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INDOT continues work on SR 67
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced on its Facebook page Monday, that work is continuing on State Road 67 between SR 54 in Switz City and Worthington. The resurfacing work is slated to continue through early December. Motorists are warned to be on the lookout for flaggers in the area and to anticipate delays...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/28/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 19 calls and incidents on Monday, October 27, including one alarm, one complaint about an animal, two assists to the public, one complaint involving a juvenile, seven special details, one reckless driver, two reports of suspicious activity, two thefts and one trespassing incident...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/28/14)
October 27 -- Thomas G. Clements, 23, Lyons, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidation. His bond was set at $14,500 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting $1,450 cash...
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Borders, Ubelhor pick up campaign endorsement
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Two local candidates seeking Indiana legislature offices have received the endorsement of the Indiana Right to Life Political Action Committee. Former Indiana State Representative for District 45, Bruce Borders has gotten the nod from the PAC. Borders is seeking to defeat Democratic candidate Bionca Gambill who took over the seat following the resignation of Kreg Battles...
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Warrant issued for Newberry man accused of child molesting
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
A warrant was issued Monday out of Greene Circuit Court for the arrest of Jason Anthony Neidlinger of Newberry. Neidlinger, 20, of Newberry, is wanted on a preliminary charge of child molesting, a Class C felony. The case was investigated by Bloomfield Town Marshal Ken Tharp after he was contacted by family members of an alleged victim who were concerned about gifts a teen had received from Neidlinger...
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Election Preview: WRV School Board District 6, Decker vs. Wilhoite
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
SWITZ CITY -- There are two candidates on the ballot for the District 6 seat on the White River Valley School Board. Voters in the Jefferson 2 precinct will have a choice between Joe Decker and Curt Wilhoite for the seat being vacated by incumbent Gerald Murdock...
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Lyons man accused of battery on pregnant woman
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
A 23-year-old Lyons man, Thomas G. Clements, accused of battery on a pregnant woman, was booked into the Greene County Jail Monday. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday after a case was filed against him in Greene Superior Court on preliminary charges of battery with bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a Level 5 felony, intimidation where threat is to commit forcible felony, a Level 6 felony, and disorderly conduct engaging in fighting or tumultuous conduct, a Class B misdemeanor...
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Offender American Legion Post getting new name
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
CARLISLE -- Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) offender American Legion Post 398 will be renamed this week, to honor a fallen Sullivan County hero. The incarcerated veterans will make the change to Kyle Snyder Post 398 official this Thursday...
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Miners to play sectional semifinal game at Perry Central Friday
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/14)
It would not be incorrect to say that the winner of the southern-most Class A football sectional goes through either Perry Central or Linton-Stockton, at least for the past 10 years in the state playoffs. The two teams have combined to win the past 10 sectional championships...
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Election Preview: Bloomfield School Board District 3, Parkes vs. Roark
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- The election for Bloomfield School Board District 3 features incumbent Sandra Parkes facing a challenge from Rodney Roark. Parkes, who is currently employed by McKean Defense Group and works at the WestGate office, is a graduate of Indiana University School of Education where she earned a Bachelor's Degree...
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Juanita May Butler
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
Juanita May Butler, 81, of Franklin, passed away at 3:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Franklin United Methodist Community. Born August 23, 1933 in Botwood, Canada to Ernest and Gladys (Crowell) Randell. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include: her children, Randy P. ...
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Expungement likely equals eligibility for Wilhoite
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Expungement could mean the end of a controversy involving White River Valley School Board District 6 candidate Leslie Curt Wilhoite according to a co-director at the Indiana Election Division (IED) and a recently passed law. It also likely means the decision as to Wilhoite's fate rests with the voters of Jefferson Township on Nov. 4...
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Election Preview: Greene County Coroner race is Brian Gainey vs. George Ockerman
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Democrat Brian Gainey and Republican George Ockerman are facing off in the Greene County Coroner race in the November General Election. Gainey of Bloomfield, previously held the office of coroner for four years. He got his start in the coroner's office in 1999 under then-coroner Dr. Bill Powers...
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ISP offers Halloween safety tips
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Police would like to remind parents of a few safety tips to observe during the Halloween holiday. Parents and children will be out in full force this week trick-or-treating and the Indiana State Police would like to remind parents that observing just a few rules will help can make the evening both fun and safe...
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UPDATED: Lady Cardinals win second straight volleyball regional
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/14)
INDIANAPOLIS - Bloomfield defeated host Tindley 25-22, 38-40, 25-22, 25-12 to win the Class A volleyball regional here Tuesday night. It was the second consecutive such title for the Lady Cardinals and the fifth in school history. The Lady Cards will play Hauser at 11 a.m. Saturday in the first match at the Loogootee Semistate. Hauser defeated No. 2 Indianapolis Lutheran Tuesday...
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Graves awarded Area 7 Athlete of the Year
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
At the Linton Bowling Center on Tuesday evening, shoes squeaked against the oiled hardwood floors and the crash of bowling balls as they struck the pins filled the air as members of the Greene County Special Olympics participated in a night of bowling...
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Betty Rene (Hardesty) Thompson
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
Betty Rene (Hardesty) Thompson of Ennis, Texas, formerly of Linton, Ind., passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at Baylor University Medical Center. Betty was born on Jan. 20, 1958 in Sullivan County, Ind., the daughter of Robert G. Hardesty and Mary Lou Archer Hardesty...
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Comeback story ends at regional for Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/14)
One of the best comeback stories of the year came to an end in Leopold Tuesday night as the Linton-Stockton High School volleyball team lost to host No. 10 Perry Central by the score of 25-23, 10-25, 20-25, 16-25 in the championship match of Class 2A Regional 24.....
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