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Commissioners OK renovation of courthouse, adding on
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- United they stood. The Greene County Commissioners said from the very beginning of the study of the Greene County Courthouse that they were going to be united and have a unanimous decision when it came time to move forward. This morning the commissioners ---- Tom Britton, Dr. Tom Bailey and Warren Bartlett ---- stood firm together in announcing they would recommend the courthouse be renovated and an addition built on the south end of the courthouse...
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Redevelopment Commission won't use its new tax
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
When the Greene County Redevelopment Commission voted Monday night not to use any of its new tax for 2002, Fairplay and Jefferson Townships will now see an increase in their tax base of $882,265. According to Greene County Economic Development executive director Charley Dibble, the new tax ---- part of tax increment financing ---- came about when the county organized the redevelopment commission in an attempt to "capture" new tax money...
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Linton taking wait-and-see approach to ISTEP+ results
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
As most Hoosier adults watched with horror the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, many students were focusing on the ISTEP+ test that Sept. 11 morning. It's tough enough for third, sixth, eighth, and 10th graders to mentally prepare for the ISTEP+ testing ---- and graduation exam for sophomores ---- but add the knowledge of the terrorist attacks, and some educators around the state believe testing should be done again...
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Halser says time is right for courthouse project
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
Greene County Council president Rod Hasler believes that even though improvements to the Greene County Courthouse have been delayed, now is the time to act. Hasler is head of the body of government that has to worry about how to pay for the project...
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Switz City Town Council, residents hear about water system woes
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
SWITZ CITY ---- Water system problems was the hot topic at the Switz City Town Council meeting Monday night. Brian Bullock and Mary Lou Schnell from Midwest Engineers of Loogootee presented a project summary for water system improvements, and Michelle Carrico from Southern Indiana Development Commission conducted a public hearing to answer questions residents had regarding the summary...
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Dugger Town Council learns of cemetery improvements
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
DUGGER ---- The Dugger Town Council learned Monday night the entrance to its town cemetery is finally being fixed. "They have started fixing the damage. The footers have been poured and they hope to start laying blocks by this weekend," councilman Bill Pirtle said...
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WRV ranked ninth
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
White River Valley will begin the season ranked No. 9 in the Class A Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association preseason top 10 basketball poll. The Lady Wolverines were Class A state runner-up last season, finishing 22-6. WRV will open the season tonight at North Central, which is ranked No. 4 in Class A. The LadyBirds are now members of local Class A sectional, featuring WRV, Bloomfield, Shakamak, Union (Dugger) and host Clay City...
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Brian E. Anderson
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
FARMERSBURG ---- Brian E. Anderson, 33, of Farmersburg, passed away at 7:32 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born Nov.3, 1968 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Mark A. and Joyce (Dicus) Anderson. He was self-employed as a small engine mechanic. He graduated from North Central High School...
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Emma Dean Cox
(Local News ~ 11/06/01)
PALESTINE, Ill. ---- Emma Dean Cox, 66, of Palestine, Ill., passed away at 1:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5, 2001 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Ill. Born Oct. 31, 1935 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Robert Lee and Myrtle Hazel (Adams) Hampton...
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