Stories from Tuesday, January 12, 2010

From Bloomfield to South Florida: Burger works as fishing guide, scuba instructor, realtor (01/12/10)
Captain Justin Burger says life is good in sunny south Florida where he works as a fishing guide, scuba diving instructor and realtor. So, how does a Bloomfield native go from southern Indiana to the Florida Keys and take up a warm weather profession that most Hoosiers only dream about?...

Academy offers an inside look at LPD (01/12/10)
If you've ever wondered what goes on inside your local police department, then wonder no more. The Linton Police Department is gearing up for another round of its Citizen's Academy -- which gives participants an up-close look at law enforcement training...

Wolverines snap two-game losing skid (01/12/10)
SWITZ CITY -- Class A No. 6 White River Valley snapped out of a two-game funk with a 54-41victory over visiting North Knox here Tuesday night in a high school boys basketball game. Playing its third game in four nights because of the Greene County Invitational being pushed back because of weather, David McNeal (21) and Jared Shelton (17) combined for 38 points to carry the Wolverines, who improved to 9-2...

Lady Thunderbirds roll past visiting Eminence (01/12/10)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Sam Reed poured in 21 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and collected three steals (all team-highs) to lead the Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds (6-10) to a decisive 52-24 win over visiting Eminence (0-14) in a non-conference game here Tuesday night...

Championship squad (01/12/10)
Members of the Shakamak Fall Baseball Major League regular season and tournament championship team pose for a photo with their trophies recently. The front row, from left, Jacob Clothier, Janzen Franklin, Corey Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Ian Fonseca and Kendall Williams. ...