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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/25/15)
Tuesday, August 25 Booth space is available during the Worthington yard sale day on September 5. Contact J. Coppock 812-875 3287 or 2286. The Sunshine Shop is offering 10 feet of sidewalk space for $25.00 with several available. This is located at 16 N. Washington street. There is an awning above for protection from the elements. Please call for more information. Proceeds will go to the SonShine shop Food Pantry...
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Last call for Made in Greene County vendors
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
The Greene County Tourism Advisory Board (GCTAB) will host their fourth annual Made-in-Greene-County Showcase on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the White River Valley School and Gymnasium located on State Road 54 in Switz City. The showcase will display a variety of talents and artworks and is limited to vendors who reside only in Greene County.....
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Wannabe robber, armed with a gun, runs after confronted by bar customer armed with a pool stick
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
A man wearing a hoodie with a bandana over his face, armed with a gun, a "wannabe" robber, turned around and ran out of a Linton business early Monday when he was confronted by a customer armed with a pool stick. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell has confirmed that the Linton Police Department is currently investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours on Monday...
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Senior Connections: Chamberlains enjoy retirement by building miniature replica churches
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Since 2008, Fred and Shirley Chamberlain have enjoyed their retirement at their new home offset on Highway 54 in between Switz City and Linton. During these years, they have had time to relax and time to explore new interests. One interest they share is building miniature replica churches.....
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Reach for the Stars - Dance! winner announced
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
The second annual "Reach for the Stars -- Dance!" is a dance competition fundraiser which took place on Saturday, and Tracy Keen of State Farm in Linton was this year's winner. The event featured five local stars who volunteered to dance in a competition...
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Mom Prom tickets now available
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
It's that time of year again for the ladies of Greene County to break out their best prom attire to prepare for the annual Mom Prom. The Mom Prom is a fundraising event to help pay the expenses for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) nurses at the Greene County General Hospital.....
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Michael R. Frederick
(Obituary ~ 08/25/15)
Michael R. Frederick, 63, of Jasonville, Indiana, formerly of Linton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born on June 17, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to Donald R. and Helen M. (Blakely) Frederick. Michael was a US Navy Veteran and had worked as a laborer after the military...
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Helen Hunter Scholarships awarded
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
The Greene County Foundation has selected the recipients for the Helen Hunter Scholarships. Chosen for the award were four deserving students to help them continue their education. Recipients include Joshua Axe, Avery James, Elyse Weddle, and Stephanie Edwards...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/25/15)
August 24 -- Travis Lee Harding, 35, Bloomington, was arrested on a warrant issued on a petition to revoke a suspended sentence. He was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Special Deputy Karen Oliphant was the arresting officer. August 24 -- William Dwight Harper, 30, Springville, was arrested on a warrant issued for alleged failure to appear. His bond was set at $500 cash only...
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Linton man accused of stalking is behind bars
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
A Linton man accused of stalking a woman and threatening violence is behind bars following an investigation then arrest last week. Nicholas Scott McElwee, 36, Linton, was taken into custody on Wednesday, August 19, and booked in to the Greene County Jail at 11:37 p.m. by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jordan Gooding...
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Wolverines open second soccer season with loss to Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
SWITZ CITY - The second season for the first high school soccer program in Greene County got underway Tuesday. White River Valley lost its opening match 6-1 to visiting Owen Valley. The Wolverines were shorthanded. Just nine players took the pitch for the Navy and Silver as not every player on the roster has the requisite number of practices yet...
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Local Sports Roundup: August 25
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
Volleyball Something had to give at Eastern Greene Tuesday night as both White River Valley and the Lady Thunderbirds entered winless on the season. Eastern Greene broke through into the win column with a 22-25, 25-21, 25-12, 25-15 win to give new coach Whitney Richardson her first career win...
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Lady Miner spikers pick up win over visiting Loogootee
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
Some nights a team just is on a roll. And for the most part Tuesday night, the Linton-Stockton volleyball team was on a roll against visiting Loogootee. The Lady Miners improved to 3-1 on the young season with a 25-16, 25-9, 25-22 sweep of the Lady Lions...
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