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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/08/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 26 calls and incidents, including four accidents resulting in property damage, one alcohol defense, one assist to another department, three assists to the public, one battery case, one case of child neglect, one fight in progress, one complaint concerning a juvenile, one missing person, one noise complaint, one reckless driver, one report of suspicious activity, three thefts, one title check, two traffic stops, and one EMS...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
Thursday, May 7 - John Howard Jr. Kremitzki, 29, Shelburn, was arrested on the preliminary charge of battery to a child under the age of 14. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released the next day after posting $400 cash. Linton Police Officer Nick Yingling was the arresting officer...
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AT&T further expands 4G LTE coverage in Greene County; Adds mobile Internet wireless capacity in Jasonville
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
BLOOMFIELD, IND., -- AT&T has expanded 4G LTE coverage to another part of Greene County for area residents, businesses and travelers. AT&T has upgraded an additional mobile Internet cell site near State Road 45 and County Road 200 East in the south central portion of the county. The expansion is part of its continuing network investment and ongoing AT&T 4G LTE rollout...
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NSWC Crane STEM Director wins TechPoint Mira Award for Technology Excellence and Innovation
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
Crane -- TechPoint, Indiana's technology growth initiative, recognized Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) as one of Indiana's technology success stories during its annual Mira Awards gala on May 2, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Now in its 16th year, TechPoint's Mira Awards celebrate the most innovative and successful technologies and technology companies in Indiana, as well as entrepreneurs and educators...
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William "Bill" H. Plew Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/08/15)
William "Bill" H. Plew Sr., 91, of Bloomington, passed away Friday May 8, 2015 at Garden Villa Nursing Home with his family by his side. Bill was born March 21, 1924 in Linton, Indiana and was the son of the late Don and Catherine (Tapp) Plew. He had worked as an inspector at RCA and also was a Horologist. Bill was also a Veteran of the United States Army...
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Stantons to celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/08/15)
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Stanton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary during an open house with friends and family from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. It will be at Shiloh Church, on Indiana 54, east of Sullivan. The couple requests no gifts, please...
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Lannans to celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/08/15)
Mike and Donna Lannan will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Mike and Donna reside in Linton. They have four children, Lynette and Chuck Coffey, Blaine and Beth Lannan, Joe and Kelly Lannan and Jarman and Paulette Lannan...
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UPDATED: Austin Robertson signs with Olney (Ill.) Central College
(College Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Center Austin Robertson, who helped the Miners win a Class 2A sectional and regional in his only season at Linton-Stockton High School, has found a new home. The former Union (Dugger) player, who transferred across the county line when his school closed after his junior year, signed a letter of intent Friday to extend his basketball career at Olney Central College, a two-year junior college in Olney, Ill...
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Wolverines nipped by Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Cloverdale scored eight runs in their final three at bats as the host Clovers defeated White River Valley 8-7 in a high school baseball game Thursday. Brayton Cornelius pitched the first five innings. He struck out four. Wyatt McCammon had two hits for WRV, who led 6-0...
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Time change for Monday's softball game
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Monday's Shakamak at Bloomfield softball game will start at 5:15 p.m., 45 minutes later than originally scheduled.
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Lakers have best outing of season
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
The Shakamak High School boys golf team fired a season-best 216 in a high school match Thursday at Hoosier Hills Golf Course. The host Clay City Eels had a winning total of 169, led by low medalist Nathan Farmer's 41. For the Lakers, Ben Waggoner and Griffin Terrell each shot 46 and James Kirk and Braydon Scank each carded 62...
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Lady Cards defeat South Knox
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Bloomfield exploded for six runs in the fifth inning and went on to a 10-1 victory over host South Knox Thursday in a non-conference high school softball game. Meaghan Bond struck out five as she tossed six innings. Marisa McIntosh hurled the final frame...
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Lakers top North Central
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Shakamak erupted for 17 runs in their final three at bats as the host Lakers defeated North Central 17-7 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball game Thursday night at Jasonville. The game was halted after five innings via the 10-run rule...
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Greene-Sullivan Twin Rivers Automotive Services Technology Program continues success
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
Students in the Greene-Sullivan Twin Rivers Automotive Services Technology Program have been showing off their skills at competitions. Twin Rivers Instructor Dewayne Mayfield said he was proud of his students for the hard work they have put in this year. Mayfield had several students place in competitions this school year...
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Freedom Festival announces schedule of sporting events
(Community Sports ~ 05/08/15)
The Freedom Festival Open at the Phil Harris Golf Course is set for Saturday, June 6. This is a 9 a.m. shot gun start and is a 4-person 18 hole scramble. On Saturday, June 20, the Linton Freedom Festival will be hosting the Freedom 5K Run and Fitness walk at the Linton-Stockton High School track...
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Shawnee Theatre's summer youth camp offers unique opportunities
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
For nearly 56 seasons, Shawnee Theatre in Bloomfield has been bringing talented and fun performances to Greene County. This summer they are once again creating "a unique opportunity for students in the area to participate with a professional company."...
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State Department of Education releases IREAD-3 results for all Greene County schools
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
The Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (IREAD-3) results are in and for Greene County, WRV Worthington Elementary School received the highest percentage of students in the county who passed, a total of 93.5 percent. Following Worthington, Bloomfield received the next highest pass rate in the county with 93.0 percent...
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Wolverines drop conference game
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
White River Valley had eight hits, but came up on the short end of an 8-4 score, losing a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball game to North Daviess at Switz City Friday. Hunter Cornelius pitched a complete game for the Wolverines. He struck out seven and allowed 13 hits...
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Bloomfield Chamber gearing up for Farmers Market and more
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
The Bloomfield Farmers Market, yard sales, fireworks and health clinics were all on the agenda when the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce met for their May meeting on Thursday. The Farmers Market starts on May 22 -- the market will be open on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer...
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Bloomfield grad Brandi Blakley chosen as IUPUI Commencement speaker
(Local News ~ 05/08/15)
Indianapolis -- Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI) senior Brandi Blakley has been selected as the 2015 Graduation Commencement Speaker. Blakley is a Bloomfield High School graduate with the Class of 2011, and the daughter of Peggi Blakley...
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Mother's Day Brings Tears
(Crime News ~ 05/08/15)
"I never go to church on Mother's Day. I can't handle the focus on Mothers and all the children of all ages with their mothers." Tears ran down the face of my friend. She was a professional who, unknown to me, had suffered from infertility and had had several miscarriages. Other friends I soon learned had children who had died and it was painful to see families together when their family circle was not complete...
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Open Arms Christian Ministries celebrates 30 years
(Crime News ~ 05/08/15)
SWITZ CITY -- Open Arms Christian Ministries, near Switz City, is celebrating 30-years of sharing Christ through meeting the needs ofothers during the year 2015. As part of the year-long celebration, Open Arms is hosting award-winning Christian singer/songwriter, author Kathy Troccoli in concert on Saturday, May 16 at the Red Shelton Performing Arts Center in Vincennes. Show time is 7 p.m...
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Lady Miners, T-Bird boys claim SWIAC titles
(High School Sports ~ 05/08/15)
Just as they had both done a week ago at the Keith Jones Invitational in Clay City, the Linton-Stockton girls and the Eastern Greene Thunderbird boys track and field teams came away with team championships. This time they both can add Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference championships to their list of season accomplishments, winning the SWIAC meet Friday at Charlie Hoskins Track in Linton...
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