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Linton men volunteering time to help increase security in Linton
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
If you have noticed two new police officers patrolling Linton and wondered how the city could afford them, you may be surprised to find out that it's not costing the taxpayers a dime. Mike Tatlock and Joshua Goodman are reserves for the Linton Police Department. They do not get paid for their time, plus they pay for their own uniforms...
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Drug Free in Greene offers a variety of help
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
If you're thinking about building a house, you'd probably talk to someone who has experienced the process. The same would be true if you're considering a change in careers. You'd find someone in that profession and ask their advice. When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, that's not always the case. The advice for an abuser comes too late...
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Appeal filed in Wal-Mart liquor license
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
Some people who argued against the Greene County Alcoholic Beverage Commission and state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approving a license to allow Linton's Super Wal-Mart to sell warm beer and wine, are continuing their argument with a formal appeal...
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Search comes up empty handed
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
Several officers with the Indiana State Police gathered Monday afternoon outside of the Greene County Courthouse ready to serve a search warrant near Bloomfield. "The information we had was that there was a large grow (of marijuana) just outside of Bloomfield," said Indiana State Trooper Jackie Taylor...
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Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
A Springville man remained in the hospital this morning after he accidentally shot himself while cleaning his gun shortly after midnight Sunday. According to a report filed by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jon C. McPhearson, Terry E. Prenzel was cleaning his .9mm handgun in his living room when it discharged, striking him in his left upper thigh. The bullet appeared to have exited just below his knee on the back side of his leg...
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Switz City getting ready to pave streets
(Local News ~ 10/08/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- There were very few items on the agenda at Switz City's Council meeting Monday evening. Clerk-treasurer Carla Porter reported that the council has contracted Roger's Group to blacktop some of the town's streets. The work is scheduled to begin next week...
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Bulldogs still perfect
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/02)
Union (Dugger), ranked No. 3 in the Class A volleyball poll, remained perfect after a 21-15, 21-12, 21-9 victory at Terre Haute North Monday night. "We did not have the energy and enthusiasm that we need," said Union coach Tammy Meurer, whose Lady Bulldogs improved to 24-0. "We have to play with more heart and drive...
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Lady Miners in right position for championship
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/02)
Linton-Stockton put itself into a position to win its first South Western Indiana Athletic Conference championship since 1978 with a 20-22, 21-14, 21-17, 21-16 victory over visiting Bloomfield Monday night. The Lady Miners, 16-1 overall 6-0 in the SWIAC, travel to Union (Dugger) Thursday night for a match-up with the undefeated Lady Bulldogs...
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Wolverines 14-8
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/02)
White River Valley disposed of host Owen Valley 21-18, 21-15, 21-17 in a non-conference volleyball match Monday night. The Lady Wolverines, who bounced back after going 0-3 at the Boonville Invitational Saturday including a a 21-18, 22-20 loss to BHS, improved to 14-8...
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