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Jim L. Schantz
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
Jim L. Schantz, 79, of Lyons, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Lyons. Born Nov. 4, 1930 in Lyons, he was the son of Leo and Anna (Goodman) Schantz. Jim was retired from Ameritech Telephone Company. Jim was a member of the Linton Elks and Moose Lodges, Switz City Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star, Greene County Shrine Club and the Sons of American Legion in Lyons and a member of the Prairie Chapel Church...
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Judge Martin tells students: yearn to learn, then earn
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
SWITZ CITY -- Speaking to White River Valley students Tuesday, Greene Superior Court Judge Dena Martin may have inspired at least one future attorney. "Possibly," said seventh-grader Vaughn Johnson, 12. "It was a very good speech." Martin, a Worthington-Jefferson graduate, told White River Valley students that obtaining at least a high school diploma is crucial to their futures...
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Pair of teens injured in wreck caused by deer crossing into their path
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
Two teens were injured Monday night in an accident near Linton caused by a deer that crossed the road in their path. Jordan H. Langford, 18, Jasonville, was the driver of a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. He complained of shoulder pain but refused medical treatment on the scene...
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Bill H. Sparks
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
Bill H. Sparks, 81, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born Feb. 25, 1928 in Lyons, to Welker T. and Florence V. (Nichols) Sparks. Bill was self-employed and was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended White River Christian Church in Noblesville, and was a member of Folsom United Methodist Church in Worthington...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 11/17/09)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Christina LeAnne Gould v. Gary R. Gould, dissolution LL Receivables Company v. Siler J. Sexton, collection Victoria M. Ridge v. Jerry D. Ridge, dissolution RAB Performance Recoveries LLC v. Misty Eslinger, collection...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 11/17/09)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included one follow-up investigation, one request for information only, one school/foot patrol, two accidents with personal injury, one accident with property damage, one funeral escort, three medical/illness, one alarm, three animal complaints, one suspicious vehicle/person, one assist to another agency, one harassment complaint, six thefts-other, three domestic dispute, one community relations and 16 traffic stops.. ...
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Linton Chamber learns about the services offered by WorkOne
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
An update on WorkOne Linton was provided during the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday. "We're not just the unemployment office," explained Heather Yung, who serves as a community employment associate at WorkOne. The local office may file claims and appeals, but it also assists individuals by offering free workshops, community service referrals, job postings, and training...
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L-S board members discuss how to bring in federal educational funds
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
Race to the Top federal funding topped the discussion at the Linton-Stockton School Board's monthly meeting on Monday night. L-S Superintendent Ron Bush explained that the program could be coming to Indiana and if it does it could also bring $150 million to $240 million in public education funds...
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National VFW Commander coming to Worthington on Wednesday
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
The national commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will visit Worthington Post 7117 on Wednesday. Commander Thomas Tradewell is due to speak at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the VFW hall. Worthington post Commander Kenny Stalcup says Tradewell likely will discuss his recent trips to Iraq and Afghanistan. Members of all veterans organizations and the general public are welcome to attend...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/17/09)
Visit the Linton Rotary Mini-Park, see Santa Santa's workshop will open at the Linton Rotary Mini-Park on Nov. 27 from noon - 4 p.m. It also will be open -- Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 19 from 1-4 p.m. Santa's workshop will be closed Dec. 6. Santa and his helpers will be coming through by train that day compliments of the Indiana Rail Road. The train will be at the Indiana Rail Road tracks on South Main Street from 1:30-3 p.m...
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One brother ends up hurt, another in jail after family fight
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
One brother wound up injured and another brother wound up in jail after the two got into a fight on Monday in Newberry. Patrick Luke Shute, 18, was arrested. When officers arrived, his older brother, Anthony J. Shute, was found bleeding from a spot on the left side of his head where he said he had been kicked with boots. He reportedly had several other spots on his body including scrape marks on his back, right hand and left elbow...
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Lady Wolverines fall at home
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/09)
West Vigo outscored host White River Valley 37-27 in the second half to come away with a 52-48 victory in a high school girls basketball game Tuesday night at Switz City. The Lady Wolverines slipped to 0-3 with the loss. "We are getting better, especially for the inexperience that we have," said WRV coach Joe Pigg. "That is just the way it is going to be all year...
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Rehmel scores 16 for UCA
(College Sports ~ 11/17/09)
CONWAY, Ark -- For the first time since 1992, Conway's oldest institutions of higher learning -- the University of Central Arkansas and Hendrix College -- met on the men's basketball court on Friday night. The UCA Bears (1-0) picked up the series where they left off, having won the previous four match-ups, with a 68-40 win in front of 1,367 fans at the Farris Center Nov. 13...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 11/17/09)
The Eastern Greene High School boys basketball team will have a soap and towel game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The game will feature six quarters of action and admission is free with the donation of an item donated to the boys basketball program. Items needed include:...
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Freebies cost Lady Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/09)
It was a matter of good news and bad news for the Shakamak High School girls basketball team, who hosted Clay City in a dual conference game Tuesday night at Jasonville. The good news was that the Lady Lakers got to the foul line 34 times, but the bad news was they missed 20 in a 43-39 loss to the Lady Eels...
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Lady Wolverines lose at home
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/09)
West Vigo outscored host White River Valley 37-27 in the second half to come away with a 52-48 victory in a high school girls basketball game Tuesday night at Switz City. The Lady Wolverines slipped to 0-3 with the loss. "We are getting better, especially for the inexperience that we have," said WRV coach Joe Pigg. "That is just the way it is going to be all year...
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Strong start helps Lady T-Birds roll past Union (Dugger)
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/09)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- The Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds put four players in double figures, grabbed a whopping 47 rebounds and collected 18 steals on their way to a 59-31 decision over Union (Dugger) here Tuesday night. It was the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference opener for both teams and the opening contest of the year for Eastern Greene...
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