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Eastern Greene drops to 1-4
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
A tough stretch of games got even tougher for Eastern Greene Friday with a 69-8 defeat at Parke Heritage. The host Wolves entered with a top five ranking in Class A and used big plays to lead 48-8 at the half. The loss dropped the Thunderbirds to 1-4 and extended its losing streak to four games. Eastern will try to snap the skid Friday when it hosts Perry Central at 8 p.m...
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Area golfers finish seasons at sectionals
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
Linton-Stockton and Eastern Greene gave sectionals a go Saturday but were unable to advance the team or any individuals. Linton competed at Vincennes and was last out of nine teams. Gabrielle Flath had the lowest score at 111. Eastern Greene traveled to Otis Park golf course in Bedford and were sixth out of seven teams. Kira Padgett had the top score 108, just two strokes away from advancing as an individual...
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Ladies Homestead Gathering of Greene County donates $500 for PPE
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
On September 15, the Greene County Ambulance Department, located in Bloomfield, was awarded $500 by the Ladies Homestead Gathering of Greene County, Indiana. The group wanted to do their part in supporting the Greene County EMS by providing them with new PPE equipment...
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Bloomfield Apple Festival to host People’s Choice Awards, 5K and Parade
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
The Bloomfield Apple Festival may have been canceled this year, but, according to Director Kris Jarman, the People’s Choice Awards contest, 5K and parade will go on. Starting Sunday, Sept. 27, the Bloomfield Apple Festival Queen Contest will kick off a series of the festival’s accompanying events at the Bloomfield High School Cafe. The contest will start at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m...
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Local fallen heroes honored with plaque in Worthington
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
“If we don’t honor our fallen brothers and sisters, why should anybody else?” Said Russ Jackson, a Greene County local and Veteran himself who said his interest and research led him to Worthington’s most recent monument addition. Jackson said it all began around 2005, when he learned of a soldier who had passed in Iraq and had been buried in the Worthington Cemetery, so he decided to put a flag up to honor him...
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Despite social distancing, community unites through social media
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
“Everyone hurts for them, It’s such a tragic thing...but I know we will come together,” said Dennis Cullison, a Resident of Worthington and also the creator of the town’s online social media forum “Citizen’s for a Better Worthington.” Cullison, who created the forum on Facebook two years ago, said he knew he wanted to help in some way when he first saw the heartbreaking story of The Hochstetler family, who reside near Worthington...
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Bloomfield woman earns title of Small Business Person of Indiana
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
In what started out as a nomination for Woman Owned Business of the Year, resulted in one Bloomfield woman’s newest title: Small Business Person of the Year. “It’s really an honor,” said Sherri Davis, “I feel humbled and know we are so blessed with our great team, management and all employees in our field, they are the reason why we won.”...
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Greene County Health Department announces winners of mask decorating contest
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
The Greene County Health Department recently announced the winners of a mask decorating contest designed to educate students and parents of students in grades K-12 about ways to reduce viral spread including wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent handwashing and sanitizing. The contest, which was officiated by the Board of Health President, Jeff Doris, R.Ph, awarded each winner a prize and an additional $5.00 McDonald’s gift card...
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Miners battle Pioneers to overtime in thrilling game
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
Host Boonville had roughly twice the number of players on their roster in Friday’s game with Linton-Stockton but that did not stop the Miners from competing all night long in a game that required overtime to finish. That is where Boonville prevailed 44-42...
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Linton volleyball still under the radar despite streak
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
Linton-Stockton’s varsity volleyball team is in a unique position of winning games but its success is hidden when it comes to state rankings and reputation. The Miners took a 12-4 record and unbeaten mark in conference into last night’s game with North Central. Result unavailable before press. The Miners carried a five-game winning streak into the match...
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Scoreboard
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
Tennis Saturday Bloomfield 5, South Knox 0 Singles: 1. Baylin Graf, B, d. Nathan Robbins, 6-0, 6-0 2. Ryan Schulte, B, d. Caleb Cunningham, 6-0, 6-0 3. Ethan Dean, B, d. Noah Hayden, 6-3, 6-0 Doubles: 1. Wilson Keene and Reese Schulte, B, d. Tom Schmidt and Jared Fuller, 6-2, 6-0...
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Community notes
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
Wednesday, September 23 Confused by Medicare? You are invited to attend an educational seminar about Medicare to learn the basics and help you become aware of your Medicare choices. Whether you’re just getting started with Medicare or wanting to learn more about what coverage might be right for you, we’re here to help. ...
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LSSC meets for September
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
The Linton-Stockton School Board met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21. In new business, the board accepted the resignation of longtime high school biology teacher Melissa Shepherd. The resignation of middle school volleyball coach Brittney Albright was also approved. ...
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Bloomfield wins Laker Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
The Bloomfield boys cross country team keeps racking up titles, and did so again Saturday with a first place finish at the Shakamak invite. Bloomfield’s team score of 37 blew away the field with second place Princeton a distant 89. The Cardinals were led by Justin Beard and Wyatt Frye as they were fourth and fifth. Shakamak was ninth with a team score 230...
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Sullivan County officials searching for burglary suspect
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the perpetrator of a burglary that occurred over the weekend. The alleged theft occurred on the 5000 block of West CR 300 N between 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19 and 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 20. Reportedly, the suspect, who investigators believe could possibly be identified as Dalton Hood, was driving a gray Ford Ranger pickup truck...