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Candidate for Governor visits Linton
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
By Timberly Ferree staff writer As a part of her Hoosier Hometown Tour, Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Jill Long Thompson stopped by the Greene County Daily World office for an interview Tuesday morning. During the interview, Long Thompson explained her take on several matters such as tax reform, public education and economic growth...
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SR. 59 to be resurfaced south of Linton
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that State Road 59 (SR 59) south of Linton will be resurfaced this summer. The $1.1 million contract was awarded to Poindexter Excavating of Indianapolis, Indiana during the May 2008 letting...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/18/08)
Softball team, parents appreciate support To the Editor: The Greene County Clover 10 and under softball team and parents would like to thank the community for supporting us at our fundraising spaghetti dinner on July 16th. A special thank you to those who donated to make our dinner a success -- Greene County General Hospital, First Financial Bank, Walmart, Angell's, Save-a-Lot, Long John Silvers, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Arby's, Burger King, Dominos Pizza in Sullivan, Panera Bread, Keith and Paula Jones of Jasonville, Wayne and Diane Pine of Jasonville and Jacob Fish, Attorney at Law.. ...
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VFW Post 7117 steps up to help Worthington community
(Column ~ 07/18/08)
VFW Post 7117 in Worthington stepped up once again for its community this week and provided a kitchen, a dining room and all of the groceries for a special dinner for all of the people affected by the Great Flood. The Worthington Police Department volunteered for kitchen duty and with a little help from the town's clerk-treasurer and spouses of town employees, they put out a big spread of home-cooked food for a free community lunch on Thursday. ...
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Students ... enjoy the final days of your summer break
(Column ~ 07/18/08)
It's July 19 already. Time flies when you're having fun and when you're not. I've always been told the older you get the faster it flies. School starts Aug. 13 for most of the local public schools. (That's way too early if you ask me.) On Aug. 13, there's too many days left to spend swimming, exploring the outdoors and taking in the summer heat...
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Jeff A. Ramsey
(Obituary ~ 07/18/08)
Jeff A. Ramsey, 46, of Route 1, Spencer, passed away at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008 from injuries sustained in a wreck on U.S. 231 north of Spencer. Born November 2, 1961 in Linton, he was the son of Ronald and Judy (Slaven) Ramsey. He was a truck driver for Country Auto Parts in Spencer...
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Sportsman activists are essential
(Community Sports ~ 07/18/08)
Listening to Ted Nugent's speech at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting put goose bumps on the back of my neck. The conviction in his voice is enough to make you beg to follow. He is so adamant about his belief in the Second Amendment and his right to "keep and bear arms," that he has been willing to take on the world. I don't know if I have ever heard someone speak so freely; so honestly about their personal views...
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Beef Barn Bandits post best time in 2008 Hog Wrestlng event at the fair
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
With a time of a speedy 5.43 seconds, a team known as the Beef Barn Bandits claimed the top prize in the 2008 Hog Wrestling event at the Greene County Fair on Thursday night. The team, comprised Ethan Lannan, Cade Hill, Conner Hill and Reid Firestone, won the boy's under 15 year old class...
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Plan in place for the old Linton Library building
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
A presentation to the Linton Library Board of Trustees was recently made by Donna Kluesner. A board consisting of nine members has been formed, and its purpose is to secure the library's old Carnegie building. The plan is to convert the building into the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center of Greene County...
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Waterman, Borders promote area to Taiwanese investor
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
Bringing an economic boost to Greene and nearby counties was the priority of the day for State Sen. John Waterman and State Rep. Bruce Borders on Friday -- they were traveling around the area with an investor from Taiwan. Jay Hood, a representative from a Taiwanese holding company, said his company is prepared to make substantial investments in business expansions or start-ups...
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Thombleson, Faulk win 4-H scholarships
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
A Bloomfield High School graduate was named the recipient of the 2008 Jennifer Lacy Memorial Scholarship at the Greene County 4-H Fair on Friday evening. Nikkole Thombleson, the 18-year-old daughter of Scott and Lori Thombleson, was presented the $600 scholarship during the annual 4-H Livestock Auction...
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Music Fest has goal of 40 bands
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
Live music from A to Z will soon fire up the local atmosphere during the fourth annual Linton Music Fest on Aug. 29-31. Linton's Humphreys Park, home of the Music Fest, will be the site of live rock, country, acoustic and blues during the three-day music binge...
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First-year Bloomfield 4-Her completes record 33 projects
(Local News ~ 07/18/08)
SWITZ CITY -- The months, weeks and days leading up to the Greene County Fair are always exhaustive, busy times for the 4-H members and families involved in getting projects ready to be judged. After all, 4-H is a "family" program -- involving the gleaning of talents and guidance from various family members along with a host of grandparents, friends, and neighbors...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/18/08)
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 vandalism, one accident with personal injury, one accident with property damage, one suicide or attempt, two medical/illness, two assists to other agencies, one possibly intoxicated driver, one theft-other, two thefts-motor vehicle, one domestic-neighbor and three traffic stops...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/18/08)
Memory Makers Quilt Guild The Memory Makers Guild of Greene County will meet at 6 p.m. on July 31 in the community room of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Library. Charles Allgood will be the host. Free movie at Linton Library The Friends of the Linton Library will show "Horton Hears a Who" at 2 p.m. on July 26 at the Linton Public Library. Admission and concessions are free...
- White River Valley volleyball camp (High School Sports ~ 07/18/08)
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Clovers set to end successful season
(High School Sports ~ 07/18/08)
As the summer temperatures continue to raise so does the level of competition for one local traveling fast pitch softball team. The Greene County Clovers 10U softball team will conclude a successful season at the Independence, Mo USSSA World Series July 21-27...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 07/18/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Ashley Robbins v. David Robbins, dissolution Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Jesse Felton and Clyde Felton, mortgage foreclosure GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Michael Arbuckle, invasion of privacy State v. Jamie S. Nicholson, theft...
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