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Indiana Free Fishing Weekend set for June 7-8
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/08)
If you have wanted to get out and do a little fishing this year, but haven't gotten around to buying your state fishing license yet, then you need to take advantage of this year's Free Fishing Weekend on June 7-8. For these two days only, Indiana is offering adults the opportunity to take to our state's waters without a fishing license...
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Our Opinion: How were Linton-Stockton coaches evaluated?
(Editorial ~ 05/30/08)
Coaches are hired, and coaches are fired. It happens all the time at high schools across Indiana. It was front-page news in Greene County this past week when Linton-Stockton High School varsity softball coach Jill Flater was retained for next season, while varsity girls basketball coach Mike Riggleman wasn't rehired after seven seasons...
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SHORT TAKE: Don't spend that $1 all in one place
(Column ~ 05/30/08)
I remember my dad going on about the price of gas when it was getting close to a buck a gallon. That would then lead to a discussion about the price of everything else including bread, milk and eggs. I didn't really want to hear it. I knew the prices were going up like they always do and thought the old folks just needed to face reality and get over it...
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Saturday is World No Tobacco Day 2008
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/08)
To the Editor: Globally, most people start smoking before the age of 18, with almost a quarter of those beginning before the age of 10. The younger children are when they first try smoking, the more likely they are to become regular tobacco users and the less likely they are to quit...
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Reader hopes weight loss article helps others to become healthy
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/08)
To the Editor: A heart felt thank you to Nick Schneider for the "Big Loser" article in the 23 May 2008 edition. Many of us and our families have struggled with weight most of our lives. It was very encouraging to read about Brett and Trina Estes' weight loss...
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Bloomfield Chamber has events planned
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
On June 7th Bloomfield will be booming with people for the Town Wide Yard Sales. Along with the Town Wide Yard Sales we will also be having a Business Expo. Stay tuned to the Greene County Daily World for the flier that will be coming in the newspaper in the next few days...
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Vernon D. Mann
(Obituary ~ 05/30/08)
Vernon D. Mann, 86, of Clarksville, passed away May 29, 2008 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Born Feb. 20, 1922 in Putnam County, he was the son of V.O. and Flossie (Branneman) Mann. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World World II. Prior to the war, he was was employed by International Truck Engine. ...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 05/30/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one request for information only, one assist to the utility department after hours, two medical/illness, one animal complaint, three assists to other agencies, one harassment complaint, four reckless drivers, one traffic control, one theft-other, one welfare check/concern, one arrest-wanted on a warrant, one domestic dispute/neighbor and three traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 05/30/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Shawn Hauck, Kathryn Hauck, Collection Associates Inc., mortgage foreclosure Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC as assignee of Washington Mutual Bank v. Ira I. Bastin, collection Byron Jack Faidherbe v. Brandy Nickole Faidherbe, dissolution...
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Eastern Greene wins first sectional since 1991
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/08)
Since the 18th century, the phrase 'revenge is a dish best served cold' has been used. It was never more apropos than to the Eastern Greene High School baseball team, who defeated South Knox 11-5 in the championship game at the Class 2A Linton-Stockton Sectional Friday night...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/30/08)
Building Corporation to meet Tuesday The Greene County Building Corporation will meet in special session at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the commissioner's room on the third floor of the county courthouse in Bloomfield. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the extension of Bond Anticipation Notes by MainSource Bank...
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Stevens break school record at state
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/08)
Eastern Greene senior Lindsey Stevens conclude a brilliant career at the girls track and field state finals at Indiana University's Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex in Bloomington Friday night. Stevens was tied at 47.05 seconds in the 300 meter low hurdles. This broke her own school record of 47.08...
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No injuries in Friday afternoon wreck
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
A 24-year-old Bloomfield woman apparently fell asleep at the wheel about Friday afternoon on State Road 54, west of County Road 175E in Richland Township. Luckily, the driver Heather M. Davis was not hurt in the 3:15 p.m. mishap after her westbound 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix left the roadway and struck several small trees an a stump according to Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Skylar Pittman...
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Shooting victim in court on Monday
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
One of the two men shot during an attempted theft at K & H Auto last week will appear in Greene Superior Court for his initial hearing on Monday. Chad J. Rollins, 27, Bloomfield, was released from jail on $14,000 bond on Tuesday following his arrest last Friday evening, May 23...
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Suspect nearly hits sheriff's patrol car; in court on Monday
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
A driver who was suspected of using profanities when he pulled up alongside a walking couple in eastern Greene County was later arrested after a close call with a Greene County Sheriff's Department cruiser. Benny R. Bowlen, 48, Bloomington, was booked into jail on Monday, then released on $5,000 bond and is now scheduled to appear in court for his initial hearing on Monday...
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Moore to be in court Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
Months after three brothers were arrested in connection with the beating of a Linton man, their cases have been coming in to court. The brothers, Jeremiah K. Moore, Jordan K. Moore and Levi K. Moore, all of rural Linton, have been facing various charges after an altercation Oct. 25 with a neighbor...
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Historic photo to be auctioned this weekend
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
The Phil Harris Scholarship Committee is conducting a silent auction this weekend during the Greene County Foundation Festival for a limited edition color photograph that shows the last man to walk on the Moon. Committee member Don Stewart, O.D., of Lyons, says the print comes as a donation from Gene Cernan, who was a member of the Apollo 17 crew that walked on the moon in Dec. 17...
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Celebrity Dinner kicks off big weekend for county; see special photo gallery
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
The entertainers, golfers and community supporters of the Greene County Foundation Festival gathered Friday night for a gala kick-off celebrity dinner at the Shrine Club. A sold-out crowd had a chance to fellowship and dine on roast beef and all the trimmings with the many out of town musicians, singers, former Major League Baseball players and even a National Football League standout who have made the trip to Linton this year for the 29th annual festival weekend...
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Fish shares his knowledge of fishing, hunting
(Local News ~ 05/30/08)
To share his knowledge of Greene County's fishing and hunting areas, Bill "Minner" Fish took Joan Bethel, executive director of Greene County Economic Development Corporation; Brad Feaster, property manager of Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife; and Lindy Miller, Purdue University Agriculture Extension Agent on a 62-mile guided tour...
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