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Glen Cundiff awarded Sagamore of the Wabash Award
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
A White River Valley Board of School Trustees member was given a prestigious award Thursday evening. Glen Cundiff, who was elected board president Thursday night, was honored with a Sagamore of the Wabash Award. A Sagamore of the Wabash Award is the highest honor a governor can give...
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Robert William "Bob" Ray
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
Robert William "Bob" Ray, 72, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Born July 26, 1930 in Wheatland, he was the son of William and Ethel (Luebke) Ray. Retired from Moon Frieght Lines, he delivered limestone that was used to build the west face of the Capitol Building, Washington National Cathedral and the visitor's center at Arlington National Cemetery, all located in Washington, D.C. ...
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Donkey basketball needing sponsors and participants
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
All appears set and ready for the opening of the annual Greene County 4-H and Open Class Fair which starts setting up today. However, one upcoming new event planned for this year's fair is lagging in the number of pre-registered participants and sponsors...
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WRV board elects new president
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
At the White River Valley Board of School Trustees meeting Thursday night, Glen Cundiff was unanimously voted to serve as the new board president for the 2003-04 school year. Ted Wagner served as president for the 2002-03 school year. The board voted (5-1) to hire Penny Winninger and Kristen Graves as varsity volleyball assistant coaches. Board member Roger Shake voted against the motion...
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Patience pays off at 4-H fair
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
Through a lot of hard work and a stern lesson about patience, a rural Newberry girl collected her dividend Thursday night during the annual Greene County 4-H Fashion Revue. Carrie Arthur, the daughter of Darrell and Becky Arthur, was named the 2003 Senior Grand Champion during the public portion of the annual competition...
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Flooding could be problem for county
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
It appears Greene County weathered Wednesday night's storm with no serious damages ---- other than heavy rain, many electrical power lines down and a few trees toppled. Possible flood damage is a more pressing concern. Greene County Emergency Management director Roger Axe said he will consult today with county highway officials and members of the Greene County Commissioners to determine if requesting a flood emergency declaration is warranted...
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Cherokee Ridge offers lessons on Native American history
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
Want to learn about Native American history in a unique setting right here in Greene County? Cherokee Ridge near Hendricksville will host a special three-day Native American cultural weekend campout later this month, complete with storytelling around the campfire on a warm summer night...
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Citizens taking action in fight against meth
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
The growing outbreak of methamphetamine use and abuse in Greene County has prompted a group of citizens and social services providers to join forces and promote a unified public awareness campaign that will take the fight against the illegal drug to the streets...
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Reading marathon kicks off anniversary celebration
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
Seventy-one hours, 30 minutes, and 57 seconds. That's the time it took 27 people from Grace Gospel Church to read the Bible. The Marathon Bible Reading is just one of the many activities the church, located next to Ace Hardware in Linton, has planned to celebrate its 50th anniversary...
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Murphy pleads guilty
(Local News ~ 07/11/03)
A Linton man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon in Greene Circuit Court. Kenneth E. Murphy signed a negotiated plea agreement. According to the terms of the agreement, a charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as well as a request for habitual substance offender enhancement...
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Ernie Banks makes Wrigley Field visit worth the trip
(High School Sports ~ 07/11/03)
The rain was falling as was the temperature at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. The thought crossed my mind on more than one occasion that maybe it would be better for me to simply stick with covering the local sports scene instead of attending national sporting events while on vacation, which I rarely have time to do anyway...
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