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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
Friday, January 8 The Linton Moose Lodge #1434 will host karaoke Jan. 8 and be premiering the services of Jim Dandee Karaoke. This event is open to the public. Linton Public Library will host Teen Events every Friday at 4 p.m. The events include: Teen Tabletop Games -- monthly board and table top games for the teens to meet and interact with each other; Teen Video Game Tournament -- Video games to play tournament style in the library on a monthly basis; Teen Movie Night -- Teen appropriate movie once a month; Freaky Friday -- Monthly event where anything goes on the occasional fifth Friday of the month.. ...
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Carl Allen
(Obituary ~ 01/08/16)
Carl Allen was born Sept. 3, 1918 in McCammron Township, Martin County, Indiana. He died Jan. 6, 2016 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He had lived in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana for 70 years. He was a master carpenter and cabinetmaker and built many homes in the eastern Greene County area. He also built furniture and case pieces for family and friends...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/08/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 31 incidents and calls for service, including one bank/residential alarm, one animal complaint, 22 assists to the public, one domestic dispute, one fight in progress, one theft, two threats, one traffic stop and one welfare check...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 01/08/16)
Criminal Cases Ryan Vandeventer, 19, Bloomfield, Class A misdemeanor possession of synthetic drug, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Steven G.W. Wiley, 39, Solsberry, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction Small Claims...
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Solsberry man facing charges of rape, incest
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
A Solsberry man is in Greene County Jail facing several felony charges after investigators learned a teenager was pregnant. Jonathan A. Robertson, 36, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Friday on preliminary charges of Level 3 felony rape compelled by force or imminent threat of force, Level 4 felony incest, Level 4 felony sexual misconduct with a minor, and Level 6 felony sexual battery...
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Miners hold on to edge Thunderbirds in GCI semis
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/16)
SWITZ CITY - Five times in the second half the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds pulled within four points of the Linton-Stockton Miners. Every time the Miners answered, the Thunderbirds responded in kind. But it wasn't quite enough. Despite missing the front end of a one-and-bonus three times in the final minute, Linton-Stockton managed to hang on for a 40-36 victory in the first semifinal contest of the Greene County Invitational Friday...
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Surge at end of first half propels Cardinals into GCI finals
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/16)
SWITZ CITY -- Class A No. 2 Bloomfield knew they would be playing against a different Vincennes Rivet team than the one who struggled against Clay City on Tuesday night. The Patriots came out with upset on their mind and for the first 14 minutes they gave the Cardinals all they could handle...
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Norht Daviess back to .500 with win over Lions
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/16)
Fresh off an all-tournament selection at the Graber Post Buildings Classic last week, Jaylen Lengacher scored a game-high 16 points to lead visiting North Daviess to a 50-33 win over Loogootee Friday night. Lengacher also added six rebounds and handed out five assists in the win...
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Greene County Invitational Scores and Leaderboard (updated through semifinals)
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/16)
Tuesday night results Linton-Stockton 68, North Central 47 Eastern Greene 61, Shakamak 54 Wednesday's Results Vincennes Rivet 46, Clay City 44 Bloomfield 82, White River Valley 25 Thursday's Results Shakamak 75, North Central 57 Clay City 49, White River Valley 31...
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Classic Cruisers Car Club gives back to the community
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
When most people think of car clubs, they may envision 1950s Bel Airs, chrome and an era long past. However, the Classic Cruisers Car Club, based out of Greene County, is bound by more than just their member's love of vehicles. Philanthropic endeavors have been present on the group's mission since 2007...
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Local seller weighs in on proposed gun control measures
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
With President Barack Obama's proposed executive actions on gun control, some citizens, gun owners and sellers living in Greene County might share a less enthusiastic opinion than the populace. According to a new CNN/ORC poll released Thursday, over two-thirds of Americans favor the proposed action...
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Say thank you on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
All across the nation, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each and every day to keep those in the communities they serve safe. It's often a thankless job, but one where a little thanks can go a long way. The Fraternal Order of Police has designated today as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day...
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WRV teacher receives Lilly Endowment
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
In education, funding for programs such as professional development may be hard to come by, but at White River Valley (WRV) school, a teacher was awarded with a $12,000 endowment. Denise Howell, an English teacher at WRV, received a Lilly Endowment earlier this week. The endowment's intent is for professional and personal development...
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Caucheteur adjusting nicely to basketball in America
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/16)
Shakamak High School has enjoyed a recent history of foreign exchange students contributing in a big way to its athletic programs. As recently as two seasons ago, Kai-Brith Kalda, a 6-2 foerign exchange student from Estonia, starred for the Lady Lakers basketball team...
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Some voters need to update information
(Local News ~ 01/08/16)
Some registered voters in Greene County need to update their personal information. Marjorie Cullison with the Greene County Registration Office said anyone who has had a change in address or gotten married, for example, needs to update their information before this year's election...
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