- Local veteran plans 100 mile March of Valor (Local News ~ 11/08/16)
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Voices for Kids’ Annual Open House and Silent Auction
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
A Gift Basket Contest and Silent Auction will benefit Voices for Kids this holiday season, according to Greene County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program Director, Samantha Flath. A Silent Auction and Gift Basket Contest will occur in early December, with all proceeds going directly to the Voices for Kids program, which benefits children involved in the Greene County court system and CASA program...
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Eastern’s seniors realize their dream: a sectional championship
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/16)
After the Eastern defense had stopped Landon McPheeters on a two-point conversion try that would have tied the game at 34-all with 1:51 remaining on the clock, After senior quarterback Jeff Graham had taken a knee for the final time, After the deliriously happy parents and fans had raced out on the field to celebrate with the players Friday night,...
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Motocross accident doesn’t stop Parola from becoming top runner
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Approximately nine-and-a-half months ago a doctor told Linton junior Cameron Parola he would never walk again. Seventeen days ago he raced in the Brown County Cross Country Semistate. On January 31, Parola roared into a triple jump in a motocross race. ...
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Greene County voters have kept polling locations busy this Election Day. The polls close at 6 p.m. today. To keep an eye on results this evening, click here.
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Thetis Baughman
(Obituary ~ 11/08/16)
Thetis E. Baughman, age 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 7, at Glenburn Home. He was born in Sullivan County on Jan. 31, 1926, the son of Lloyd E. Baughman and Thetis (English) Baughman. Thetis was a 1944 graduate of Switz City High School. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/08/16)
Tuesday, November 8 The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) of Bloomfield Chapter 847 will meet at the Casa Sevilla restaurant on 231 South in Bloomfield. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the business meeting will follow at 12:30 p.m.. Guest speaker will be a BCBS representative who will address health insurance changes. All Federal employees, retirees and spouses are welcome...
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Switz City Town Council wraps up a year of improvements
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
The Switz City Town Council met on Monday evening to finalize the year’s projects, as well as start planning for next year. According to Clerk Treasurer Carla Porter, the water improvement project has been a success, receiving few complaints and even some compliments from residents who didn’t realize the project had even taken place...
- Greene County 2016 presidential election results (Local News ~ 11/08/16)
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Miller elected sixth term on Shakamak School Board, Fougerousse begins first
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Jeffrey Miller has been elected for his sixth term on the Shakamak School Board. “It’s very humbling to have the support of our voters,” Miller said. “It feels good.” Miller said he has no immediate changes in mind for the board. “We’re going to continue working on the projects we started,” he said. “One of our big issues is financing, and it’s going to continue being a challenge we will be working on.”...
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Porter rejoins WRV School Board
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Bruce Porter will be resuming his position on the White River Valley School Board. Porter previously served on the board from 1992 to 2004. “It feels pretty good to win,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting started again and getting my feet wet.”...
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Wright wins surveyor seat
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Ira “Butch” Wright has successfully retained his position as the Greene County Surveyor. Wright said he feels pretty good about the victory. “A lot of people backed me,” he said. “I want to thank those that voted for me and the Republican Party.” Wright received 68.21 percent of the votes, totaling 8,939...
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Three new faces to join Bloomfield School Board
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Three new faces will join the Bloomfield School District Board of Trustees. Darren Burch will fill the seat of District 1 on the Bloomfield School Board, making for his first success in running for a position of public office. Burch pulled ahead of candidate DeAnn Norris with a total of 1734 votes, opposing 934 total votes for Norris...
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Republican candidates secure Greene County Council
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
The three seats on the Greene County Council at large will be filled by Republican candidates Jerry Frye, Gregg Roudebush and Jonas Uland. Frye led in number of total votes with 6,795, while Roudebush followed closely with a total of 6,611 votes. Uland secured 6,438 votes of the 32,488 cast for the council...
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Michael, Abrams hold County Commissioners spots
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Greene County Commissioners Ed Michael and Nathan Abrams held their spots in districts 1 and 2, respectively. Michael won in the race against Charlie Bennett, with a 67.77 percent lead. Michael said he is looking forward to serving a second term with the commissioners, and is pleased to continue working with a great board, which also includes Rick Graves representing district 3...
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Newman to serve another term on Linton School Board
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
Les Newman will be serving another term in the Linton-Stockton School Board District 1 seat. Newman brought in 65.77 percent of the vote over opponent Tawni Prudhomme. This will be Newman’s second term on the Linton-Stockton School Board. He formerly spent 38 years working in the education system, employed as a teacher, coach and administrator...
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Eastern Greene School Board of Directors retain two, add two
(Local News ~ 11/08/16)
In Eastern Greene County, the Eastern Greene School Board will be slightly different after local elections. The race included five candidates running for four seats, and the outcome places two new members on the board as it removes one incumbent. Board member Shelly Patterson was edged out by just 36 votes, giving up her seat for the upcoming term...
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Northview too tall an order for WRV
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/16)
SWITZ CITY - With four players on its roster standing 5-11 or taller the Northview Lady Knights presented a tall order for the White River Valley Lady Wolverines. And Northview used its height advantage - plus 20 points from Stacy Payton- to overcome White River Valley’s fourth-quarter comeback effort and pull away for a 43-35 win in the season opener for the Lady Knights at the Switz City Gym Tuesday night...
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