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Football field, gym get new features
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
If you've been to a football game or volleyball match at Linton-Stockton High School within the past week, you've probably noticed a change or two. Athletic director Charlie Karazsia has been busy sprucing up Roy Williams Field and the high school gym. Awnings were added to the football press box windows, and a new scorer's table ---- with rotating advertisements ---- is a new feature in the gym...
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Ernest R. Danko
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
SHELBURN ---- Ernest R. "Ernie" Danko, 65, of Shelburn, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 at St. Frances Hospital in Greenwood. Born Feb. 28, 1937 in Jasonville, he was the son of Joseph and Nellie (Irvin) Danko. He was retired from being a self-employed mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force MSGT/E7...
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WRV wins two in volleyball
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
White River Valley, which is ranked No. 11 in this week's Class A volleyball poll, defeated South Knox 21-10, 21-6, 21-7 and Washington Catholic 21-7, 21-13, 21-15 at the WRV Classic Saturday. The Lady Wolverines (7-1) were paced by the two-match totals of 23 points, 16 kills and six aces by Amber Williams...
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Shakamak loses in volleyball
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Shakamak slipped to 5-6 after a 9-21, 13-21, 14-21 loss to host Shoals in a non-conference volleyball match Friday match. Morgan Hobbs had six assists, three points and one kill for the Lady Lakers. Shea Griffith had five kills, three points, two digs and three blocks. Amanda Salter had two digs and one assist block and Kristen Kixmiller added two digs...
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Bulldogs win, but coach not happy
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Despite picking up three wins without a loss to win their pool at the Sullivan Invitational Saturday, Tammy Meurer realizes her Lady Bulldogs did not play as well as they can. "For the day, we definitely did not play up to our potential," said the Union (Dugger) volleyball coach. "We did not pass or serve as well as we can...
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Linton remains undefeated in volleyball
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Linton-Stockton's volleyball team continues to roll. The Lady Miners defeated Turkey Run 21-13, 21-6, 21-9 and West Vigo 21-17, 21-14, 21-19 at home Saturday night, remaining perfect. "We're 7-0 and we got to keep going. We cannot be satisfied," said L-S coach Mike Misner. ...
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WRV slips to 2-3 in tennis
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Wyatt Huffine, Ryan Karr and Zach Sutphin were winners for White River Valley, who lost a 3-2 decision at Vincennes Rivet Friday. Huffine and Karr teamed up for a victory at No. 2 doubles while Sutphin won at No. 1 singles. "Zach bounced back," said WRV boys tennis coach Scott Allan. "He got a good win. He got the job done again...
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Union's defense comes up big
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Union (Dugger) came up with the big defense play ---- a game-winning safety in the fourth quarter ---- in an 8-7 victory over North Central to begin the season on Aug. 23. On Friday night, the Bulldog defense limited the host Thunderbirds to just 14 yards in the second half as they made it 2-for-2 against NC this season, posting a 19-7 victory at Farmersburg...
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Wood Memorial program has come a long way
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
It was just seconds after Wood Memorial defeated Linton-Stockton 20-0 at Roy Williams Field on Friday night that Wood coach Kelly Murphy reminded the his Trojans just how far the program, which was almost abandoned before he got started back in 1998...
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Miners lose home opener to Wood Memorial
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
The Linton-Stockton football team was on top of the world, averaging 34 points and 395 yards in starting the season 2-0, including close wins over Milan and Sullivan. But with Jason Neal out almost the entire game after suffering a hip injury on the opening series, the Miners were "flat" as they managed just 115 yards of total offense in a 20-0 shutout by Wood Memorial at Roy Williams Field Friday night...
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All four Sullivan County inmates back in jail
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Department now has all four of the prisoners that escaped last week in custody. On Friday, Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputy William Snead was called to Reed Mineral near Shelburn with a report that two of the escaped prisoners were there. The two other escapees were already back in custody...
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Church believes emergency personnel deserve recognition
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
Marl Messmer believes it's important that area firemen, police officers and emergency personnel are honored following the events of Sept. 11, 2001. "We need to honor our firefighters, police force and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) now, before something happens and let them know they are respected and revered," explained Messmer, pastor of the Lawton Street Christian Church in Jasonville...
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9-11 changed the way firemen approach their jobs, lives
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
"Every run may be your last one." That's one of the thoughts that Linton Fire Department firemen have on their minds since Sept. 11, 2001. "I used to take life for granted ... I don't so much anymore," said Jayson Smith, a member of the Linton Fire Department...
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Firemen enjoy games, soup
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
MIDLAND ---- What do firemen do when they get together? Play. Sunday afternoon in the hot, beating sun, members of the Greene County Firefighters Association gathered in Midland near the Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department station to participate in some friendly competition...
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Freddie G. Thompson
(Local News ~ 09/09/02)
LYONS ---- Freddie G. (Fred) Thompson, 58, of Lyons, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born March 10, 1944 in Linton, he was the son of Charles Frederick and Anna Elizabeth(Libby) Thompson. He was a self-employed mechanic and truck driver. He was a member of Lyons American Legion Post 479, and Bicknell VFW Post 3190. He was a veteran of the Army in the Vietnam War...
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