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Sparks joins race for District 62 state representative
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
Dismayed by what he sees as increasing legislative mistreatment of public schools and teachers, Linton-Stockton Junior High School Principal Jeff Sparks will now run for District 62 state representative as a Democrat. "In public education, teachers and schools need to have some of the respect and honor they deserve restored, rather than all this constant criticism," he said. ...
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Boys hoops final weekend at hand
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/12)
The final weekend of the boys high school basketball regular season is at hand and there's just three games on the area slate. Newly-crowned Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference champion Eastern Greene (19-1, 7-0) looks to sweep the SWIAC slate with a home game against North Daviess (15-5, 5-2) while the Bloomfield Cardinals (11-10) look to knock off the top team in Class A when they visit Barr-Reeve (18-2) and the Shakamak Lakers (13-8) look for momentum going into the postseason when they visit Owen Valley (8-12).. ...
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Lees to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/22/12)
A 50th anniversary celebration for Jim and Joan Lee of Scotland will be at the Full Gospel Community Building, one block east of the four-way stop in Scotland. It will be Saturday, March 17 from 1-4 p.m. All family, friends and neighbors are invited to attend...
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Linton-Stockton industrial arts class aims at hands-on effort to instill basic construction and design skills
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
No more pencils, no more books -- it's saws and hammers, welders and wood for the students of Brian Oliver, industrial arts teacher at Linton-Stockton School Corp. "I like creating practical lessons," Oliver suggests of his hands-on efforts to instill basic construction and design, as well as mechanical aptitude...
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First of three suspects sentenced in farm theft case
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
The first of three men accused in the theft of a variety of items from a rural Worthington farm has been sentenced. Timothy A. Bell, 25, of Worthington, pled guilty Wednesday in Greene Circuit Court to a single count of theft, a class D felony as part of a negotiated plea agreement...
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Inmate who failed to return from work release assignment faces additional criminal charge
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
An inmate, who failed to return to the Greene County Work Release Center following an employment assignment, now faces an additional criminal charge. An warrant was issued Friday by Greene Circuit Judge Erik Allen for the arrest of Ronald Wayne Smith, of Linton, charging him with failure to return to lawful detention, a class D felony...
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EGHS selling tickets
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/12)
A limited amount of pre-sale tickets for the Class 2A North Knox Sectional 47 at Bicknell next week will be on sale in the Eastern Greene High School main office starting through Wednesday as long as tickets last. Cost is $10 each and are good for all sessions...
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Arrest made in connection with Jasonville vehicle thefts
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
The Jasonville Police Department has made an arrest charging a 27-year-old man of stealing items from two separate vehicles in December 2011. He then gave some of the items to his girlfriend and brother as gifts. Bradley Fiscus, of Jasonville, was arrested Thursday on two counts of theft, both class D felonies...
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Required orientation training for potential childcare providers will be available next month
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
Required orientation training for potential childcare providers will be available in Greene County next month. Community Alliance and Services for Young Children (CASY) will host Orientation I training March 8 from 4-6 p.m. at the Linton Public Library for people interested in becoming licensed childcare providers...
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Indy woman may have to serve sentence at state prison after she loses work release job
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
An Indianapolis woman, who was planning to spend her prison sentence for forgery in the Greene County Community Corrections work release program, faces a March 21 evidentiary hearing to determine if she'll have to go to the Indiana State Woman's Prison...
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Scott a 'no show' for change of plea hearing; arrest warrant issued
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
A rural Linton man was scheduled to enter a guilty plea to dealing methamphetamine as part of a negotiated plea deal on Wednesday morning, but there was one hitch. He didn't show up in court. After more than an hour of waiting, Greene Circuit Judge Erik Allen issued a warrant for the arrest of Andrew W. Scott, 23, of Route 3, Linton...
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Anthony Dale "Tony" Berlin Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/22/12)
Anthony Dale "Tony" Berlin Sr., 48, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence. Born March 10, 1963 in Sullivan, he was the son of Don and Sharon Kay (Todd) Berlin. He was a HVAC Technician. Surviving relatives include: his wife, Susan Berlin of Bloomington; parents, Don and Sharon Kay Berlin of Springville; sons, Anthony Dale Berlin Jr. ...
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Zuckschwerdt honored as Conservation Farmer of the Year
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
Attendees of the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annual meeting Tuesday night were able to see how local Future Farmers of America (FFA) groups will learn how different types of land effects watershed. Board Chairperson Rita Sharr designed a Rainwater Simulator with the help of an Indiana Family of Farmers Grant...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/22/12)
Thursday Friday, Feb. 24 Saturday, Feb. 25 Monday, Feb. 27 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Thursday, March 1 Friday, March 2 Saturday, March 3 Monday, March 5 Wednesday, March 7 Thursday, March 8 Saturday, March 10 Tuesday, March 13 Tuesday, March 20 Thursday, March 22...
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Police logs
(Police Reports ~ 02/22/12)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for Feb. 21 included: One breaking and entering case; three follow up investigations; two drug investigations; one property dispute; one burglary; and one traffic stop. GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 02/22/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Security Credit Services, LLC vs. William McDaniel, civil collection. Rebecca Scalf and Joshua Scalf, dissolution of marriage. Brandy Southern and Aaron Southern, dissolution of marriage. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings...
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Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday services
(Local News ~ 02/22/12)
Ashes and abstaining from favorite treats and bad habits were the order of the day for many Christians Wednesday. The Easter Season began with Ash Wednesday observances, spurring discussion, thought and prayer about change, repentance and forgiveness...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/22/12)
Today Friday, Feb. 24 Saturday, Feb. 25 Monday, Feb. 27 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Thursday, March 1 Friday, March 2 Saturday, March 3 Monday, March 5 Wednesday, March 7 Thursday, March 8 Saturday, March 10 Tuesday, March 13 Tuesday, March 20 Thursday, March 22...
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Lynda J. Grissom
(Obituary ~ 02/22/12)
Linda J. Grissom, 69, of Coalmont, passed away at 10:48 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in her home. She was born May 2, 1942 in Coalmont, to Merrill (Nelson) Myers. Survivors include: her spouse, Jerry L. Grissom of Coalmont, whom she married on July 3, 1962; daughters and sons-in-law, Vaughna and Daniel Stienstra of Hymera, Kelly and Randy Buell of Texas, Samantha and Joseph Munson of California; sons, Jerry L. ...
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