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Witness says Alexander 'not insane'
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
The prosecution began its case Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Linton resident James Alexander, 47. He's accused of killing his wife with a single blast to the head from a shotgun while she slept in the couple's bedroom during the early morning hours on Friday, Sept. 13, 2002...
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Volleyball sectional preview
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/03)
Bloomfield is the host of Sectional 62 (1A) and the Lady Cardinals own victories over the five other teams in the field. Linton is the host of Sectional 46 (2A) and the Lady Miners have the best record in the field (22-2) and they have a state ranking (10th)...
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Keith N. Stevenson
(Obituary ~ 10/22/03)
SPENCER ---- Keith N. Stevenson, 58, of Spencer, passed away Tuesday Oct. 21 2003 at Bloomington Hospital. Born May 7, 1945 in Terre Haute, he was the son of John and Sarah Stevenson. He worked at Sweet Owen Industries, and formerly with the Owen County prosecutor's office...
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Arthur G. Reese Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/22/03)
TERRE HAUTE ---- Arthur G. Reese Jr., 78 of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. Born March 28, 1925 in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Arthur G. Sr. and Lela White Reese. He graduated from Jasonville High School year of 1944. He retired from Pfizer in Terre Haute in 1986 after 40 years...
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Bobby D. Foley
(Obituary ~ 10/22/03)
COAL CITY ---- Bobby D. Foley, 72, of Coal City, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2003 at his residence. Born Nov. 13, 1930 in Owen County, he was the son of Delbert Roy and Stella (Marshall) Foley. He retired from Andrews Air Force base in Maryland after 40 years of services. He served four years in the Navy during the Korean War, was a member of Coal City Community Church, and Worthington VFW...
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Keene, Flynn aiming at Lyons clerk-treasurer spot
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
The race for Lyons Town Clerk-Treasurer in the Nov. 4 General Election pits a seasoned veteran against a political newcomer. Incumbent clerk-treasurer Bonnie Keene, a Democrat, has served in the office since 1988. She's being challenged by Kimberly A. Flynn, a Republican. Neither candidate faced Primary election opposition in May...
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Linton School Board meets
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
The Linton-Stockton School Board met Monday to approve new personnel, congratulate its contracted bus drivers for an excellent inspection, and discuss the possibility of drug testing students. "We approved all instructional aides to work with kids at school," explained school superintendent Ron Bush. "They will be required to meet requirements of the 'No Child Left Behind' legislation."...
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Jasonville mayor candidates offer opinions
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
The final installment of the three part series featuring the Jasonville mayoral candidates deals with cleaning up abandoned properties and how residents should voice their concerns. Republican incumbent Dorman Clark and Democrat challenger Bill Fiscus (D) will square off in the Nov. 4 General Election...
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Hennette wants lower speed limits
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Greene County Road Commissioner Mike Hennette is tired of speeders, and has asked county commissioners to lower the speed limits. On Tuesday, Hennette said while he knows the county can't afford to buy speed limit signs for every road in the county, the commissioners could start the process by passing a speed-limit ordinance. He added that some individuals may even be willing to purchase the signs themselves, if the county would put them up...
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Jones, Sexton's son speak at Chamber meeting
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
Linton's mayoral candidates ---- one in person and one represented by his son who is also his campaign manager ---- spoke to the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Tom Jones, a Democrat, and Jared Sexton, son of mayoral candidate and Republican John Sexton, each spent their allotted 10 minutes telling the group what their goals and plans are for Linton...
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13 people involved in wreck during funeral procession
(Local News ~ 10/22/03)
Thirteen people were taken to Greene County General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon following a four-vehicle accident that occurred during a funeral procession. According to officer Christopher McDonald of the Greene County Sheriff's Department, the accident occurred at 3:25 p.m. on U.S. 231 south of Bloomfield at the intersection of County Road 300S...
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Miners want nothing less than a title
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/03)
Linton will enter sectional play on Thursday with a sparkling 22-2 record and the owners of two conference championships. Will Linton's volleyball season be deemed a loss if the Lady Miners fall short of winning the program's first sectional title this week? That question was posed to Linton coach Mike Misner...
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