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Local girl heading to state archery competition
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/12)
For Jessica Dickinson, an activity in gym class has yielded the opportunity to participate in a state championship. The Linton-Stockton Junior High School eighth grader will take her quill and bow and go after an archery state championship in Muncie this week...
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Worthington council gives EDIT proposal cold reception
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
The Worthington Town Council gave a less than enthusiastic reception Tuesday night to the idea of the county enacting a Economic Development Income Tax, known as EDIT. Greene County Council Attorney Marvin Abshire presented the town council with an overview of the reason for the proposed new tax, its rate and details on how the tax would be enacted. ...
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Lyons council hears about grants
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
A representative from Kenna Consulting and Management, Inc. visited the Lyons Town Council meeting to talk about the Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant. Currently 15 of the proposed 23 homes have been accepted for the renovation projects, according to Kenna Vice President Angie Pappano...
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Oliphant to be among HOF inductees
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/12)
NEW CASTLE -- The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes their 51st class of inductees and honors other Indiana boys' high school basketball legends on Wednesday, March 21 in ceremonies scheduled for the Primo Banquet Hall in Indianapolis. Highlighting the evening's ceremony, 15 men will be inducted into the Hall, recognized with the highest honor bestowed in Indiana high school basketball...
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EGHS winter awards presented March 26
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/12)
The Eastern Greene High School Winter Sports Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the high school gym on Monday, March 26.
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UHS sports program set for March 29
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/12)
Union High School will honor winter sports athletes with a program in the new gym on Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m.
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Bloomfield youth tryouts Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 03/14/12)
Bloomfield Youth Baseball is hosting tryouts Saturday in the Bloomfield Junior High School Gym. Any player that is moving up in the league or is new to the league (aside from T-ball) must attend tryouts. Rookie age tryouts (7-8 years old) will start at 10 a.m., Minor age (9-10 years old) will start at 11:30 a.m. and Major age (11-12 years old) will start at 12:30 p.m. Please have your child there a few minutes early so they may be checked in...
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Clovers tryouts Sunday
(Community Sports ~ 03/14/12)
Clovers Softball will be having tryouts for the 8U and 10U teams. The tryout are scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Odon Park, located at CR 900E and Park Street, Odon. For more information check out the website at www.cloversoftball.org or call Leslie VanHoy at (812) 295-6818...
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Linton youth sign-ups Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 03/14/12)
The Linton Youth Baseball and Softball League will have registration Saturday at Hoosier Hit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for registration is $50 for the first child, $65 for two players and $10 for each additional player. Girls must be 4 years old by Jan. 1, 2012 and boys must age 4 by April 31, 2012...
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Bass fishing tournaments start March 24
(Outdoors ~ 03/14/12)
Shakamak State Park once again will be hosting bass fishing tournaments. There will be open team jackpots and these events are open to the public. There is a 10 fish limit. Slot limit applies -- under 12 inches and over 15. Cost is $25 per team. Registration will take place at Kickapoo ramp 15 minutes prior to each event...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/14/12)
Ireland got it right with no smoking To the Editor: St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching for all of us who celebrate being Irish or who just want to celebrate! Ireland definitely has something to celebrate -- it was the first country in the world to become 100% smokefree on 29 March 2004...
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Flower fundrasier will help area children
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
The Greene County Voices for Kids program is offering a hint of spring, while also raising money for their Children In Need of Services (CHINS). This spring-time fundraising effort offers a variety of flowers in several different color choices. "We have order forms here (at the CASA Office) -- which can also be emailed -- and orders can be placed by phone call without an order form," Juvenile Court Advocated Katie Stingley said...
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Jim, Joan Lee to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/14/12)
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, on Saturday from 1-4 pm. All family, friends and neighbors are invited to attend. Jim and the former Joan Shafer of Odon were married Feb. 17, 1962. The reception is being given by their four children, Jami Corbin, Gary Lee, Tonjua Toon and Monica Lee...
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Linton Council, Works Board change meeting times
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
The times, they are a-changing for the Linton City Council and Board of Public Works. The City Council and Works Board approved a suggestion by Mayor John Wilkes which would shift the times the two entities meet. Now, the Works Board will convene at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, a shift from its prior meeting time of 6 p.m. the second Monday...
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Inspiring night unfolds at Pregnancy Choices's fundraiser
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
SWITZ CITY -- It was another inspiring evening at Pregnancy Choices annual dinner and fundraiser Tuesday evening that was emceed by Pastor David Tyra from Linton First Baptist Church. It wasn't only the ambience of a four-star restaurant with music entertainment by Craig and Stephanie Crynes, but the amazing reports from Executive Director Michelle Brown and her clientele, plus the emotional story from a client, that added to an unforgettable evening...
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Foggy morning sunrise
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
The sun burning through the fog Tuesday morning in Linton provided a picturesque scene near the Linton Assembly of God Church on State Road 54. The unseasonable warm weather is expected to continue into next week with high temperatures each day in the mid-70s...
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Dugger man arrested on 'meth charge' after domestic dispute
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
A 52-year-old Dugger man is behind bars following his arrest Tuesday night by the Linton Police Department on drug and gun-related charges. Kenneth E. Murphy, 52, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine with a firearm -- a class C felony; and resisting law enforcement -- a class A misdemeanor...
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Plans for Eastern Middle School's 2013 trip to China gets welcome help from generous private donor
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Thanks to the generosity of an unnamed private donor, more than a dozen Eastern Greene Middle School students and several teachers and administrators will have the opportunity early next summer for a cultural/educational experience of a lifetime in China...
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WANTED: Auxiliary police officers needed in Worthington
(Local News ~ 03/14/12)
WORTHINGTON -- The Worthington Police Department is seeking applicants for auxiliary reserve officers following a resignation that was announced at the Worthington Town Council meeting Tuesday. Reserve Officer Jason Wilson submitted his resignation, effective March 31. He's seeking a position with the Greene County Sheriff's Department's Reserve Unit, according to interim town marshal Don Richardson...
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Madge Bea Padgett Haywood
(Obituary ~ 03/14/12)
Madge Bea Padgett Haywood, 80, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday evening, March 13, 2012 surrounded by her family at the Daviess Community Hospital. She was the daughter of Jesse Brown Padgett and Emma Jane (Hamilton) Padgett. Madge was a homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Scotland United Methodist Church...
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