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Bloomfield boys win Cardinal Invitaitonal, Wall leads girls
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Bloomfield harriers enjoyed mixed success Monday night at the Cardinal Invitational. The boys placed first in a five-team field as three Cardinals placed among the top four finishers. The Lady Cardinals team placed fourth. The hosts won the boys’ meet with 35 points, followed by Lighthouse Christian, 56; Bloomington, 76; Sullivan, 88; and North Daviess, 93. Times and places for the girls’ meet were not available because of a timer’s error...
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Autumn Trace events to assist residents with technology
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
National Assisted Living Week begins on Grandparent’s Day, Sept. 11 and continues through Saturday, Sept. 17. This week is a celebration of what the brand new Autumn Trace community is all about. Autumn Trace is striving to create a community that is truly “home” to its residents...
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Gregg talks the election and campaign on stop to Linton
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
LINTON — With the general election less than two months away, gubernatorial candidate John Gregg (D) stopped in Linton for likely the last time during his campaign. Monday evening, the Gregg campaign held a fundraiser at the Elks Lodge for the second time during his run for governor...
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Jasonville council holds 2017 budget hearing
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
The Jasonville city council held a hearing for the 2017 budget at its regular meeting Monday evening. For the first time in five years, there will not be $1,000 raises across the board. “We’re almost outclassing ourselves money-wise as a small city,” council member Peggy Sluder said. “I wish we could, but we can’t.”...
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John C. Bolinger
(Obituary ~ 09/13/16)
John C. Bolinger, 64, of Jasonville, passed away at 1:28 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 27, 1951 in East Chicago, Ind. to Jesse Bolinger and Beatrice (Nichols) Bolinger. Survivors include his wife, Corinne F. “Kitty” (Todisco) Bolinger of Jasonville, whom he married on Jan. 24, 1985; son, Kenneth Pettus, Jr. of Jasonville; brother, Chip Bolinger from out of state; and beloved companion, his dog, Spencer...
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Irene Bennett
(Obituary ~ 09/13/16)
Irene Bennett passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 9 at IU Health in Bloomington. Irene was 76. She was born on Sep. 25, 1939 in Owen County to Roy and Alta Cassida Auten. Irene was employed at Shields Hardware and was retired from RCA in Bloomington...
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Bicentennial torch relay route revealed
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will be passing through Greene County on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The torch will enter the following Greene County communities at these approximate times: •Worthington, 11:05 a.m. •Tulip Trestle, 11:20 a.m. •Bloomfield, 11:45 a.m...
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Faulk placed 3rd in State in Showmanship for Indiana’s Finest
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
Showmanship has always been a big deal to Randi Faulk and she began competing in the showmanship part of cattle showing her very first year in 4-H. Showmanship gives a person the ability to demonstrate how well they can show the calf’s good points to the judge and try to cover up any flaws that might exist as well. ...
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County cuts $1.3M from 2017 budget
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
Final calculations show the Greene County Council was able to exceed its need to cut $1 million from its General Fund budget. Before the budget hearings started last Tuesday, the council’s financial consultant, Ben Roeger, informed the council its anticipated revenue for 2017 General Fund is $10.4 million, but $1.1 million of that is dedicated to building-related debt. With a proposed budget $10.3 million, the council was tasked with cutting at least $1 million...
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School supplies donated to Bloomfield Elementary School
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
By Kelly Slaven Local Wally Lawson dropped off boxes full of school supplies at Bloomfield Elementary School on Monday morning. Lawson, dressed here in full clown attire, is an active member of the Red Nose Response Team. He volunteers his time in addition to working the night shift at the Picnic Basket in Bloomfield to bring humor and community to families of victims and relief operations following a major natural or man-made catastrophe, as well as by participating in various projects to support the community. ...
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Lyons Town Marshal becomes part-time
(Local News ~ 09/13/16)
The Lyon’s Town Council approved a request from Lyons Town Marshal Ronald Sparks to convert his position as Town Marshal from a full-time position, into a part-time position. Presented and discussed at an executive session on Sunday night, Sparks made the request due to not having the time to devote to the position, as he recently took another job at WRV High school...
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Eastern gears up for major challenge at Lafayette Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- The Eastern Thunderbirds are looking forward to a major challenge at 7 p.m. Friday as they travel to Lafayette Central Catholic. Friday’s night game will see a clash of unbeatens as both teams are 4-0. Lafayette Central Catholic is ranked first in Class A football while the Thunderbirds are ranked ninth. ...
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Bulldogs aim to improve against Rock Creek
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
DUGGER -- The Bulldogs will need to improve execution and blocking Friday night as Dugger Union Community School hosts Rock Creek Community Academy at 7:30 p.m. in football. The winless Bulldogs will need to quit making the mental mistakes that crippled them last week in a 46-6 loss to visiting Southside Christian School. ...
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WRV tennis squad beat Sullivan for second time Thursday; lose to Barr Reeve Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
SWITZ CITY — The Wolverine tennis squad triumphed over Sullivan for the second time in the season last Thursday, but fell 0-5 at home Tuesday evening against Barr Reeve. The Wolverines met Sullivan on the road Thursday for a rematch against their earlier 4-1 win. WRV once again able to seal the deal but won by the smaller margin, 3-2, for the their second attempt...
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Bloomfield spikers edge WRV in hard-fought battle
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield took a big step forward in conference volleyball play Tuesday night by beating White River Valley 25-21, 25-20, 26-24. The victory improved the Lady Cardinals’ record to 7-8, 4-0 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play. The Lady Wolverines fell to 4-10, 2-2...
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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: LADY LAKERS WIN TRIANGULAR MEET
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
CROSS COUNTRY The Shakamak girls won a three-way cross country meet Tuesday night at West Vigo, but both the Shakamak and White River Valley boys fell to their hosts. The Lady Lakers took the meet with 26 points, followed by West Vigo, 49, and WRV, 55. The West Vigo boys won with 33 points, followed by WRV, 43, and Shakamak, 46...
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Miners rolling into Week Five
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
With Saturday's 55-0 crushing of injury-decimated North Vermillion at Lucas Oil Stadium, Linton-Stockton has successfully navigated the front-loaded early portion of its schedule. Prior to the season there was some speculation a 1-3 or even an 0-4 start wasn't beyond the realm of possibility. And with the likes of Speedway, rival Sullivan and defending 2A state champ Monrovia looming, a couple early losses didn't seem out of the question...
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Cougars repeat as SWIAC Champs
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/16)
Cougars repeat as SWIAC Champs The North Daviess Lady Cougars claimed their second straight Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference title at the Phil Harris Golf course in Linton on Tuesday evening. The Cougars would lead the way with a team score of 199. In second place the Linton Lady Miners would score a 221 followed by the Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds in third with a score of 252...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/13/16)
Wednesday, September 14 The Dugger Union Community School Corporation board meeting has been moved to today at 7 p.m. The Eastern branch of the Eastern Greene-Bloomfield Library will host Preschool Story Time (ages three to six years) at 10:15 a.m. The theme will be shapes...
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