in troops has helped to quash some of the territorial violence on the ground, but feels strongly that the situation dictates a change of national strategy...
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Hazel Marie Magner
(Obituary ~ 09/13/07)
Hazel Marie Magner, 86, of Ellettsville, passed away 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at The Waters in Martinsville. Born Jan. 9, 1921, in Robinson, Ill., she was the daughter of Hal S. and Gussie (Pleasant) White. She was retired from Bloomington Packing Co. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Stewart at Town & Country Veterinarian Clinic and at Owen, Monroe Feeder Sale Barn...
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James A. "Jimmy" Patton Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/13/07)
James A. "Jimmy" Patton Jr., 25, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital. Survivors include his parents, James A. Patton Sr. and Cindy L. Patton of Bloomington; four sisters, Valerie Patton of Eddyville, Ky., Heather Shelton and Autumn Shelton, both of Bloomington, and Charity Sanders of Solsberry; and his biological mother, Nancy Murphy of Eddyville...
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Patsy (Mitchner) Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/13/07)
Patsy (Mitchner) Smith, 66, of Solsberry, passed away at 2:11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1941, she was the daughter of Bart Mitchner and Ruth Robertson. Survivors include one daughter, Camilla Jo Hobbs; two sons, Rick Smith and Jack Smith; four sisters, Bonnie Bailey, Helen Jones, Ruby Bates and Shirley Christy; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
- Police Logs (Police Reports ~ 09/13/07)
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 09/13/07)
GREENE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES First Farmers State Bank & Trust Co. v. Kramer's Custom Weed Spraying Inc., Brett W. Kramer, Rebecca A. Kramer, collection Timothy John Flynn v. Monica Jean Flynn, dissolution Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage SBM Union Planters Bank, NA v. Jason J. Livingston AKA Jason James Livingston and Natosha L. Livingston, et al, mortgage foreclosure...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/13/07)
Free computer class Microsoft Word will be offered at Linton-Stockton High School on Tuesdays (Oct. 9, 16, 30, Nov. 6, 13) or Thursdays (Oct. 11, 18, Nov. 1, 15, Dec. 6). Call Cyd Hunter at 665-3550 X311 to reserve your spot. Enrollment is only open to 20 participants each night. Dena Irwin is the instructor...
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Ball, Falconbury to marry Oct. 20 in Sullivan
(Engagement ~ 09/13/07)
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Theroff of Linton and Mr. & Mrs. Gary Ball of Sandborn would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Ashley Brooke Ball to Timothy Ryan Falconbury, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Booker and Mr. Timothy Falconbury all of Sullivan...
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JV Miners defeat Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
The Linton JV volleyball team earned a tough win over Eastern Greene Thursday night before the varsity contest, 25-21,18-25, 7-15 at Eastern Heights. Kylee Miebrugge finished with a pair of aces, a kill and three digs. Bradlea Beard had three aces and three digs. Alex Daluga had three digs, while Kelsey Andis chipped in two aces and two digs...
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WRV netters come up short at home
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
White River Valley's boys tennis team came up on the short end of 3-2 score against visiting Edgewood Thursday. WRV coach Mike Karr said his Wolverines (2-7) let a golden opportunity slip away. "This was actually the first time all year that I was disappointed," said Karr. "I felt like that we would win both doubles and we did...
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Lady Cardinals pickup first conference win
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
After losing its their first three Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball matches, Bloomfield High School went on the road and came away with a 25-22, 25-23, 25-19 victory at Clay City Thursday night. "We played pretty well as a team tonight," said BHS coach Laura Kay Rose. "We communicated much better."...
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Miners tennis lose at North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
Linton-Stockton's Kris Shipman won two junior varsity singles matches against host North Daviess Thursday night. Shipman defeated Larry Webster and Joey Riggins in one set matches, featuring the pro-set format where the winner is determined by the first player to take eight games...
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Lady Lakers overcomes hitting miscue
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
Shakamak was pushed to the limit of five games, but the Class A No. 8 Lady Laker volleyball team responded with a 25-16, 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15-5 victory at South Vermillion Thursday night. "This was the first time all season we've went five games," said Shakamak coach Jeri Morin, whose Lady Lakers improved to 16-0. "We have been hitting the ball at 90 percent in every game...
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Cardinals improve to 12-1
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
Bloomfield improved their record to 12-1 by defeating Owen Valley 4-1 Thursday. The match was a carbon copy of the first Owen Valley match. Bloomfield swept singles giving up only three games. Derek Corn disposed of Jordan Truax 6-0, 6-0 at the No. 1 singles spot. No. 2 singles Willy Scott posted another win by taking out Adam Wilson 6-0, 6-1. Travis Inman finished the sweep by downing Bryan Redenbarger 6-2, 6-0...
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Lady Miners net SWIAC win over Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
The Linton-Stockton Miners remained undefeated in SWIAC play this season with a three games victory over Eastern Greene, 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 inside Toby Yoho Gym Thursday night. This Story will be updated.
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Lady Miners compete at sectional Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
The Indiana High School Athletic Association begins its fall tournaments this weekend as 277 schools and over 1,900 participants will begin sectional play in the 35th annual girls golf state tournament series. The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners and White River Valley Lady Wolverines will be competing at the Bicknell Country Club. North Knox will be the host school...
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Union dumps WRV at home
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/07)
DUGGER -- Aedria Swan had a career-high 11 blocks to go with seven points, three kills and two aces to help Union come up with a 25-16, 18-25, 25-22, 25-19 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball victory against White River Valley Thursday night in Dugger...
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Library to get new software system
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Board is preparing to implement a new circulation software system they hope will save a substantial amount of money. The library is a member of the Indiana Shared Library Catalog (ISLC) Consortium, an association of public, school and law libraries throughout the state...
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Sullivan Corn Festival scheduled for next week
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
The Sullivan Rotary Club has been running the Sullivan Rotary Corn Festival for just five of its 50 annual events. But members think the 50th Anniversary Corn Festival on Sept. 19-22 will be the best yet. Live, top-flight music is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday from the big stage on the south side of the courthouse square in Sullivan...
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Mayor Jones says incident was politically motivated
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
A disagreement over a dilapidated building in Linton allegedly led to an altercation between the mayor of Linton and a local business owner immediately after the Linton City Council meeting Monday night. During the meeting, Gary Johnson, owner of Subway, expressed his concern over the structural safety of the former Barne's Eastside Marathon -- which sits adjacent to Subway on State Road 54 -- and the city's lack of action...
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Johnson says he was concerned about his safety in conflict with Linton mayor
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
A Linton business owner believes he was treated unfairly during and after the Linton City Council meeting Monday night. Gary Johnson, owner of the Subway restaurant on State Road 54 West, attended the meeting to address the council and Mayor Tom Jones concerning the former Barnes Marathon station...
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Juvenile suspects in bomb threats charged, identified by the court
(Local News ~ 09/13/07)
Twin sisters were formally charged Thursday in connection with two recent bomb threats in the Bloomfield schools. Gracey M. Stone and Mary L. Stone, both of 45 Nancy Avenue in Bloomfield, were in Greene Circuit Court -- Juvenile Division -- on Thursday afternoon to answer to allegations surrounding two telephone bomb threats made to the school on Aug. 23 and Aug. 31...
- Bloomfield still without an athletic director (Local News ~ 09/13/07)
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