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Johnsons to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 12/13/12)
John and Carolyn Johnson of Linton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 22. They were married Dec. 22, 1962 in Linton at The United Brethren Church of Christ by the Rev. Herald Scott. John is retired from Farm Bureau Insurance and Carolyn worked at Linton-Stockton Elementary School for many years and was co-owner of School Bears Cottage prior to retiring...
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Donna "Pat" Ashcraft
(Obituary ~ 12/13/12)
Donna "Pat" Ashcraft, 76, of Bloomfield, passed away at 9:42 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born June 11, 1936 in Linton, she was the daughter of, Donald and Ava (Trotter) Reynolds Cooprider. After retiring from RCA after 25 years of service, she and her husband, Bud owned and operated the Fairplay Lanes Bowling Alley in Bloomfield for 20 years...
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DNR to conduct stakeholders meeting December 18 to discuss Goose Pond visitor's center plans
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, is in the process of creating a master plan for future visitor services at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, located south of Linton. Taylor Studios, Inc., of Rantoul, Ill., has been hired to facilitate this process...
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Santa goes to shy kids to get the photo
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
Santa encountered a couple of shy youngsters at the Newberry branch of Bloomfield State Bank on Saturday who really didn't want to get close to the Jolly guy. The siblings, Joslin Henry (left) and Jon Henry, sought refuge under a counter. However, Santa managed to crawl under the cramped quarters for a couple of photos. The youngsters are the son and daughter of Joe and Stacy Henry of Newberry...
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Applications for 2013 Lilly Scholarship available online
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
The Greene County Foundation (GCF) announced the applications for the 2013 Lilly Scholarship are available online. According to a press release issued by GCF Director Cam Trampke, there will be one Lilly Scholarship awarded to a graduate in Greene County...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 12/13/12)
JAIL LOG * Dec. 12 -- David A. Turpin, 41, Solsberry, was arrested on a warrant issued on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond was set at $5,000.
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Linton Police Department
(Police Reports ~ 12/13/12)
ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one request for information only, two custody disputes/exchanges, one public intoxication, one disorderly conduct, two funeral escorts, two medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, one assist to another agency, two thefts, two welfare checks/concerns, one fingerprint for a gun permit and three traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 12/13/12)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT INFRACTIONS William G. Meek, Jr., driving while suspended and speeding Tanya L. Craighead, no valid operators license Robert E. Steed, speeding - exceeding posted speed limit Jeremy P. Kuhn, driving while suspended Terri E. Dllery, child restraint violation - child less than eight years of age...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/13/12)
Friday Linton Moose will have a steak, pork chop and shrimp dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited, and money raised will go to charity. The Linton Public Library will be closing at 2 p.m. today. Saturday, Dec. 15 Bloomfield High School homecoming will take place in the Glover Gymnasium. ...
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Home is where the story begins: Eastern community rallies together to help homeless fire victims
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
Through the efforts of many in the eastern Greene County community, this Christmas holiday will be merrier for a rural Hobbieville family who was left homeless following a fire in late November. The Charles and Melissa Porter family's mobile home in Center Township was destroyed in a fire on Nov. 29...
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Richard House
(Obituary ~ 12/13/12)
Richard House, age 83 of Linton, passed away at 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted on this site when available.
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Shakamak School Board watches Robotics Club presentation
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
JASONVILLE -- Members of the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of School Trustees were treated to a special presentation by the school's Robotics Club at Thursday night's meeting. Robotics Club Sponsor Carol McDonald presented information on the team while members Nicole Mattox and Stephen McDonald demonstrated how the club's robots work...
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Lady Bulldogs lose conference game
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/12)
Clay City outscored Union 18-12 over the final eight minutes as the host Lady Eels pulled out a 44-40 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference victory in a high school girls basketball game in Clay County Thursday night. Union, who slipped to 4-7, 1-4 in the SWIAC, was playing without Korissa Jobe...
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Lady Cards win road game
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/12)
Bloomfield outscored host Springs Valley in every quarter as the Lady Cardinals came away with a 43-35 victory in a non-conference high school girls basketball game Thursday night. The Lady Cardinals won for the fourth time in 10 games while SV dropped to 4-5...
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WRV wins two boys games
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/12)
The White River Valley junior varsity boys basketball team defeated visiting Eminence 55-19 Tuesday night. Jonathan Koenig and Colton Gregory each scored 12 points. Hunter Cornelius hit for seven, Trent Carpener had six, Jorden English five points, Trent Myers four and Conner Hill added three...
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UPDATED: Lady Lakers defeat Linton-Stockton 58-37
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/12)
Will be updated.
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UPDATED: Lady Wolverines survive SWIAC battle with EGHS
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/12)
Will be updated.
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Happy Holidays from Linton City Council; holiday lights; holiday trash pickup
(Local News ~ 12/13/12)
This week's Linton City Council meeting ended with season's greetings sent out to all from the council members and the mayor. "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, from all of us," said Councilman Tony Richards. Linton City Hall is decorated for the holidays with a couple of new giant lighted candy canes and an overhead lighted greeting -- the city's streetlight poles are decked out with garlands and new wreaths...
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