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Mark Christopher Deem
(Obituary ~ 04/10/09)
Mark Christopher Deem, 49, of Bloomfield, passed away at 5:58 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009 at his grandmothers' residence in Bloomfield. Born June 25, 1959 in Bloomington, he was the son of William and Mildred (Groomer) Deem. Mark was a devoted family man who was also an avid fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast...
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GUEST COLUMN - Do you understand property tax caps?
(Column ~ 04/10/09)
Last year, we passed the property tax caps to protect you, the taxpayer. And these caps passed with huge support from both Republicans and Democrats. That was then; this is now. Pat Bauer, Democrat speaker of the House, won't even allow the caps to be voted on again. You'd think the 27 Democrat representatives who voted for these caps would be furious with their own leader for not allowing these caps to become permanent...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/10/09)
We must hold everyone accountable To the Editor: Over the coming months, funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be distributed to communities throughout the country to put Americans back to work and strengthen our long-term capacity for economic growth...
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Wagners to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 04/10/09)
Marvin and Kay Wagner of Solsberry will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-5 p.m. on April 25 at the Cincinnati Christian Church, R.R. 4, Bloomfield. Their children are hosting the celebration. Please omit gifts. They were married April 24, 1959 at the Methodist Church in Bloomfield. She is the former Kay Staley and is a homemaker. He is retired from Weddle Brothers Construction...
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Shawnee Theatre plans pre-season events for 50th year celebration
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
The Shawnee Theatre's 50th summer season will kick-off with a pre-season celebration which will include a tribute to Mark Twain, a talent contest and more. "In organizing this series of pre-season events we have tried to give something back to the wonderful community who has supported us for the last half century," a theatre press release states. "Come on out and have a good time."...
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Body Safety Program a success
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
An investigator from the Greene County Prosecutor's Office says arming children with information they can use to protect themselves against child predators is one of the best ways to prevent child molestation. Investigator Julie Martin says, "It's better to take a proactive approach to child predators instead of reactive."...
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A new school leader at Shakamak: Mogan moves from elementary principal to superintendent
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
JASONVILLE -- Mike Mogan was appointed superintendent of MSD of Shakamak at the Thursday evening board meeting and will begin the duties of that position July 1. Mogan was hired as Shakamak's elementary principal in the fall of 2008 and will continue in that capacity until he begins the superintendent's duties...
- Linton Civitan stages annual Easter egg hunt (Local News ~ 04/10/09)
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GUEST COLUMN - We must start planning for our energy future today
(Column ~ 04/10/09)
In 2008, electric cooperatives from all over the country launched the "Our Energy, Our Future" campaign designed to increase awareness of the critical intersection of rising energy costs, higher demands for resources, and environmental concerns occurring on a national level. The campaign aims at helping people realize that now is the time to contact their legislators to keep their energy costs affordable...
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Fort Wayne man decides he's too drunk to drive, but he still ends up in jail
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
It was too late for one man who decided he was too drunk to drive as he still ended up in jail. Kristopher Folsom, 30, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by Greene County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Inman for operating a vehicle while intoxicated Thursday. According to the Greene County Sheriff's Department accident news release, Folsom said that he was going to Bloomington from Boggs Lake but decided he was too intoxicated to drive so he turned around in a private drive...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 04/10/09)
Party With the Bunny The Bloomfield Tri-Kappa will host its annual Party with the Bunny event Saturday from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Cost is $3 for each child and $1 for adults. Games, picture with the Bunny, food and door prizes will be featured...
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Spring sports schedule changes
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/09)
The North Daviess at Shakamak baseball game was rained out Friday. It has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. The Eastern Greene and Bloomfield at Loogootee boys and girls track meet was postponed Friday. The Eastern Greene at Owen Valley softball game also was rained out Friday with no make-up set...
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Bloomfield begins boys golf season Monday
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/09)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield veteran golf coach Monte McIntosh has nine golfers on the roster this season. McIntosh is happy with the number, but would like to have a little more experience. "We have kids that want to play," McIntosh said. "Ideally I would like to have six or seven that are dedicated and work on improving their game year around. But I am thankful to have these kids and we are going to have a good time."...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 04/10/09)
Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log Linton Police Department Activity Log On Thursday, April 9, the Linton Police Department investigated one fight, a protective order violation, one case of criminal mischief, one fire, one property damage traffic accident, two animal complaints, one burglary, one harassment complaint, made two traffic stops and issued one ordinance violation ticket...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 04/10/09)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT INFRACTIONS William T. Akers, no seat belt fastened Donetta S. Arthur, no seat belt fastened Kevin J. Baker, speeding Jason N. Bault, driving on wrong side of road Joseph F. Bilskie, speeding Patrick J. Blair, speeding Mary E. Bowers, speed too fast/unreasonable speed...
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Lyons scout leader honored with highest award from the district
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
A rural Lyons man has been honored with the Boys Scouts of America's highest leader award at the district level. William "Buck" Mullis, Scoutmaster for Troop 407, is the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. The award was made at the Hoosier Trails Council annual gala April 4 in Seymour...
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Lady Lakers drop pair of close games
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/09)
The Shakamak softball team weathered the cold weather Friday night but came up empty in a twinbill against perennial softball power Casey-Westfield (Ill.). The Lady Lakers dropped a 3-2 decision in eight innings, before losing the nightcap 4-2. The international tie-breaker rule was used in the eighth inning in the first game. ...
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Cash taken from Living Room Center in Linton
(Local News ~ 04/10/09)
The Linton Police Department is investigating the burglary of a downtown business that occurred some time between 6 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:50 a.m. on Thursday. Police say the back door of the Living Room Center at 109 North Main Street in Linton was entered and cash was taken...
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