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Geneva Arthur
(Obituary ~ 12/27/07)
Geneva Arthur, 95, of Bloomfield, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Richard Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Born September 30, 1912 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Robert and Lizzie (Barge) Minks. She was a homemaker and a member of the interdenominational church...
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Sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/07)
Tharp scores 15 points Rose-Hulman senior Katie Tharp, a former Linton-Stockton standout on the hardwood, is playing a vital role for the Engineers Women's Basketball team. Tharp led the Engineers with a season-high 15 points, as they lost a tough non-conference overtime decision to Marian College 62-60 last time in action Dec. 18...
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Lula L. Army
(Obituary ~ 12/27/07)
Lula L. Army, 74, Kokomo, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born August 22, 1933, in Dugger, the daughter of William Archie and Ruby (Reed) Cazzell. In July of 1953, she married Richard D. Army, who preceded her in death...
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Lady Thunderbirds win tournament opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/07)
Eastern Greene shook off the rust of a two-week layoff as the Lady Thunderbirds defeated Grant Park, Ill. 41-31 in the opening round of the Blue Devil Pepsi Classic in Bismark, Ill. Thursday afternoon. The Lady T-Birds limited Grant Park to just seven points during the first 16 minutes...
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No serious injuries in car-deer wreck
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
A driver escaped serious injuries after losing control of his vehicle when he hit a deer early Thursday morning. Caleb L. Cliver, 26, was eastbound on County Road 300 North, just east of C.R. 1175, when he struck a deer at 5:38 a.m. Cliver's vehicle then left the roadway and came to rest when it hit a tree...
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'Steppin' On Up' walking program starts January 7 at Glenburn
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
If starting 2008 in a healthy way is your new year's resolution, then look no further than the Greene County Steppin' On Up program. The third annual walking program will kick off at 6 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Glenburn Wellness Community Center, explained Crystal Woods, director of the center...
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Linton detective receives distinguished service award
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
Det. Josh Goodman of the Linton Police Department was recently honored with a distinguished award within the field of law enforcement -- the "Criminal Investigation Award" from the American Police Hall of Fame. It is presented "in recognition of those detectives or investigators who we often fail to recognize in solving cases, yet are important in the investigation of all types of cases."...
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New Linton library formally dedicated
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
The Linton Public Library held a dedication ceremony on Thursday evening for their new facility. Light refreshments were served to the members of the Library Board of Trustees, family, friends, and patrons of the library. Director Shelley Williams then welcomed everyone and gave a brief synopsis regarding the history of the original Carnegie building...
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Bloomfield Friends of the Library newsletter honored by state
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
The Friends of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library have been specially recognized for their outstanding newsletter. They have won one of the two prestigious state awards presented annually by the Friends of Indiana Libraries (FOIL). The "Excellence in Communication" award was recently announced and presented during the Indiana Library Federation's convention held each year in Indianapolis...
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Lehman will miss his childhood friend and former mayor
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
"I walked outside and got into my car and looked up into the sky and said, 'Jimmie you made it'." That's the way Nigel Lehman described leaving Jimmie K. Wright's home Thursday shortly after noon following the passing of Wright, the former mayor of Linton...
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Wright served as mayor for 20 years
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
1900-04 -- Samuel Chambers (Democrat) 1904-08 -- John Wolford (Democrat) 1908-12 -- Granville Riley (Republican) 1912-16 -- John Pennington (Democrat) 1916-20 -- Joseph Inman (Democrat) 1920-24 -- Joe Turner (Democrat) 1924-28 -- Andrew Miller (Democrat)...
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Jimmie K. Wright ... Through the Years
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
Former Linton Jimmie K. Wright passed away Thursday at his home in south Linton with family and friends by his side. Wright served as Linton's mayor for 20 years, from 1984-2004. He's pictured at this year's Fourth of July parade chatting with friend Amos Musselman. Wright also served as Greene County Democrat Party Chairman for many years, and was well known to state and national leaders...
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Linton, area loses a friend; Jimmie K. Wright served as Linton mayor for 20 years
(Local News ~ 12/27/07)
A true Linton icon has passed. Former Linton Mayor and Greene County Democrat Party Chairman Jimmie K. Wright died at noon Thursday at his 6th St. SE home. The 72-year-old Linton native had been in failing health for several years. Funeral service will be conducted at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday with the Rev. Doug Cassel officiating...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 12/27/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL CASES In re: name change of Dustin W. Hardwick Bowersock, name change LVNV Funding LLC v. Brent A. Griffith, collection PROPERTY TRANSFERS Richard H. Stevenson and Betty G. Stevenson to Keith B. and Jennifer Powell, property in Wetnight's First Addition in Jasonville...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 12/27/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included three information only, one assist to the utility department after hours, one vandalism, one custody dispute/exchange, one accident with property damage, one funeral escort, two medical/illness, four animal complaints, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, two domestic disputes and two animal/canine removals...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/27/07)
Jasonville oaths to be given New Year's Day Jasonville elected officials will take their " Oath of Office " on January 1, 2008 at the Jasonville Senior Citizens Building at 10:00A.M. Bloomfield Chamber meets Jan. 3 Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon on Jan. 3 at El Ranchito in Bloomfield...
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Floyd R. Hunter
(Obituary ~ 12/27/07)
Floyd R. Hunter, 77, of Poland, passed away at Monroe Hospital December 25, 2007. He was born June 6, 1930 in Indianapolis to John R and Myrtle (Dove) Hunter. He was an Army Veteran serving in Germany. He was a machinist at Central Supply in Indianapolis for more than 30 years and was a member at Garrard Chapel where he was involved in the Labor of Christ and church board...
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Frieda Coe (Greenwood) Tincher
(Obituary ~ 12/27/07)
Frieda Coe (Greenwood) Tincher, 93, of Linton, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born Jan. 26, 1914, in Patricksburg, the daughter of Simon Walton and Fanny Elzora (Miller) Greenwood...
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Defense lacking for Miners in loss at classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/07)
TERRE HAUTE -- Bethesda Christian connected on 9 of 17 shots from 3-point range as the Patriots won for the first time in eight games, defeating Linton-Stockton 67-59 in the second round of competition at the Pizza Hut Wabash Valley Classic Thursday...
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Cards dump Turkey Run
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/07)
TERRE HAUTE -- After being unable to take care of the basketball for most of the game against Terre Haute South in the opening round of the Pizza Hut Wabash Valley Classic, the Bloomfield Cardinals did a better job of executing its offense by finding open shooters and turning the basketball over only seven times in a 46-36 victory over Turkey Run Thursday afternoon at Terre Haute North High School in Terre Haute...
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Arthur's basket lifts Thunderbirds in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/07)
Every player dreams of hitting the game winning shot for his team as the game clock expires. Eastern Greene senior center Ben Arthur made that dream a reality Thursday night in the opening round of the Second Annual Graber Post Buildings Holiday Tournament, giving the Thunderbirds a dramatic 54-53 overtime victory over the Clovers of Cloverdale...
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