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First day of school
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
Area area schools except Bloomfield and White River Valley began classes today (Aug. 17). Students at Bloomfield and White River Valley start Tuesday.
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Thousands turn out for Family Fun Fest at community pantry
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
About two thousand people are estimated to have attended Saturday's Family Fun Fest at the Linton Community Food Pantry, organizers said, ensuring the event becomes annual. "There's no way to have a count that's definite, that's for certain, but I'd say we have brought in at least a couple thousand here," said Mike Roth, pastor of Linton's Saron United Church, one of six participating churches in the interfaith event, which welcomed the Linton Assembly of God on Saturday. ...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 08/17/09)
The 13th annual Big Mac Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 19-20 at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. A Calcutta Auction and steak dinner will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 for those who participate. Proceeds from this event will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis, which is a home away from home for families of critically ill children being service by the hospitals in the Indianapolis area. Several families from Greene County have benefited from the House...
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Weber happy with performance in scrimmage
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/09)
Weber happy with performance in scrimmage After watching his Linton-Stockton football team battle visiting Cloverdale in a controlled scrimmage for 106 plays (32 junior varsity), coach Steve Weber walked away with a smile on his face Friday night at Roy Williams Field...
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Lucille Cramer
(Obituary ~ 08/17/09)
In loving memory of Lucille Cramer who recently passed. Survivors include her daughter Patricia Welton of Houston, Texas, two grandchildren James Welton, Jennifer Montgomery and two great-grandchildren, a brother, Harold Colley of Bowling Green, Ky. ...
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Donald E. Guthrie
(Obituary ~ 08/17/09)
Donald E. Guthrie, 35, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Bloomington. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton.
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Margaret Ann (Morrison) Carr
(Obituary ~ 08/17/09)
Margaret Ann (Morrison) Carr, 81, of Linton, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009, at Miller Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Linton on October 3, 1927, the daughter of Berl and Eleanor (Shaw) Morrison. She worked as a cook, both at Linton-Stockton School Corporation and as a morning cook at Greene County General Hospital. ...
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Mary Margaret Eccles
(Obituary ~ 08/17/09)
Mary Margaret Eccles, 87, died Sunday morning, August 16, 2009, at her residence in Howesville. She was born in Linton on August 23, 1921, the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret Ann (Terhune) Moss. She was a Linton-Stockton High School graduate with 12 years of perfect attendance. She worked in early years at the Linton Public Library and retired from General Electric of Linton...
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Commissioners table bids for jail roof repair
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
The Greene County Commissioners discussed, but tabled proposals from two roofing contractors who are seeking to do work on the Greene County Jail. K.D. Russell Construction presented a bid of $90,975 at Monday's meeting, while Steve's Roofing and Sheet Metal bid $105,200...
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County commissioners review road names for the final time
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
The Greene County Commissioners reviewed for the final time Monday morning the re-naming of roads under the proposed E-911 re-addressing plan. They also got a first look at a proposed ordinance that lays out the procedure for any road name changes in the future -- making it more laborious and costly...
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Networking is an important part of process
(Column ~ 08/17/09)
In January 2009, I attended the week-long Indiana Economic Development Basic Course at Ball State University. The course "Building Better Communities" was facilitated by Dick Heupel who is the director of Economic/CD and ED Course Director at Ball State University. Heupel and his staff did a fantastic job of engaging the class in a getting to know you exercise that enabled us to make connections with our classmates over the next five days...
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Woman issued summons for alleged vandalism at Glenburn Home
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
Kimberly D. Davis is being summoned to appear in Greene Superior Court on a preliminary charge of criminal mischief in connection with an incident at Glenburn Home in Linton. Officer Heath Evan Murray was dispatched to Glenburn around 11 p.m. on July 30 about a possible vandalism...
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Linton PD to participate in holiday crackdown on impaired drivers
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
The Linton Police Department will be participating in a three-state crackdown focusing on keeping impaired motorists off the highway over the last days of summer and the Labor Day holiday. LPD Chief Troy Jerrell said statistics show the number of fatalities caused by drunk-driving is going down and extra patrols over holidays help keep impaired drivers off the roads...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 08/17/09)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included one trespassing incident, one illegal burn, one follow-up investigation, three requests for information only, two assists to the utility department after hours, two incidents of vandalism, one custody dispute/exchange, one protective order violation, two school/foot patrols, one reckless driving complaint, two accidents with personal injury, seven accidents with property damage, one lost and found, one off-road vehicle complaint, five medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, one prowler, two suspicious vehicles/persons, six assists to other agencies, one burglary, two harassment complaints, one animal/debris in roadway, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one bicycle theft, two welfare check/concern, one assist to the utility department, one arrest-wanted on warrant, five domestic disputes and 20 traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/17/09)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Kim Davis, criminal mischief State v. Brent R. Gilbert, dealing in a schedule II controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine with a firearm, possession of chemical regeants or precursors with the intent to manufacture, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of anhydrous ammonia in an improper container, possession of marijuana...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/17/09)
Tri-Kappa Mum sales underway The annual fall Mum Sale project by the Linton Tri-Kappa organization is underway. Order from any member by Aug. 29. Cost is $6 each. The flowers come in red, orange/bronze, yellow, purple and white. For more information, contact Karen Wathen at 847-8035...
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What kind of government have you given us, Mr. Obama?
(Column ~ 08/17/09)
Like most people, I have always been proud of this wonderful country. As a kid in elementary school, I loved saying the pledge of allegiance and singing patriotic songs. In high school, the government class was one of my favorites. I was eager to learn more about our founding fathers, and the operation of our cameral government with its checks and balances. World War II was won. The country was at peace. I felt secure...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/17/09)
If a Scout has helped you, share your story To the Editor: I have the honor of serving as Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America - Hoosier Trails Council, serving 18 counties throughout South Central Indiana, including Greene County. For many years, the staff and volunteers of this council have provided area families a very effective and low-cost character-building program for their children founded upon traditional, fun activities, and teaching worthwhile life skills...
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Lady Miner golfers win
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/09)
Linton-Stockton shot a season-low 238, earning a six-stroke victory over host South Knox in a high school girls golf match played Monday at the Vincennes Elks Club. Olivia Wells earned low medalist honors with a nine-hole total of 57. Kristen Riggleman and Ashley Tibbett each shot 60, Sarah Hensley 61, Katie Wells 63 and Darcy Andis had a 74...
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Lady Cardinal spikers fall to South
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/09)
Bloomfield opened the 2009 high school volleyball season with a 25-20, 25-15, 25-9 loss to Terre Haute South Monday night at Glover Gymnasium. "We played with a very good South team for the first two games," said Bloomfield coach Susie Schulte. "We did not play as well in the third game...
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Some parents of Linton-Stockton football players upset about haircut requirement
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
Number two haircuts were number one on the minds of several parents of football players at the Monday meeting of the Linton-Stockton School Board. During the comment portion of the meeting, Kevin Russell spoke out against the athletic policy that gives coaches the power to initiate appearance and dress code standards...
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NEWLY UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Young boy shot to death near Midland
(Local News ~ 08/17/09)
MIDLAND -- A small boy has died from a gunshot wound after being struck while he was being pushed in a stroller near his father's home in rural western Greene County. The Greene County Sheriff's Department, assisted by officers from the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post, is investigating the shooting death of 14-month-old Travis Bohannon that happened in Midland on Sunday night. The victim was the son of Ronald Bohannon, of Midland and Jamie Bohannon, who lives in Vigo County.
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Miners ranked seventh in Class A
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/09)
Indiana High School Football Top 10 By The Associated Press The 2009 Associated Press Pre-season Top 10 Indiana high school football teams, with first-place votes in parentheses and rating points: Class 5A Pts Others receiving votes: Southport 52, Castle 22, Columbus East 20, Merrillville 20, Lawrence North 14, Kokomo 12, Lawrence Central 12, Penn 12, Noblesville 8, Chesterton 6, Lafayette Harrison 4, Homestead 2, Jeffersonville 2,...
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