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NEWLY UPDATED: Two remain hospitalized after ATV accident; condition of one boy upgraded to 'fair'
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
The condition of one of two boys hurt seriously on Wednesday morning in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident near Beehunter continues to improve and has been upgraded by officials at Methodist Hospital in Indianpolis. Caleb Steele,12, of Lyons is listed in fair condition Friday morning with leg injuries, according to a hospital spokesperson Jennifer Strempka. She said Kenneth "KJ" Helton, 12, of Linton, remains in critical condition with a back injury.
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Reward offered
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
A $5,000 reward is being offered through Greene County Crimestoppers for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in an incident at the Pike Lumber Company south of Solsberry in Center Township in eastern Greene County on July 2 or July 3 involving the burning of a loader used in the business...
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Helen Marjorie Basye
(Obituary ~ 07/10/09)
Helen Marjorie Basye, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away at 8:58 p.m. on Thursday July 9, 2009 at her residence. Helen was born January 13, 1921 in Bloomfield the daughter of Arnie and Lillie (Hanson) Hash. Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rebecca's Lodge # 595 in Bloomfield and was the Past Noble Grand, Bloomfield American Legion Auxiliary # 196 and the Home Ec Club, she was also a member of the Bloomfield First Christian Church...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/09)
Jasoville woman wants help with weeds To the Editor: I am writing this to tell others about the city of Jasonville, and all of the services we don't get. I get counted as a citizen, pay city taxes, high sewer bills but I get no service, can't even get lots with grass 5 feet tall mowed with empty houses on the property...
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Lemonade stand a way for children to help others
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
Lemonade for sale. That was the scene at 290 NE 7th St. in Linton on Thursday afternoon. But it wasn't just any lemonade stand. "We first started the sale for us, but then we decided to collect money for Riley (Hospital)," explained Jasmine Padgett...
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Backpack Bonanza will help students
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
The Family Life Center is gearing up for Backpack Bonanza 2009 -- which is scheduled for Aug. 12-14. FLC Director Dianne Langer explained, "Last year we did 472 backpacks and our target is 500 this year." Backpack Bonanza is a cornerstone event at the FLC, she noted...
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Jane Salyer
(Obituary ~ 07/10/09)
Jane Salyer, 85, of Eddyville, Ky., passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Salyer was retired as an administrative secretary for Indiana Bell. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Linton. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Harold Salyer; one son, Max Morgan of Miami Springs, FL.; one step-daughter, Barbara Beckman of Newburgh; three step-grandchildren; one brother, Max A. Harrah of Indianapolis...
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Community wildflower hike planned at Goose Pond FWA
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
If Mother Nature is to your liking then be sure to check out the upcoming community wildflower hike at Goose Pond. The guided prairie hike will include the sites of many different wildflowers and prairie grasses found at the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, noted a press release on the event...
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Golf carts expected to be discussed at Linton Council meeting on Monday night
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
Look for golf carts to top the discussion during Monday's Linton City Council meeting. Linton Mayor Tom Jones provided the details in a Thursday morning interview with the Greene County Daily World. "We'll talk about a golf cart ordinance. We're not ready to pass one yet. It may be August or September when we're ready," Jones explained...
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Comprehensive plans for Greene County, Bloomfield to be subject of upcoming public hearings
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
Two local comprehensive plans will come under review at a pair of upcoming public hearings. The town of Bloomfield will host a public hearing to review its comprehensive plan at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the fire station. A public hearing comprehensive plan covering the unincorporated areas of Greene County be hosted by the Greene County Advisory Plan Commission at 7 p.m. on July 28...
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Warrants issued in eastern Greene County credit card scheme case
(Local News ~ 07/10/09)
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of two women, Samantha R. Dow and Vanessa Walls, following an investigation by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Eric S. Smith into an unusual case involving a lost/stolen credit card. Preliminary charges filed in Greene Superior Court against both women include one count of theft, a class D felony, and one count of fraud, also a class D felony...
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Helen Leona Wright
(Obituary ~ 07/10/09)
Helen Leona Wright, 86, of Bloomington died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1923 n Greene County, the daughter of Lecurgis "Crug" and Dollie (Crowe) Dagley. She was a group leader at RCA durng her younger years and a realtor for more than 30 years. She was a farm wife and daughter numerous people about the Bible throughout her 52 years as one of Jehovah's Witnesses...
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Clayton Ronald Jacobs
(Obituary ~ 07/10/09)
Clayton Ronald Jacobs, 80 of Indianapolis, died July 10, 2009. He was an Electrician at IBEW Local #481 for over 50 years. Clayton served in the U S Navy serving on the USS George DE697 for 4 years. He was on the Executive Board of the Indiana Chapter of the Destroyers Escort Association and a member of Valley Mills Christian Church...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/10/09)
Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log No new entries. Linton Police Department Activity Report The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included: three followup investigations; one incident of vandalism; two repossed vehicles; two personal injury traffic accidents; one property damage traffic accident; two animal complaints; one harrasssment complaint; one reckless driver report; and five traffic stops...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/10/09)
WestGate Authority meets Tuesday The WestGate Authority will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Loogootee City Council Chambers. LSHS Registration Registration for Linton-Stockton High School will be Tuesday, Aug. 4 in the high school media center. The times will be 8:30 a.m. ...
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