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Miners postseason journey begins Friday
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/17)
The 2016 Class A state champion Linton-Stockton Miners are set to embark on another postseason journey. The Miners will have a tougher row to hoe this time around. Linton-Stockton has moved up to Class 2A under the IHSAA’s tournament success factor. And the Miners have been assigned to a highly-competitive 2A Sectional 40...
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Eastern will try to tame the Cougars in sectional’s first round
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/17)
Eastern will begin sectional play Friday night with a rematch against North Daviess. The unbeaten Thunderbirds will host North Daviess (1-8) at 7:00 p.m. during the first round of Sectional 48. Eastern pulverized the Cougars 63-7 when the teams met Sept. 2 in Elnora, scoring six touchdowns in the first half...
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Bloomfield crushes Lady Wolverines in sectional semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/17)
Bloomfield romped over White River Valley Saturday morning to win one sectional semifinal. The Lady Cardinals (14-14) posted a 25-12, 25-13, 25-8 win over WRV (12-18). Bloomfield’s season ended Saturday night when the Lady Cards fell to Clay City in five sets...
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Worthington library to celebrate 100 years
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
The Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library has seen a lot of change in the last century, and library leaders are inviting the community it serves to come out and celebrate its rich history. Director Andrea Fuller said library personnel will be hosting a 100th anniversary celebration and open house Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at its 26 N. Commercial St. location in Worthington...
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Road closure: CR 1000 West closed for rail work
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
The railroad crossing on County Road 1000 West will be closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Linton Police Department issued a Nixle release this morning advising motorists will need to use a different route as the tracks on the county road south of Walmart will be closed...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 10/18/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 19 incidents for service Wednesday, including one abandoned vehicle, one alarm, two animal complaints, one civil dispute, one civil paper service, one criminal mischief, two extra patrols, two fingerprintings, one juvenile complaint, one reckless driver, five suspicious activities and one traffic stop...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/18/17)
Samantha Mariann Carpenter, 23, Newberry, was arrested on a warrant for reckless driving. Bond set at $5,000 with 10 percent allowed. Brent Wayne Dyer, 47, Worthington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of OWI. Bond set at $4,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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Switz City to flush hydrants
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
Switz City residents may experience low pressure or dirty water at the beginning of the week as the town flushes fire hydrants. Clerk-treasurer Carla Porter said hydrants will be flushed Monday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Oct. 24. Anyone with questions can call 812-659-4466 or 812-659-3138...
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Emil M. Spencer
(Obituary ~ 10/18/17)
Emil M. Spencer, 92, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Nov. 7, 1924 and raised on a farm in Switz City, Indiana.. His parents Joseph Daniel and Elizabeth (McClarren) Spencer precede him in death...
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Greene County Foundation provides two education grants
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
The 2017 Community Support Grant from the Greene County Foundation has allowed two recipients to continue educating area youths. White River Valley Schools were awarded $20,100 in support of its new advanced manufacturing program. Funding was primarily supported by Greene County Education Fund...
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Open Arms to hold inaugural fundraising event
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
A fun-filled evening is planned at the Linton National Guard Armory on Saturday, Oct. 21 that will benefit Turning Point Education Center, a part of the Open Arms Family and Educational Services. A variety of homemade chili soups will be available for purchase along with a silent auction...
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Civitan offering all-ages hay ride Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/18/17)
Linton Civitan, in celebration of the approach of cooler weather and of its new headquarters building north of the city park, is offering hayrides through the woods for children and adults alike on Saturday, Oct. 21. The first ride goes into the woods at 6 p.m. and the number of trips through the woods will be related to the number of people wanting to go...
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Lady Miner volleyballers seek first regional win in 10 years
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/17)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners volleyball team etched its name in the history books this past weekend at Mitchell, repeating as Class 2A sectional champions for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Now the Lady Miners hope to continue making history Saturday in Class 2A Regional 12, also hosted by Mitchell...
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