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Sullivan man arrested for DUI, spitting on Trooper
(Local News ~ 08/15/19)
Knox County – Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3 p.m., Trooper Hurley was patrolling in Oaktown when he observed the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche driving left of center on Maple Street. The driver was stopped and identified as Ron G. Howson, Jr, 51, of Sullivan. Trooper Hurley detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and observed signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests conducted on scene indicated Howson was impaired...
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WVCF offenders donate funds to support new boys home
(Local News ~ 08/15/19)
CARLISLE – Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) Community Service Director Jackie Storm sent out a notice to the offender population concerning a new boys home, Open Arms Christian Ministries, which will open in Lyons in the near future. The building was formerly a nursing home, now converted into a group home and emergency shelter for boys 10 to 14 years old. Planned renovations will make it suitable for the boys...
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Linton, WRV selected for Ready Schools Initiative
(Local News ~ 08/15/19)
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) has announced that Linton-Stockton School Corporation and White River Valley School District have been selected for participation in the third cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative. A total of $260,000 in development grants has been awarded to these two school districts to support an in-depth design process over the next 10 months...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/15/19)
Saturday, August 17 Bingo will be held at the Sandborn Community Center from 5-7 p.m. Lyons First Christian Church invites the public to lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. There is no charge for the meal and anyone may come and eat. The meal is a gift from the church to the people of the area. The church is located at 245 East Broad Street in Lyons. If you have a question about the luncheon call the church at 812-659-4765...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 08/15/19)
CRIMINAL CASES Mark A. Kessner, 36, Medora, Class C misdemeanor reckless driving Grant A. Parker, 19, New Harmony, Class C misdemeanor illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage Alec D. Morris, 19, Plainville, Class C misdemeanor illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage...
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WRV Soccer: After years of building, it’s time to rebuild
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/19)
SWITZ CITY – The last five years have been a building process for the White River Valley soccer program – literally. The program began as a startup in August 2014. Matt Settles – the only coach the Wolverine booters have had – has built the program from the ground up. Last year WRV posted its first winning regular season, 7-6-1. The Wolverines bowed out in the first round of the sectional, 2-1 to Vincennes Rivet, a top 10 team...
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First-year coach will guide small Lady T-Bird squad
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/19)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- A new coach and new runners will take the cross country course for Eastern-Greene this fall. Cora Fish will coach a small Lady Thunderbird team, only six runners, in 2019. The Lady T-Birds lost Sierra Ford, who made it to four straight Brown County Semistate, Farrah Young, Jessica DeFord, Esmeralda Moreno, and Michelle Hatfield to graduation...
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The Cards scramble for spots on the tennis court
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/19)
BLOOMFIELD -- Before they battle opponents on the tennis courts, the Cardinals will have to battle each other for spots. Bloomfield tennis coach Mike Canty said only one position had been determined through Tuesday night’s practice. That is No. 1 singles where Turner Royal returns after comp0iling an 18-3 record last year. Canty said Royal has handled all of his teammates in challenge matches...
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Vets should spark competitive season for Thunderbird runners
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/19)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Veteran runners, including two who made the semistate, should pace the Eastern-Greene boys cross country team to a successful season. “I think we’re going to be pretty good,” said coach Bill Valentine who returns to coach the team after a hiatus of several years. “I think we’ll be pretty competitive this year.”...
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The Thunderbirds will see a lot of new beaks in 2019
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/19)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- A new coach is champing at the bit for the Eastern-Greene football season to begin Roy Bruce was named coach of the Thunderbirds a couple of months ago. He said the players have been working hard in practice and are anxious to hit someone...
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Worthington Town Council thanks volunteers, hires asst. street superintendent
(Local News ~ 08/15/19)
The Worthington Town Council met in public session on Tuesday, Aug. 13 with all council members present. Council President Tom Franklin thanked a group of Worthington citizens for all of their hard work recently cleaning sidewalks and curbs in Worthington.
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