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Worthington woman needs new wheels
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
Worthington resident Marlindy “Lindy” Badenhorst emigrated from the Free State, a province in South Africa, in 2016. “I just fell in love with Worthington,” she said. Badenhorst is a single mom and works part-time. She came to the United States with her son, C.J., her mother, Veronica Badenhorst and her brother Matthys...
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AREA ROUNDUP: Union boys
(High School Sports ~ 01/30/19)
BOYS BASKETBALL Dawgs nip Oblong Union came from behind on the road Tuesday night to edge Oblong (IL) 52-50. The hosts took a 13-9 lead over the Bulldogs (6-14) after one quarter, but rallied to tie the score at 24-all by halftime. Oblong took a 36-35 lead after three stanzas, but the ‘Dogs outscored their hosts 17-14 to pull out the win...
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Warming Centers in Greene County
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
The Fellowship Baptist Church in Linton will open its doors during the day this week to serve as a warming center as extreme cold temperatures are expected to hit the area. The church, located at the intersection of 15th Street and Price Road in Linton, will be open at least from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to Carmen Hudson...
- School, organization closings for Wednesday, Jan. 30 (Local News ~ 01/30/19)
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No mail today due to weather
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
According to the United States Postal Service website, weather forecasters are warning of dangerously cold conditions in parts of the nation. Some places could see wind chill readings as low as 60 below zero. Due to this arctic outbreak and concerns for the safety of USPS employees, the Postal Service is suspending delivery Jan. 30 in the following 3-digit ZIP Code locations in Indiana:...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/30/19)
Wednesday, January 30 There will be a meeting of the C&S Bloomfield Auction members from 5-7 p.m. at the JayC building in Bloomfield. C&S is an This is an online auction site to sell and buy new and used items at yard sale prices. For more information, visit the group page, C&S Auction Site, on Facebook...
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2019 Reserved Youth Turkey Hunts on DNR properties
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
Youth hunters, i.e., those who will be younger than age 18 on the day of the hunt, may apply for reserved turkey hunts March 18-29. The youth wild turkey hunting season is April 20 and 21 on selected DNR properties. Youth hunters or an adult representing them must register in person or by phone during the normal office hours for the property they wish to hunt. Hunters are allowed to register for only one property...
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UPDATE: Candidates file for 2019 municipal election
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
Wednesday began the filing period for the 2019 municipal election, with some candidates going to the Greene County Voter Registration office to officially file. The individuals who have filed as of the end of the day Friday include: • John Wilkes (D) for Mayor of Linton, incumbent...
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George Norris Cone
(Obituary ~ 01/30/19)
On Jan. 12, 2019 at 8:30 p.m., George Norris Cone, 66, of La Mirada, Calif., with his family at his side, took his last breath on this earth and his first eternal breath in heaven. George was born in Linton on Nov. 8, 1952 to George Fredrick Cone and Wanda Lee (Holbrook) Cone. George was married to Diane Barbara Quevedo on Dec. 17, 1995...
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Clifford Townsend Caddell
(Obituary ~ 01/30/19)
Clifford Townsend Caddell, 82, of Jasonville, passed away at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 in his residence. He was born Sept. 28, 1936 in Bogle, to William Kestersen Caddell and Frances (Summner) Caddell. Survivors include his wife, Maryanne (Lang) Caddell of Jasonville who he married on Oct. ...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/30/19)
The Linton Police Department responded to 34 incidents and calls for service Jan. 28-30, including two property damage accidents, two animal complaints, one assist to other departments, two assists to the public, six extra patrols, five fingerprintings, one battery, five thefts, one local ordinance violation, six traffic stops, one trespass, one warrant service and one welfare check...
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Delays for Thursday, Jan. 31
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
• Linton-Stockton Schools will be on a two-hour delay Thursday, Jan. 31
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Donetta Y. (Goodson-Weaver) Denman
(Obituary ~ 01/30/19)
Donetta Y. (Goodson-Weaver) Denman, 75, of Linton, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Terre Haute. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Linton, to Barney Ellis and Ethel Lenora (Swaggerty) Goodson. She married David W. Denman on August 19, 1977...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/30/19)
Saturday, February 2 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 479 of Lyons will hold their monthly breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Post home. Menu is bacon or sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs fixed your way, fried potatoes, pancakes or french toast, coffee, tea and orange juice. Everyone is welcome...
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Bus stop safety depends on all of us
(Editorial ~ 01/30/19)
In a cruel twist of fate, the tragedy on Tuesday, Oct. 30 of the death of three school-age Rochester siblings who were crossing the road to get to their school bus, which had its safety lights activated and stop-arm extended, happened just one week after the start of National School Bus Safety Week, Oct 22-28...
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Let trained professionals investigate
(Editorial ~ 01/30/19)
We live in such a crazy world, and social media can serve as a quick way to alert our family and friends of concerns, but it’s important to remember this does not replace filing a police report. On a daily basis, anyone who uses social media probably scrolls past a post warning about being followed or suspected suspicious activity. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 01/30/19)
CRIMINAL CASES Matthias Miller, 36, Bloomfield, Class C misdemeanor jacklighting from a vehicle Devlan M. Harmon, 36, Terre Haute, Class A misdemeanor conversion Eldon R. Martin, 27, Worthington, jacklighting from a vehicle Jared M. Lehman, 24, Bloomfield, Class C misdemeanor jacklighting from a vehicle...
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Retired Linton champion kickboxer heading back into the ring this weekend
(Local News ~ 01/30/19)
Linton’s Travis Coleman, age 44, is a guy who just can’t resist a chance to kick someone in the face. “Some of my dearest friends have punched me in the face repeatedly,” he said with a grin. The retired undefeated North American kickboxing champion and number three fighter in the world, now a prolific trainer of champions, will come out of retirement on Saturday, Feb. ...
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Steven V. Dunning
(Obituary ~ 01/30/19)
Steven V. Dunning, age 69, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, 2019, at his home. He was born in Linton on July 21, 1949, the son of Bobby O. and Mary (Rose) Dunning. Steve was a 1968 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. He retired from NSWC Crane after 29 years of service...