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Eddie's Fun Run could be the final fundraiser for toddler's life-saving kidney transplant
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
Organizers estimate if 1,000 people attend Eddie's Fun Run Saturday in Bloomington, the goal will be reached for a 2-year-old boy with Greene County ties to get a life-saving kidney transplant. Ian Laster was born with Stage IV kidney failure, and the procedure that will save his life costs approximately $55,000...
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Rogers to fight in MMA Main Event Saturday
(Other Sports ~ 08/01/13)
Former Greene County resident Nakita Rogers, 25, a MIx Martial Arts Fighter and mother of five daughters, has an MMA fight at the Vigo County Fairgrounds in Terre Haute Saturday. She will be the main event as she squares off against Shakia Hughes. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with the first bell at 7 p.m...
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National Night Out set for Tuesday; big crowd expected
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
Tuesday is National Night Out -- America's Night Out Against Crime. In cities, towns and neighborhoods all across the country, local events will promote partnerships between police officers and the communities they serve, highlight crime prevention, and send a message to criminals to let them know neighborhoods are fighting back...
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Former courthouse employee files civil suit against the county
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
A former courthouse maintenance supervisor has filed a civil suit against his former employer, Greene County, alleging that he was fired for U.S. Constitution First Amendment political affiliation discrimination. Tim Carpenter, of Bloomfield, who was terminated May 17, filed suit in U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Indiana at Terre Haute on July 8...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/01/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG July 31 - Jeremy Brandon Swango, 37, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant issued for preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, bribery, possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent. He was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Detective George Dallaire was the arresting officer...
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Locally Led Ranking Committee meeting will help with future funding
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting the annual Locally Led Ranking Committee Aug. 7. According to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationist Tammy Swihart, the annual meeting uses local input to rank issues in the county...
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Lamb Jam Festival kicks off Friday
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
The Fourth Annual Lamb Jam Festival will kick off today (Friday) with metal night at 6 p.m. in Linton's Humphreys Park. Virgil Franklin, who founded the event with his son, Clifford, said there will be musical entertainment for every musical taste. Friday night will feature Christian metal music starting at 6 p.m., with Genesis Tools as the night's major sponsor...
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Solar panels being installed at Eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 08/01/13)
Crews are busy this week installing solar water heating equipment for the Eastern Greene Middle School and Elementary School complex. The new equipment is coming to Eastern Greene through a $110,000 grant from Hoosier Energy as part of its $1.9 million solar technology school grant program...
- Local students take the 'Imagine Yourself Here' Tour (Local News ~ 08/01/13)
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/01/13)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Citibank NA successor to Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs. Curtis Hatton, collection Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Daniel McLean, collection GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. James R. Kent, invasion of privacy - violation of an ex parte protective order, invasion of privacy - violation of a no-contact order in dispositional decree...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/01/13)
Friday The Jasonville Senior Citizens Center will host the monthly biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Other breakfast items and carry out available. There will be rugs made on a loom for sale. The Worthington Son Shine Shop is having a bag sale July 30 through August 10. Fill one bag or more for $8 each. This includes all clothing, shoes, toys, and a selection of books and tapes...
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