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Power out for short time in Linton
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
A blown fuse on an electric pole on the southwest side of Linton was to blame for a power outage Tuesday morning, according to Linton Electric Superintendent Nick House. The pole serves the southwest part of town, as well as the downtown area, House explained...
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Getting ready for the big celebration
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
Linton Fire Department's Jayson Smith and Captain Opie Wall drove through the city on Tuesday placing flags on the light poles in order to get ready for the city's Fourth of July festivities.
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Fantasticks opens July 7 at Shawnee Theatre
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
The Shawnee Theatre's fourth show of its 52nd season is a timeless musical about illusion, adventure, and love. It features such songs as "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain," and "They Were You." The Fantasticks is both the perfect show for families and couples. A comical yet romantic piece, this show features magic, loads of catchy tunes, and sword-fighting. It is recommended for all ages...
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Council gives approval to proceed with bridge projects
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
The Greene County Council approved the commissioner's recommendation Monday afternoon and moved forward with the advertisements of several bridge repair projects. Commissioner's president Steve Lindsey explained the county was notified last Friday that it has received $2,201,120 in federal funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation for repairs to Bridge 260 and Bridge 283 under the Local Public Agency (LPA) Bridge Funds matching grants program...
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Change in builders means floats must come a long way
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
Changes to a Brazil float decorator's business have forced Linton to travel further for the Freedom Festival floats this Independence Day. Now, the closest float builder's in Chicago, and Mayor Patti Jones said she's unsure how the distance will affect those seeking to enter floats in the parade...
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U.S. 231 to hit the stage at Freedom Festival Thursday night
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
Take the opportunity to check out a local folk rock and bluegrass band while you are taking part in Linton Freedom Festival activities at Humphreys Park. US 231 will be performing at the bandshell from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday. The band features Chris Taylor on vocals, guitar and harmonica, Scott Stanton on vocals and guitar, Roger Markle on vocals and mandolin, Lisa Stanton on bass, and Cameron Rhoten on drums...
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Big medical bill for jail inmate has sheriff searching for some relief
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce is perplexed at how to deal with rising inmate medical costs. Monday afternoon, he presented to the Greene County Council a medical bill for a single inmate that amounted to $33,100.29. The inmate had been incarcerated in the jail for just two days when he required an emergency appendectomy surgery...
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Linton man in more trouble riding a four-wheeler
(Local News ~ 06/28/11)
A 31-year-old Linton man, who was involved in a four-wheeler wreck Friday afternoon in which his step-child was injured, found himself in more trouble with the law Monday night. Joseph F. Ball, of 159 J Street NW, was booked into the Greene County Jail on a preliminary charge of public intoxication...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/28/11)
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Police logs
(Police Reports ~ 06/28/11)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department activity log for June 27 included: One vandalism case, four property damage traffic accidents, one mental case, one animal complaint, one harassment complaint, one theft case, two fireworks complaints, one vehicle theft, four domestic disputes, one battery case, one ordinance warning, and one traffic stop...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 06/28/11)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Abraham Christenberry and Debbie Christenberry, dissolution of marriage. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings Michael A. Vachet, driving while suspended with a conviction within 10 years. Civil Filings Timothy McClure and Angela McClure, dissolution of marriage...
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Alice Faye Helms Hallett
(Obituary ~ 06/28/11)
Alice Faye Helms Hallett, 68, of Bloomington passed away Sunday morning June 26, 2011 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born August 28, 1942 in Linton, Indiana to Otis and Marjorie Terrell Helms. Alice was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary of the Woods College with a BS in Business Management and a minor in Computer Information Systems...
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Virginia Lee (Brough) Farmer
(Obituary ~ 06/28/11)
Virginia Lee (Brough) Farmer, 88, of Jasonville, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Center of Jasonville. She was born March 31, 1923 in Clay County, to Howard and Flossie (Dickey) Brough.
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