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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Area Volleyball teams in action
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
After getting off to a slow start and dropping the first two sets, Eastern Greene won in five sets at Shoals Monday night, 22-25, 21-25 29-27, 25-16 and 15-13. “The team I was waiting for finally came out in the third set to win by a bigger margin,” coach Whitney Richardson said. ...
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Robbins duo overcomes late arrival, slow start
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
JASPER - Not even a late arrival and a sluggish start could deter the Linton-Stockton doubles team of Sammy and Silas Robbins Tuesday. The pair arrived at the Ed Yarborough Tennix Complex in Jasper just barely in time for their individual doubles sectional match against the Southridge team of Garrett Armstrong and Michael Kappner. And after having just a few minutes for a brief warm-up, the Robbins twins fell behind quickly, 4-0 in the first set...
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Singles carry Cards to regional win
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
JASPER - Veteran Bloomfield tennis coach Mike Canty has relied on his singles players all year. And those singles players - Brennan Hughes, Chris Gilmore and Luke Ramsey - came through in a big way Tuesday at the Ed Yarborough Tennis Complex in Jasper...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/05/16)
Jimmy Dean Bickel, 54, Linton, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery resulting in bodily injury. Bond is set at $3,000. Zackery Lee Goodson, 27, Linton, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated. Bond is set at $4,000...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 10/05/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 16 incidents for service Wednesday, including one animal complaint, two assists to other departments, three assists to the public, one criminal mischief, two extra patrols, one special detail, one repossession, one suspicious activity, two thefts, one title check and one warrant service...
- Voter machine testing will take place Thursday (Submitted Story ~ 10/05/16)
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Grant-funded road projects planned to start soon
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
The Greene County Commissioners hope the matching-grant funded road projects will start next month. The commissioners approved the final paperwork for the Indiana Department of Transportation Crossroads Grant, which awarded the county a dollar-for-dollar matching grant in the amount of $999,750. With the county’s matching dollars, just shy of $2 million is available for Greene County roads...
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Linton Civitan holding annual dinner
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
Linton Civitan Club will hold its annual “Gala Family Dinner and Officer Installation” Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m., at the Roy Clark Community Building at Humphrey’s Park. The beginning of Oct. heralds a new year for the organization, and the dinner provides a way for members to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, elect new officers for the coming year and present awards to the area’s outstanding Citizen of the Year and the club’s Civitan of the Year...
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Bloomfield Apple Festival starts Friday
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
The Greene County Daily World published a special section highlighting the 2016 Bloomfield Apple Festival events. You can find the special section online or in Wednesday's issue of the GCDW.
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ISP: Tips for avoiding deer-vehicle crashes
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay alert as deer become more active in fall months on Indiana’s roadways. According to an Indiana State Police press release, nearly 50 percent of all vehicle crashes involving deer occur between October and December. ...
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Robert Hendricks
(Obituary ~ 10/05/16)
Robert Hendricks, 72, Linden resident formerly of Summitville, passed away at Union Hospital in Terre Haute on Monday, October 3, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending with Owens-Noffze Funeral Home, Summitville.
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Linton duels Eastern Friday night in battle of Class 1A powerhouses
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
The titans will clash at 7 p.m. this Friday when Linton hosts Eastern in football. The Associated Press ranks Linton (7-0) second in the Class 1A rankings while 6-1 Eastern has received 12 points in the voting. However, don’t tell Linton coach Brian Oliver the Miners have a cakewalk...
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French’s two interceptions helped Eastern tame Wildcats
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
Eastern exploded for 554 yards of offense last Friday in its 49-34 victory over visiting Mt. Vernon, but one key to success proved to be Deric French’s defense. The senior cornerback intercepted two passes in the second half to end Wildcat drives. Eastern enjoyed a 34-21 lead in the third quarter, but the visitors were driving steadily down the field as quarterback Cam Maier completed three straight passes to move Mt. ...
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Lady Eels shock lethargic Eastern in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
CLAY CITY -- The Lady Eels exploited Eastern’s lack of energy and mistakes Tuesday night to sweep the visiting Lady Thunderbirds in volleyball. Clay City used long scoring runs in all three sets to defeat Eastern 25-14, 25-5, 25-11. The Lady Thunderbirds (5-20, 0-5 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play) began each set well, but Clay City quickly took control...
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Brown County wins three close sets to edge Bloomfield in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
By Andrew Bowen Sports Writer BLOOMFIEåLD -- A long run of service points in the third set proved the difference Wednesday night as visiting Brown County nipped the Lady Cardinals in the Battle of the Birds. Bloomfield led the Lady Eagles 22-14 in the third set, the score knotted at one set apiece. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/05/16)
Friday, October 7 The Bloomfield class of 1976 will host their 40th class reunion at the Pepperoni Grill in Bloomfield at 7 p.m. We welcome anyone who was in our class anytime during our K-12 experience. Come early and bring memorabilia to share. Any questions Contact Stuart Dowden at 812-384-4250. Saturday, October 8 Lyons Legion Post 479 will have a grilled cookout from 6-8 p.m. Menu: Burgers or brats with sides of chips and pasta salad. Open to the public on Saturdays Lyons Legion Post 479 will host karaoke night from 9 p.m. to closing, services provided by Kim’s Karaoke. Open to the public on Saturdays. Smoking allowed on patio only. The Bloomfield High School Class of 1971 will host its 45th class reunion starting at 3 p.m. at the Bloomfield Odd Fellows Lodge, located on SR 157 North in Bloomfield. Light refreshments will be provided. The class has the lodge rented for the day, so visitors can stay and visit with no time restraint. Enjoy time together reminiscing, laughing and having a great time seeing each other again. Anyone with questions can call Connie Burris at 812-381-4932. Linton Public Library will host Family Lego Time from noon-1 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to come get creative together. Snacks will be provided. Sullivan will hold ‘Open Square’ activity from 9-noon on the square in Sullivan. The event will focus on community wellness. For more information, call 812-240-1569 or email Leslie.lentz@schosp.com West Boggs presents a Chili Cookoff from 1-5 p.m. at the Linton City Park. Prizes will be awarded for the best chili. Those who pre-register for $5 by Sept. 26 receive a free t-shirt. Registration will be open until the day of the event otherwise. $1 will pay for samples of all the chili at the event. Raffle prizes and entertainment will also be available. For more information or to register call 812-295-3421. A Chili Supper Fundraiser will be at the Edwardsport First Baptist Church in Bicknell, beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for children, available at the door.For more information, contact Tom Houghland at 812-735-3984. The menu will include chili or potato soup, ham, chicken or cheese salad sandwiches and choice of dessert and a drink. The Linton Masonic Lodge 560 will be hosting Silly Safaris at 1:30 p.m. as part of the Linton Fall Arts Festival. It is sponsored by Amplified Tech Services, Anderson-Pointdexter Funeral Home, Richard Brown Insurance, Linton Masonic Lodge and Jathan and Krystal Wright. The Greene County Legalization Rally will be held at the Greene County Courthouse from 12-3 p.m.
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UPDATED: Road ends in Jasper for Cards, Robbins duo
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
JASPER - The 2016 tennis season ended on a disappointing note for the Bloomfield Cardinals. Bloomfield was unable to carry the momentum from Tuesday’s regional semifinal win over Vincennes Rivet into today’s regional final against host Jasper. The Cardinals could not match the Wildcats’ firepower and Jasper came away with a 5-0 sweep and a regional championship at the Ed Yarborough Tennis Complex...
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