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City-county communication a must
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
Both of Linton's mayoral candidates, Democrat Tom Jones and Republican John Sexton, were asked if they believe it's necessary to establish more efficient and effective city-county relations, and how they would lead such an initiative. Also, if they think no improvement is necessary, why do they feel that way?...
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Union looking for regional title
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/03)
Union will see a familiar opponent on the other side of the net on Saturday when the Lady Bulldogs (26-7) face eighth-ranked Barr-Reeve (22-9) in the second semifinal match of the North Daviess Regional. Sixth-ranked Tecumseh (21-6) and Riverton Parke (23-6) start things off at 11:30am...
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John R. Hostetter
(Obituary ~ 10/31/03)
John R. Hostetter, 83 of Elnora, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003 at Greene County General Hospital. Born Oct. 6, 1973 in Greene County he was the son of John H. and Mabel Royal Hostetter. He was a machinist. He was a member of the Elnora Christian Church where he served as chairman of the board. He was a member of the White River Valley Antique Association and served as 2001 Grand Marshall of Daviess County Fair Parade...
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Nina C. "Dutch" Hostetler-Hixson
(Obituary ~ 10/31/03)
Nina C. "Dutch" Hostetler-Hixson, 94, of Linton, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born July 6, 1909 in Sullivan, she was the daughter of Daniel and Lydia Margaret (Ringo) Brewer. She owned and operated Hostetler's Market for 21 years and worked at Owen Miles Photography Co. ...
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Ralph R. Ellington, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/31/03)
INDIANAPOLIS ----Ralph R. Ellington, Sr., 70 of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Born May 17, 1933 in Indianapolis to Ralph E. and Linnie Pearl Gibson Ellington. He was employed for several years by Service Drywall Co. in Indianapolis as a draftsman/estimator. He was a member of Mars Hill Church of God. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a member of the American Legion...
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Switz City election preview
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
The race for the council seat in Switz City's District 1 is between incumbent Doneva Fines, a Democrat, and Doug Roudebush, a Republican. Fines was appointed to the council after the death of her husband, Richard Fines, and has served for two and one half years...
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Fundraiser planned for Pleasantville gym
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
A plea to help save the old Pleasantville gymnasium has not gone unnoticed. Two fundraisers are being planned to raise money for repairs and a new roof. Earlier this month, about a dozen people met at the gymnasium to discuss ways to raise money. The gym, which was built in 1955 and is now owned by Jefferson Township, has gotten in bad condition since its roof started leaking last year. The floor on the gym's north end, beneath the leak, is rotting...
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Franklin uses steel drums to teach music
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
LYONS ---- So you are dreaming about laying on the beach of a Caribbean Island, listening to the steel drums playing. Can't make it to the island? Well, at least you can listen to the music at White River Valley-Lyons Elementary/Junior High School...
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Foundation to gather for meeting
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
The Greene County Foundation will conduct its first dinner and annual meeting Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Extension Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $7.50 per person; reservations are requested by calling 659-3142...
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Linton City Council meets
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
Linton city officials huddled Thursday afternoon in a special council meeting with representatives from Indiana Rail Road Company and the Indiana Department of Transportation on a plan that will increase speeds and efficiency of rail traffic through town...
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Oliphant wants to know why Bloomfield was left out
(Local News ~ 10/31/03)
Although today is Halloween, one Greene County elected official leaves little doubt that he doesn't want to mask his true feelings about what he considers a recent snub by the Indiana Department of Transportation related to the Interstate 69 extension project from Indianapolis to Evansville...
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Meurer hoping her young Dawgs remain calm
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/03)
Union volleyball coach Tammy Meurer knew what to expect from her wily veterans last week at the Bloomfield Sectional, but she didn't know what she'd get from her younger players, of which there are seven which had never played in the state tournament...
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