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Bloomfield students learn about the Constitution
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
By Sabrina Stockrahm Editor The Bloomfield Lions Club coordinated a presentation at Bloomfield School District to teach students about the Constitution. Lions Club First Vice District Governor Sheryl Schafer and Jim Medina, both of the Bloomfield Lions Club, welcomed eighth and 11th-grade students into the Glover Gymnasium with miniature copies of the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The presentation followed last week’s celebration of Constitution Day...
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Free math and science homework help with ‘AskRose’
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Another school year has brought challenging math and science homework problems that can be overwhelming for students to solve and frustrating for the parents trying to help them. Fortunately, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s AskRose homework help tutoring service is just a phone call, email or chat session away...
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Shelburn plans for downtown revitalization
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
The Town of Shelburn is going through some exciting changes including the revitalization of its downtown area. According to a press release, Shelburn has a rich history that includes the historic Interurban Depot Building and the post office, which has been in operation since 1861...
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Robert Owen Kennedy Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
Robert Owen Kennedy Jr., 73, of Linton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at 2:47 p.m. in his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express. He was born Dec. 20, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. to Robert O. Kennedy and Regina (Foote) Kennedy...
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May’s Flower Shop still in business
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
When SuperValu announced its closure, many people worried about the long-time community staple inside its doors -- May’s Flower Shop. Initially, the flower shop was going to close as well, but a Linton couple has purchased the business and has plans to revamp the area inside the former grocery store to give May’s Flower Shop new life...
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Made in Greene County Showcase is Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
The Greene County Tourism Advisory Board (GCTAB) is proud to announce the 7th Annual Made‐in‐ Greene‐County Showcase will be held on Saturday, September 29th at the Greene County Event Center located at the 4‐H Fairgrounds at 4503 State Road 54 (Bloomfield), just east of Switz City, Indiana. The doors will be open to shoppers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...
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2018 Apple Festival Wiffle Ball Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/27/18)
Bloomfield High School baseball coach Jason Pegg has announced entry forms are now available for the annual Bloomfield Apple Festival Wiffle Ball Tournament. This year’s tournament will consist of two divisions again. If you are in the 8th grade or lower you will play in one tournament. The open division consists of 9th grade and above, and will play in a different tournament. The champions of each tournament will receive trophies...
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Emyle S. ‘Sue’ Robertson
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
Emyle S. ‘Sue’ Robertson, 88, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Her family will be following her request by having no viewing or services. All arrangements have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com...
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Glenn E. Hamilton
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
Glenn E. Hamilton, 86, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born Jan. 26, 1932 in Bloomfield the son of Ermon and Dovie (Blaker) Hamilton. Glenn was the owner and operator of Hamilton TV and Appliances, he was a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge 84, Allen Chapel Church and was on the Richland...
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Wolverines end season on a winning note
(High School Sports ~ 09/27/18)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley’s soccer team made a 2-0 lead stand up Thursday night and made school history. The Wolverines (7-6-1) blanked visiting Mitchell 2-0 to post the first winning season in school history. WRV coach Matt Settles said the school started soccer five years ago and hit pay dirt this year. The win came just two days after WRV fell 3-0 at Shoals...
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Cardinals will take on Cougars in sectional championship
(High School Sports ~ 09/27/18)
This story has been updated with the Linton-North Daviess score and comments from Linton coach Jamie Brown and WRV coach Zach Gummersheimer.
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2018 Little Mister and Miss Firefighters crowned
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Winners for the annual Little Mister and Miss Firefighter Contest were crowned the evening of Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Jasonville Fire Department. Each year, contestants decorate a coffee can or another container and each penny in that container equals a vote. The contestants with the most penny-votes is declared winner for their respective category...
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Back on top: Cards reclaim tennis sectional crown
(High School Sports ~ 09/27/18)
ELNORA – One year ago the North Daviess Cougars snapped Bloomfield’s string of five consecutive tennis sectional titles. Thursday the Bloomfield Cardinals returned to the winners’ circle. Bloomfield avenged last year’s setback with a 4-1 triumph over the host Cougars at the North Daviess tennis sectional...
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BSD hears update on ROI Ready Schools Initiative
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
During the regular September meeting of the Bloomfield School District Board of Trustees, Jenny Medina was asked to deliver an update on the Ready Schools initiative. “A lot has happened in the past few weeks,” said Bloomfield Superintendent Jeff Gibboney...
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