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Scott, Hogan exchange vows
(Wedding ~ 08/13/10)
Rhonda Deckard and Francis Hogan are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Keesha Scott and Tim Hogan who were married June 19 in Nassau, Bahamas. Keesha is the daughter of Rhonda Deckard of Linton. She is a 2001 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School and a graduate of California State University in Los Angeles, California...
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James E. Heshelman
(Obituary ~ 08/13/10)
James E. Heshelman, 70, of Sandborn, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1940, in Martin Co., to Herman and Delphia (Banks) Heshelman. On December 31, 1956, Jim married Wilma R. Terrell. Jim was a farmer, employee for the Town of Sandborn, operated Heshelman Trash Service and served on the Sandborn Cemetery Board for over 20 years. ...
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Annual kid's archery camp slated for Aug. 20-21
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
Look for Kicking Bear to host its annual kids archery camp Aug. 20-21 at Shakamak State Park. Mike Miller, Indiana director of Kicking Bear, explained, "This is the fifth year I've had it ... it's for kids who need a role model." The camp introduces kids to archery, connects them with nature and is free...
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Newberry Festival set for Aug. 20-21
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
The town of Newberry will come alive with the sounds of music, a traditional parade and much more during the annual Newberry Festival. "Everything is as ready as it can be. We're just excited and looking for a very big crowd," explained Judy Moore, who serves as the president of the Newberry Festival Committee...
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WRV offering full-day learning program for young children
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
White River Valley School District is now offering a full-day early learning experience and care for children ages 3 to 6. Little Stars Early Learning Center will open its doors on Tuesday and sign-ups are now being taken, explained Liz Tharp, who will serve as the center's lead teacher...
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School year off to warm start for some at Eastern Greene; four classrooms won't have air conditioning until next week
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
There is a motto on Eastern Greene School District's website that was ironically fitting on Thursday -- the first official day of classes. The motto reads: "Eastern Greene Schools, a warm and welcoming place to learn and grow!" About 30 minutes after classes started Thursday, the lights went out when Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC experienced low power and electrical outages in the area of the school...
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Carroll E. Stoner
(Obituary ~ 08/13/10)
Carroll E. Stoner, 70, of Newberry, passed away Thursday August 12, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Born August 18, 1939 in Newberry, Indiana he was the son of Cecil and Minnie (Goad) Stoner. He retired from Crane as a railroad supervisor and was a member of the Crane VFW, Elnora American Legion and the Newberry Masonic Lodge...
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JAPAN SURRENDERS: Area residents recall where they were on Aug. 14, 1945
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
Up until this year, the date of Aug. 14, 1945, came and went without much fanfare. Finally, on the anniversary of the day that President Harry Truman announced the surrender of Japan ending World War II, a National Day of Remembrance has been designated...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/13/10)
* Aug. 12 -- Jeremy Salesman, 33, Dugger, was arrested on a preliminary charge of contempt of court and was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Woodall was the arresting officer.
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/13/10)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one forgery and counterfeiting investigation, two follow-up investigations, one request for information, one drug investigation, one property dispute, one vehicle fire, one funeral escort, two medical/illness, two alarms, one complaint of harassment, two reckless drivers, one extra patrol, one theft, one fingerprint for a gun permit, four arrests-wanted on warrants, one domestic dispute and one traffic stop...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/13/10)
Saturday, Aug. 14 Sunday, Aug. 15 Monday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 17 Thursday, Aug.19 Saturday, Aug. 21 Sunday, Aug. 22 Tuesday, Aug. 24 The WestGate Authority will meet in executive session at 11 a.m. at the Loogootee City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to receive information pertaining to the hiring of an interim executive director. The regular meeting of the Authority will follow at 1 p.m...
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Dean pleased with Thunderbird scrimmage
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/10)
Eastern Greene High School football coach Luke Dean was pleased with the performance of his Thunderbirds, who faced off against Brown County in a controlled scrimmage Friday night. "I felt pretty good about tonight," said Dean, who is starting his third season in charge of the Thunderbirds. "I think it pretty much was a stalemate as far as the scoring went...
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Miners use scrimmage as learning tool
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/10)
CLOVERDALE -- Linton-Stockton football coach Steve Weber knows a few things about his 2010 football squad, but learned a few more during a controlled scrimmage here Friday night against the Cloverdale Clovers. "Our No. 1 problem is our conditioning. We are just way out of shape," said Weber. "The last three or four years we have not worked very hard in the weight room during the summer. We are behind other teams...
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One year after kidney transplant, both donor and recipient are doing well
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
It's been just over a year since Bloomfield native Jonathan "Stewy" Stewart donated his right kidney to the mother of a small child that he really didn't know. The operation on July 31, 2009 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis went well...
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Danny W. Kissinger
(Obituary ~ 08/13/10)
Danny W. Kissinger, 52, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Bloomington Hospital. Born January 25, 1958 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Margret and Ralph Kissinger. While living in Greene County the past 15 years, he loved fishing, hunting and yard care...
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