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Early results in GCDW Online poll
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
The following are the results through April 21 of the Greene County Daily World's Internet straw poll. To vote on the poll go to www.gcdailyworld.com and click the word vote (with a checkmark for the v). Linton Mayor Mike Hennette 48.3% John Wilkes 37.6%...
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Outside of Eastern Greene gym damaged
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
A section of the exterior wall of the gymnasium at Eastern Greene High School was damaged early Saturday morning by what officials believe were high winds. Eastern Superintendent Ty Mungle said he was notified about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday that an eight foot section of the upper outer east wall of the gym had fallen...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/25/11)
Junior parents appreciate help To the Editor: Bloomfield High School junior parents would like to thank the following merchants, businesses and individuals for helping to make our post prom event a huge success: Our door and raffle prize contributors: Aggies Fun House, American Legion Post 196, Amy Wilson -- Thirty-One Representative, Arlene Skinner -- Creative Memories, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Bloomfield State Bank, Bob's Pizza, Long John Silvers, The Buckle, Cinco De Mayo (special thanks!), Dairy Queen, Deb's, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Dillman Farms, Eastern Heights Utilities, Farmers & Mechanics, Geneva's Pizza, Guys & Gals, Holiday World, Holtsclaw Standard Station, Hot Spot Tanning, Huck's, Incredible Pizza Co., Indiana Beach, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Indians, French Lick Indoor Karting, Joe's Pizza, King's Island, Linton Cinema, Main Street Sports, Owen Batterton, Paoli Peaks, Parkview Bowling Lanes, Penn Station, Petro Plus, Pizza Hut Bloomfield, Pizza Hut Linton, Psi Iota Xi, REMC, Subway, Texas Roadhouse, Tri-Kappa, Vickie Aydt -- Mary Kay, Dona Bissey -- Pam's Style Shop, Goosepond Pizza.. ...
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Linton-Stockton students to present "Once Upon A Mattress"
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
When Sarah Riggins was looking for a spring musical for her Linton-Stockton students she tried to fit the show with the students. The high school and junior high choir director believes she found a winner. The students will perform "Once Upon A Mattress" on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the auditeria...
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Kirchoff to be guest on talk show
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
Brian Kirchoff, a 1984 Bloomfield High School graduate, was the guest speaker on the Greene County Sports Talk Show Monday. He is the varsity baseball coach at Northeast Duobis High School. To watch click on the GCSTS logo on the home page.
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Rain drenching the area; officials keeping a watchful eye on the rivers
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
Rain -- heavy at times -- continues to pelt the Greene, Sullivan and Knox county areas, swelling already flood stage rivers further. Rain in some parts of the area measured 6 inches from Friday through Sunday with an additional 3 to 6 inches predicted by late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service at Indianapolis...
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Thomas, Landry both have experience as clerk-treasurer
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
Charlotte Thomas and Jane Landry, both Democrats, are vying for Jasonville's clerk-treasurer nomination in the May 3 primary election. Both women have had experience with the position. Thomas has been Jasonville's clerk-treasurer since January 1996...
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Police logs
(Police Reports ~ 04/25/11)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday included: One breaking and entering case, two vandalism cases, two intimidation cases, three property damaged traffic accidents, one off-road vehicle complaint, four animal complaints, one harassment case, four domestic disputes and conducted 22 traffic stops...
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Lady Cards grab weekend victory
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals softball team evened their season record at 4-4 after posting a 4-2 win over visiting Bedford North Lawrence in a non-conference game on Saturday. "We played with composure and confidence this game," first-year Bloomfield coach Nicole Peter said. "We no longer looked like a young team out there...
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Lady Lakers third, Cards fourth at relays
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
The Shakamak High School girls track and field team finished third and Bloomfield girls were fourth at the Arrows Relays at Sullivan Saturday. In the boys competition, Bloomfield was fifth and Shakamak took seventh. Shakamak and Bloomfield ran 2-3 in the 100 meter hurdles. The Lakers had a time of 37.63 seconds while Bloomfield time was 37.65...
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Rain plays havoc with spring schedules
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
The rain that hit the Wabash Valley in recent days has forced several area spring sports events to be canceled and some rescheduled. Monday's Shakamak, Owen Valley at Eastern Greene boys and girls track and field meet has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday...
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Cardinals lose conference game
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
North Daviess improved to 6-2 overall, 3-1 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference with a 10-2 victory over visiting Bloomfield Wednesday. Conner Wikle pitched five innings to pick p the victory for the Cougars, who got two doubles and five RBIs from Brad Tuell...
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Eastern Greene girls win
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
The Eastern Greene girls track and field team placed first Thursday at the North Daviess Invitational. The Lady Thunderbirds had a winning total of 159 points. Linton-Stockton was second with 121 points and White River Valley was eighth out of nine teams with six points...
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Council declines Holtsclaw's plea to release Major Moves funds for roadwork
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
BLOOMFIELD -- Greene County Commissioner Kermit Holtsclaw tried unsuccessfully to convince the Greene County Council to release $904,000 in Major Moves funds to repair county roads he deemed "a disgrace." Holtsclaw told the Council a failure by the County Council and Commission to keep the roads up over several years has left many roads difficult to drive, and some are even dangerous...
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Stacey Lynn Speer
(Obituary ~ 04/25/11)
Stacey Lynn Speer, 38, of Bloomfield, was called home to heaven on April 23, 2011. Stacey was born June 28, 1972 to Tom and Sharon (Burch) Speer of Bloomfield. Stacey will be remembered as more than a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Stacey was a loving person who had a smile for everyone she met and would help anyone in need if she could. Stacey was someone who would put the needs of others before her own needs...
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Bedwell faces challenge from Mason in primary
(Local News ~ 04/25/11)
The Linton City Council Ward 4 race pits incumbent Linda Bedwell against challenger Matt Mason, with debate over the proposed youth center key for both candidates. Both are Democrats. Mason's a newcomer, vying for his first elected office. He says he's concerned about what he sees as a lack of progress and new ideas on the council...
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Miners finish fourth at South
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/11)
Terre Haute South's "black" team cruised to a victory at the Terre Haute South boys golf invitational Saturday in soggy conditions at Rea Park. South won with an 18-hole total of 299, easily wining the 14-team invitational. South Vermillion was next with 315, Terre Haute North-blue 317, Linton-Stockton was fourth with a 320 and Greencastle was fifth at 321...
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