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Rising waters close state roads in Vincennes District; drivers encouraged to use caution around flooded roadways
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces rising waters have caused the closure of roads in the Vincennes District. The closures will remain in effect until waters recede. The following sections of roadway have either been closed or INDOT is advising motorists to use caution around these areas of high water:...
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Local volunteers honored by WVCF
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
CARLISLE -- The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility said "thank you" to its volunteers, community service providers and interns during the 12th Annual Community Service Recognition Program on Tuesday. Community Services Director David Wence said community support is vital to the operation of facility offender programs. Over 220 area residents gave of their time and skills over the past year to help offenders, assisting in the rehabilitation process as they prepare to return to society...
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Goody's honors WRV Jr./Sr. High School
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
Goody's Family Clothing in Linton has recognized White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School as a finalist in its inaugural good Deeds for Schools grant program. The newly created program is designed to help local schools pay for the things they really need but cannot afford through regular education funding...
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Landmarks are much better than a map
(Column ~ 03/19/08)
Once there was a blue barn. From where I grew up in Worthington, if someone took a Sunday drive out into the hills, especially to the Viaduct, then got really lost, they might stumble back into civilization somewhere along that highway that goes from Bloomfield to Bloomington and then drive past the blue barn on the way home...
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Change in our schools can be a good thing
(Column ~ 03/19/08)
Change! Often necessary, stimulates fervent discussion, promotes strongly voiced opinions. Change invigorates, excites, and motivates. Change begins with a person or group of people. They may be seeking progress. Or, searching to improve life for the good of many people...
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Council members were only doing their jobs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/19/08)
To the Editor: The editorial on the bottom of the page of Saturday's issue was worded a bit strong. I believe the writer went a little over the top on that one. She pronounced shame on the City Council members that opposed the youth center at the Conservation Club. It is no shame in doing what they were elected to do, which is, taking care of the city business...
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Family of Dale French grateful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/19/08)
To the Editor: The family of Dale Leslie French would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dale's many friends, neighbors, and students for the outpouring of sympathy and support following her recent passing. It was comforting to know so many others shared our love for her...
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White River Valley board approves 2008-09 calendar
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
A proposed calendar for the next school year was adopted by the White River Valley Board of School Trustees at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The 2008-09 school year is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Aug.12. Superintendent Layton Wall noted the change from beginning classes on a Monday to a Tuesday...
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Lyons council offers update on water project
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
LYONS -- The Lyon's Town Council heard and approved claims for the ongoing water project at its meeting Tuesday night. A report was given on the progress of the project and questions from the audience were answered. Town resident Jack Allen asked what could be done about his front yard. It is flooded from current project construction...
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'A blessing from God' - A.J. Graves surprises himself during his Butler hoops career
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
A.J. Graves isn't one to toot his own horn. If he wanted to do so, he'd be forced to spend a lot of time announcing his accomplishments. The Butler University senior has helped his Bulldogs to another NCAA Basketball Tournament appearance this season. A year ago they advanced to the Sweet 16...
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Robert Eugene Epp
(Obituary ~ 03/19/08)
Robert Eugene Epp, 87, Worthington, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Noblesville, to William Epp and Elizabeth Beals Epp. He is survived by his wife, Martha Robinson Epp of Terre Haute; children, Judith Epp and partner Beverly Camden of Spencer, Steve Epp, Anita Epp and partner Debbie Smith, all of Indianapolis, Mary Epp of Beech Grove; step-daughter, Carolyn Soules and husband Russell of Terre Haute; siblings, Jim Epp of Atlanta, William, Don, and Jack Epp and Francis King, all of Noblesville; grandchild, Erin Epp; step-grandchild, Peggy Bratt; great-grandchildren, Julian, Madeline "Georgie" and Helena "Sunny" Epp.. ...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/19/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday included four requests for information only, one juvenile/delinquent, one structure fire, two accidents with property damage, one hazardous materials disposal/wash down, three medical/illness, two animal complaints, one assist to another agency, one traffic control, two thefts-other and one domestic dispute...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 03/19/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Bayview Loan Servicing LLC v. Deborah G. Lynn and Regions Bank fka Union Planters Bank National Association, mortgage foreclosure GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. David Pete Dove, failure to register as a sex offender...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/19/08)
Sandborn Cemetery Association The deadline for removal of flowers from grave sites for spring clean up and mowing is April 15. Supporting Heroes fundraiser An all-you-can-eat fundraiser benefiting Supporting Heroes will be held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on March 30 at the Lewis Township Fire Department in Coalmont. On the menu is spaghetti, salad, desserts and drinks. Adult tickets are $6. Tickets for children under 10 are $3...
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Lillian Arah Jones Swango
(Obituary ~ 03/19/08)
Lillian Arah Jones Swango, 96, of Bloomington passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Born Feb. 13, 1912 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Russell and Wynona Weimer Jones. She is a member of The Southside Christian Church and had retired from the Student Housing Division at Indiana University...
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Apple Festival plans coming together
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
Plans are coming together for the Bloomfield Apple Festival in October. At Wednesday night's monthly meeting of the Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee it was announced that 13 vendors have signed contracts for the fall festival. Committee member Judy Branstetter has sent as many contracts as possible by e-mail. The rest were mailed...
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Egg hunt set in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
An Easter Egg Hunt will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bloomfield Town Park. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at the northwest shelterhouse. Bicycles will be presented to boy and girl winners in each of four age groups ranging from walking to age 12...
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Residents need to be aware of scams
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
The telephone rings and on the other end is the voice of an "official-sounding" person, who identifies themselves as a jury coordinator. You learn from the caller that you have failed to report for jury duty. The caller says a warrant has been issued for your arrest...
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Flooding closes some Greene County roads
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
Mother Nature's recent downpour of rain may mean Spring, but it also means high water and flash floods. Greene County Emergency Director Roger Axe explained, "We're waiting this rain out. If this is all we get (what they're predicting) and the ground has to absorb it we ought to be all right. ... Right now it's just kind of a waiting game for us."...
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UPDATED: Finch sentenced to six years, two years suspended
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
A young Jasonville woman pled guilty in Greene Circuit Court on Wednesday morning to placing her 3 1/2 month old baby girl in the trunk of a car for about four hours last June. Now 22-year-old April K. Finch is going to spend time in prison under the custody of the Indiana Department of Correction for her actions.
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Husband doesn't believe prison will help his wife
(Local News ~ 03/19/08)
Greene County Sheriff's Department Det. George Dallaire, who investigated the April Finch case last year, says by her own words, the defendant admitted to the crime of placing her baby girl into the locked trunk of a car. After doing that she called the Greene County Sheriff's Department June 6, 2007 and reported her 3 1/2 month old baby girl was missing...
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