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Burglary reported at Burger King
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
Police are investigating a burglary at the Burger King restaurant in Linton early Monday. The culprit got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Linton Police Cpl. Paul F. Clark responded to the scene on State Road 54 on the east end of Linton when the break-in was reported...
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Eastern Greene School to replace aging boiler unit
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
During a meeting of the Eastern-Greene Board of School Trustees conducted Monday evening, a bid of $210,370 from Graves Plumbing was accepted to replace the aging, and failing, boiler at the elementary and middle school campus. Five bids were submitted on the project which had an estimated cost of $250,000. Graves was the low bidder with a figure that was almost $40,000 lower than what was expected...
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Linton Freedom Festival continues through Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
The 2009 Freedom Festival has an entertainment showcase that is sure to please young and old alike. The carnival will run through Saturday from 6 - 11 p.m. daily at Humphreys Park and is provided by James Gang Amusements...
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Oral "Johnny" Long
(Obituary ~ 06/30/09)
Oral "Johnny" Long, 91, passed away Monday at his home in Elnora with his family at his bedside. He was born Oct. 12, 1917, to George and Tena Long who preceded him in death. He was a lifelong resident of Elnora and a well-known farmer. He was best known for his outstanding herd of purebred Duroc hogs. ...
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Harley Fred Skirvin
(Obituary ~ 06/30/09)
Harley Fred Skirvin, 87, of Bloomington, was born Feb. 23, 1922 at the Skirvin Farm to Fred and Corda (Young) Skirvin and entered his eternal life in heaven with Jesus on June 29, 2009. Harley graduated from Unionville High School in 1939 and worked for REMC, Coca Cola, and Sarkes Tarzian. ...
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NJROTC instructor looking for new journeys in retirement
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
As he washed down his RV Sunday, preparing for travel, retired Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor Lt. Clay Ostergren was pondering other journeys. One began with every freshman class the officer instructed in schools like Bloomfield High School, where he retired in May...
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Flower Show set for July 3 near Solsberry
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
A Solsberry native has gardening in her genes. Janice Bean spends most of her time outside on her 17.5 acres of ground tending to perennial gardens. "I've been gardening for six to eight years and for the past five years I've been doing plant and seed exchange... I have all kinds of plants, flowers and seeds," she explained...
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Lyons man arrested after pulling knife at festival
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
Linton police officers arrested a 23-year-old Lyons man, Jonathan K. Quillen, in the Linton City Park late Monday evening during the first night of the annual carnival. Quillen allegedly pulled a knife on another male, held it to his throat and threatened to kill him. The victim was a 16-year-old juvenile...
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New Laws: Young Hoosier drivers have to hang up cell phones
(Local News ~ 06/30/09)
Starting Wednesday, Indiana young drivers -- under the age of 18 -- will be breaking the law if they use a cell phone while driving. Those teens caught ignoring the cell phone ban could face a fine of up to $500. The ban includes the use of any telecommunication devices -- cell phones or pagers, etc...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 06/30/09)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included one incident of trespassing, one fight, one juvenile/delinquent, one assist to the utility department after hours, one incident of criminal mischief, one school/foot patrol, one intimidation, two accidents with property damage, two medical/illness, one animal complaint, one prowler, one suspicious vehicle/person, one burglary, one domestic battery, two extra patrols, four welfare checks/concerns, one domestic dispute, two community relations, two ordinance violations and one battery.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/30/09)
Summer camp Worthington Assembly of God is offering Teen Camp July 6-10 with varying times and activities. For more information call 875-2265 or 875-3539 Cost is $25. Linton trash schedule The Linton trash schedule will not change during the week of the Fourth of July...
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