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Bloomfield man accused of stealing a vehicle
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
A Bloomfield man suspected of stealing a vehicle in one location was arrested after he attracted the attention of law enforcement by stopping at a second location where he caused a disturbance. Troy D. Breedlove, 34, was taken into custody early Tuesday and booked in to the Greene County Jail on preliminary charges of auto theft and unauthorized entry and use of a vehicle...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/03/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 17 calls and incidents on Tuesday, December 2, including two alcohol-related offenses, one complaint about an animal, one assist to the public, one criminal mischief incident, one extra patrol, one fight in progress, one complaint involving a juvenile, one property issue, one special detail, one complaint about shooting, two reports of suspicious activity, two traffic stops and one transport...
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Linton-Stockton choral students to present "Frosty Follies" on Friday evening
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Linton-Stockton choral students hope to get you in the Christmas spirit with singing and dancing during "Santa's Frosty Follies." Members of the Linton-Stockton elementary, middle school, beginning high school and advanced high school choirs will perform at this year's winter follies. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Linton-Stockton High School Auditeria...
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Voice texting driver arrested after crashing into a tree, booked in on OVWI
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
A driver who ran off the road and hit a tree early Wednesday was arrested after he admitted he had been texting, wasn't wearing a seatbelt, and that he had been drinking. He tested with a blood-alcohol content of .16 -- two times the legal limit. Brooks Martin Mattox, 27, Midland, was taken into custody by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Brown...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/03/14)
December 2 -- Zachary Levi Titara, 21, Greenfield, Ind., was arrested on a warrant issued on an alleged failure to appear. His bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting bond. December 2 -- Joshua Jeremiah Swalls, 29, Jasonville, was arrested on a warrant issued on a preliminary charge of battery to a child under the age of 14. ...
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Phone Scam Alert: Someone claiming to be a Greene County Sheriff's Deputy tries to get banking info from resident
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Someone representing themselves as a local law enforcement officer over the phone called a Bloomfield resident on Wednesday in an attempt to get their debit card information. The caller identified himself as "Deputy Calhoun of the Greene County Sheriff's Department."...
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One-man volleyball team Bob Holmes visits Greene County schools
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Student involvement was at an all-time high during Bob Holmes's visit to Linton-Stockton High School Wednesday, December 5. Holmes is known for his motivational speaking and volleyball skills. Holmes has played more games than any other athlete in the world in any sport...
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Linton Clerk-Treasurer Jack Shelton seeks re-election
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Jack Shelton has announced his intention to seek another term as Linton's Clerk-Treasurer. When one political season ends, another begins, and candidates across the country have started to announce they will be making a bid for public office. On the local political scene, Shelton's press release was the first announcement received by the Greene County Daily World from a candidate intending to run for office in the next election...
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L-S students say goodbye to Jock Hannum before his retirement
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Jock Hannum, beloved part of Linton-Stockton High School for the past 35 years, says goodbye to students. Hannum is retiring on December 12. The high school cheerleaders led the junior and senior high students in a goodbye chant on Wednesday, and Dylan Morris thanked Jock for his help. Hannum thanked the students for their kindness, and parted with, "I'll never forget you guys...I'll be a Linton Miner for the rest of my life, guys."...
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Inspired by Ruby: Linton history on display at Baesler's Market
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
The history of Linton is important to each Lintonite, and it deserves to be remembered. Ruby Moon-Houldson acknowledged that, and began her "If You Grew up in Linton, IN, do You Remember???" project in fall 2013. However, Moon-Houldson is not the only person to have treasured Linton's past. Recently, Tracy and Scott Conklin have decorated Baesler's Market Café with photos of old-time Linton, all of which come from Ruby's compiled pictures...
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Celebrate the holidays at Linton's Christmas in the Park
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Over the last 20 years, Christmas in the Park has been a tradition of the Linton community and this year it will be held at the Roy Clark Community Building this Saturday, December 6 from 4-8 p.m. The annual chili supper will kick off the events for Christmas in the Park. The supper will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 8 p.m...
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Bloomfield Town Council receives two bids on town hall renovations
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Wednesday evening, the Bloomfield Town Council met for their December meeting at 6 p.m. at the fire station. After the approval of the minutes and claim docket, the board asked for the monthly reports from the police department, street department, and fire department...
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Field set for Greene County Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/14)
SWITZ CITY - The field has been set for the 2015 Team Raydar Greene County Invitational. With tournament sponsor Raydar and Associates, Inc. Founder, President and CEO Ray Darnell conducting the tournament draw, pairings for the eight-team field were selected for the tournament which begins Tuesday, Jan. 6 and runs through Saturday, Jan 10...
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Bloomfield to celebrate homecoming this Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/03/14)
Bloomfield High School will celebrate its homecoming Saturday, Dec. 6 against Washington Catholic. Queen, King, Princess, and Prince candidates will be crowned between the Junior Varsity and Varsity Games at approximately 7:15 p.m. All alumni that attend the game are invited to the Media Center for refreshments. All fans are asked to bring a new toy for BJ Claus who collects toys for the patients at Riley Hospital. There will be boxes located at the entry doors...
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Danny Charles Greene
(Obituary ~ 12/03/14)
Danny Charles Greene, age 59, of Linton, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Centerville, Iowa on October 22, 1955, the son of Clarence Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Tharp) Greene. At age 17, Danny graduated from Moravia High School in Moravia, Iowa. ...
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