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GCSD works two accidents
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
A county road damaged by recent flooding might have been the cause of an accident early Wednesday. Around 1:50 a.m., Gary Norris, 39, Bloomfield, was eastbound on County Road 340 East off of State Road 54 in Richland Township when he lost control of a 1998 Pontiac van...
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Pruett places eighth
(College Sports ~ 07/02/08)
Linton-Stockton graduate Rachael Pruett finished eighth overall at the PGA Indiana Women's Open, which took place Monday and Tuesday at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin. Kristi Piepenbrink of Greenewood won with a one-over par 145. Pruett, who will be a sophomore this fall at Ball State University, shot a 76-77 -- 153...
- Bloomfield Junior High girls cross country winners (Community Sports ~ 07/02/08)
- Bloomfield Junior High boys cross country winners (Community Sports ~ 07/02/08)
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Carrie Allen
(Obituary ~ 07/02/08)
Carrie Allen, 86, died at Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines, Iowa on June 30, 2008. Born on Jan. 23, 1922 in Koleen, she was the daughter of Davis Blaine and Mary Etta (Harper) Emery. On February 25, 1939 she married Wilbert Allen, also from Koleen. Carrie spent most of her life in Indiana. Her earlier years were in the Koleen/Bloomfield areas. In the early 1960's, Carrie and Wilbert moved to the Kokomo/Greentown area. Carrie moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 2002...
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John C. Blevens
(Obituary ~ 07/02/08)
John C. Blevens, 86, of Mooresville and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008. He retired as a stock chaser from Allison's Transmission after 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II under General George S. Patton's Third Army. He participated in the D-Day invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and earned a Purple Heart and four Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Aldergate United Methodist Church and of the United Auto Workers...
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James E. Dierdorf
(Obituary ~ 07/02/08)
James E. Dierdorf, 75, of Trail Creek, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his home. Born Feb. 24, 1933 in Spencer, he was the son of Irvin and Tracy Dierdorf. James was a retired millrite from Bethlehem Steel after 33 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 3rd Armored Division and was stationed around the world...
- Fire reported in Center Township (Local News ~ 07/02/08)
- BJHS golf winners (Community Sports ~ 07/02/08)
- Eastern Fire Department receives grant (Local News ~ 07/02/08)
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Michael W. Haddix
(Obituary ~ 07/02/08)
Michael W. Haddix, 69, of Vincennes and formerly of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his residence with his family. He was born June 18, 1939 in Paris, IL the son of John O. and Elsie Terrell Haddix. He was a graduate of Paris High School in 1957. ...
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John Corbin
(Obituary ~ 07/02/08)
John Corbin, 81, of Owosso, Mich., passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Memorial Healthcare. He was born on Jan. 4, 1927 in Linton, the son of Wayne and Leta (Turner) Corbin. He worked as a bank teller in his hometown of Linton and later for Owosso Savings Bank for 20 years, becoming their vice president and branch manager. He then managed Johns Sport & Marine for 15 years. He later was a sales rep for Stechschulte Gas & Oil...
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Four county students take trip to Washington D.C.
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
In June, four students represented Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.: Levi Baysinger of Linton-Stockton High School, Nicole Butler of Eastern Greene Schools, Rachel Mowery of White River Valley, and Rachael Rush of Bloomfield Jr.-Sr. High School...
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Bloomfield council approves reserve officers
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
The Bloomfield Town Council approved three reserve officers Tuesday night, pending a yearly review and passing of a physical fitness test. Terry Jackson, Anthony Price and Darci Nichols are the new reserves. Price was in attendance during the meeting...
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Edwardsport asks Sandborn council for help
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
SANDBORN -- Jim Newkirk, president of the Edwardsport Town Council, visited the Sandborn Town Council on Tuesday night asking for a letter of support to accompany a DNR grant application. The grant would be used to build a campground and community building...
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Solsberry to light up with fireworks on Thursday night
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
The summer skies will be glowing with a bright array of colorful fireworks over the small eastern Greene County community of Solsberry Thursday on the eve of Independence Day. Traditionally, Solsberry hosts one of the largest annual fireworks displays in the area that lights up the sky for miles in impressive fashion for a show that lasts about 45 minutes...
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Jury finds Hayes guilty of two drug charges
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
A six-member Greene Superior Court jury found a 41-year-old Bloomfield man guilty of two drug-related charges on Wednesday afternoon. The jury returned a guilty verdict against James Matthew "Matt" Hayes on one count of possession of methamphetamine -- a class D felony, and one count of possession of paraphernalia -- a class A misdemeanor, ending a two-day trial at Bloomfield...
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Living in small town has its advantages
(Column ~ 07/02/08)
The past two days have again proven that living in a small town offers some pretty substantial perks. First and foremost, if you don't already know a lot of townspeople, you can call someone who does. On Monday of this week, I got a call from my nephew, Wade. ...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/08)
Langer appreciates community support To the Editor: Thank you community: Do we live in a great community or what? We have experienced so many natural disasters over the past few months but through it all we have prevailed. I want to take this moment to thank all the people who have assisted us in the recovery process...
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A family tradition: Gilmore family loves being on parade route
(Local News ~ 07/02/08)
The Fourth of July may be a celebration of the nation's independence, but for one Linton family it means much more. Bill and Rita Gilmore have lived on Linton's Main Street parade route for the past 15 years and they wouldn't have it any other way. Rita recalls the family's first Fourth of July on Main Street USA...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/02/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log on Tuesday included one follow-up investigation, four requests for information only, one fight, one assist to the utility department after hours, one public intoxication, one accident with personal injury, one funeral escort, one hazardous materials disposal-wash down, three medical/illness, one alarm, one animal complaint, two suspicious vehicles/persons, three assists to another agency, three harassment complaints, one fireworks, one motor vehicle theft, one domestic dispute, two abandoned vehicles and three traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 07/02/08)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT SMALL CLAIMS Linton Veterinary Hospital v. Belinda Long, account Allstar v. Tina Adams, Nathan Adams, account Allstar v. Gary Stevenson, Nicole Stevenson, account Allstar v. Ron Garland, Patricia Garland, account MARRIAGE LICENSES...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/02/08)
Blue grass duo coming to Odon Dailey & Vincent, a new bluegrass duo on Rounder Records, bring their blend of bluegrass, country and gospel music to the Simon J. Graber Community Building, East off CR 900E, south of Odon on Friday July 11at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are available at the door: Adults - $10; children ages 13-16 - $5; ages 12 and under, free with paying adult...
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