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Charles Edward Holtsclaw
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
Charles Edward Holtsclaw, 64, of Switz City passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday October 30, 2007. from injuries sustained in a tractor accident. Born Dec. 7, 1942 in Greene County, he was the son of Charles Wesley & Nola (Anderson) Holtsclaw. He was a farmer and the Fairplay Township Trustee. He also was substitute teacher at White River Valley School. A 1960 graduate of Switz City High School, he a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Bloomfield...
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Teacher opened world of reading, poetry
(Column ~ 10/31/07)
Mrs. Hazel Gilbreath was teaching third grade at Worthington when my parents' generation was going to school. Lucky for me, she was also my third-grade teacher and I'll always remember some very special things about being in her class. Every day right after lunch, she would read to us. All we had to do was sit back and listen. She read a lot of stories and poetry that I had never heard before, and never heard read aloud in school after that either...
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Church offers a lot for kids to do in Bloomfield
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/31/07)
To the Editor: In recent Bloomfield Town Council candidate discussions, it has been mentioned several times there is nothing in Bloomfield for the kids to do. In fact, Bloomfield First Baptist Church offers a variety of activities for children and youth in Bloomfield and the surrounding communities. One does not have to attend Bloomfield First Baptist or, in fact, any church, in order to participate...
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Bedwell family thankful for cards, flowers, food
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/31/07)
To the Editor: The family of Harry "Red" Bedwell wish to thank everyone who sent a card, flowers or sent food it was appreciated. Thank you. Nadine Keown Linton
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Willard W. Brady
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
Willard W. Brady, 83, of Indianapolis and formerly of Midland, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007. Born Jan. 4, 1924 in Greene County, he is the son of Herbert and Nellie Brady. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II adn retired from Link Belt in 1988. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion and the Masonic Lodge...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/31/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG • Oct. 30 -- George W. McBride, 35, Elwood, was arrested on a warrant and is being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy John Fowler was the arresting officer. • Oct. 30 -- James K. Hoffeditz, 39, Linton, was arrested on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and is being held on $4000 bond. Lyons Police Department Town Marshal Ron Sparks was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 10/31/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Megan E. Halstead v. Lee Stremming, civil plenary Harry E. Halstead, Charles Halstead v. Lee M. Stremming, mortgage foreclosure U.S. Bank NA v. Brandon M. Reagin, mortgage foreclosure Lacey R. Hancock v. Kevin Hancock, dissolution...
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Coal City man faces battery of a child and neglect charges
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
A 19-year-old Coal City man was arrested early Thursday after a preliminary investigation revealed that he allegedly had battered and neglected his one-month-old son. Det. Paul Suding of the Indiana State Police Post at Bloomington arrested Andrew S. Waite, 19, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute at 4 a.m. on Thursday...
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Bloomfield man arrested for shoplifting
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
An 18-year-old Bloomfield man, Joseph L. Champion, was arrested last week by Bloomfield Police Department Officer Shane Smith after officers were called to the Pamida Store in Bloomfield about a possible shoplifter. Preliminary charges included criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor, and theft, a class D felony. He was released on $1,300 bond...
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PACE Community Action Agency receives $270,275 grant
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman announced on Tuesday more than $8.3 million in Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funding for community services and activities across the state. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) Board of Directors approved contracts with community action groups that directly serve counties across the entire state, totaling $8,304,122...
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County employees show Halloween spirit
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
It was business as usual throughout much of the Greene County Courthouse on Wednesday, except on the first floor where public servants working there put a smile on the face of citizens who walked in. Ladies who work in the offices of the Recorder, Assessor and Auditor were all dressed in flamboyant costumes and handed out pumpkin cookies and candy while carrying on with their work...
- Linton SpookFest 2007 (Local News ~ 10/31/07)
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Ken Schrader to speak at Linton-Stockton Chamber dinner
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
At this year's annual Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce dinner, a friend and owner of a local business will be the guest speaker. Ken Schrader of Linton Motors and NASCAR fame, will be the featured speaker Jan. 21 at the Elks Lodge in Linton. "We had such a good response to Dr. (Phillip) Summers (former president of Vincennes University) last year that we wanted to bring a guest speaker back for the dinner," Chamber Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton said...
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Jasonville will have a new mayor
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Republican Don Pastore and Democrat Roy Terrell, Sr. are seeking the position of Jasonville mayor, and both men have goals and aspirations for the city. Tuesday's winner will take over for Republican Dorman Clark, who decided not to seek a fourth term...
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Police: Tractor death a safety warning to all
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
The tragic death of Fairplay Township Trustee Charles Holtsclaw brings to light the need for motorists and those operating agriculture machinery to be careful during this time of the year. Holtsclaw died when the tractor he was driving was struck from behind by a semi-tractor trailer near County Road 400 West -- located south of the Lighthouse Junction (State Road 54 and State Road 57 South)...
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Two Moore brothers face additional legal troubles
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Two of three rural Linton men believed to be involved in an alleged assault of their neighbor with a shovel last week are back in jail facing additional legal woes. Jordan Moore, 21, and Jeremiah Moore, 30, of Route 2, Linton were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Greene Superior Judge J. David Holt issued a warrant charging both men in petition to revoke probation...
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No. 2 Commodores familiar with Miners
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/07)
Perry Central football coach Mike Spencer knows better than to have a home game when it comes to facing Linton-Stockton in Class A Sectional 40. The Commodores, 11-0 and ranked No. 2, will travel to Greene County to face the Miners (No. 4 and also 11-0) at 8 p.m. Friday at Roy Williams Field in the sectional championship game...
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Miners hoping third time's the charm against Perry
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/07)
The best two teams in a tournament are supposed to meet in the championship round and on Friday, that's what prep football fans will see as No. 2 Perry Central will make the long road trip - again - to Linton to take on the No. 4 Miners at 8 p.m. for championship glory of sectional 40...
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