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Bloomfield comes back from tough weekend
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
Bloomfield might be known as a small school, but Tuesday night against Bedford North Lawrence the Cardinals were the giants, taking out the Stars for a third straight season. After dropping the first set, Bloomfield won the next three for a 22-25, 25-11, 26-24, 25-13 win...
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Greene County couple charged with dealing methamphetamine
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, a confidential informant established a drug dealing relationship with Kristy Humphery of Linton. In early June, officers equipped the CI with a digital and audio recording device, and observed the CI making a methamphetamine purchase from Humphrey of at least one gram at her residence. ...
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Eastern Greene graduate awarded scholarship
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
The Ron Roberts, MD Memorial Fund Scholarship Board is pleased to announce Nicole Hudson as the recipient of the 2020 Ron Roberts, MD Memorial Fund Medical Scholarship. This grant, administered by Columbus Regional Health Foundation and given each year in memory of Dr. Ronald D. Roberts, MD, is designed to provide scholarship money to medical students who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need...
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Linton native among winners of Tech 25 Awards
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
TechPoint, the nonprofit, industry-led growth accelerator for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, has announced the Tech 25 Class of 2020. Now in its sixth year, the Tech 25 Awards honor 25 individuals who are critical and exceptional performers helping to grow Indiana’s tech and tech-enabled companies, but who—not being the CEO or other top executive—don’t get celebrated publicly as often...
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Educational Supplies can be delivered right to your door!
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
You may have had a knock on your door lately from a man carrying books and wearing a smile. His name is Dan Johnston, though he is known as Dan “The Education Man” Johnston to most! According to his Facebook, he is a Product Rep for Southwestern Advantage...
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Linton’s annual ‘Smokin and Jokin’ BBQ battles cystic fibrosis
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
The story of how Linton’s annual ‘Smokin and Jokin’ BBQ and Comedy Festival began is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Linton resident Derek McKee met Brandon “BJ” Beal while attending Vincennes University in 1999. According to McKee, the two lived next door to each other. Among their group of friends, it was common knowledge that BJ had cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs, liver and pancreas...
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T-Birds travel for tough test
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
Eastern Greene proved on the field last week that they made improvements from the 2019 season with a 16-7 win to open the year over Springs Valley. Eastern will soon learn just how improved they are when they visit Southwest Conference foe North Knox Friday...
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Scoreboard
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
Volleyball Tuesday White River Valley 3, Eastern Greene 2 In a five set thriller, WRV earned its second win of the year with 25-18, 24-26, 25-23, 14-25, 15-12 triumph over Eastern Greene. It’s the second win of the year for the Wolverines while the T-Birds fell to 4-3. WRV moved to 2-4 on the year...
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Thousands expected to gather in Lyons this weekend amid surge in COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
The Greene County Health Department recently released a report showing 63 new documented cases in Greene County over the past week. That same report lists the county as one of only six in the state with a severe proportion of cases- more than 25 new cases a day per 100,000...
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Coronavirus vaccine showing positive results in older adults
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
A shot created by Moderna, an American biotechnology company focused on drug discovery, drug development and vaccine technologies based exclusively on messenger RNA, created an immune response in participants over the age of 55. Moderna published a report Wednesday detailing updates on their vaccine...
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County teams share cross country titles
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
All five Greene County teams could point to an achievement in Thursday’s Greene County Invite at the White River Valley Cross Country Course, but the big winners were Eastern Greene and Bloomfield. Bloomfield blasted through the boys event with five runners in the top 10 while Eastern Greene pulled a bit of an upset in the girls race...
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KrM Architecture presents project proposal for Bloomfield schools
(Local News ~ 08/28/20)
The Bloomfield School Board held a regular monthly meeting on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Schematic design of a possible upcoming school building project was presented by krM Architecture. The project outlined design plans for renovations and improvements throughout the building, additions, upgraded security at entrances, improved parking and drainage...
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Dugger Union cancels football season
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
After having scrimmages and games canceled, Dugger Union officially canceled its 2020 football season today. Players and coaches will continue to run practices in hopes of competing in 2021. No word has been given on the official reason for the season cancellation. The Bulldogs have had preseason practices with less than 15 students participating...
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Linton prepares for heated rivalry game
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/20)
For the 106th time, Linton-Stockton will meet rival Sullivan Friday in week two football action. But unlike the 104 times the schools met previously, the stands will be sparsely populated due to IHSAA guidelines in the pandemic. The importance of the game, however, will not be diminished...
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COVID-19 update for August 27
(State News ~ 08/28/20)
VIGO - 1132 positive cases among the 15,572 tested, with 15 deaths. GREENE - 356 positive cases among the 4,493 tested, with 35 deaths. PUTNAM - 419 positive cases among the 5,072 tested, with eight deaths. CLAY - 214 positive cases among the 3,464 tested, with five deaths...
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