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Linton teenager picked up by Bicknell police
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
A Linton teenager has bonded out of the Knox County Jail after he was arrested on a variety of charges Tuesday evening. According to the Bicknell Police Department, Brett Dunkerly, 18, was arrested after an off duty Bicknell police officer observed him driving at a high rate of speed...
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Shakamak takes Union
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Shakamak defeated Union (Dugger) 194-215 in a boys golf match Wednesday at the Sullivan Elks. Adam Stockrahm of Union was the low medalist with a 42. Ty Cooprider and Chris Hubbell led the Lakers (2-9) as both shot 47. Scott Weinzapfel had a 48 and Josh Harris scored with a 52...
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Miners fall on road
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Linton-Stockton only managed two hits after the first two innings as the Miners lost a 5-4 decision at Barr-Reeve Wednesday. The Miners (13-7) had four hits in the first inning as they jumped out to a 4-0 lead. "We were cruising along until the third inning or so," said Linton-Stockton coach Bart Berns. "Then they started to plate a few runs...
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Lady Miners blanked
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Linton-Stockton managed just three hits in a 5-0 setback at Washington Wednesday. Casey Simmons had two hits for the Lady Miners (6-10), including a double. Losing pitcher Jamie Abbott also singled. Abbott allowed four earned runs and six hits. She walked three and struck out three...
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Linton loses 4-1
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Linton-Stockton's No. 2 doubles team of Sami Collisson and Rachel Van Hook won in straight sets, accounting for the only point in a 4-1 setback at West Vigo Wednesday afternoon. Collisson and Van Hook defeated the West Vigo duo of Cassie Plank and Jessica Reedy 6-2, 6-3...
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Welch honored for her work
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
A state legislator who represents a portion of eastern Greene County has received the American Heart Association's Heart of Indiana Award for 2003 in recognition of her efforts on behalf of initiatives encouraging Hoosiers to pursue healthy lifestyles...
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Vietnam veteran shares his message in new book
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
JASONVILLE ---- He stepped off the plane and within moments his clothing was drenched with sweat. He was just 19 years old and had volunteered to fight for his country in Vietnam. Ron Allen nearly lost his life in Vietnam while serving with the 101st Airborne...
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Faulk plans to file for recount in District 4 race
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Democrat Linton City Council candidate Michael Faulk plans to formally file for a recount in his District 4 Primary Election race against incumbent Robert McClure sometime this afternoon. Faulk said he has conferred with county Democrat Party Chairman Jeff Lehman and plans to pursue the recount. He hopes his opponent will share the filing fee and legal expenses involved in the recount process. McClure was unavailable for comment this morning...
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Bloomfield police kept busy in April
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
Theft and burglary cases led the list of criminal cases investigated during the month of April by the Bloomfield Police Department, according to a report submitted to the Bloomfield Town Council on Wednesday night. Town marshal Terry Wade said of the 40 criminal cases investigated last month, 11 were thefts and two were burglaries. The department also probed five battery cases,...
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Mother asks for help with speeders
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
A Bloomfield mother appealed for help from the police before the Bloomfield Town Council on Wednesday night in an effort to curtail speeding in her neighborhood. Valerie Fink told town council members that she fears that her children or the children of her neighbors are going to be hurt, or even worse, if speeding vehicles are not soon slowed down...
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Bloomfield Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
The Bloomfield Town Council is nearly ready to sign-off on a certificate of substantial completion for the new $2.4 million wastewater treatment plant which went on line Tuesday. Following the advice of town attorney Chip Allen, council president Eric Harrah was authorized to sign the certificate of completion presented by general contractor, Bowen Engineering Services, Inc. of Carmel as soon as a security fence is installed at the treatment plant site ---- located just off Railroad Street...
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Elks to honor soldiers with 'Wall of Honor'
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
The Elks Lodge 866 of Linton has created a "Wall of Honor" dedicated to the men and women now serving our country in Iraq and elsewhere in the war against terrorism. Photographs of military personnel are being sought, to display on the wall beside a large American flag...
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Bart Berns lives baseball 24/7
(Local News ~ 05/08/03)
The decor in Bart Berns' baseball office says all you need to know about the man. He's 24/7 when it comes to baseball. There are numerous pictures of past Linton teams and players and he carries the Field of Dreams in Iowa in high regard with photos from his visit. There are also numerous trophies and awards for past accomplishments...
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