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Eastern rallies late, but Bloomfield rallies for win
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- It was a game of two rallies. Bloomfield led host Eastern 10-5 heading into the bottom of the seventh Thursday evening. Eastern’s Gracie Rollins drew a walk with one out and Chloe Kirkman singled to left. Rollins came home when Rennae Ringer singled to center...
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Sullivan defeats Linton, Bloomfield track teams in five-way meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
Sullivan’s track teams placed ahead of both Linton and Bloomfield at a five-way track meet Tuesday afternoon at North Daviess. Sullivan won the boys meet with 115 points, followed by Linton, 100; Barr-Reeve, 51; Bloomfield, 34; and North Daviess, 27...
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Lady Miners fall to Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
After a hard fight, the Lady Miners tennis team was unable to pick up one point and fell to Sullivan 5-0 Wednesday. Though the end result might not reflect it, many of the matches were very competitive, especially at No. 3 singles. Linton’s Audrey Moore went neck-and-neck with her Sullivan foe Abbie Pirtle in the first set, but was unable to pull it off in the end, losing 7-5. ...
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Bloomfield netters sweep North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
Bloomfield girls’ tennis team picked up its ninth win of the season with a 5-0 win over visiting North Daviess Wednesday afternoon. Even though a 5-0 wins sounds like an easy win it was much closer than it seems. Both doubles matches were decided by super tie breaks. ...
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Greene Gab Ep. 36
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
In this episode, Patti and Andrew discuss a visit from Congressman Bucshon, American Pickers and give a birthday shoutout to a special someone...
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Norma Combs
(Obituary ~ 04/28/17)
Norma Lucille Sparks Combs, 88 of Bloomington, passed away at 12:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Garden Villa of Bloomington. Born Sept. 5, 1928 in Martin County, she was the daughter of Murley and Algie (Roberts) Spinks. She worked in housekeeping at the Bloomfield Nursing Center,...
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Bloomfield welcomes Gibboney as Superintendent
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
After a lengthy process which began back in fall 2016, a superintendent has finally been found to permanently lead Bloomfield School District. As a former Superintendent of Eminence School District, Jeff Gibboney will formally be ratified at a special meeting on May 8 at 6 p.m., according to Board President Keven McIntosh at a regular meeting on Thursday evening...
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Linton storm water plan presented for public input
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
Linton Mayor John Wilkes held an informational meeting at the Roy Clark Community Building on Wednesday evening in order to receive public input about the proposed storm water plan created by First Group Engineering earlier this year. With storm clouds rolling ominously outside, around 35 people were in attendance of the openly public meeting. A description of issues and recommendations for each critical area was presented by General Utilities Manager, Brent Slover...
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Vehicle accident slows traffic on SR 54
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
An accident Friday morning at the Phil Harris Golf Course slowed traffic on State Road 54. According to an accident report by Indiana State Trooper Eric Nash, driver Holly Nelson of Linton pulled into the path of Billy Barre of Sullivan. Barre’s Mack truck reportedly struck the front and driver’s side of Nelson’s Hummer, which caused the Hummer to come to rest partially in the westbound lanes of SR 54 in front of the Country Porch gas station. ...
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Harold Weaver
(Obituary ~ 04/28/17)
Harold Lee Weaver, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Terre Haute. Arrangements are pending at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton, and will be made available to the public as soon as details are finalized...
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North Daviess hands Lady Lakers “tough loss” in eight innings
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
Pictures from this game are in a photo gallery of local softball action in the Photos section.
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Walter Merrill Mattox
(Obituary ~ 04/28/17)
Walter Merrill Mattox, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood with family at his side. Born January 24, 1933 in Sullivan County, Walt was the only son of Clarence and Muriel Mattox. Walter grew up on the family farm and attended Dugger schools where he enjoyed playing trumpet in the band. ...
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Middle school principal Sparks retires after 38 years
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
It is often a weighted question on how one measures their career. But for Jeff Sparks, and for numerous educators who have spent their life in service of students, it is about the lives they have affected. Many people can recall the exact moment when they decided to embark on their career of choice...
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Heroes New Hope gives local kids a special opportunity
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
Volunteers came together to help four local youth get out into the woods for a turkey hunt last weekend. Heroes New Hope Foundation founder Scott Goodman said the non-profit organization was created to provide combat-wounded veterans “all-inclusive ecotherapy opportunities” which was started with a turkey hunt for blind veterans from across the state. The program expanded to include fishing trips, deer hunts and other outdoor activities...
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It’s time for County Council to vote on tax
(Editorial ~ 04/28/17)
There were sighs all around the room Monday afternoon when the Greene County Council made the decision not to vote on the proposed Innkeeper’s Tax. Instead, per the request of council president Jerry Frye, the council will discuss the proposed 5 percent Innkeeper’s Tax once again May 14 and the plan is to take a vote June 5...
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