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Four individuals, three relays "pulled" through to regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
It was a long wait for several local girls track and field athletes, but it was worth it for a handful of competitors. Last season the Indiana High School Athletic Association implemented a rule which gave hope to competitors who failed to finish in the top three of their respective events at the sectional level...
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Linton Civitan to make the most of generous donation
(Local News ~ 05/19/16)
Civitan of Linton, a local civic group, has participated in the annual Linton yard sales for the last few years, but this year the group got a very welcome hand with their efforts. A local family, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently suffered the loss of a family member...
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Sandra Jo Roudebush
(Obituary ~ 05/19/16)
Sandra Jo "Granny" (Thompson) Roudebush, 80, of Worthington, passed away Thursday at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Sandra was born on June 2, 1935 in Owen County near New Hope. She was the daughter of Roy and Gretchen (Franklin) Thompson. Sandra was a 1953 graduate of Worthington Jefferson High School. ...
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Linton FOP seeking donations for 'Cops for Kids' event
(Local News ~ 05/19/16)
Area police officers will be reaching out to Linton residents in the coming weeks to seek donations for this year's 'Cops for Kids' event. Linton Fraternal Order of Police No. 105 President Jeff Brown said this fundraising effort will provide back-to-school supplies and clothing for children throughout Greene County, and the community's help is needed...
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James Paul Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/19/16)
James Paul Johnson, 79, of Jasonville passed away at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, May 19 in his residence. He was born August 4, 1936 in Jasonville to Bishop Johnson and Gertrude (Burton) Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Margaret (Venable) Johnson of Jasonville, whom he married on April 19, 1959; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Johnson Wolfe of Worthington, Leeann and John Gambill of Jasonville, Denise Johnson and J.R. ...
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Veteran parking spaces revealed at WestGate Academy Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/19/16)
WestGate Academy and WestGate Crane Technology Park held a ceremony Thursday to unveil two newly purposed parking spaces at the facility, one reserved for Purple Heart recipients and one for Wounded Warriors. The ceremony was planned in conjunction with National Military Appreciation Month as well as Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21...
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Big Blue Colts Camp visits Worthington
(Local News ~ 05/19/16)
The Big Blue Colts Camp took place at White River Valley-Worthington Elementary on Thursday morning. The camp aims to educate students about the importance of living an active lifestyle. According to Mike Prior, a Colts alumni player that has helped with the program for 12 years, the main goal of the program is to get the kids outside for a bit and to have fun, while learning in a safe and fun environment...
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Lady Cards make it five of six
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
ELNORA - Bloomfield girls tennis coach Mike Canty said his players came out focused and ready to play for the sectional championship "They went out focused and I think they did a really good job. I think everybody came out really strong today," the veteran coach said...
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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: BHS diamondmen take down Barr-Reeve
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
BASEBALL Bloomfield hosted Barr-Reeve on Senior Night Wednesday and the Cardinals delivered a 5-4 win in nine innings. Bloomfield was trailing 4-1 in the fifth inning when Hunter Heaton stepped to the plate and smacked the first of his two home runs, a solo homer...
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Thunderbirds fall to conference foe on road
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
ELNORA -- Eastern Greene and North Daviess both struggled at the plate early on Wednesday. The Cougars were finally able to break open a tight game with a pair of runs in the home half of the sixth inning in their 4-1 win over the visiting Thunderbirds...
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WRV Falls Short to Sullivan on Senior Night
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
SWITZ CITY -- The night looked promising for the White River Valley baseball team as they scored early in their first at bat. The Wolverines managed to make their 2-1 first inning lead stand until the fifth. Visiting Sullivan closed the door on the Wolverines offense and scored a pair of runs in the top of the fifth and seventh innings to score a 5-2 win...
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Four area athletes qualify automatically for T&F regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/16)
BLOOMINGTON -- On a near perfect night for competition, four local athletes advanced to the Bloomington North Boys Track and Field Regional from the sectional Thursday. Eastern Greene's Alex Brough was the only local sectional champion as he won the high jump...
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Bloomfield students 'Reach for the Stars'
(Local News ~ 05/19/16)
Bloomfield Elementary students took part in the Reach for the Stars Reading program sponsored by Usborne Books & More. Students were challenged to read at least 30 minutes a day for two weeks. As a school, they read 170,199 minutes. In all, the students, classrooms and library received more than $5,500 in new books. Shown are students who read 1,000 minutes or more during the two weeks. (Courtesy photo)...
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