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LSSC seeking ‘Cause for Applause’ nominations
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
The Linton-Stockton School Corporation is asking students, staff and the community to offer up instances of employees going well beyond the scope of their job. In a program titled “Cause for Applause,” superintendent Nick Karazsia said everyone is welcome to nominate a school employee in order to ensure the staff is properly recognized for their hard work and dedication to the students and community...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/17/17)
Steven Earl Strange, 43, Bloomington, was arrested on a warrant for residential entry. Bond set at $5,000 with 10 percent allowed. Randall Lee Wright, 59, Bloomington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of OWI felony. Bond set at $8,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 08/17/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 12 incidents for service Thursday, including one animal complaint, one domestic dispute, one harassment, one interview, one property, one attempted suicide, three suspicious activities, one title check and two traffic stops...
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Linton Farmers’ Market welcomes Liberty Bell BBQ
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
It’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to a close even though school has just started and the unusually cool weather makes it feel like a touch of fall is in the air. According to market manager Mark Stacy, there’s still a lot going on at the Linton Farmers’ Market patrons won’t want to miss. ...
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City of Linton working to develop new industrial park
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
Linton Mayor John Wilkes said he was pleased to announce the progress the City of Linton is making, especially in terms of potentially developing an industrial park on the eastern side of the city. At Monday’s Linton City Council meeting, Wilkes provided an update on the development where Pro-Mark Building Solutions is nearing the end of construction...
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Students breathe new life into old bus
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
A local resident, Rick West, purchased a 1977 Chevrolet bus last March. At the time, he envisioned the future of the bus as a utilitarian one, but not for long. Previously utilized for hunting, the bus was in working, but well-used condition. “It was painted in a camouflage design, and it was tricked out for hunting,” said West...
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WRV harriers compete in Brown County Relay
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/17)
The White River Valley boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Brown County’s Eagle Park Wednesday to take part in the Brown County Cross Country Relay Challenge. Seven other teams were in attendance including talented runners from Brown County, Lawrence Central, Columbus East and Martinsville along with host Brown County...
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Lauderdale memorial mud bog event this weekend
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
An event planned before the tragic passing of Bloomfield’s Jaden Lauderdale’s passing will go on in her memory this weekend. The Jaden Lauderdale Memorial Mud Bog will be held at the Taylor Ridge Greene County mud bog, located at 5434 South Taylor Ridge Road in Bloomfield Saturday...
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Miner netters fall to Lions, Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/17)
The Linton-Stockton tennis team came up against a traditionally-strong Loogootee program Wednesday at Linton’s new tennis courts. And the Loogootee Lions proved to be as tough as ever, blanking the Miner netters 5-0. Despite the clean sweep for the Lions several matches were competitive...
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Clear the Shelter event to help find homes for long-time tenants
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
Some animals at the shelter have been waiting at least three months for a new home, says executive director of the Greene County Humane Society Michelle Chapman. This Saturday, the humane society will hold an event with a single goal: clear the shelter...
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WRV Board approves of study committee
(Local News ~ 08/17/17)
The White River Valley School Board approved of establishing a grade system study committee during its regular meeting Thursday evening. According to WRV superintendent Bob Hacker, the committee will be at the high school and focus on looking at how grades are figured, the grading scale, the wave grade system and college grade requirements...
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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/17)
Panthers top Lady Miners The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners volleyball team traveled to Bloomington South Thursday. The South Panthers defeated the Lady Miners in three sets, 25-12, 25-16 and 25-18. Ryleigh Fidler led the Lady Miners with 12 kills. Brantli Lannan had seven digs and Mallorey Frye six. Aubrey Walton handed out 25 assists...
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Lady Laker volleyballers notch first win
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/17)
Shakamak visited SWIAC foe North Central Thursday and came away with its first win of the season. The Lady Lakers took a four-set win from the Ladybirds 25-20, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20. It was a balanced team effort as nearly every player had a solid all-around performance...
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Lady Miner linksters tee it up against Braves, Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/17)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners golf team was in action Wednesday and Thursday this week. Wednesday the Lady Miners hosted Terre Haute South at Phil Harris Golf Course. The Lady Braves were 60 shots better than the Lady Miners, 176-236. Nonetheless, Linton-Stockton coach was happy with the girls’ performance...
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