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With elections behind us, it is time to move forward
(Editorial ~ 11/14/16)
The 2016 Presidential Election is in the books, and it is time to remember we are still co-workers, neighbors, family and friends despite our political affiliations. Emotions ran high this election season as Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton served as the front-runners in the race, as they represented the two major political parties...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 11/14/16)
Caroline Lee Johnson, 55, Salem, was arrested on a warrant for theft. No bond is set. Connie Jane Carpenter, 47, Worthington, was arrested on preliminary charges for OWI. Bond is set at $4,000. Brian Eugene Carpenter, 44, Worthington, was arrested on preliminary charges of domestic battery. Bond is set at $1,000...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 11/14/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 21 incidents for service Friday to Monday, including one property damage accident, one bank/residential alarm, one animal complaint, one assist to other departments, one assist to the public, one civil dispute, one criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, one extra patrol, three harassments, two interviews, one noise complaint, one sex offense, two suspicious activities and two thefts...
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Tips to help raise funds for Greene County’s Project Lifesaver
(Local News ~ 11/14/16)
A unique fundraiser to help Project Lifesaver, an organization geared to benefit those suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down syndrome and other cognitive conditions, will be held Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JoEtta’s Pizza Villa in Linton and Pizza Villa II in Jasonville...
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Charles Ervin Wall
(Obituary ~ 11/14/16)
Charles Ervin Wall, 63, of Solsberry, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at his residence. Born March 2, 1953 in Bloomington, he was the son of Thomas Ervin and Hazel Marie (Meadows) Wall. He was a machinist at Cook, Inc. in Bloomington, retiring after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1081 in Bloomington and a member of the Solsberry Christian Church...
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Greene County Foundation discusses collective impact of community foundations
(Local News ~ 11/14/16)
During the week of Nov. 12-18, the Greene County Foundation will join hundreds of community foundations across the country to celebrate Community Foundation Week. For more than 25 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration to address persistent civic and economic challenges...
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Linton Middle School students eager to begin Teen Press
(Local News ~ 11/14/16)
A group of Linton Middle School students expressed interest in starting a journalism and communication program, Teen Press, at their school after viewing a film about the program earlier this year. The group of students met on Thursday afternoon to begin putting their interest into action...
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Dwight Harold Barker
(Obituary ~ 11/14/16)
Dwight Harold Barker of Cape Girardeau, Mo. passed away at the age of 99 on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at the Luthern Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Sunday, February 25, 1917 in Taylor Township, Greene County, to Elza and Margaret York Barker. He graduated from Scotland High School with the Class of 1934...
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Dugger reminds residents of fall clean-up
(Local News ~ 11/14/16)
The Dugger Town Council got together on Monday evening to discuss several on-going issues, as well as to start reminding residents about the proper way to begin fall-clean up. Residents in attendance commended the work being done to clean the town up, as it has been a subject of discussion for the past several meetings...
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Howard Lowell Yates
(Obituary ~ 11/14/16)
Howard Lowell Yates, 81, of Jasonville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 2:50 a.m., with his family at his bedside after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born to James Murphy and Mamie Francis (Sparks) Yates on December 28, 1934. ...
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Barbara Kay Zeeb
(Obituary ~ 11/14/16)
Barbara Kay Zeeb, 49, of Linton passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Linton, on September 22, 1967 to Jim R. Jerrells and Loretta Kay Bedwell. She was married for 26 years to William J. Zeeb and enjoyed painting, drawing, arts and crafts, touring the country on the motorcycle and spending time with her dog Ellen...
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Proposed ordinance will require new mobile homes be in trailer park
(Local News ~ 11/14/16)
With a tie vote broken by the mayor, the Linton City Council voted to move forward with an amended trailer ordinance. The mayor proposed an ordinance stating all future mobile homes brought into the city have to be moved into a trailer park. He noted all current mobile homes would be grandfathered in. The city’s attorney will be drafting an ordinance to be brought before the council at the December meeting...
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Lady Bulldogs 3-point barrage buries Marlins
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/16)
PLEASANTVILLE - The Dugger Union Lady Bulldogs marksmanship from 3-point land was too much for the visiting Living Water Marlins to overcome Saturday afternoon at Pleasantville. The Lady Bulldogs unleashed an assault from beyond the arc, burying eight triples and racing to a 27-15 halftime advantage. Dugger Union cruised the rest of the way to a 46-30 win over the visiting Marlins in the third annual Blue Streak Classic at the vintage Pleasantville gym...
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Bulldogs can’t overcome third quarter slump
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/16)
PLEASANTVILLE - A 22-point second quarter explosion wasn’t enough for the Dugger Union Bulldogs Saturday at Pleasantville. Leading 26-22 at halftime, Dugger Union came out flat - and cold - to start the second half. The Bulldogs managed just one point in that fateful third quarter. The visiting Living Water Marlins opened a double-digit lead and pulled away for a 56-41 win in the third annual Blue Streak Classic at the vintage Pleasantville Gym...
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Mamie Ruth Alsman
(Obituary ~ 11/14/16)
Mamie Ruth Alsman, 90, of Linton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, at Glenburn Nursing Home. Mamie was born Sept. 22, 1926 in Sullivan County, the daughter of John Sexton and Edna Gambill Sexton. Mamie Ruth was a devoted servant of the lord, with many years of her life spent in ministry to others. She was a member of the Church of God and most recently attended the Howesville Church of God...
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