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Daren William Hanauer
(Obituary ~ 02/01/10)
Daren William Hanauer, 87, of rural Bloomfield, died Jan. 30, 2010 at Lyons Health and Living Center. Born Oct. 15, 1922 in Bippus, Indiana, he was the son of Othol and Grace (Ahner) Hanauer. He was married to Barbara (Dilley) Hanauer June 8, 1951 at Wesley Foundation on Purdue University campus...
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Wilmer D. Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 02/01/10)
Wilmer D. Lawrence, 85, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at Homeview Nursing Home in Franklin. He was a lifelong resident of Bargersville. He was born on July 2, 1924 in Greene County to Charles Albert and Choloe W. (Lynn) Lawrence. He married Emina "Hope" (Barrett) Lawrence on March 17, 1945. She preceded him in passing in October 2004...
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Dates, locations for satellite voting announced
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Sites for satellite voting for the upcoming May 4 primary election have been announced. Satellite voting will be conducted April 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the east shelterhouse at Humphreys Park in Linton. The next Saturday, April 10, voters can cast ballots at the Center Township Fire Department in Little Cincinnati from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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Taylor Township keeps truck in fire department split
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Taylor Township will keep a new $188,711 fire truck following a Dec. 30 split between the former Richland-Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Department. Greene County Commissioners approved the redefined grant, which replaces a prior oversight agreement the county had with the twinned fire departments and instead changes the grant's beneficiary solely to Taylor Township and the VFD...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 02/01/10)
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 incident of breaking and entering, one refusal to leave, one title check, two follow-up investigations, three requests for information only, one juvenile/delinquent, one school/foot patrol, one disorderly conduct, one structure fire, one missing/runaway juvenile, three accidents with personal injury, four accidents with property damage, one funeral escort, one lost and found, five medical/illness, one animal complaints, one VIN check, two assist to another agency, two harassment complaints, three thefts-other, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, one shoplifting, three ordinance violations, one battery and 40 traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County needs to stick together to prosper
(Editorial ~ 02/01/10)
Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton asked a Greene County elected official last week to at least consider two of her members for future business. After learning that an office at the Greene County courthouse was considering using an out-of-county company to print county documents, Hamilton e-mailed the person in charge and suggested that two of her members -- Smith Printing and Lamar Imaging -- could do the job...
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New plat map proposal may soon attack property tax shortfall
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Some county plat maps seem to lack a few facts, which means Greene County could have been unknowingly lax on collecting property tax. That's a shortfall which a new $76,000 proposal to investigate and redraw plat maps by an Indianapolis firm may soon attack...
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Weight restrictions to be lifted from Newberry bridges Tuesday afternoon
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is announcing that the weight limit restriction on the State Road 57 White River and White River Overflow bridges in Greene County -- near Newberry -- will be removed sometime after noon on Tuesday. "Traffic signals have been installed on each end of each bridge to allow traffic to flow through the area. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 02/01/10)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Derick Scott Richards v. Melissa Jean Hasler, paternity Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Matthew F. Smith, collection In the matter of the petition of Metropolitan School District of Shakamak for appointment of appraisers to determine the fair market value of real estate, civil misc...
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No serious damage done when car hits gas pump
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
No serious damage was done about noon Saturday when a car slipped out of gear and slammed into a gasoline pump at a nearby Bloomfield convenience store. The car owned by Tim Barker was parked at the apartments next to the Picnic Basket, located on South Washington Street in Bloomfield when the incident occurred...
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Linton police kept busy with wrecks
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Police were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident on East Vincennes Street in Linton at 7:17 p.m. on Friday where a resident had heard a loud bang and discovered someone had crashed into his parked truck then fled. A neighbor said the truck had been sideswiped by a white extended-cab Chevrolet pick-up truck with a loud exhaust...
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Bridal Show and Tasting Luncheon features flowers, food, music and fashion
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Flowers, food, music and more were all a part of the first Bridal Show and Tasting Luncheon at The Heritage House in downtown Linton on Sunday. Kathy Matthews, co-owner of Francis' Jewel Box, gave the first-time event a thumbs up. "I thought it was a very good afternoon. ...
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Lakers top T-Birds in TRC battle
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
Shakamak used a decisive advantage in the middle two quarters as the Lakers defeated North Central 63-56 in a Tri-River Conference high school boys basketball game at Jasonville Saturday night. The Thunderbirds, who slipped to 6-7, 1-1 in the TRC, jumped out to a 22-15 lead after the opening eight minutes...
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Third quarter costs Lady Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
ROACHDALE -- Coming off an emotional and physically draining loss to Greencastle on Friday, the North Putnam girls' basketball team had to turn around and play a Saturday matinee against the Shakamak Lady Lakers. Having done so once already in the season, the Cougars were able to handle the quick turnaround, but needed a 23-point third quarter to take the lead for good in defeating the Lady Lakers 49-42...
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WRV takes out Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
Cole Goodman scored 15 and Jared Shelton 13 as the White River Valley Wolverines hung on for a 66-59 win on the road at Clay City Saturday night. The Wolverines, who improved to 11-4 and remain ranked 11th in the current Class A poll, jumped to an 18-12 lead in the first quarter, stretched it to 37-23 at the half and 52-37 after three quarters, before the host Eels came storming back to pull within seven points against the WRV reserves with less than two minutes to play...
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Cards upset No. 4 Orleans
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
A trio of Bloomfield Cardinals racked up double-digit scoring to lead their team to a 44-42 upset of Class A No. 4 Orleans on the road Saturday night. Senior Andy Cochrane paced the trio with 16 points while Ryan O'Neall added 15 and Drake Vandeventer added 11 as the Cardinals improved to 5-12 on the year...
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UPDATED: Girls Basketball Sectional pairings announced for local teams
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
Pairings for annual Indiana High School Athletic Association's girls basketball state tournament were announced Monday night at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. In the Class A Clay City Sectional 57, Shakamak will play Union (Dugger) at 7 p.m. in the opening game Tuesday, Feb. 9...
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All girls basketball sectional pairings
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
ALL TIMES EASTERN STANDARD CLASS 4A 1. MUNSTER 2. VALPARAISO 3. SOUTH BEND CLAY 4. CONCORD 5. EAST NOBLE 6. JAY COUNTY 7. HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) 8. PENDLETON HEIGHTS CLASS 3A 17. HAMMOND 18. KANKAKEE VALLEY 19. PLYMOUTH 20. WESTERN 21. WEST NOBLE...
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Man accused of throwing punches at officer
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
A 45-year-old Jasonville man was arrested Thursday and appeared in Greene Superior Court on Monday afternoon -- he's accused of throwing a few punches and kicks at a Jasonville police officer. Jerry L. Anderson has been charged with battery upon a law enforcement officer and resisting law enforcement, both class A misdemeanors...
- White River Valley Homecoming this Saturday (Local News ~ 02/01/10)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/01/10)
Preschool Storytime The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will have Preschool Storytime on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 years. The Theme will be "Hugs and Kisses." Come and join the fun with books, crafts and songs. For more information call 384-4125...
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UPDATED: North Central knocks off Linton-Stockton in TRC battle
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
North Central used a 16-2 run over the final six minutes and 20 seconds to defeat visiting Linton-Stockton 53-46 in a Tri-River Conference girls basketball game Monday night at Farmersburg. North Central improved to 4-0 in the TRC and prevented Linton-Stockton from winning the conference crown. A North Central victory at Union (Dugger) Friday would give the LadyBirds the conference crown...
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Stanifer, Nicol pace Lady Bulldog victory
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/10)
Morgan Stanifer and Shayna Nicol both hit for career-highs, combining for 50 points to lead the Union (Dugger) Lady Bulldogs to a 62-55 victory at Medora Monday night in a high school girls basketball game. Stanifer drained three, 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and Nicol finished with a double-double -- 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-14. Stanifer also had eight rebounds, four assists and two steals...
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Sports Briefs
(Community Sports ~ 02/01/10)
The Loogootee at Eastern Greene varsity-only high school girls basketball game will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Bloomfield Crusherz organization is forming a new 10 & under softball team for the 2010 season. Any girl in the Bloomfield or surrounding area who was age 10 or younger on Jan 1, 2010 is eligible...
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Switz City considering voluntary annexation
(Local News ~ 02/01/10)
Members of Switz City Town Council signed a letter at Monday evening's meeting stating they would consider a voluntary annexation petition bringing property owned by Hartland Food Corp., located on the southwest corner of State Roads 54 and 67, into the corporate limits of the town...
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