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State program could pave county road
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
The Greene County Commissioners are hoping to collaborate with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to pave a portion of a county road. Commissioners President Nathan Abrams said at Tuesday's meeting, if approved by INDOT, the county road leading up to the Goose Pond Visitor Center would be paved...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/04/16)
Keenan James Nowlin, 25, Bloomington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of operating while intoxicated. Bond set at $4,000. Robert Leon Wilson, 52, Sullivan, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. No bond set...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/04/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 14 incidents and calls for service Tuesday, including one personal injury accident, one bank/residential alarm, eight assists to the public, one extra patrol, one fraud, one reckless driver and one theft.
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Family Life Center to benefit from 'Souper Bowl of Caring'
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
First Presbyterian Church of Bloomfield is designating Family Life Center of Greene County as its designated charity for the Souper Bowl of Caring, held nationally on Super Bowl Sunday which this year is Feb. 7. More than 25 years ago the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single church youth group:...
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Albert G. 'Gerald' Fry
(Obituary ~ 02/04/16)
Albert G. "Gerald" Fry, 87, of Columbus, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Four Seasons Healthcare. Albert was born March 5, 1928 in Marco, the son of Elmer and Ola Hardisty Fry. He married Betty Jo Warren March 1, 1952. Gerald was a veteran of the Air Force, having served in WWII and Korea, before retiring as a master sergeant. ...
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Complaint filed against WRV Board for allegedly violating the Open Door Law
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Earlier this week, a complaint was filed with Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt concerning an alleged violation of the Access to Public Records Act and the Open Door Law by the White River Valley School District: Bob Hacker, Superintendent and Jason Davidson, Board President...
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South Knox scoring drought leads to Miner win
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/16)
Any chance South Knox had of coming into Linton and leaving with a win over the Linton-Stockton Miners evaporated during a scoreless third quarter for the Spartans. And with South Knox unable to put any points on the board, Linton-Stockton extended an 8-point halftime lead to 21 on its way to a 44-30 win Thursday night...
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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Lady Bulldogs fall short
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/16)
GIRLS BASKETBALL Traders Point blanked Union Dugger 12-0 over the final eight minutes of play Tuesday night denying the Lady Bulldogs a win. Traders Point overcame a 27-17 deficit for a 29-27 over DUCS. The Lady Bulldogs led 13-8 after the first eight minutes of play and held a 19-13 advantage at halftime...
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Thunderbirds stave off late rally by White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/16)
For the second straight game the White River Valley boys basketball team mounted a ferocious fourth quarter comeback. But for the second straight game the Wolverines bid for its third win of the season fell short. Host Eastern Greene improved to 12-6 on the season with the 60-49 win over its Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference foes...
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Free throw shooting, Eels' Wolfe plague Lakers in SWIAC loss
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/16)
CLAY CITY -- Battles between Clay City and Shakamak in most any sport rarely disappoint as the rival schools typically put on a well-contested show for the fans. Thursday night's Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference tilt was more of the same as Clay City got 25 points from Hunter Wolfe in edging the Lakers 47-44...
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Top ranked Cardinals claim conference title
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/16)
ELNORA -- Bloomfield was faced with a lot of distractions before taking the floor against North Daviess Thursday night. The Cardinals were playing in their first game since climbing to the top of the latest Class A rankings. A first Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference championship since 2006 was on the line and their first undefeated conference season since the mid 1980's was also at stake...
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Totally Whipped Cupcakery ready to sweeten Linton
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Thursday morning found entrepreneurs Brandy Brown and Rhea Linneweber hard at work, getting ready for the opening of their new business, Totally Whipped Cupcakery located at 41 A Street NE in Linton. The pair started selling from a Facebook page, and have progressed to their own shop, set to open on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 a.m...
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Parents address LSSC safety concerns
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
While Linton-Stockton School Corporation is working on a project to increase student safety at the school, some parents and community members have raised question about safety just outside the campus. Superintendent Nick Karazsia said student safety is a priority, and right now the school board is working through a project to address some of those issues...
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Free resources available for local small business
(Local News ~ 02/04/16)
Like-minded small business organizations will gather at WestGate Academy to help regional entrepreneurs and small business owners gain access to useful resources. This event is free and open to the public every third Tuesday. The next event is scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 8 to 11 a.m...
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Orvel Lee Stremming
(Obituary ~ 02/04/16)
Orvel Lee Stremming, 95, of Sandborn, Ind., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at Odon, Ind. He was born on Aug. 30, 1920 in Knox County, Ind. to Edward Henry 'Duke' and Pearl A. (Hagemeier) Stremming. Orvel married his loving wife of 70 years, Virginia Mae (Clifford) Stremming on Nov. 24, 1945...
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