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Lady Miners take the sting out of the Bluejackets
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/18)
Defense carried the day for the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners Saturday afternoon at Mitchell. The Lady Miners (11-2) limited the Lady Bluejackets (5-10) to 14 first-half points. Linton blitzed Mitchell 20-7 in the third quarter and stung the Lady Bluejackets 60-38...
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The hump proves too much for ‘Dogs in Cannelton loss
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/18)
DUGGER -- Union almost climbed “the hump” Saturday night against visiting Cannelton, but fell 50-48. The Bulldogs (1-8, 0-2 in Southern Roads Conference play) actually led 13-9 after one quarter and 25-23 at the break. However, Cannelton (5-3, 2-0) took 38-35 lead after three quarters of play and fought off the hosts in the fourth quarter...
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AREA ROUNDUP: Eastern and Union boys; Eastern and Union girls
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/18)
BOYS BASKETBALL Vikings cream T-Birds Visiting Barr-Reeve invaded Eastern-Greene’s aerie Friday night and handed the Thunderbirds a 67-39 loss. The 6-1 Vikings, ranked No. 2 in Class 1A basketball by the weekly Associated Press poll, led only 19-16 after one quarter. However, they outscored Eastern (2-3) 18-5 in the second quarter to take a 37-21 halftime lead...
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Chester ‘Hodge’ Secrest
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
Chester “Hodge” Wayne Secrest, 75, of Jasonville, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Dec. 14, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1943 in Sullivan County to Herbert and Louise (Cox) Secrest. Survivors include his wife, Judith Anne (Mattox) Secrest of Jasonville, whom he married on June 1, 1964; daughters, Theresa (Duane) Keller of Jasonville, Debbie Copenhaver of Jasonville, Terri (Gary) Tannehill of Linton, Karen (Brian) Pilant of Jasonville; grandchildren, April (Rick) Fortin, Tiffany (Brandon) Sciotto, Dwayne Keller, Tasha (Caleb) Pope, Trayton, Brianna and Tryston Tannehill, Kelsey and Bryant Pilant; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Shonk, Jordyn Trackwell, Keeley, Kenzley, and Kayley Sciotto, Bryler Keller, Casin Collin and Cannon Pope; five sisters; four brothers; many nieces and nephews; special family friends, Doug and Nancy Daugherty.. ...
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Jerry Harold Goad
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
Jerry Harold Goad, 62, of Jasonville, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Signature Healthcare, Terre Haute. He was born Aug. 17, 1956 in Linton, to Ira Harold Goad and Bonnie Jean (Grady) Goad. Survivors include his sisters, Linda Jean Keller of Jasonville, Melody Jan Goad of Jasonville; nephews, Michael Paul Goad, Gregory Darrin Keller; step-children, Jonathan Farnsworth of Brazil, Justin Farnsworth of Brazil, Jacob Farnsworth of Brazil...
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Crane Army works toward efficiency
(Local News ~ 12/16/18)
Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) celebrated the opening of a facility which will streamline the creation of training rounds for the joint warfighter. Branch Chief of Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems Sal Ghazi, Crane Army Commander Col. Michael Garlington and Joint Munitions Command Director of Sustainment Operations John Campbell cut the ribbon on the Crane Flexible Manufacturing Complex Wednesday morning...
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Linda Fay McCracken
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
Linda Fay McCracken, 65, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Greene County General Hospital. Born June 6, 1953 in La Crosse, Wis., she was the daughter of Robert Dale and Wilma Mae (Schwarzhoff) Fields. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed gardening, bird-watching and reading. She was a devoted wife, and an amazing mother and grandmother. She also lovingly and selflessly dedicated time to caring for the needs of her sister, Pamela...
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Robert Aires Goad
(Local News ~ 12/16/18)
Robert Aires Goad, 66, of Evansville, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at his residence. Born Jan. 3, 1952 in Linton, he was the son of Ralph Aires and Lillian Maxine (Ketchem) Goad. Surviving relatives include his children, Jo Gosse (Mark), Bobbi Marcum and Robert Goad II (Danielle) all of Evansville; one sister, Rhoda Ravellette of Linton; two stepsisters, Sandy Lawless and Debbie Allor both of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his significant other, Cindy Goad of Evansville.. ...
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Cardinals “D” stifles Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/18)
BLOOMFIELD – Defense ruled the roost for the Bloomfield Cardinals Saturday night. Bloomfield (4-1, 3-0 in conference) limited White River Valley (3-5, 1-1) to eight first-half points and forced 13 turnovers the first 16 minutes. The visiting Wolverines managed to score just six more in the third quarter and the Cardinals flew away with a 49-29 victory in Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference hardwood action at Guy Glover Gymnasium...
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Judge Thomas E. Johnson
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
Retired Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Johnson of Sullivan, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was known for presiding over the court with wit and intelligence along with a firm but fair approach from behind the bench. He was a beloved father, grandfather and husband...
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Roscoe Raines
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
It is with sadness that the family of Roscoe Raines of Bloomington, announces that he passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Roscoe was born Feb. 19, 1942 in Hidalgo, Kentucky. He moved to New Castle, Ind. at the age of 10 and moved to Bloomington at the age of 20 in 1962 to work construction. ...
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Mary Elaine Burch
(Obituary ~ 12/16/18)
Mary Elaine (Van Horn) Burch, 73, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at IU Health in Bloomington. Born Nov. 15, 1945 in Linton, she was the daughter of John B. and Dortha E. (Brown) Van Horn. She was a military wife and homemaker...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/16/18)
Monday, December 17 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by the regular board meeting. The executive session will be held in the administration center at 801 1st St in Linton and the regular board meeting will take place at the high school at 10 H St NE in Linton...
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