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Linton remembers local veterans
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
Standing between an American flag draped over a chair, representing Linton-Stockton High School graduates who never returned from war, and a black banner representing prisoners of war and those missing in action, Air National Guardsman Floyd Cramer asked the crowd "to keep them in their hearts and minds."...
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Lady Eels hope experience equals more wins
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/03)
CLAY CITY-Chris Ross has coached two distinctly different teams at Clay City. His first squad, made up mostly of seniors, peaked the year before and finished 7-14. Last year the Lady Eels were one of the most inexperienced teams in the conference and finished 3-18...
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WRV tightens 'D' on NC in second half
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/03)
White River Valley overcame a two-point halftime deficit (18-16) by limiting host North Central to just six points in the second half to defeat the Lady Thunderbirds 41-24 on Tuesday in the home opener for both teams. North Central, which like WRV suffered heavy graduation losses from last season, only managed one field goal in the second half...
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College basketball in high gear for area players
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/03)
Vincennes University's men's basketball team played at Olney Central College on Tuesday, marking the first of what will be several times this college basketball season that former SWIAC players meet at the college level. In this instance it was VU's Adam Trueblood, a North Daviess graduate, playing against Olney's Clint Burris, an Eastern graduate...
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Lady Miners start strong, but sputter
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/03)
True to the belief that they will be a much better team this season, Linton stayed right with seventh-ranked Washington Catholic for a half on Tuesday, but faded after intermission and lost to the Lady Cardinals 59-38 in the Lady Miners' season opener at home...
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Devon A. Kugler
(Obituary ~ 11/12/03)
Devon A. Kugler was stillborn at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Funeral arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel.
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Jasonville man in trouble for stealing tickets
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
A rural Jasonville man has been charged with conversion in connection with stolen lottery tickets from a Linton business. Timothy M. Underhill, 32, was charged in Greene Superior Court on Nov. 6 after a witness recognized his picture. According to a probable cause report filed by Linton Officer Joshua Goodman, on Aug. 11 an unidentified man stole $35 worth of lottery tickets from the Murphy USA gas station...
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Worthington Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
The Worthington Town Council wants answers to some issues with a construction project. In question is the work being done on 3rd St. where the new sewer project was worked on. The council members noted the work being done by Dave O'Mara Construction is not what was agreed upon in a contract...
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15 Greene Countians receive Bronze Star Medals
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
The awarding of Bronze Star Medals was delayed by 60 years for a group of 15 Greene County World War II veterans. Tuesday was their day to finally take a bow and receive their hard-earned combat decorations as part of Veteran's Day ceremonies conducted by the Greene County Veteran's Council at the Bloomfield American Legion Post 196...
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Bloomfield board, teachers still at impasse
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
The Bloomfield Classroom Teachers Association and the Bloomfield Board of School Trustees have been at the bargaining table for more than three years trying to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement. The last contract between the teacher's union and the board expired Aug. 11, 2001 and teachers have been operating on a status quo contract while negotiations continue...
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Elementary students honor veterans
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
America's military, its veterans and those on active duty, were honored at Linton-Stockton Elementary School on Veteran's Day. At an 8:45 a.m. convocation, following the presentation of colors by the color guard of Linton American Legion Post 22, the appropriate "American Tears" was performed by the elementary choir...
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Eastern Greene School Board meets
(Local News ~ 11/12/03)
The Eastern Greene Board of School Trustees approved a roofing contract to coincide with the current renovation project now under way. The board on Tuesday night approved the recommendation of architect George Link, of the Evansville firm of Veazey Parrott Durkin & Shoulders, to hire Insulated Roofing Contractors for installation of a Dow/Corning silicone/polyurethane insulated roof system on more than 24,500 square feet area covering the cafeteria, kitchen, hallway, multipurpose room, classrooms, elementary school gym and the agriculture shop.. ...
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Area briefs
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/03)
Future Miners boys basketball program The Future Miners boys basketball program for grades K-4 is looking for adult volunteers to help on Saturdays from December through February. The focus of the program has been expanded to include more games and the program is looking for coaches...
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