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Irene L Matthews
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Irene L Matthews, 86, of Jasonville, passed away early Saturday morning, August 14, 2010, at the Shakamak Good Samaritan Center. She was born in Havelock, Neb., on July 25, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Cleo Mae (Brown) Walsh. Irene was a homemaker and a member of the Linton First Baptist Church...
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Nina L. Thompson
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Nina L. Thompson, 93, passed from this life Aug. 15, 2010. Nina was the third of four daughters born to Harvey and Leota (Baker) Maners. She was born July 12, 1917 in Greene County. On Oct. 1, 1938, she married Myers E. Thompson. To this union were born three sons, Richard, Larry and Robert...
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You learn a lot watching the first day of a new school year
(Column ~ 08/16/10)
Having lived across from Linton-Stockton Elementary School for 10 years, I've observed a lot. The first five as an employee. The last as a retiree. The first day of school is my favorite to watch. As I sat on my porch swing slowly gliding back and forth, these were my observations:...
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Art show entries being accepted
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center is now accepting entries for the Open Art Show. It is to be a show of any original art by local artists. All Greene County artists in any media are encouraged to bring their entries to the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center, at 110 E. Vincennes St., Linton during the open hours --10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday by appointment...
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Billy Dean Byarley
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Billy Dean Byarley, 78, of Jasonville died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Oct. 23, 1931 in Jasonville, he was the son of Henderson Byarley and Dorothy (Ferguson) Byarley. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of The American Legion in Indianpolis. He was also a member of the Jasonville Masonic Lodge #530 F&AM. Bill worked as an independent insurance salesman representing a number of insurance companies...
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Railroad bridge closed near Bloomfield because of structural deficiences
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
A railroad bridge near Bloomfield has been closed for structural deficiencies following formal action Monday by the Greene County Commissioners. Bridge No. 272 on County Road 200N -- north of Bloomfield -- will be closed immediately following a recent yearly inspection...
- WRV tennis camp (Community Sports ~ 08/16/10)
- Home run champ (Community Sports ~ 08/16/10)
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 08/16/10)
The Sandlot baseball organization would like to announce tryouts for the 2011 teams on Sunday, Aug. 29. The tryouts are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Linton FOP diamonds and will focus on the 11U team. Should numbers allow, a 10U team is possible. The Sandlot organization will also field a 13U team for 2011. Any inquiries for the 13U team are asked to contact Chris Cornelius at sandlotbaseball@hotmail.com...
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Boil Order effective immediately for Sandborn residents
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Sandborn Clerk-Treasurer Judy Hartsburg has announced a boil order is in effect immediately for all residents of the Town of Sandborn. Hartsburg said the reason is due to a leak in a water main. The order will remain in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/16/10)
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/16/10)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included one incident of refusal to leave, one follow-up investigation, one request for lifting assistance, three assists to the utility department after hours, one incident of vandalism, three drug investigations, one rape investigation, two transport of documentation, two accidents with personal injury, four accidents with property damage, three lost and found, five medical/illness, one alarm, one animal complaint, four suspicious vehicles or people, three assists to other agencies, two harassment complaints, two reckless drivers, one attempted burglary, one other theft, one disabled or stranded vehicle, two welfare checks, two arrests-wanted on warrants, two domestic disputes and 20 traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/16/10)
Tuesday, Aug. 17 Thursday, Aug. 19 Friday, Aug. 20 Saturday, Aug. 21 Sunday, Aug. 22 Monday, Aug. 23 Tuesday, Aug. 24 Wednesday, Aug. 25 Sunday, Aug. 29 Monday, Aug. 30 Tuesday, Aug. 31 Saturday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 6 Saturday, Sept. 11 Saturday, Sept. 18...
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Lady Miners open with win
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/10)
Linton-Stockton finished with 18 aces as the host Lady Miners dominated Monrovia 25-8, 25-12, 25-18, winning their opening match of 2010. "Our aggressive serving was the key to this match," said Linton-Stockton volleyball coach Jill Fougerousse. "It was good to start off the year with a win."...
- Golf instructions (High School Sports ~ 08/16/10)
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Lady Miners continue to improve
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/10)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners continued to show signs of improvement as hosted a triangular match with South Knox and Owen Valley Monday evening at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. Owen Valley edged South Knox 228-229 to take the team title...
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Group home manager fired then arrested; suspected of stealing money from clients
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
A Switz City woman who was working as Rescare's Bloomfield group home manager, Heather N. Yake, 25, has been relieved of her duties and accused of stealing money from several people who either reside in the home or participate in their Adult Day Care services...
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Greene County 15U goes 1-2 over weekend
(Community Sports ~ 08/16/10)
The fall baseball season got underway this past weekend as the Bloomfield Cardinals 15U team returned to the diamond in a tournament at Centerville, Indiana. In the opener, the Cardinals captured a 14-2 victory over host Centerville. "We traveled two hours to play in a tournament where thought we could get some good experience for our guys," head coach Shane Padgett said. ...
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Linton-Stockton students head back to the classroom
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Although the halls were packed with smiles and a few teary eyes, back to school for Linton-Stockton School Corporation students was mostly smooth sailing Monday. From parents, to administration, staff and students -- most were all ready for the new school year...
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South takes out Lady Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/10)
Terre Haute South made quick work of visiting Bloomfield, defeating the Lady Cardinals 25-6, 25-8, 25-8 in the season-opening volleyball match for both teams. "South is always one of the best teams on our schedule," said Bloomfield coach Susie Schulte. "My best teams would have a hard time beating South...
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Lady Bulldog spikers drop opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/10)
The Ashley LaFever era at Union (Dugger) High School began with a loss to visiting South Vermillion Monday night at Dugger. The Lady Wildcats handed LaFever's charges a 25-8, 25-15, 25-17 setback in the season opener for both teams. "The first game we missed a lot serves and in the second game we missed a lot also," LaFever said. "I think it was because it was the first game of the season...
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Commissioners give directive to conduct pair of public meetings dealing with zoning
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Greene County Commissioners issued a directive Monday to the Greene County Plan Commission Advisory Board to conduct two public informational meetings before the end of the year. The purpose of the meetings will be to explain the need for zoning or land use planning...
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Bernice Gilligan Boone
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Bernice Gilligan Boone, 86, of Venice, Fla. and formerly of Linton, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday August, 13, 2010 at A Banyan Residence in Venice, Fla. She was born in Linton on February 6, 1924, the daughter of Curtis Gilligan and Loyce Stafford Gilligan...
- UPDATED: No serious injuries in three-vehicle accident near Linton (Local News ~ 08/16/10)
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Lyons Council hears debate over tree that demolished trailer
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
A Lyons family's quest to determine who pays for the damages to their trailer comes down to a seemingly simple question: Tree for you, or tree for me? In the aftermath of mid-July storms which felled the tree that demolished the trailer home of Jann and Hank Tonyan, the family approached the Lyons Town Council Monday seeking word insurers would cover the damages...
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Enrollment numbers up on smooth first day at Linton-Stockton
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
That's one day down and 179 days to go. Word from the Linton-Stockton School Board meeting on Monday was that the first day of the new school year went smooth. "The first day I thought went really well," explained Linton-Stockton Superintendent Nick Karazsia during the comment portion of the meeting...
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