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Christopher Hugh Baker
(Obituary ~ 10/29/15)
Christopher Hugh Baker, 47, of Terre Haute, passed away October 28, 2015 at his residence. Chris was born January 3, 1968 in Greene County, the son of the Larry and Linda (Hughbanks) Baker. He graduated from Shakamak High School in 1986. Chris married his high school sweetheart, Paula Sue Arnold, in 1988. He was a truck driver for over 25 years. Chris was the former Pastor of Benwood Mount Lebanon Church in Brazil and a fill-in Pastor at many other churches over the years...
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Blessed by Grace boutique set to open on Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/29/15)
LINTON -- The newest business to move into downtown Linton, Blessed by Grace, a boutique, will host its grand opening on Saturday. Thursday morning, the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the boutique at their location in the storefront of Mercury Cleaners...
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Letter to the Editor, from Teressa Smith
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/29/15)
To the Editor: Financial facts about the current Town of Bloomfield Clerk-Treasurer's office... Based on the State of Indiana Gateway Employee Compensation Report for 2014, the following positions are funded as follows: Town Clerk-Treasurer (Sondra Thompson) -- $42,789.60 per year...
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WRV School Board to investigate possibility of adding low- to no-cost preschool
(Local News ~ 10/29/15)
SWITZ CITY -- Superintendent Bob Hacker discussed the recent Programs Committee meeting which centered around opportunities to offer more early education, during the board's monthly meeting on Tuesday. Hacker explained the committee's discussion was about offering low- to no-cost preschool services for four-year-olds...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/29/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 9 calls and incidents on Wednesday, October 28, including two property damage accidents, one assist to other agencies, one assist to the public, one special detail, one report of suspicious activity, one title check, one traffic stop and one transport...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/29/15)
October 27 -- Joshua Paul Wells, 24, Springville, was arrested on a warrant issued out of another county on preliminary charges involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jim O'Malley was the arresting officer...
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Thunderbirds play host to undefeated West Washington
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/15)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- For just the second time in program history, the Eastern Greene football team will be playing in a second-round playoff game. The Thunderbirds play host to West Washington Friday night at 7 p.m. The visiting Senators enter the contest with a perfect 9-0 record. The were the only Class A team to receive a bye last week...
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Letter to the Editor, from Virginia A. Lee
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/29/15)
To the Editor: Are you sick and tired of the same old boys politics? There is an answer. Greg Sapp for councilman in District 7. You have a choice. Greg Sapp is a fine Christian young person and a business man. He looks young but he has a great business head on his shoulders. He manages a business at West-gate Crane. He knows how to budget money to make sure he gets the most out of his money...
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Letter to the Editor, from Eric S. Bassler (R), State Senator, District 39
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/29/15)
Dear Editor: As most voters in Linton know, Greg Sapp is running for the City Council District 7 seat vacated by Mr. Nigel Lehman. As Election Day is drawing nearer, I encourage you to take a close look at Greg Sapp and why he is a great choice for the people of Linton...
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Letter to the Editor, from Sondra Thompson
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/29/15)
To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of the Town of Bloomfield for taking the time to read this message that will give the real FACTS about the budgeting and finance of the Clerk-Treasurer's office. I want this campaign and election to be focused on knowledge and experience, and I feel as though my nearly twenty-years in office provide me with both. ...
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Familiar foes square off in sectional semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/15)
Once again it will be Perry Central and Linton-Stockton meeting up in sectional play. The Miners hit the road for the sectional semifinal showdown with the Commodores at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Linton-Stockton and Perry Central don't play each other during the regular season. But with the extensive postseason history between the two, the Commodores have arguably become the Miners' biggest rival not named Sullivan...
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S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue hosts pet costume contest in Humphreys Park
(Local News ~ 10/29/15)
Whether it was a dog dressed as referee or a pig in an Eeyore costume, Linton's Humphreys Park was packed with costumed animals and their owners for the annual Pet Costume Contest, sponsored by S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue. All proceeds went to benefit the rescue, and the entry fee for contestants was $5...
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Liz Bredeweg eager to represent Shakamak at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/15)
JASONVILLE - Becoming the first girls cross country runner in school history to represent your high school at the IHSAA State Finals is a remarkable achievement. Shakamak runner Liz Bredeweg became the first Lady Laker to do so. At Saturday's Brown County Semistate Bredeweg finished 21st overall and was the eighth individual qualifier not on an advancing team...
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