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Walter E. Steele
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Walter E. Steele, 78, Worthington, passed away 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Linton Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral service at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington will be 2 p.m. Sunday, August 22. Friends may call at Welch & Cornett 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from noon Sunday until time of service...
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BADGES swim party is planned in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
The Bloomfield Police Department is planning a party. And Town Marshal Kenneth Tharp says kids of all ages in the Bloomfield area are invited. The second annual "BADGES" swim party at the Bloomfield Swimming Pool is Saturday from 6 until 9 p.m. It's the place to be for free snacks, a free swim, and a chance to interact with police officers and personnel from several other law enforcement and emergency agencies...
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ISP now on Facebook, Twitter
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
Now you can access Indiana State Police updates via Facebook and Twitter. The Indiana State Police (ISP) has joined the ranks of public and government organizations utilizing social networking services to provide information to the media and public...
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Joe Edwards Show returning to Bloomfield for 19th year
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
Look for the 19th annual Joe Edwards Show to land in the Bloomfield Town Park on Sept. 6 with several special guests. This year Bob Hardy of Yuma, Az., will return to the Labor Day event, said Marcus "Red" Oliphant, who is the event organizer. "Uncle Bob Hardy" is remembered for his television show in the early '50s "The Hayloft Frolic." He was also instrumental in the careers of Joe Edwards, Bruce Osbon, Bobby Helms, Sammy Smith and several others, Oliphant noted in a press release...
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LPD issues alert about man posing as police officer
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
The Linton Police Department has issued an alert late Wednesday morning about a man posing as a police officer in neighboring Monroe County. Chief Troy Jerrell emphasized there have been no reports of this type of incident in the Linton area. However, he wanted to alert all residents of Linton and Greene County, and those who might be traveling through Monroe County, to be aware that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has received two complaints...
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E-911 re-addressing project nearly wrapped up in the rural areas of the county
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
The E-911 re-addressing project is continuing in Greene County with the major portion of the county work now completed. Work is under way for the city routes in Linton and Jasonville, which have contracted with WTH Technologies, Inc., the same firm that has been working on the county's readdressing since January 2007...
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Linton Music Fest announces schedule
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
On Labor Day weekend, consider a rock in the park, as 38 different artists play the Sixth Annual Linton Music Fest. Humphreys Park will be where the bluesy rock of Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio and the steel-drum clang of the White River Valley Jammin' Pans meets the psychedelic alternative rock of Philpot, Yearbook Committee and Cuba...
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Fernie Eugenia Miller Marlow
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Fernie Eugenia Miller Marlow, 93, of Coalmont, passed away at 1:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 20, 1916 in Coalmont, Ind., the daughter of Alex Miller and Delia Ann (Malone) Miller. On May 10, 1934, she married Roy Marlow who preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1974...
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Kenneth L. Miller
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Kenneth L. Miller, 75, Jasonville, passed away at 10:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Dec. 22, 1934 in Shelburn, Ind., the son of Orval E. Miller and Ethel F. (Rilenge) Miller. On March 20, 1971, he married Marlene K. (DeHart) Miller of Jasonville and she survives...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/18/10)
* Aug. 17 -- Grace Parsley, 23, Sullivan, was arrested on a preliminary charge of public intoxication and was being held in lieu of $500 bond. Linton Police Officer Tom Jerrels was the arresting officer.
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/18/10)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included two requests for information, one juvenile/delinquent, one custody dispute or exchange, one drug investigation, one school/foot patrol, one report of shots fired, one utility repair, one disorderly conduct, two accidents with personal injury, two medical/illness, two suspicious vehicles or persons, three assists to other agencies, one complaint of harassment, two reckless drivers, one extra patrol, one theft, one welfare check or concern and one domestic dispute.. ...
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Husband and wife to square off at Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
JASONVILLE -- It is only natural for coaches to match wits with each other when their teams meet. But there will be nothing natural about the North Central at Shakamak Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school volleyball match here tonight (Thursday)...
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Lady Miners take out WRV
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
SWITZ CITY -- The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners improved to 2-0 on the young season and joined Bloomfield atop the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball standings after rolling past host White River Valley 25-19, 25-7, 25-17 Wednesday night...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 08/18/10)
The 2010 Bulldog Open Golf Outing benefiting the Union (Dugger) High School basketball program will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Prizes include $300 for first place, $200 for second place and door prizes for every golfer as well as 36 holes of golf being given away on each hole...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/18/10)
Thursday, Aug. 19 * "Surrender of Summer Extravaganza", sponsored by 4-H Clubs of Greene County, begins at the fairgrounds near Switz City. "King of the Demos" will present a demolition derby -- featuring cars, trucks and mini cars -- at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be $10 with $2 parking. * Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is coming this fall to First Baptist Church, 500 Lincoln Drive in Bloomfield. Ramsey is a nationally known Christian financial expert. His mission is to help people establish healthy spending plans, reduce debt and mange God's resources more effectively. The 13-week learning experience involves DVDs, study guides and group discussion. It will begin in September with the community welcome to participate. To find out more about Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace, and to help determine the best time for FPU to meet, an information sharing meeting has been set for today at 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Fellowship Hall. For more information call the church at 384-8459. * Moose Lodge 1434 will host a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. The Moose is located at 89 A St. SW in Linton. * The Linton Public Library Board of Trustees will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Linton Public Library and this meeting is open to the public. * The meeting of the executive board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session at 8:30 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., N.E., Linton.
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