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School bus drivers in Bicknell are reporting increase in stop arm violations; ISP reminds drivers of school bus safety laws
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Knox County - The Indiana State Police say school bus drivers loading and unloading children along State Road 67 in Bicknell are seeing stop arm violations on a weekly basis. ISP issued a press release early Tuesday reminding drivers to watch for school buses and for children getting on or off the buses...
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WRV boys game canceled
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
Because of tonight's girls basketball regional championship game for WRV, the boys basketball game against Barr-Reeve has been canceled.
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WRV advances to regional title game
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
SHELBYVILLE - White River Valley found itself in a shootout with Indianapolis Tindley but held on in the end for an 84-75 win in the first semifinal game of the Class A girls basketball Regional 15 here at Southwestern (Shelbyville) Monday night. WRV coach Mark Graves certainly didn't expect a game that included a combined 159 points scored...
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Jeffery S. Dyer
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Jeffery S. Dyer, age 40, of Odon, formerly of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born in Sullivan on December 8, 1974, the son of Clarence Junior and Debbie (Dicus) Dyer. Jeff was a 1993 graduate of White River Valley High School. ...
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Wilma Shouse McBride
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Wilma Shouse McBride, age 98, of Worthington, Ind. passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 after a short illness. She was born August 19, 1916 in Worthington to William and Myrtle Shouse. Wilma graduated from Worthington High School in 1934 where she was valedictorian of her class. She graduated from Indiana State University in 1940...
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Clarabelle Pafford
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Clarabelle Pafford, 99, of Bloomington, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at her residence in Bloomington. She was born April 26, 1915 in Monroe County to Clarence and Mary (Hudson) Teague. Clarabelle married Ray Merrill Pafford on December 9, 1939 in Bloomington...
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Small hospital, big heart: Greene County General thrives in era of corporate health care
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
LINTON -- Small-town Greene County General is one of just 29 county-owned and independent hospitals left in Indiana, where money woes and trouble recruiting doctors have resulted in mergers and takeovers by bigger and more financially stable medical networks...
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Gary David McCombs
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Gary David McCombs, 71, of La Crosse, Wis., died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at home of natural causes. He was born in Vigo County July 21, 1943 the son of the late David Ernest McCombs and Eleanor Grace McCombs. Gary's early roots were in Marco, Ind. ...
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Mabel Ruth Durham
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Mabel Ruth Durham 79, passed away February 22, 2015. She was a resident of Indianapolis. She was born March 21, 1935 in Vicksburg, Indiana to the late Roy Loren and Halcie Grace (Downs) Clark. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Valerie) Durham and Larry Durham; and grandchildren, Rachel and Claudia Durham...
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LPD and CrimeStoppers seeking information on a weekend hit-and-run
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Linton police are seeking information about a hit-and-run that occurred over the weekend and Greene County CrimeStoppers is offering a reward. Det. Duane Collenbaugh of the Linton Police Department has been investigating a crash involving property damage to a car owned by the Superior Driving School. No personal injuries were reported...
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INDOT offers scholarships, jobs to engineers in training
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana's certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov. Applications for the 2015-2016 school year must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 31...
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Linton Elementary to host M.A.T.H. Bowl competition
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
This year, just as each year since 2008, Linton will send its mathematically advanced students to compete against other schools in a M.A.T.H. Bowl. Linton hosted its first Bowl in 2011 and does the same for 2015. "The competition here at Linton has grown over the years to include schools not only from Greene County but from Sullivan and Vigo counties as well," Nichole Hughes, coach of the Miner Math Masters explained...
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Mayor Wilkes declares Feb. 22-28 as Tri Kappa Week in Linton
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
In honor of Tri Kappa Week in Indiana, Linton Mayor John Wilkes has proclaimed the week of February 22-28 as Tri Kappa Week in Linton. Tri Kappa is an Indiana sorority of women dedicated to state and local projects that further culture, charity and education...
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UPDATED: Miners earn seventh straight win
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
WEST TERRE HAUTE - West Vigo and Linton-Stockton's boys basketball game on Tuesday at the Green Dome pitted two of the Wabash Valley's best big men -- Linton's Austin Robertson and West Vigo's Austin Sappingfield. You wouldn't have known it if you only watched the first half as both got into foul trouble and barely played...
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UPDATED: Eastern Greene wins shootout with Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
In an offensive shootout, host Eastern Greene shot 67 percent as the Thunderbirds defeated Shakamak 80-69 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school boys basketball game Tuesday night. EGHS improved to 9-12 overall, 3-3 in the SWIAC. Shakamak slipped to 5-16, 1-6 in league play...
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WRV to host public work session at Worthington Elementary at 6 p.m. Wednesday
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
White River Valley's Worthington Elementary will host a work session on Wednesday, open to the public, for patrons to get a look at the building and listen to a presentation on the building's condition and maintenance needs. WRV Superintendent Bob Hacker wants to remind all citizens in the district they are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/24/15)
February 21-28 For the entire month of february, the Linton Public Library will be doing a "Blind Date with a Book." Participants will pick a book to read based on the description on the outside of a mystery bag. Covers will not be revealed until after a book is chosen...
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