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Steel Magnolias' brings back a lot of good memories
(Column ~ 03/31/10)
When I read that "Steel Magnolias" is scheduled for Shawnee Theatre this season, I smiled and had a warm feeling just thinking about the movie. Even though the movie depicted life's pain and pleasures, what I remember most is the humor and friendship that the six, diverse characters share that glides them through life's good times and pulls -- sometimes tugs -- them through bad times...
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Voter registration deadline Monday for May Primary
(Local News ~ 03/31/10)
Monday is the deadline to register for any voters who want to cast a ballot in the May 4 Primary Election. Registrations or transfers will be accepted in Greene County Voter Registration office until 4 p.m. -- the close of the business day. Greene County Clerk Jackie Winstead said interest in the upcoming local election may not be as great as in a presidential year, with few contested party races for the county offices on the ballot...
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Contracts for two Bloomfield Title 1 program instructors not renewed
(Local News ~ 03/31/10)
A pair of Bloomfield School District Title I reading instructors will not have their contracts renewed at the end of the school year unless federal funding is provided for their positions, following action by the board of school trustees Tuesday night...
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New Jasonville firefighter following in his dad's footsteps
(Local News ~ 03/31/10)
There's a new firefighter in Jasonville. Matt Duckworth followed his father's footsteps and joined the fire-fighting ranks in January. "It's a family thing. My dad's (Mike Duckworth) on there, he's the captain," Matt Duckworth explained, adding fire fighting is something he's always wanted to do...
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State prison inmate crafted quilt on display in Linton
(Local News ~ 03/31/10)
The Linton Public Library is now displaying a quilt made by local inmates. The quilt was handmade by men in the PLUS Program at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle. "PLUS is a faith and character based re-entry program which offers offenders an opportunity to choose alternatives to their previous behavior through an emphasis on spiritual, moral and character development," explained a press release from the facility...
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Special concert Saturday to benefit Special Olympics
(Local News ~ 03/31/10)
A concert Saturday in Linton will benefit the Greene County Special Olympics program. "Backroads Band" will be featured in the 5-7 p.m. event at the Linton-Stockton auditeria. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted, according to Tina Shields, who serves as Greene County Special Olympics coordinator...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 03/31/10)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Billy Goff v. Shandelle N. Dominguez, petition for support American Acceptance v. Jody J. Fields, collection GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Gary Wayne Franklin, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle...
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Greene County jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/31/10)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG...
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Jack D. Elkins
(Obituary ~ 03/31/10)
Jack D. Elkins, 68, of Newberry passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Ketchem Memorial in Odon, Indiana. Jack was born October 31, 1941 in Owen County, the son of Roscoe and Captola (Flynn) Elkins. Jack had worked at RCA, Thompsons and GE in Bloomington, he was retired. He attended the Newberry Christian Church...
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It's a rebuilding year for WRV track teams
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
SWITZ CITY -- The best way to describe the status of the White River Valley track program is rebuilding. Under the dual tutelage of Tim Neal and Doug Dayhoff, the Wolverines are looking to gain momentum and experience as the season progresses. Neal is slowly handing the reigns of the program to Dayhoff and hopes to fully complete the transition by the start of next year...
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With only three, WRV linksters look for good individual results
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
SWITZ CITY -- It doesn't take very long to look at the White River Valley boy's golf roster, afterall, it only has three names. With just two seniors and one junior, coach Lance Davidson is very realistic about what his team is striving to achieve this year -- good individual honors...
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WRV tennis appears in good shape
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
SWITZ CITY -- If anything, the White River Valley girls tennis team should have a solid nucleus to work and build around. Coach Katie Mullis have a roster full of returning players, there's only one senior and a whopping load of juniors (eight) a sprinkling of three sophomores and one freshman...
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Wolverines looking for steady improvements on the diamond
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
SWITZ CITY -- It might be early in the year, but White River Valley baseball coach Justin English appears to have things headed in the right direction. With a core of seven seniors on his roster, English has a solid foundation to work off, and good start to practice to build on...
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Sweet comes back to guide Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
JASONVILLE -- After a three-year absence, Chip Sweet returns to once again guide the Shakamak High School baseball program. Sweet, who retired after 16 seasons and a 247-137 record in 2006, will be taking over for Matt Fougerousse, who guided the Lakers the past three seasons...
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LeDune will guide Bulldog golfers
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
DUGGER -- Former Union (Dugger) High School golfer Josh LeDune will now be in charge of the Bulldog golf program, taking over for long-time coach George Sly. "After coach Sly retired, I knew the position was open," said LeDune, a 1997 UHS graduate who teaches English at his alma mater. "I am happy to have this opportunity."...
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Numbers up for Union (Dugger) baseball
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
DUGGER -- Despite losing half of the starting line-up from last year's 8-7 team, Union (Dugger) High School baseball coach Clarence Johnson said the Bulldogs have unprecedented numbers. "Right now we have 18 players," said Johnson, who is starting his ninth season. "That is about as many as we have ever had."...
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Swan, Miller to coach Lady Bulldogs, again
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
DUGGER -- Rick Swan and Mike Miller again will be co-coaches for the Union (Dugger) High School softball. They have a roster of four seniors, one junior, three sophomores and five freshmen. "We will have to wait and see what happens," said Swan, whose Lady Bulldogs finished 2-14 in 2009. "We have a lot of young kids, several who have not played softball before or who have not played in a while...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/31/10)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday included one incident of fraud, one follow-up investigation, one school/foot patrol, one disorderly conduct, four accidents with property damage, three medical/illness, three alarms, one animal complaint, four harassment complaints, one attempted burglary, one theft-other, four fingerprints for gun permits, one ordinance violation, one battery and four traffic stops...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 03/31/10)
The White River Valley High School winter sports awards banquet has been moved to from Tuesday to Thursday. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 659-2274, ext. 112. Linton-Stockton will host a high school boys and girls track and field meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7...
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Miners win opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
The Linton-Stockton Miners jumped to a 7-0 lead then held on at the end to post a 9-7 win over the visiting Owen Valley Patriots in the baseball season lidlifter for both teams. Junior right-hander Ty Scott made his season debut a memorable one for the Miners both at the plate and on the mound at Roy Herndon Field...
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Cardinals hang on for opening night win
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/10)
The Bloomfield Cardinals began the 2010 campaign with an 11-10 win over North Knox at Bicknell Wednesday night. Senior Jeremiah Myers allowed three runs over the first three innings to collect the win while Zaq Query and Payton Karl combined to finish the night on the hill...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/31/10)
Thursday, April 1 Friday, April 2 Saturday, April 3 Sunday, April 4 Monday, April 5 Tuesday, April 6 Wednesday, April 7 Thursday, April 8 Saturday, April 10 Sunday, April 11 Blessed Hope Baptist Church will have "Home Run" Sunday complete with baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and church. ...
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