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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/02/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 10 calls and incidents on Thursday, May 1, including two requests for information, one lost and found, four medical runs, one reckless driver, one missing person, and one traffic stop.
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/02/14)
May 1 -- Christopher Lee DeMoss, 32, Elnora, was arrested on a warrant issued for failure to appear. He was being held without bond. May 1 -- Christina D. Sperling, 41, Linton, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of theft and forgery. Her bond was set at $18,000 surety with ten percent allowed. She was released later the same day after posting $1,800 cash...
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Linton man accused of domestic battery and threatening police officers
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Paul Gregory Roby, 47, Linton, was booked into the Greene County Jail Wednesday night after police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on North Main Street in Linton. Roby is accused of biting a woman on her forearm leaving bite marks and red welts, then head-butting her three times, leaving her with redness, bruising and swollen areas around her eye and face...
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Updated: Indiana Charter School Board denies Dugger application
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Despite mixed emotions, the Indiana Charter School Board voted to deny the Dugger Union Community School Corporation's application to open as a charter school for the 2014-15 school year. In their regular meeting, the board agreed that the new corporation's staff and the community have made large strides to work together to give their best effort to have the school ready, the charter school board said the corporation's application and interviews were lacking in areas of the school's curriculum and budget.. ...
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Mayor proclaims May 5-9 as Chamber of Commerce Week
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
May 5-9 is the inaugural Chamber of Commerce Week in Indiana, and on Thursday, Linton Mayor John Wilkes signed a proclamation recognizing the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce for its continued work and dedication to the City of Linton. On hand for the proclamation signing were Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton, Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant Nadine Roush and Chamber of Commerce President Dale Knotts...
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John H. Hasler
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
John H. Hasler 93, of Switz City, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. There will be no public viewing, a Memorial service at the Lyons United Methodist Church will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Jenkins Funeral Home.
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Local businesses highlighted in merchant showcase
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
The spotlight fell on a number of businesses at the Mayor's Town Hall meeting in Linton Thursday. In addition to the meeting, local businesses participated in a merchant showcase organized by Rediscover Downtown Linton. Rediscover member Kristy Lewellyn said the goal is to give those who attended an idea of what can be found in Linton...
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Greene County SART says thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/14)
Greene County SART would like to thank the following for making the 3rd annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes such a huge success this year: Greene County Prosecutor's Office Middle Way, Inc. of Bloomfield Greene County General Hospital Greene County Commissioners...
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Church Briefs
(Crime News ~ 05/02/14)
Saturday, May 3 Switz City Full Gospel Church will host a revival starting today and continuing until May 3. Guest pastor will be Keith Thompson. Services Monday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. The church is located at 227 East Street in Switz City...
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Judge hands down maximum sentence after 76-year-old man admits to molesting children
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
A 76-year-old man who admitted in court that he had molested young victims, but didn't know how many, was sentenced to the maximum time in prison that Indiana law allows -- a total of 10 years. William J. Mondary of Jasonville appeared in Greene Circuit Court this week for a sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty to four counts of child exploitation, all class C felonies...
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Linton Farmers Market announces winner of poster competition
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Linton -- The Linton Farmers' Market Steering Committee is happy to announce that Linton-Stockton High School junior, Kaitlyn Harris has been selected as the winning entry for the Linton Farmers' Market Poster Competition. As part of the advertising campaign for the farmers' market, Mrs. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/02/14)
Saturday, May 3 Linton Moose will have a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with Karaoke at 8 p.m. Members and guests are welcome. The American Legion Post 22 will have steak and shrimp at the Legion Park on County Road 200 North, east off Park Road, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, followed by an open house at the American Legion Post in Linton featuring karaoke with Jim Dandee from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. The public is invited to both...
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Letter to WRV Patrons in favor of referendum
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/14)
Dear WRV Patrons: In the 2007-08 legislative session, the school funding formula was changed. Everyone since that time has realized a tremendous tax savings. In 2007, the WRV school tax rate was $1.80. Since that time, we have realized an average tax savings: a 50.6% DECREASE in taxes. ...
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Laker golfers top Union
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
The Shakamak Lakers boys golf team is starting to come into its own according to head coach Kirk Buckley. On Friday, the Lakers combined for a team total of 194 as they defeated the Union Bulldogs at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. Eamon Eccles carded a solid round of 41 to earn low medalist honors in a match won by the Lakers due to the Bulldogs having only three players...
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Samm ties HR mark as SHS wins
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
Shakamak junior Kelsey Samm connected for her second home run of the year and in so doing, tied the all-time school mark for career homers. Her two-run shot evened her with former Lady Laker standout and Bloomfield head coach Nicole Fougerousse. Oh by the way, the Lady Lakers defeated visiting North Knox 7-3 on Friday night at Jasonville...
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Lakers notch win No. 11
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
The Shakamak Lakers used three pitchers and a three run first inning to set the pace on the way to a 7-3 win over host Northeast Dubois Friday night. Braxton Yeryar, Braden Scott and Kyler Fulford combined to allow five hits to the Jeeps as the Lakers improved to 11-4 on the year...
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Thunderbirds drop game to Martinsville
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds fell to 8-5 on the year following a 12-2 non-conference loss to Class 4A Martinsville Friday night at Little Cincinnati. "We didn't play that badly," Eastern Greene coach Randy Frye said. "They hit the ball to spots where we weren't. I wasn't disappointed in the way we played, they're just a good ball team and they just outplayed us tonight."Gage Shell homered for the Thunderbirds who collected just four hits off the Artesians two pitchers...
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