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Bloomfield Jr. High Football Makes History
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/07)
Bloomfield’s Jr. High football team made history on Saturday by defeating Eastern 46-14 in the Quad-County tournament semi-final round. This marks the first time a team representing Bloomfield football will play in the Quad-County championship game...
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Laker cross country duo helps motivate each other
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/07)
When Shakamak High School senior Anthony Witt stepped to the starting line at the 2006 cross country state finals, it was a feeling like he had never experienced in a race previously. “It is a bit intimidating when you are on the line with the best runners in the state and you are all by yourself,” said Witt. “You line up with 200 other runners and you are completely alone...
- Fall beauty (Local News ~ 10/24/07)
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Karazsia named academic honorable mention
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/07)
Linton-Stockton senior Lauren Karazsia was humbled by her addition to the ICGSA Academic All-State as an honorable mention in volleyball. But when it comes to talking volleyball, especially the Lady Miners’ regional contest with Cloverdale at noon Saturday in the Forest Park Regional, she had much to say...
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Miners focused on rematch with Trojans
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/07)
Fans have the luxury to look ahead to a possible sectional championship match-up of undefeated Class A powers Perry Central and Linton-Stockton next weekend, but coaches don’t, especially Linton-Stockton football coach Steve Weber. To reach the title game, the Miners (10-0 and ranked No. 4) will have to dispose of Wood Memorial (3-7) in a Class A Sectional 40 semifinal game at Linton’s Roy Williams Field at 7:30 p.m. Friday...
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Bethell: Positive talk about economic development always good
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Joan Bethell says she is pleased that both candidates for Linton mayor expressed positive steps to encourage local economic development efforts during last week’s debate. During the debate, Republican mayoral candidate Kelly Foglesong said that he had been working with Bethell and a potential investor from Iowa, who as interested in possibly with a local business venture that could invest about $7 million locally...
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Center Township Fire upgrades with new mapping equipment
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Center Fire Department recently purchased new mapping equipment that has been installed in fleet of firefighting vehicles to enable the department to better serve its eastern Greene County coverage area. The fire department purchased laptop computers, GPS and a mapping system. The mapping system is the same system that the Greene County Sheriff’s Department uses for 911...
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Bloomfield Council approves loan for new golf business
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
The Bloomfield Town Council voted 3-0 to grant Doug Miller and Rick Wade a business loan in the amount of $24,950 from Bloomfield’s Department of Commerce money during a special meeting Wednesday night. “There is just one more hurdle,” noted Council President Eric Harrah. “This approval is tentative on the state’s approval.”...
- New farm and home store cuts ribbon in Linton (Local News ~ 10/24/07)
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Linton woman sentenced 60 years for drug dealing
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
A 42-year-old Linton woman has been sentenced to 60 years in prison by Greene Circuit Court Erik Allen on a variety of drug dealing charges. Brenda St. John was found guilty in a five-day jury trial in August on three felony charges and was given a habitual criminal enhancement...
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Ronald J. Beck
(Obituary ~ 10/24/07)
Ronald J. Beck, 55, of Lyons and formally of Montgomery, passed away at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born March 9, 1952 in Linton, he was the son of Caroldon and Sharlene (Edwards) Abbott He was a heavy equipment and shovel operator for the coal mine. He attended the Lyons Church of Christ...
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Everett Edward Smith
(Obituary ~ 10/24/07)
Everett Edward Smith, 73, of Bartow, FL passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at his daughter's home in Linton. Born March 31, 1934 in Shelburn, he was the son of Homer and Bivarene (Reuter) Smith. A 1952 graduate of Farmersburg High School, he was a U.S. Army 82nd Airborne veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Indianapolis Power and Light Co. for 35 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Temple No. 241 and AMVETS...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/24/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG • Oct. 23 -- Shad C. Collins, 32, Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of driving while suspended and failure to appear and is being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 10/24/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Steve E. Love, failure to stop after an accident SMALL CLAIMS Greene Acres Farms LLC v. James F. Kingsley III and Jennifer Kingsley, claim for possession PROPERTY TRANSFERS Terry D. Pierce as Sheriff of Greene County to DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc., property in Perkins First Addition in Jasonville...
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Those old farmers knew what they were talking about
(Column ~ 10/24/07)
Before the new bridge over White River was built on the hill road (State Road 157) just east of Worthington, there was an old iron bridge with boards that clattered as we drove through. Once across, the road took a couple of sharp turns before going across a stretch of low-lying farm ground...
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Why are Americans depressed?
(Column ~ 10/24/07)
Recent reports indicate that Americans have the highest rate of depression among a survey group of 14 countries. I am not sure that I know what depression is. I know that I have been bored and unhappy. Is that the same? I know that every adolescent is bored if for a minute or two the power goes out and all technology is down or offline...
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Woman would appreciate cards, letters from friends
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/24/07)
To the Editor: Thanks to all churches and people who have prayed for Mary Hawkins Himebrook during her stay at Methodist Hospital. She has been moved to University Heights, Health & Living Community, Room 802, Bed 1, 1380 East County Line Road South, Indianapolis, Ind., 46227-0932...
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Rockey, Small going to China with Purdue Band
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
Purdue students Matt Rockey and Sally Small, both from Bloomfield, are both members of the Purdue “All American” Marching Band and Marching Band Auxiliary respectively. Rockey is in his second year as trumpet player. He is the son of Jeff and Rhonda Rockey of Bloomfield...
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Bloomfield school renovation project hits snag with state officials
(Local News ~ 10/24/07)
The planned Bloomfield School renovation project has been voted down by one state regulatory board. However, the project is not yet dead in the eyes of superintendent Dan Sichting. During its Wednesday night meeting, the Bloomfield School Board of Trustees learned that the proposed $2 million renovation project for the elementary and junior high was turned down in these 3-4 vote at a recent School Property Tax Control Board hearing in Indianapolis...
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