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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/05/10)
Writer lauded for community concern To the Editor: In a recent column, Timberly Ferree wrote some glowing words about people in the community who submit information to be published in "Community Notes." As two of those people mentioned, we would like to respond with a few words in praise of Timberly...
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Jimmy Lee Baker
(Obituary ~ 03/05/10)
Jimmy Lee Baker, 50, of Solsberry, passed away Thursday March 4, 2010 at his residence. Born Oct. 2, 1959 in Linton he was the son of Lonnis and Janet (Martindale) Baker. Jimmy loved over the road truck driving and mission trips with the Lord. He was a member of the House of Prayer in Bloomington...
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Hazel Calvert
(Obituary ~ 03/05/10)
Hazel Calvert, 68, of Worthington, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010, at I U Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born Sept. 2, 1941 in Clay County to Leo and Crystal (Miller) Malone. She was a homemaker, and formerly worked at Noel's Grocery in Worthington, she retired from Boston Scientific in Spencer. She was a member of Worthington Christian Church...
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Roy Charles John Spanger
(Obituary ~ 03/05/10)
Roy Charles John Spanger, 82, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Prarie Village in Washington. He was born Aug. 5, 1927 to Carl an Freida Snyder Spanger at the family home place near Westphalia. Roy was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ where he was baptized and confirmed. He was married May 23, 1953 to Gloria Gadberry Spanger, who survives. He was a farmer...
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Bloomfield student qualifies for National Geographic Bee
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School student Jared M Bond has qualified for the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state Bee will be conducted on Friday, April 9, at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/05/10)
Dugger Lodge Dugger Lodge # 721 F&AM will meet March 18. Work in EA degree at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren welcome. Linton Masons to meet Linton Masonic Lodge #560 F&AM will have a called meeting on the E.A. Degree March 11. Dinner at 6 p.m. with degree work at 7 p.m.. All Masons are welcome to attend...
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LPD Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/05/10)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one custody dispute/exchange, one intimidation, three accidents with property damage, one off-road vehicle complaint, four medical/illness, one animal complaint, one assist to another agency, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, two fingerprints for gun permits, two arrests-wanted on warrants and five traffic stops...
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Greene County Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/05/10)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG...
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Shawnee Theatre: Curtain call costly but a great community affair
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Indiana's oldest continuously running professional summer theatre, Shawnee Theatre, was featured at Thursday's luncheon meeting of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. Shawnee Board President Jack Terrell said everything is in place for the launching of the 51st season...
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Golf cart ordinance on Monday's agenda of Linton City Council
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
The golf cart ordinance tops the agenda of the monthly meeting of the Linton City Council on Monday. Linton Mayor Tom Jones explained, "If the majority of people want that, then that's what we'll do." In the past, Jones has stressed safety as his main concern when it comes to legalizing golf carts in the city...
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Six candidates in the running for 2010 Freedom Festival Queen
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Six Linton-Stockton High School seniors will compete for the title of 2010 Freedom Festival Queen March 13. The annual Freedom Festival Queen contest, sponsored by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, will take place at 7 p.m. at the L-S High School's auditeria.
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Brent Sparks to run for seat on Worthington Town Council
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Brent Sparks has announced his intent to run for Worthington Town Council. "This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, even before I moved to Worthington," Sparks explained. "I have always had a desire to help out at a local level and I think that this is a great opportunity."....
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Andy Davis to run for seat on WRV School board
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Andy Davis is running for the at-large seat on the White River Valley School Board because he feels it's the best place where he can support and have a positive impact on the school system. "I bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the table as a potential board member with my background and involvement in education in general, and in administrative positions in particular," said Davis. ....
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Bad check writers to have tougher time thanks to prosecutor's new program
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
From now on, writers of bad checks are going to have a tougher time in Greene County, according to Prosecuting Attorney Jarrod Holtsclaw. The Greene County Prosecutor's Office has recently partnered with the "BounceBack" check recovery service to implement a new Check Enforcement Program....
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Shawnee Theatre's 51st season to feature music, laughter and thrills
(Local News ~ 03/05/10)
Look for the Shawnee Theatre's 51st season to bring music, laughter and thrill to its audience. "Steel Magnolias", "Sherlock Holmes" and "Honky Tonk Angels" -- which is a tribute to the women of country music -- highlight the upcoming season. "Our audience is a great bunch. They love a wide variety of things, and I think there is a bit for everyone," explained Producing Artistic Director Matthew Graber. "From top to bottom it is an extremely entertaining summer of theatre."....
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Timothy F. Carroll
(Obituary ~ 03/05/10)
Timothy F. Carroll, age 59 of Linton, died at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born in Hammond on October 12, 1950, the son of Charles Clifford and Gerretie (Hogewoning) Carroll. He had worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Summerfield GMC in Gary, Hardings, Inc. in Lowell, and McAllister in Washington...
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Kathryn W. Record
(Obituary ~ 03/05/10)
Kathryn W. Record 94, of Bloomfield, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. Born July 30, 1915 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Holliday) Cowan. She was a Homemaker who also worked at Bloomfield schools as an aid and helped waitress at the Cardinal Inn on special occasions. She was a graduate of Worthington High School...
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