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Utility companies continue to address issues
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
Utility crews from the city of Linton, Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC and Duke Energy worked in sub-freezing weather conditions to restore electrical service to hundreds of customers throughout the area as a strong winter storm moved through the state on Sunday...
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UPDATED: Be aware to prevent hypothermia and frostbite
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
With wind chill temperatures dipping well below zero for most of Monday and Tuesday, venturing into the elements can be dangerous. State and local health officials say frostbite and hypothermia are possible concerns for those choosing to go outside. Officials have urged residents to stay safe in the extremely cold temperatures by becoming familiar with the risks and taking precautions...
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Meteoroloists agree more snow to follow historic storm, then warmer temps for weekend
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
Two Terre Haute television meteorologists agree the winter storm this past weekend was historic in nature and was a rarity for this part of the country. "The storm that hit us this weekend has turned out to be the coldest Arctic blast we have experienced in 20 years. Temperatures of -15 and wind chills of near -40 are extremely rare for this region, though not unprecedented," said WTHI-TV's Kevin Orpurt...
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Games postponed
(Community Sports ~ 01/06/14)
Because of schools being closed today, a couple of area athletic events scheduled for Monday have been postponed. The Union at Martinsville, Ill. high school varsity girls basketball game, as well at the Dugger Junior High School girls basketball games against Shakamak and the Linton-Stockton vs. Bloomfield junior high contests all have been canceled for tonight...
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BRIEF: Warming shelters are available in Greene County
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
Warming shelters are available in Greene County. Volunteers are on standby to help. If you have this need, call Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe at 384-4127. More information on the warming shelters, and updates from Axe will be posted in a story as soon as possible....
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BRIEF: Power outages affecting 1600 in Greene County
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
UDWI REMC reports 1600 currently are without power in Greene County. Crews are working. The GCDW is working on the story and will post more information as soon as possible.
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/06/14)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 3-5 included one follow-up investigation, four requests for information, one report of embezzlement, 11 assists to the utility department after hours, three reports of vandalism, one drug investigation, one utility repair, two property damage accidents, one funeral escort, two lost and found, nine medical runs, one alarm, two complaints about animals, two suspicious vehicles or persons, four assists to other agencies, one complaint of harassment, one reckless driver, one extra patrol, four thefts, three welfare checks or concerns, one other assist to the utility department, two assists to the fire department, one domestic dispute, two domestic disputes involving neighbors, three ordinance violations and two traffic stops.. ...
- Updated Monday 9 am: Travel Status by Indiana County (Local News ~ 01/06/14)
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Richard Reed
(Obituary ~ 01/06/14)
Richard Reed, 71, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1942 in Linton, he was the son of Teddy and Eva (Pribble) Reed. He was a Master Technician at Harry Stephens Oldsmobile in Bloomington. He was a 40-year member of the Moose Lodge and a member of the Eagles Lodge in Bloomington...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/06/14)
Wednesday, Jan. 8 The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will have a Board of Finance meeting immediately following their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. in the community room at the main branch. Thursday, Jan. 9 The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 for their regular monthly meeting in the conference room at the Greene County Sheriff's Department located at 204 County Road 70 East at the east edge of Bloomfield...
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National Weather Service Zone Forecast for Greene County: Wind Chill Warning, Winter Storm Warning
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN 403 AM EST MON JAN 6 2014 A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY WIND DOWN ACROSS CENTRAL INDIANA THIS MORNING. CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO THE LATE MORNING HOURS ON MONDAY. WITH SNOW ON POWER LINES...THE WIND MAY CAUSE SOME POWER LINES TO FALL...
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Winter Driving Tips from INDOT
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
INDOT (Indiana Department of Transortation) wants you and your family to stay safe on the roads and by following these tips and advice, you'll be ready for winter driving. And don't forget: Ice and Snow, Take it Slow! Be Prepared! Knowledge: Before leaving home, find out about the driving conditions. Safe drivers know the weather, and their limits. If the weather is bad remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow, or just don't go...
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UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. Monday: Weather related closings and delays
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
The Greene County Courthouse will be open as usual on Tuesday Greene County Foundation is closed and the deadline for turning in Lilly Scholaship applications has been extended. Applications will now be due 4 p.m. of the second day that schools are back in session...
- Travel Status by Indiana County, Map updated Monday Evening (Local News ~ 01/06/14)
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Travel Watch in effect until at least noon Tuesday
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
Greene County was blown to a near standstill by a powerful weekend winter storm that plunged temperatures to dangerous levels -- 6 to 8 degrees below zero Monday -- with windchills sent to a shivering -30 degrees below zero overnight into Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a winter storm warning and windchill warning with the lowest temperatures in more than two decades.......
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UPDATED: State and local crews working hard to clear roadways
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
There's no doubt that county and state road crews are facing an uphill battle in getting roads open and safe for travel. Greene County Highway Department Superintendent Brent Murray says his crew worked 11 and a half hours on Sunday focusing mainly on the major paved roads.....
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Wind gusts continue to cause temperature to plummet
(Local News ~ 01/06/14)
The National Weather Service continued a wind chill warning for the area Monday morning set to continue through Tuesday evening. "Considerable blowing and drifting snow will continue into the evening hours, especially in rural areas," the warning states. "The combination of very cold temperatures and strong winds will produce wind chills of 25 to 40 below at times from today through Tuesday."...
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