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Piankeshaw offers hands-on history lesson
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
SOLSBERRY ---- One of the area's best kept educational resource secrets is ready to celebrate its second anniversary. Piankeshaw Trails Educational Park, Inc., which began in October 2001, 1 1/2 miles east of Solsberry in eastern Greene County, is thriving and officials there have a multitude of plans for the coming months to make the pages of history come alive in this authentic, hands-on setting...
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WRV netters fall to Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
White River Valley's tennis team extended Vincennes Rivet to three sets at both one singles and one doubles, but ended up losing 5-0 to the Patriots on Friday. At one singles, Rivet's Heath Bilskie used a strong third set to defeat WRV's Mike Powell 6-2, 5-7, 6-1...
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BJHS netters sweep North Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
Bloomfield's junior high volleyball teams opened the season last Tuesday with a sweep of North Central. The Lady Cards, who are coached by former Bloomfield player Laura Kay Watkins, won the seventh grade match 21-13, 21-18 and captured the eighth grade match 21-9, 21-10...
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Union falls to 1-2, but picks up game
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
The long trip to Cincinnati, Ohio proved to be for naught as Union (Dugger) lost a 37-0 decision to host Harmony Community in a high school football game Saturday afternoon. The Hurricanes, who won for the second straight week to improve to 2-1, scored twice in the opening quarter and never looked back...
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BJHS CC boys win
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
Bloomfield's junior high boys cross country team, led by race winner Tyler Parker, defeated Clay City 22-39 last Thursday. Clay City's girls edged Bloomfield 26-31. Parker won in 12:21 and Bloomfield placed eight runners among the top 10. Clay City's girls took the first three spots. Laci Bowersock led the Cards with a fourth place showing in 15:42...
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Eastern can't contain Spencer, North Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
BLOOMINGTON-Predictability described North Central's offense against Eastern Friday evening in the T-Birds' home opener at Olcott Field, but that didn't make it any easier for Eastern's defense to stop the Sullivan's County team's offense. North Central junior running back Jordan Spencer, who came in averaging 184 rushing yards in two previous games, surpassed his average in the first half on his way to a near school record 288 yards on 33 carries, three of which went for touchdowns...
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Miners win two at home
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
B.J. Hargis, SPORTS EDITOR Sometimes it takes an injury or illness to rally the troops. According to Linton-Stockton volleyball coach Mike Misner, that is what happened Saturday during a round-robin competition at home against West Vigo and Turkey Run, as the Lady Miners defeated WV 21-17, 19-21, 21-16, 21-6 and Turkey Run 21-10, 21-14, 21-5...
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Miners cruise past Oakland City 68-0
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
OAKLAND CITY - Steve Weber was almost in disbelief. The Linton-Stockton football coach watched his Miners put on one of the most impressive team performances in recent history, racking up 10 touchdowns and over 500 yards of total offense in a 68-0 shellacking of host Oakland City Wood Memorial on a perfect evening here Friday...
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Ronald L. Goodman
(Obituary ~ 09/08/03)
Ronald L. Goodman, 69, of Linton, passed away at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 12, 1934 in Greene County, he was the son of Edgar and Pearl (Spurgeon) Goodman. He was a coal miner for Peabody Coal Company for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Linton; Elks BPOE 866; Switz City Masonic Lodge 676 F&AM; and United Mine Workers of America Local 1410...
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Cleo B. Ellis
(Obituary ~ 09/08/03)
Cleo B. Ellis, 96, of Linton, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at Crestview Nursing Center. Born Feb. 19, 1907 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Fred and Golda (Pesch) Lambright. She was a school teacher and graduated from Indiana State Teachers College and taught at Pleasantville and Marco schools. She was a member of United Brothern Church, and Order of Eastern Star...
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Felker looking forward to retirement
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
After 16 years of service, Greene County Humane Society president Linda Felker is going to spend less time at the animal shelter west of Linton ---- which she helped build ---- in favor of spending more time at home. Felker will continue serving as one of the county's foremost animal welfare proponent, and will remain as president of the non-profit GCHS. But as of Sept. 30, she will be semi-retired. She will continue to help with paperwork and "anything else needed" at the shelter...
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Family Readiness Group thankful for support
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
The Family Readiness Group (FRG) of Linton has undergone some recent changes and the members believe it's important to keep the community updated on its activities and events. "We have several upcoming events, none of which would be possible without the generosity and support of the Linton community. ...
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Police make meth bust
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
A Linton man remains in the Greene County Jail this morning after he was arrested Friday on numerous drug charges. Paul G. Roby, 36, is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture, manufacturing of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance...
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Daughter gets rare glimpse into father's past
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
For over 60 years, World War II love stories have stirred emotions and pulled at heartstrings. Just when viewers and readers think they have heard and read them all, another story appears. This tender romance, much like a work of fiction, surfaced this summer. Jean and Larry's story not only has a link to Linton, even the Linton Daily Citizen/Bloomfield Evening World had a part in the unfolding of the intriguing plot...
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Dibble optimistic about future
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
Greene County Economic Director Charley Dibble remains optimistic that more jobs are on the near forefront in the county. Speaking to the Greene County Council last Thursday during the annual budget hearings, Dibble said, "In these tight times, our agency is the only agency with a mission to improve the tax base and increase COIT (County Option Income Tax) and create new jobs."...
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Area farmer taking wait-and-see attitude
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
The worst appears to be over after the west fork of White River crested Saturday through Greene County. The White River at Elliston, just west of Bloomfield, crested Saturday at 28.10. Flood stage is 18 feet. This morning, the river stood at 25.43 feet, according to National Weather Service partner observer, Larry Ellis, of Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc...
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WRV, EHS spikers split
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
South Knox defeated both Greene County volleyball teams participating in Saturday's White River Valley Invitational to win the championship. The Lady Spartans, 21-19, 21-23, 21-18, 21-8 winners over Eastern, defeated WRV 21-10, 16-21, 21-11, 21-13 in the title match...
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