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Bloomfield's Apple Festival Parade Day featured in GCDW's photo gallery online
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
Bloomfield High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) was a big winner in the pre-parade judging at the 2014 Bloomfield Apple Festival Parade on Sunday afternoon. Part of their entry is pictured above in a photo by GCDW's Shadley Cox. See more pictures from the parade in Greene County Daily World's special photo gallery, Bloomfield Apple Festival 2014 by Shadley Cox...
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ISP Trooper and K-9 graduate from Academy, to patrol in Bloomington District
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
Bloomington -- On Friday, the Indiana State Police held a graduation ceremony for the 2014 ISP K-9 Class at the Indiana War Memorial Museum in downtown Indianapolis. The ceremony graduated three ISP troopers and one Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy and their K-9 partners...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/06/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 14 calls and incidents on Friday, October 3, including three special details, one domestic dispute, one property damage accident, one assist to another agency, one complaint about an animal, one complaint involving a juvenile, one theft, one assist to the public, one traffic stop, one battery, one property issue, and one criminal mischief incident...
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Woman arrested after vehicle reported to be "all over the roadway"
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
One woman was arrested Sunday night after a vehicle was reported to be "all over the roadway." Lisa Ann Garcia, 49, of Linton, was taken into custody by Linton Police Officer Nick Yingling. LPD Officer Jason Wilson assisted on the scene. The officers located the vehicle and made a stop at the intersection of 2nd and West Vincennes streets in Linton...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/06/14)
October 3 -- Lea N. Pfaff, 33, Switz City, was arrested on a preliminary charge of theft. Her bond was set at $1,000 surety with ten percent allowed. She was released later the same day after posting $100 cash. Bloomfield Deputy Marshal Marvin Holt was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/06/14)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 58 calls and incidents October 3-5 including two abandoned vehicles, eight property damage accidents, two accidents involving personal injury, three alarms, one complaint about an animal, four assists to other agencies, one assist to the public, one domestic dispute, one extra patrol, two fights in progress, one protective order violation, two reckless drivers, two complaints about shooting, six reports of suspicious activity, seven thefts, five traffic stops, seven inmate transports and three welfare checks.. ...
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High court denies appeals on same-sex marriage issue from five states including Indiana
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has turned away appeals from five states seeking to prohibit same-sex marriages, paving the way for an immediate expansion of gay and lesbian unions. The justices on Monday did not comment in rejecting appeals from Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/06/14)
Tuesday, October 7 The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., N.E., Linton, Indiana...
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Carolyn Jean Noland
(Obituary ~ 10/06/14)
Graveside services for Carolyn Jean Noland of Charlotte, North Carolina, were at 4 p.m. on Monday, October 6, at Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton, with Rev. Fletcher Moorman officiating. Mrs. Noland, 77, died on Sunday, October 5, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in...
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Investigators back on scene Monday; Homicide investigation ongoing into death of Ruby Moon-Houldson
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
The investigation into the death of Ruby Moon-Houldson is ongoing. Early Monday, a sizeable number of law enforcement vehicles were back on the scene where Houldson's body was discovered last Wednesday. Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw also confirmed early Monday that the case is being actively pursued.....
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No injures reported in early Monday accident
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
No injuries were reported following an accident involving two vehicles early Monday on State Road 54, east of Harv-Wright Road. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Karen Oliphant was dispatched to the scene before 8 a.m. Oliphant reported Brady Kesterson, 37, Paoli was operating a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer eastbound on the highway and had stopped to turn left...
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Bloomfield schools hosting anti-bullying walk/run
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
The Bloomfield School District is taking an active approach to awareness of bullying by hosting a bully-free run/walk on Monday, Oct. 13. "We have done this for several years and it brings awareness to kids that are being bullied and helps to try and stop it," Bloomfield Elementary School first grade teacher Sally Neill said. "All students will participate and get a free water at the end of the race."...
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Selena Kay Fleetwood
(Obituary ~ 10/06/14)
Selena Kay Fleetwood 52, of Bedford, passed away at 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born November 26, 1961 in Linton, she was the daughter of Terry Gene Sr. and Pauline (Scott) Feutz. She was a registered nurse for Safe at home in Bedford and Help at Home in Bloomington. She was a member of Breath of Life Ministry Center in Linton...
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Soccer sectional postponed, moved to Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
White River Valley will meet Sullivan at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the opening match of the Class A North Knox boys soccer sectional. It was rained out Monday night.
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Basketball tournament set for Oct. 18
(Community Sports ~ 10/06/14)
A three-on-three basketball tournament is set for Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Pleasantville Gym. The divisions including grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, high school and adult. Cost is $40 per team for the double-elimination tournament. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the tournament to follow, starting at 10 a.m...
- Linton Baseball Hall of Fame adds three new members (High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
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Waterman officially endorses Lindsey for State Senate seat
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
TERRE HAUTE -- On Monday, State Senator John Waterman (R-Shelburn) announced his formal endorsement of Democrat Steve Lindsey for the Senate seat Waterman currently holds. Joining Lindsey in a press conference from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841 in Terre Haute, Waterman expressed his support for Lindsey's campaign...
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Tieken Gone: Employment as director and coach at Dugger School ended
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
Danny Tieken's time at Dugger Union Community School (DUCS) is over. Tieken, who was serving as the school's academic director and high school football coach, is no longer employed at DUCS. On Monday evening, Tieken confirmed to the Greene County Daily World he is "no longer with the school."...
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Miners win jv contest
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
The Linton-Stockton Junior Varsity football team defeated host North Daviess 19-0 Monday night at Thurman H. Brown Field. The game was halted with two minutes remaining in the first quarter because of lightening. Kalen Lawson and Josh Graber each had a rushing TD while Trey Passen tossed a touchdown pass to Luke Miller...
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Four-Star General visited Crane base last week
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
Rarely does a Four-Star General visit Crane base, but on Thursday afternoon, General Dennis L. Via and his team performed a walk-through of the Pyrotechnics Facility and praised the productivity and dedication of the employees. Inside the Crane Army Ammunition Activity's Pyrotechnics Facility building, employees manufacture many items including illumination candles/flares -- when ignited and fired into the sky, they can light up a wide area for an extended period of time...
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Dugger Town Council approves purchase of new water meters
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
DUGGER -- In an effort to replace the current water meters in use, the Dugger Town Council approved the purchase of 20 new water meters annually, during their regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The estimated cost of the meters is $55 according to Council President Larry Bedwell...
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C. Ellen Buskirk
(Obituary ~ 10/06/14)
C. Ellen Buskirk, of Linton, passed away at 4:30 pm on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Linton Nursing & Rehab. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available.
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Switz City continues process to connect to Linton water
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
Monday night the Switz City Town Council met at the Town Hall to discuss a plan to further the process of connecting the Switz City water to Linton's water system. The council decided to pursue the process by setting a date for the town to perform income surveys of its residents...
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One killed, one airlifted from Sunday evening crash near Elnora, both from Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
ELNORA - A Bloomfield man was killed and another was injured in a one-vehicle crash near Elnora Sunday evening. Logan Russell, 33, of Bloomfield, was pronounced dead on the scene. James Fleetwood, 62, also of Bloomfield, was airlifted from the scene...
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Candlelight Vigil planned to honor Ruby Moon-Houldson
(Local News ~ 10/06/14)
LINTON -- A Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Wednesday evening to honor the life of Ruby Moon-Houldson. The event is being organized by Greene County Middle Way House. They are inviting everyone to attend and share memories. The Vigil will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the main stage in Humphreys Park in Linton. All are invited to bring pictures and bring stories for a time of healing...
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Lady Miners win in three over Lady Cards
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners earned a straight set victory over the Bloomfield Lady Cardinals 25-21, 25-20, and 25-11 in high school volleyball action here Monday night. Both teams had key players out with injuries. After making her return last week,Lady Miner setter Libbi Fougerousse was inactive tonight after aggravating the stress fracture that has plagued her for much of the season...
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WRV loses at Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
The White River Valley Lady Wolverines lost a high school volleyball match at Owen Valley 21-25, 25-8, 22-25, 19-25 Monday night. "We started off really slow again tonight but played some of our best volleyball in the second set," Coach Shawn Brown said. "We had several great plays tonight but where unable to keep up the intensity."...
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Lady T-Birds defeat Shoals
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/14)
The Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds won a Monday night volleyball match at Shoals 25-16, 25-13, and 25-7. Coach Gina Ingram said, "Monday matches seem to be tough for us and I was concerned with the fact that we are out of school this week due to fall break."...
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Charles Wilson Anderson III
(Obituary ~ 10/06/14)
Charles was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 16, 1978. He is survived by his brother Bruce Anderson of Bloomfield, Ind.; sister Carrie Anderson of Linton, Ind.; Fiance Catherine Scoubis of Miss.; his Grandfather William Scalfaro of Bloomfield, Ind.; Aunts Denise (Rich) Blacklidge of Bloomfield, Ind.; Terri (Andy) Ganster of Bloomfield, Ind.; Uncles Bill(Carrie) Scalfaro Oswego, Ill.; Step Father Paul Orlove of Las Vegas, Nev.; Nephew Nickolas Anderson of Tenn., Nieces Michaela and Olivia Anderson of Tenn., Cousins Scott Gale of Bloomfield; Russell Suter of Las Vegas, Nev.; Ben and Grace Ganster of Bloomfield, Ind.; Billy Scalfaro, John Wenek, Alex Koulouris of Oswego, Ill.; and many friends.. ...
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