- WRV prom royalty (Local News ~ 05/06/10)
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Iva Marie Spurlin
(Obituary ~ 05/06/10)
Iva Marie Spurlin, 74, of Dugger, passed away at 6:31 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born in Switz City on Feb. 2, 1936, the daughter of Clarence Bovenschen and Martha Hart Bovenschen. Iva graduated from Switz City Central High School in 1954, and married Charles E. Spurlin March 31, 1956...
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Linton man faces charges stemming from alleged domestic battery incident
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
A Linton man faces several charges after allegedly committing domestic battery in the presence of a minor. Coty C. Fender, 25, was arrested by Indiana State Trooper Adam Davis Wednesday and is still being held on a $9,000 bond in the Greene County Jail...
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Charles E. Williams Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/06/10)
Charles E. Williams Jr., son of Charles Eugene Williams and Betty Jane Williams, was born on the 23rd of July 1948 and died on Friday April 30, 2010 in Houston, Texas. "Chuck," as he was known to his friends, was educated in Bloomfield, and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1967...
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Historic Indiana buildings to be featured in Linton photo exhibit
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
May brings a photo display of Indiana's Historic Buildings to the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center in Linton. Donna Kluesner, president of the arts center board, shared details on the exhibit. "On display in honor of the Historic Preservation Month of May will be historic photos on loan from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology."...
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Sandborn water rates to be reduced by $5
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
After two public readings, the Sandborn Town Council approved an ordinance Tuesday evening which will reduce water rates by removing the $5 debt assessment. The ordinance will go into effect June 1, 2010. After Sandborn Clerk-Treasurer Judi Hartsburg displayed a water chart and read a letter directed to the Sandborn Volunteer Fire Department asking that they receive payment up front prior to filling local swimming pools, the council voted that owners must place a $100 deposit with the utility clerk at the town hall before a swimming pool can be filled. ...
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Bloomfield Park Board looking to improve park
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
The Bloomfield Park Board wants to continue to make the park a showcase for the community and a fun place to visit for youngsters and adults. At Wednesday night's Bloomfield Town Council meeting, Linda Pullen, representing the park board, requested that several improvements be made to the town park and paid for from the Hunter Trust Fund...
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Worthington FD will soon get federal grant for firefighting gear
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Worthington firefighters will soon have some much-needed new gear thanks to a FEMA grant. Kyle Steward, Worthington fire chief, shared details on the $91,727 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and stressed why it was needed. "We're getting 14 brand new air packs, a thermal imaging camera and a fit tester," he said, adding the new equipment is ordered and should be in by the end of May...
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Bloomfield Chamber interested in joining Indiana Main Street program
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will continue talking with a representative from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) learning more about participation in the Indiana Main Street program. Chamber president Matt Miller reported at the organization's luncheon meeting on Thursday that OCRA representative Matthew Crouch had met with the Chamber's board of directors to explain the basics of the program and he will conduct another meeting this month...
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Utility company rep says 'cap and trade' would hurt Indiana coal industry and drive up electric costs
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce members heard a presentation at a noon luncheon Thursday at the Pepperoni Grill from a local utility company representative. She warned of higher electric rates in the future if "cap and trad" legislation is passed by federal lawmakers...
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Police looking for hit and run driver after morning wreck in eastern Greene County
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Police are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident Thursday morning on State Road 445 in eastern Greene County. Det. Christopher McDonald of the Greene County Sheriff's Department said three witnesses on the scene described the suspect vehicle as a silver Ford Taurus...
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Linton-Stockton students learn about the operation of local government
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Some Linton-Stockton students had the opportunity to learn about municipal government Thursday after Linton Mayor Tom Jones signed a proclamation recognizing Municipal Government Week. To kick off this celebration, Jones and several city department heads were on hand to welcome the students in grades 5 through 12...
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Man claims part of Bloomfield's wastewater treatment plant is on his property
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Rural Bloomfield resident Jim Wilson made it clear to the town council Wednesday night that he's not interested in owning the town's wastewater treatment plant. However, according to a 1982 survey, Wilson claims a portion of the treatment plant sits on land he owns...
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Butterfly release is symbol of hope and memory of victims
(Local News ~ 05/06/10)
Eleven Monarch butterflies were recently released into the winds of Greene County as a symbol of hope and memory of the victims of sexual assault. The release marked the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) -- a national and local campaign to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/06/10)
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/06/10)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one request for information, one assist to the utility department after hours, one utility repair call, one accident with personal injury, one medical/illness, one welfare check/concern, two fingerprints for gun permits, one domestic dispute and one battery...
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Wolverines get first win of the year
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
It's been a long time coming, but the White River Valley Wolverines finally notched their first win of the season. It came following a three-run rally in the sixth inning and gave them an 8-7 win over visiting Cloverdale Thursday at Switz City. "The boys played really well tonight," WRV (1-9) coach Justin English said. "...they got down and battled back."...
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Wolverine linksters stumble at Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
The White River Valley boys golf team finished fourth in a quad meet at the Sullivan Elks Club Thursday at Sullivan. The host Golden Arrows took first with a team total of 161 behind a nine-hole total of 37 by low medalist Derek Andre. Owen Valley (174), Cloverdale (183) and WRV (244) rounded out the field...
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Lady Lakers even record after win over Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
The Shakamak Lady Lakers improved to 9-9 on the season following a 12-2 win in six innings over visiting Owen Valley Thursday at Jasonville. Shakamak pounded out seven hits off two Owen Valley pitchers and took advantage of seven Lady Patriot errors...
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Lady Wolverines fall 2-0 to Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
The White River Valley Lady Wolverines fell to 1-12 on the year after a 2-0 setback at the hands of visiting Cloverdale Thursday at Switz City. Freshman right-hander Sydney Kail went the distance in absorbing the loss. Despite the setback, WRV coach Ruan Fougerousse was pleased with the performance of her team...
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Lady Wolverines drop 3-2 decision to Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
The White River Valley Lady Wolverines dropped another one point decision Thursday afternoon. This time around it was North Daviess who benefited. Taylor Blanton took the No. 3 singles match with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Hannah Watson and the No. 1 doubles tandem of Amanda Mowery and Brooke Braswell handed Mary Doades and Sarah Smith a 6-3, 6-3 loss...
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Shelton signs with IU-Southeast
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley senior point guard Jared Shelton has become the latest Greene County player to sign a national letter of intent to play basketball while furthering his education. For Shelton it will Indiana University-Southeast in New Albany where he will ply his skills...
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UHS cancels softball game
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
The Union (Dugger) at North Central softball game that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon was cancelled due to a lack of players by the Lady Bulldogs. The game will be made up at a yet undetermined date according to athletic director Shane Reese. The Lady Bulldogs next game is slated for Monday at 5:30 p.m. when they host Lawrenceville, Ill...
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hunderbirds top Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Thunderbirds top Mustangs Eastern Greene High School baseball coach Trevor McConnell has been waiting for his Thunderbirds to put together a complete game all season. The T-Birds finally responded, coming up with 12 hits, playing errorless defense and getting a complete-game pitching performance as they defeated visiting Edgewood 6-3 in a contest Thursday...
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Lady Miners win jv game
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Linton-Stockton's junior varsity softball team defeated Eastern Greene 11-2 Thursday at Linton. Kayla Geatches, who was 1-for-3 with two RBIs and one run, pitched the first three innings to earn the win. Jerrica Moss, who was 1-for-2 with one run scored, tossed the final two innings to earn the save as the Lady Miners improved to 8-1...
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Cardinals down Owen Valley, 4-1
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Cardinals down Owen Valley, 4-1 The Bloomfield girls' tennis improved their record to 11-2 by shutting down Owen Valley 4-1 on the Cardinals' home courts Thursday afternoon. The match was much closer than the score would indicate. Bloomfield was ahead 2-1 after singles play...
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Cardinals earn victory
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Bloomfield's boys golf team picked up a forfeit win Thursday against Vincennes Rivet in a match at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. The Cardinals finished with a 173 while Rivet had just one golfer, Trevor Cummings, who shot 45. Derek Corn paced Bloomfield, earning low-medalist honors with a 40...
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Bulldogs lose conference game
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
D.J. Newton tossed a one-hit shutout to lead Clay City to a 10-0 dual conference high school victory over Union (Dugger) in five innings Thursday. The contest was a home game for the Bulldogs (4-7 overall, 1-2 in the Tri-River Conference and 1-3 in the Southwestern Indiana Conference) even though it was played at CCHS...
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SHS golfers shoot 214
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Led by Austin Sinders, who won low medalist honors with a one-over-par 35, host Clay City defeated Shakamak 158-214 in a high school boys golf match at Hoosier Hills Thursday. "The Sinders kid played very well," said Shakamak coach Kirk Buckley. "He was one-under-par through seven."...
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Miners edge T-Birds to win SWIAC title
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/10)
Linton-Stockton achieved their second goal of the season -- winning the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference -- but it wasn't easy. The Class 2A No. 2 Lady Miners made the most of three hits and defeated the pesky Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds 2-1 in a SWIAC softball game at Linton Thursday night...
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