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Parade will be bigger, longer this year
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
In Linton, June and July always means Freedom Festival time. While there have been Fourth of July Parades in Linton for nearly a century, the parade and festival surrounding it grows each year ---- and this year's celebration may be the largest ever...
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Was cartoon trying to tell us something about Sept. 11
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
Some odds 'n' ends as we put the final touches on our Fourth of July celebration. This year's celebration should be quite an event, considering the events of Sept. 11. Speaking of Sept. 11 I'm a pretty black-and-white type of guy. My mom used to say I was from Missouri, the "Show Me" state. I had to be shown something before I'd believe it was true...
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Familiar faces back at Shakamak State Park
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
JASONVILLE ---- The saddle horse barn at Shakamak State Park has opened for the season, and there are some familiar faces running it. Roy and Beverly Robertson are back. The Robertsons, of rural Jasonville, operated the barn from 1976-79. Roy is principal at Shakamak High School and Beverly is a third-grade teacher at Dugger Elementary...
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Helicopter helps Winalta USA
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
A large helicopter hovering above Winalta USA's plant on Linton's east side Tuesday drew the attention of several onlookers. What they were watching was the quickest and easiest way to put steel trusses on top of a building. J.D. Sapara, chairman and CEO of Winalta USA, said the helicopter was contracted by Flynn Bros. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the company that is doing the renovation work on the former Sunbeam Plant...
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Cruise-in set for Saturday in Linton
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
Do you have a cool car you like to show off? Do you enjoy being around other car enthusiasts and discussing your passion? The Classic Cruisers Car Club has got the event for you. There will be a cruise-in at the Goody's Family Clothing parking lot in Linton from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday. It's all part of the Linton Freedom Festival...
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Bickel arrested in Avon
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
A Jasonville man has bonded out of the Hendricks County Jail after being arrested by Avon police Monday. David W. Bickel, 39, has been charged with possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, a class D felony...
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American Legion wins minor league softball title
(Local News ~ 06/26/02)
The American Legion Auxiliary team defeated People's Trust 9-1 to win the minor league championship in the Linton Girls Softball Association. They finished the season with a 10-2 record. Allison Criss' double with the bases load helped secure the victory. She finished with four RBIs...
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