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Elks to host ceremony for fallen veterans
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
A solemn Greene County Veteran's Memorial Service will be hosted Saturday morning by Linton Elks Lodge No. 866, located on State Road 54 East. The 11 a.m. public service will at the Elks Lodge in front of a commemorative cemetery that features 168 small wooden crosses with names of fallen Greene County veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Gulf War...
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Miners in best position to win sectional
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/03)
This is Steve Weber's fourth season as Linton's head football coach. It's also his best opportunity to guide the Miners to a sectional title. Weber's first team went 5-5 and was followed up by 8-3 and 7-3 campaigns. At 10-0 and with a sectional semifinal game on their home field, the Miners are right where they want to be heading into Friday's game with Springs Valley...
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Miners get chance for redemption
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/03)
The trick for Linton on Halloween will be to beat Springs Valley Friday night. If the third-ranked Miners can accomplish that feat they'll have all the treat they'll need by avenging last year's sectional loss to the Blackhawks. Kickoff is slated for 7:30pm. when the 10-0 Miners face the 6-4 Blackhawks. The winner gets a spot in the Sectional 40 final against either Tecumseh or West Washington...
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Joan L. Manuel Smith
(Obituary ~ 10/30/03)
ANDERSON---- Joan L. Manuel Smith passed away Oct. 28, 2003 at her residence in Anderson. Born in Sullivan County on Jan. 23, 1930 she was the daughter of William Manuel and Pansy Critchfield Manuel. She is survived by three sons, David and Susan of Holland, Mich., Jackie R. ...
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Horse Council meets
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
The Greene County Horse Council is growing and making plans ---- and hoping to host an all-breed horse show next spring. The young organization, which just became officially incorporated, is headed up by president Jim Helms and his wife, Brittainy, Bloomfield residents who own and train horses. Jim Helms said the next step is getting a 501 (3) C, not-for-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service...
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Three candidates vying for al-large seat
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
Three candidates are vying for two at-large seats on the Worthington Town Council in Tuesday's municipal election. Incumbent Democrat Hal Harp is vying for re-election to one of the seats along with Republican challengers Malcolm Stahl and Alvin Schwartz...
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Warrant issued for Borders
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
BLOOMFIELD ---- A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of a Sullivan County man wanted in connection with a domestic disturbance and fleeing incident that occurred in Lyons earlier this month. Greene Superior Court Judge David Holt approved an arrest warrant against 44-year-old Donald L. Borders, Jr., of Shelburn, charging him with domestic battery and fleeing law enforcement, both class A misdemeanors along with criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor...
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Clerk's office to have extended hours
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
Voters will be headed to the polls in just over a week. For those who must vote absentee the deadline is noon on the day before the election. The voter registration office located in the Greene County Clerk's office at the courthouse will have extended hours...
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Bloomfield senior enjoys summit
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
A Bloomfield High School senior joined more than 150 other students from throughout Indiana last Saturday in Indianapolis to participate in the first "Service Leaders Summit," sponsored by U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.). Rebecca "Becky" Helms, the daughter of the Rev. ...
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There's an alternative to Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
Pastor Bill Kiger of the Linton Assembly of God knew there were families that needed an alternative to Halloween. The church has for many years hosted the Hallelujah Party. But this year is taking a different approach to Halloween. "It is a change of focus from taking care of the children whose parents want a safe environment, which is a good thing, to reaching out to the children who would not step into a church on Halloween," said Kiger...
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Town marshal warns of bad checks
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
Bloomfield Town Marshal Bob Richardson is warning area banks and retailers of counterfeit checks. Richardson said the checks have been cashed by area grocery stores. An employee at one of the stores said a male subject had cashed the check two weeks earlier...
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Candidate offer views on education
(Local News ~ 10/30/03)
Tom Jones and John Sexton, two Linton businessman vying for the title of mayor in the Tuesday election, aired their views on city government, education and school-community partnerships. Both men were asked if they believe city government should have a strong role in supporting education and school-community partnerships. ...
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Union just happy to be playing in second round
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/03)
It's been nine years since Union's football team played during the second week of the sectional, but that's what the Bulldogs (3-6) will be doing on Friday when they play at Turkey Run (6-4). The Warriors have played in the second round three straight years, but whether they would be able to do so this season became a question mark following the graduation of 14 players, many of whom played skill positions for the Warriors...
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