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Greene among storm damaged-counties seeking federal aid
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Governor Mitch Daniels on Thursday requested that President Barack Obama provide federal public assistance to 34 counties and individual assistance to 11 counties, including Greene County. The request stems from damage sustained from severe weather, including flooding, tornadoes and straight-line winds, that began April 18 and continuing...
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Shakamak graduate named teacher of the year
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
A 1985 Shakamak High School graduate received the 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year Award at Carroll-Oakland Elementary School in Lebanon, Tenn. Julie Prindiville, formerly Julie Soncrant, was honored with the award, and said that she felt both honored and humbled...
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SWIAC releases all-conference baseball, softball teams
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/11)
JASONVILLE -- The baseball and softball coaches of the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference have spoken and their selections for all-conference have been determined. Following a vote of conference coaches here Thursday night, 16 position players in each sport were named to the All-SWIAC slate with several more earning honorable mention...
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Eaton receives sportsmanship honor from Covenant Christian
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/11)
If you know him, you might not find it surprising for Linton-Stockton junior first baseman Blake Eaton to be receiving an award for sportsmanship and setting a good example for his peers. What you might find surprising is that the recognition comes from some place other than his school. That's right Eaton was honored for his friendly disposition on the baseball field by Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis...
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Seatbelt blitz nets 92 tickets
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
The recent "Click It or Ticket" enforcement mobilization in the city of Linton has been termed a success by Police Chief Troy Jerrell, who says many more motorists are understanding that buckling up is a wise habit. The LPD officers issued 96 seat belt violations during the saturation period May 20 through June 5...
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Program offers adult readers options
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
It's a short trip to get away from it all this summer, courtesy the Linton Public Library's "Novel Destinations" program. The loosely structured adult reading program offers an array of events, from films about world travel to musical performances and photo exhibits...
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Citizens Academy graduates 11
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
Members of the 2010-11 Citizens' Academy graduated Tuesday evening with a CALO Family Reunion. The event included a dinner cooked and served by the 2011 class and a skit highlighting the numerous sites and facts members learned during the seven month course. An emphasis of the 2010-11 Academy was becoming a positive Ambassador for Greene County...
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Phegley honored at Putnamville Correctional Facility
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
Superintendent Stanley Knight at the Putnamville Correctional Facility recognizes Tim Phegley, from Linton, for correctional excellence and contribution to the facility. Phegley began his career as a correctional officer at the Putnamville Correctional Facility in September 1992. Due to his vast knowledge of corrections and outstanding work ethic, he quickly rose through the ranks being promoted to Correctional Sergeant (1996), Lieutenant (2000), Captain (2003), and Major (2008)...
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Sandborn moves forward with home grant
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
Michelle Carrico from Southern Indiana Development Commission opened a public hearing at the Sandborn Town Council meeting Tuesday evening regarding the Owner Occupied Housing Improvements grant. Carrico noted that the grant is targeted towards residents 55 of age and older or who are disabled...
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First of festival events kick off Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/10/11)
The Linton Freedom Festival (LFF) is set to start events Saturday, leading up to Independence Day. "Our goal is to create an atmosphere for families to enjoy... I always tell new acts coming in that people won't necessarily like their music, but they won't be offended by it either," Chamber of Commerce President Dale Knotts said...
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