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Heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY FOR GREENE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. TEMPERATURE: HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW TO MID 90S WITH HEAT INDEXES OF 100 TO 105 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
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Commissioners approve Wright Township road closure with stipulations
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
The Greene County Commissioners approved the closing of a Wright Township county road on Monday, but with some stipulations. The stipulations will be worked out between commissioner's attorney Marilyn Hartman and Indiana Rail Road Company attorney Tom Binford. Then, an amendment will be made to an agreement that was signed with the railroad company in March...
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Grant being prepared for Scotland/WestGate wastewater treatment project
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
An application for federal/state grant funding to assist with the establishment of wastewater treatment service to Scotland residents and to WestGate Technology Park is now being prepared. Matt Sword of Southern Indiana Development Commission conducted a public hearing Monday during the Greene County Commissioners meeting that is a prelude to the Disaster Recovery II Grant Application that will be prepared before a July 2 deadline...
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Courtroom video conferencing moves a step closer
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
The Greene County Commissioners gave the go-ahead Monday morning for the county to progress with installing a new video conferencing system. The system will link local courtrooms with the county jail, probation and community corrections offices as well as Department of Correction facilities throughout the state...
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Solsberry man faces charges
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
A Solsberry man faces trouble after allegedly slashing a tire and interfering with the reporting of a crime. Preliminary charges filed against Robert Eugene "Gator" Goodman in Greene County Superior Court on June 17 include: Interference with the reporting of a crime, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor...
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UHS losing more than just a teacher and AD
(High School Sports ~ 06/21/10)
DUGGER -- Eli Lilly's loss was Dugger, Indiana and Union (Dugger) High School's gain. That phrase best sums up what happened when Tom Hiatt mulled over two offers after graduation from Indiana State University. Hiatt had a choice between taking a job as a chemist with the Eli Lilly Co. at Avon or becoming a teacher at his alma mater...
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Concussion rule revised for high school football
(High School Sports ~ 06/21/10)
The national governing body of high school sports has revised and strengthened the rules regarding player safety when it comes to concussions for the 2010 football season. The National Federation of High School Associations, which is based in Indianapolis, recently gave broader and stronger powers to game officials in deciding when a player should be removed from a game because of concussions...
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Stevenson honored for service on MSD Shakamak board
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
In honor of Mike Stevenson's last MSD Shakamak board meeting, board president James Yeryar presented Stevenson with a plaque in appreciation of the two years he served as trustee. In expressing his appreciation for Stevenson's years on the board, Superintendent Mike Mogan said, "I appreciate all of your hard work, and I appreciate working with you."...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/21/10)
Tuesday, June 22 Wednesday, June 23 Thursday, June 24 Friday, June 25 Saturday, June 26 Sunday, June 27 Monday, June 28 Wednesday, June 30 Saturday, July 3 Sunday, July 4 Sunday, July 11 Monday, July 12 Tuesday, July 20 Sunday, July 25 Saturday, Aug. 21...
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William G. Cravens
(Obituary ~ 06/21/10)
William G. Cravens, 98 of Linton, died at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Linton on May 6, 1912, the son of John Coleman "Cap" and Mary Josephine (Halstead) Cravens. Bill graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1932. ...
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Dorothy Colonna Skidmore
(Obituary ~ 06/21/10)
Dorothy Colonna Skidmore passed away on June 12, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born April 21, 1963 in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Racqueline Colonna; and a sister, Racqueline Colonna. She leaves behind a daughter, Justice Skidmore and several brothers and sisters, Maria Brunker, Anthony Colonna III., Christopher Colona, Michael Colonna, Bridget Garwood, Rebecca Hendren and Marcus Colonna; along with several nieces and nephews, all of Michigan...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 06/21/10)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included six requests for information, one for lifting assistance, one fight, four assists to the utility department after hours, two incidents of criminal mischief, one animal cruelty, three structure fires, one accident with property damage, one funeral escort, one lost and found, one suicide or attempted suicide, three medical/illness, three animal complaints, two suspicious vehicles or persons, seven assists to other agencies, two harassment complaints, one reckless driver, one extra patrol, one attempted burglary, three thefts-other, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one message delivery, one fireworks, two welfare checks or concerns, one arrest-wanted on warrant, two domestic disputes, one domestic-neighbor, one community relations, two ordinance violations and four traffic stops.. ...
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Lyons man arrested after a "large fight with weapons" reported to LPD
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
One man, Christopher L. Camden, 33, Lyons, was taken to jail early Sunday morning after Linton police responded to a call about a large fight in the area of 137 SE 4th Street. The caller said there were weapons involved. LPD Cpl. Chad E. Crynes was dispatched at 5:07 a.m. ...
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Worthington woman with suspended license accused of stealing a vehicle then driving with .325 percent BAC
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
Officers from several departments responded from several directions Saturday evening to locate a vehicle reported stolen from a man in Worthington by a 27-year-old woman, Arin R. Botkin of Worthington. Botkin is now facing not only a felony charge of auto theft, but driving without a license and driving with a .325 percent blood-alcohol content, more than four times the legal limit of .08 percent...
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Linton-Stockton board approves re-alignment for 2010-11 school year
(Local News ~ 06/21/10)
By Timberly Ferree STAFF WRITER Look for an administrative/school re-alignment to come into play at Linton-Stockton Schools during the 2010-11 school year. The change was approved in a 4-1 vote at the L-S School Board meeting on Monday. School Board Member John Preble voted no on the matter...
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