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When the bus stops, you stop
(Editorial ~ 02/13/17)
A Bloomfield School District student has asked the Greene County Daily World to help remind motorists that following traffic laws around school buses is important. Bloomfield senior Sarah Wilkes rides the bus and she said too often, she sees motorists violating bus-passing laws and she is worried someone is going to get hurt...
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Linton students make Valentines for the elderly
(Local News ~ 02/13/17)
Students with Linton-Stockton Elementary School took part in the inaugural Valentine’s for the Elderly. The program was created in collaboration by Susan Anderson, first grade teacher, and Brittony Landis, second grade teacher. “Our classes have been pen pals with (each other) and we decided to do a community project this year,” Anderson said...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/13/17)
Daniel Ferrer, 29, Chicago, was arrested on preliminary charges of public intoxication and resisting law enforcement. Bond is set at $1,500. Heather Meaney, 35, Solsberry, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, common nuisance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. No bond is set...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 02/13/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 46 incidents for service Friday to Monday, including one personal injury accident, one bank/residential alarm, one animal complaint, five assists to other departments, four assists to the public, three criminal mischiefs, two domestic disputes, one drive off, one drug, one fight in progress, one harassment, two interviews, one juvenile complaint, two local ordinance violations, one property, one property damage not accident, one reckless driver, one road hazard, one shooting complaint, one attempted suicide, two suspicious activities, three thefts, seven traffic stops, one trespass and one warrant service.. ...
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Dorothy Morgan
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Dorothy Morgan, 86, of Linton, Ind. passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton, Ind. She was born on March 19, 1930 in Vincennes, Ind. the daughter of Henry and Josephine (Wetzel) Kaiser. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sullivan, Ind...
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Greene County gains its own winery
(Local News ~ 02/13/17)
A quaint pale blue cottage situated cozily among rolling hills of Greene County is now home to Indiana’s 89th winery, the Huckleberry Hill Winery. Owner Cheryl Riddle said her mother, Sandy, owns the property which took Riddle and her husband two years to transform into what they hope will be Greene County’s next unique tourist attraction...
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Dorothy Morgan
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Dorothy Morgan, 86, of Linton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on March 19, 1930 in Vincennes, Indiana the daughter of Henry and Josephine (Wetzel) Kaiser. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sullivan...
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Oliver to lead South All-Stars
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/17)
The Indiana Football Coaches Association has announced Linton-Stockton football coach Brian Oliver has been named head coach for the South All-Stars in the annual IFCA North-South All-Star classic this summer. Last July Linton-Stockton's Dylan Morris played for the South All-Stars in the annual classic at Indianapolis North Central...
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Randy O. Crane
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Randy O. Crane, 63, of Jasonville, Ind. passed away at 1:43 a.m. Sunday, Feb.12, 2017 in his residence. He was born April 9, 1953 in Bedford, Ind. to John Gee Crane and Nellie (Kelsey) Crane Arthur. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Debra S. (Cole) Crane of Jasonville, Ind; whom he married on Oct. ...
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Lori Ann (Halstead) Harbaugh
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Lori Ann (Halstead) Harbaugh, 46, of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2017. Lori was born Oct. 12, 1970 in Terre Haute, the daughter of Mildred (Sapp) Halstead and the late Jerry Halstead. She graduated from Shakamak High School in 1989. She then received her Pharmacy...
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Lady Eagles shoot down Bloomfield again
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/17)
SHELBYVILLE – The post-season hopes of Bloomfield died in the talons of the Lady Eagles for the second straight year. Jac-Cen-Del (23-4 and ranked fourth in Class 1A) limited the Lady Cardinals (11-14) to 14 points over the last three quarters Saturday morning to thump Bloomfield 51-29 in the opening game of the Southwestern (Shelbyville) Regional. ...
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Ronald Eugene Vallad
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Ronald Eugene Vallad, age 66, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Hartford City, Ind. on February 26, 1950, the son of William Allen & Imogene (Monroe) Vallad. Ronald graduated in 1969 from Hartford High School. He worked at General Electric for over 17 years and as a meatcutter at Worthington Pork Plant and Marhoefer packaging...
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Vicki Frey Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Vicki Frey Lawrence passed away after a long and valiant fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Lee Lawrence; sister, Becky Carey and her husband Fred Carey of Zionsville; and a step-son, Lee Grant Lawrence. Vicki was born in Indiana, the daughter of Willard and Kathryn Frey both of whom preceded her in death. Vicki always remarked that she lived a charmed childhood and cherished her small family. She will be truly missed by all who knew her...
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Lori Ann (Halstead) Harbaugh
(Obituary ~ 02/13/17)
Lori Ann (Halstead) Harbaugh, 46, of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2017. Lori was born Oct. 12, 1970 in Terre Haute, the daughter of Mildred (Sapp) Halstead and the late Jerry Halstead. She graduated from Shakamak High School in 1989. She then received her Pharmacy Tech Degree from Ivy Tech. Lori attended Cosmetology School at Longs Beauty Academy. She has owned her own shop, XS Salon in Clay City, since 2002. Lori married Shane Harbaugh on Dec. 22, 2001...
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Two JPD officers awarded for exceptional service
(Local News ~ 02/13/17)
Two members of the Jasonville Police Department were honored with Exceptional Service Awards at the regularly scheduled meeting of the city council Monday evening. Officer Jake Gambill and Assistant Police Chief Ryan Van Horn were presented the awards for their work on the recent arrest of 10 individuals responsible for distributing methamphetamine into Greene County...
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Dugger seeks full-time marshal
(Local News ~ 02/13/17)
The Dugger town council discussed searching for a full time marshal at its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. According to President Bill Pirtle , the town’s current ,marshal, Justin Todd, no longer wants the job full time. “He would rather be deputy,” said Pirtle, “so we are taking applications.”...
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City of Linton extends TIF district
(Local News ~ 02/13/17)
The City of Linton voted to extend its TIF (Tax Increment Finance) district Monday night in order to prepare for an anticipated new development opportunity. Linton Mayor John Wilkes said, currently, the TIF zone encompasses 30 blocks in the downtown area, but the order and resolution approved at the regular meeting will extend to the area behind Walmart on County Road 1000 West. The extension was approved by the Linton Redevelopment Commissioner earlier on Monday...
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