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Linton-Stockton Schools to dismiss students at 11:45 Friday
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Students at Linton-Stockton Schools will be dismissed early on Friday. The school is experiencing some issues with water and made a decision to dismiss for health reasons. All students grades K-12 will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m.
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Stephen Brown
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Stephen Brown, 66, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at his residence in Sandborn, Indiana. He was born on September 5, 1948 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Chester Norman and Bonnie R. Page Brown. Stephen graduated from high school and received his associates degree. He was an avid bow hunter and won a state award for his bow skill...
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Updated: Subject in custody... WANTED: Convicted sex offender from Ohio who moved to Greene County and allegedly failed to register
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Update Friday morning, October 3: Nathan Edward Zinser is in custody. He was booked into the Greene County Jail at 9:14 a.m. Friday. The arresting officer was Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jordan Gooding. Zinser's bond has been set at $4,000 surety with ten percent ($400 cash) allowed...
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Canty able to coach in spite of wife's illness
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- If you didn't know better, you wouldn't think that anything was wrong. There's always a smile on his face and an encouraging word for his players. "Things really couldn't be much better," Bloomfield boys tennis coach Mike Canty said after practice earlier this week. "When your 18-1, there's not much you can complain about.".....
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Bloomfield Apple Festival opens; Events continue throughout Friday and the weekend
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The Bloomfield Apple Festival 2014 has begun. Despite the gloomy sky overhead, the Festival opened on schedule Friday morning with the usual opening ceremony and festivities. Events will continue throughout the day and weekend, culminating with the annual Apple Festival Parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday.....
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The Annual Apple Baking Contest reflects the spirit of Bloomfield's Apple Festival
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
No other event reflects the spirit of the Bloomfield Apple Festival any more than the Apple Baking Contest that takes place on Saturday. Bakers will arrive with apple pies, apple cakes, and all kinds of apple specialties -- many of the entries will be piping hot, fresh out of the oven...
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Annual Apple Festival Wiffle Ball tournament is fun for the young and old
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield High School Baseball Coach Jason Pegg will once again play the role of tournament director for the Bloomfield Apple Festival Wiffle Ball Tournament. The event, which is used as a fundraiser for the BHS baseball team, will feature players of all ages and skill levels...
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Betty J. Carmichael
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Betty J. Carmichael, 81, of Bloomfield passed away Friday October 3, 2014 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Betty was born November 29, 1932 in Scotland, Indiana, the daughter of Noah and Ethel (Byers) Roberts. She was retired from RCA in Bloomington, and loved to crochet for the grandchildren and babies...
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Mary Ann (Quillen) Crabb
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Mary Ann (Quillen) Crabb, 80, of Bloomfield passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at her residence. Born November 16, 1933 in Sullivan County, Indiana, the daughter of Max Taylor and Velva Hazel (Letson) Quillen. Mary Ann was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church in Bloomfield and the OCDS...
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Classic Cruisers sponsors Apple Festival Car Show on the Square
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Classic Cruisers Car Club will once again present the Apple Festival Car Show. The seventh annual event will take place downtown adjacent to the square, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration ends at 1 p.m. with awards being handed out at 3 p.m...
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Jeffrey A. Jackson
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Jeffrey A. Jackson, age 48, of Linton, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 12, 1966, the son of Marvin and Sally (Bullerdick) Jackson. He was a 1984 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. He was employed by the Indiana Southern Railroad as a locomotive engineer. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen...
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Honoring the CCC Legacy: Shakamak restores structures in West Shelter Picnic Area
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Shakamak State Park held a re-dedication ceremony Friday morning for the restoration of the West Shelter Picnic Area that was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps No. 522 in the 1930s. DNR Director Cameron F. Clark expressed how important it was to maintain the original building structures to maintain the history of the park...
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NSWC Crane Hosts Indiana Youth Institute Tours
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
NSWC CRANE -- On Thursday, October 2, in conjunction with the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) "2014 Postsecondary Pathways: Connecting Education to Careers for Student Success in Southwest Central Indiana" event at WestGate Academy Conferencing & Training Center Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted guided tours for southwestern Indiana educators, guidance counselors and industry representatives...
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Royalty crowned at Eastern Greene Homecoming
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Eastern Greene's 2014 Homecoming Queen Emily Prince and King Briar Martindale were crowned during the Thunderbird football game Friday night. (Photo by Tracy Mottern)
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The People's Choice from the Apple Festival Queen Contest
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
During festivities at the Bloomfield Apple Festival on Friday evening, Taylor Graf was named as the winner of the People's Choice at the Apple Festival Queen Contest. (Photo by Tracy Mottern)
- Linton-Stockton crowns 2014 Homecoming Royalty (Local News ~ 10/03/14)
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Dugger Union takes out WRV Community, again
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
DUGGER - Dugger Union scored four times in the first quarter as part of a 54-point outburst through the first 36 minutes as the host Bulldogs defeated White River Valley Community 57-6 in a high school football game here Friday night. The victory was the third against four losses for Dugger Union. WRV has lost both of its games, including a 45-0 at Dugger two weeks ago...
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Miners escape with win over Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
Much as it was for the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds when they faced North Knox, it was a tale of two halves for the Linton-Stockton Miners against the Warriors. The Miners dominated the first half taking a 40-7 lead. North Knox came back with three second-half scores to make things interesting but No. 7 Linton-Stockton prevailed 40-28...
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Exclusive: Linton native will always remember shaking President's hand
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
It is not often many people get to shake hands with the U.S. President, but Anthony Morin, Linton-Stockton alumni and Indiana State University (ISU) student, had the opportunity to see President Obama speak in Princeton on Friday afternoon. This marks the sixth time President Obama has visited Indiana after taking office...
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Dr. Ruby Diane Moon-Houldson
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
Ruby Diane Moon-Houldson, age 47, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Greene County on November 13, 1966, the daughter of Donnie and Ethel (Fisher) Moon. She was a 1986 graduate of Linton Stockton High School. She worked for Lincoln Trail Community College as a nursing instructor...
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