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Eastern Greene routs WRV to keep keg
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/21)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds kept the county keg by beating White River Valley in a SWIAC matchup on Thursday evening 72-38. The cheerleaders and WRV players supported cancer awareness by wearing pink to the game. The cheerleaders wore pink shirts while the players wore pink athletic socks...
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Carnegie to host first virtual wine and canvas event
(Local News ~ 02/05/21)
Linton’s Carnegie Heritage and Art Center will be hosting a virtual wine and canvas event this Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. President of the Carnegie Board of Directors Kali Smith said, “This is the first virtual event we have hosted. We did a partially virtual trial for our Wreath Fundraiser in December, so we are really hoping participation is just as great for this event. ...
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Indiana Region Red Cross volunteers distribute over 109,000 masks
(State News ~ 02/05/21)
The American Red Cross’ “Call on Crafters” in the early days of the pandemic spurred an overwhelming response from volunteers, especially in the Indiana Region. This prompted regional Red Cross leadership to set a lofty goal: crafting and distributing 70,000 face coverings to local organizations that provide childcare, senior care, and veteran care services...
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Jackie Glenn Flater
(Obituary ~ 02/05/21)
Jackie Glenn Flater, 79, of Linton, passed away on Thursday, February 4 at his residence. He was born on August 12, 1941, in Linton to Homer Glenn and Helen Lola (Russell) Flater. Jack married his sweetheart, Mary Elaine (Chapman) Flater on December 24, 1961...
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Local man charged with obstruction of justice
(Local News ~ 02/05/21)
A Greene County man faces charges stemming from the destruction of evidence while on probation. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene Superior Court by Chief of Police Paul Clark of the Linton Police Department, Clark was contacted by Officer Jacob Gambill regarding assisting the Greene County Probation Department. ...
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Bobbie Bowersock
(Obituary ~ 02/05/21)
On February first, we lost a great man, father, husband, and grandfather, Bobbie Bowersock (August 15, 1942, to February 1, 2021). He went peacefully with his wife Toby and family by his side. He loved collecting and selling antiques and signs on the road and in the store Garage Sale USA he shared with his wife and brother...
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Greene County native to return to area for law internship
(Local News ~ 02/05/21)
Greene County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioner’s room on the third floor of the courthouse. Following the pledge of allegiance and approval of minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting and approval of claims, Greene County Public Defender Ashley Dyer approached the podium to provide the board with an update. ...
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Herman Elvin Scott
(Obituary ~ 02/05/21)
Herman Elvin Scott, 90, of Vicksburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, at Breckenridge Health and Rehab surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1930 in Buchanan, Michigan the son of George Herman Scott and Emma Mary Mae Ruth Scott. ...
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Lakers finish season with defeat to defending sectional champ
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/21)
The Lakers knew they were underdogs against the two-time defending champions, North Central Thunderbirds, and the champs methodically wore down Shakamak Friday night, 51-34. North Central now advances to the sectional 57 title game where it awaits the winner of Bloomfield and White River Valley...
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Bloomfield downs WRV, will host sectional final
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/21)
From the opening tip it was clear that Bloomfield was not going to let WRV beat them twice in a season. The Cardinals overpowered the Wolverines Friday night in sectional semifinal action 65-45. The two neighboring programs know each other well and WRV got the best of Bloomfield in the regular season 52-40. ...
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SMWC alumna to present for Black History Month
(Local News ~ 02/05/21)
In celebration Black History Month, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) will welcome Sharon Harley, Ph.D., SMWC class of 1970 to present “Black History through the Lens of African American Women and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.” Her presentation focuses on the vibrant history featuring the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they have been instrumental in shaping the country. ...