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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/24/15)
Friday, July 24 Save the date: the 2015 Mom Prom will be held on September 19. More information will be posted as it become available. The City of Jasonville with be flushing hydrants. It will continue through the week. Customers may notice discoloration; however, no boil order is in effect...
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Weekend ceremony in Sandborn to honor service of Revolutionary War Veteran
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
SANDBORN, Ind. (AP) -- For 180 years after his death, James Anderson's grave in Sandborn Cemetery offered little clue of his service to his nation. At 4 p.m. on July 26, that will change as several chapters of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution unveil a monument at his gravesite identifying him as a veteran of the war that made this nation...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/24/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 18 calls and incidents on Monday, July 20, including one alcohol-related offense, two complaints about animals, six assists to the public, one incident of criminal mischief, one extra patrol, one complaint involving a juvenile, one property incident, one road hazard, one theft, one traffic stop and one welfare check...
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Linton Farmers Market Continues to Grow
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
LINTON -- Despite this year's extreme weather conditions, Mark Stacy of the Linton Farmers Market said the market is enjoying its most successful season to date. "We've got a great variety of vendors that have been offering everything from asparagus to zucchini. And right now, we are in the peak of the growing season, so there's a wonderful variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at the market," Stacy said...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/24/15)
July 21 -- Joshua James Navarro, 30, Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of residential entry. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting $400 cash. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Davis Aerne was the arresting officer...
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ISP Trooper Richard Klun and "Loki" graduate from ISP K-9 Academy
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Bloomington - The Indiana State Police held a graduation ceremony for the 2015 ISP K-9 Class at the Indiana State Police Museum in Indianapolis, seeing eight ISP troopers and their K-9 partners graduate from around the state. Bloomington Trooper Richard Klun and his K-9 "Loki" were among the graduating class. Klun is a four-year veteran of the ISP and was previously assigned to work Greene County...
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Yo Delicious holds grand opening
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Pineapple chunks, drizzled chocolate, strawberries and even sour gummy worms line the counter of a new business in Linton. But, this is not your typical treat shop, it's Yo Delicious. On Wednesday, July 22, a ribbon-cutting officially opened the doors to Greene County's newest business. Yo Delicious, a creative frozen yogurt shop, has recently become the talk of the town, offering a wide variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings...
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Songwriter Wayne Carson, Roy Clark and Friends guest performer, passes away
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
For many years people around the Linton area enjoyed the annual Roy Clark and Friends show, which featured many prominent country music musicians including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Wayne Carson. Carson passed away on Monday, July 20, at the age of 72 due to congestive heart failure...
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Dr. Gordon Green is proud of the Green Family tradition
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Most families have traditions, whether it is a game, expressions, or gatherings, but for the Green family, their tradition is rooted in the profession of dentistry. Dr. Gordon Green has been serving the Lyons community since 1978 and is the third generation of dentists in his family...
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Betty Lou Rash
(Obituary ~ 07/24/15)
Betty Lou Rash, 79, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015 in her residence. She was born February 16, 1936 in Jasonville, IN to Wayne Morris and Wilda (McNeely) Smithers. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Floyd G. ...
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Wabash Valley Correctional Facility recognizes volunteer from Greene County
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Carlisle, Indiana -- Thelma Stewart of Greene County was recognized by the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility during their 18th Annual Program Volunteers Recognition Banquet event. Stewart received the Program Award for her service. Annual Program Volunteers Recognition Banquet was devised by the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility to say Thank you" to its volunteers, community service providers and interns...
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Food safety inspections results reported by Greene County Health Department
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Recent inspections were submitted by Mark Miller, Environmental Health Specialist for the Greene County Health Department. On a periodic basis the Greene County Health Department furnishes inspection reports to the Greene County Daily World for publication as a public service to patrons. ...
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Registration info and textbook rental fees set at WRV School Board meeting
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
The WRV School Board tackled a busy agenda Tuesday evening and set junior and senior high school textbook prices for the 2015-16 academic year. WRV Jr./Sr. High School Principal Kevin Smith has prepared the textbook fees and student fees schedule. WRV Superintendent Bob Hacker explained there is a state formula the school corporation must follow when looking at textbooks and what price can be charged for annual rental. ...
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Just what the doctor ordered: Dr. Holmes chooses a unique parting gift for patients
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Often whenever a child visits the pediatrician, they usually walk out of the office with a sticker or some memento for successfully completing a visit. In lieu of the traditional giveaways, Dr. Chris Holmes of the Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) Clinic of Linton gives away items with a little more permanence: books...
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BHS art teacher shines in Maryland
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Local artist, Bloomfield High School alumni, and current Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School Art Teacher Wyatt LeGrand has been honored for his extraordinary talents once again. LeGrand is a Bloomfield native who returned to the area after receiving his degree in visual arts education from Indiana State University. He opened his art studio in Bloomfield in 2009 and his work has been showcased, not only around the county at various auctions and festivals, but also around the rest of the country...
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Kingdom Builders presents Open Arms with donation
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Open Arms Christian Ministries, located near Switz City, was recently awarded with a $1,000 donation from Kingdom Builders of South-Central/Southern Indiana. Kingdom Builders is a volunteer family fellowship organization comprised of members from a variety of area churches who earmark certain worthwhile projects to support each month. Kingdom Builders was founded about 60 years ago as a men's group and changed to a family fellowship mission group a decade ago...
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Teachers Warehouse collects donations at local drop box
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
The Teachers Warehouse, located in Bloomington, will be assisting teachers in the area by providing them with basic educational supplies free of cost. The store currently provides supplies to elementary school teachers in Greene, Brown, Lawrence, Monroe and Owen counties...
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L-S prepares for new school year
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
School is right around the corner -- three weeks from Monday night's Linton-Stockton School Board meeting to be exact. Many plans are in place to prepare for the start of another school year, including online registration. Unfortunately for Linton-Stockton, a server issue halted online registration Monday afternoon. The issue also shut down the school's e-mail and phone lines. Parents were notified of the outage via a School Reach message early Monday evening...
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