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Man protests property tax system with sign
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
Ron Long is fed up with Indiana's property tax structure, and a sign in his yard on South Seminary St. in Bloomfield expresses that frustration. "My tax relief ---- selling my home." Long and his family lived in a "pole house" on their property while building their permanent home...
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Rose has watched Lady Cards bloom all season
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/04)
Back in 1995 a young Bloomfield girls basketball team gave promise to Lady Cardinal fans that exciting times were ahead. Three years later the Lady Cards were cutting down the nets at Market Square Arena as state champions. This isn't to insinuate the present Cardinals are going to win a state title. A lot of things have to go right for that to happen, but there are similarities in that both the '95 team had good young talent, as does the present club...
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Lady Cards win home finale for 10-9 record
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/04)
Bloomfield's superior board work and near 50 percent shooting made up for shoddy ball handling in the Lady Cards' 54-41 triumph over Owen Valley on Monday. The victory at Glover Gymnasium in the Cards' home finale improved their record to 10-9 heading into Thursday's final regular season contest at Northview...
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Lions claw past WRV 65-62 in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/04)
SWITZ CITY-The WRV Wolverines hosted the Loogootee Lions Monday night, and the hosts turned out to be just a little too generous at the end in falling 65-62 in overtime. The Wolverines began the night with a presentation from principal Roger Weaver to AJ Graves for Graves' setting the new WRV scoring record on January 23 against Shakamak when he took his total to 1,696 points. ...
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Helen V. Hunley
(Obituary ~ 02/03/04)
Helen V. Hunley, 86, of Dugger, died at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 1, 2004, in Greene County General Hospital. Born Sept. 6, 1917 in Linton, she was the daughter of Thomas J. and Minnie (Dover) Small. She was a member of the Saron United Church of Christ in Linton and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 482 in Dugger. She was a homemaker...
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William A. "Bill" Denny
(Obituary ~ 02/03/04)
LYONS ---- William A. "Bill" Denny of Lyons, died Feb. 2, 2004, in Seymour. Arrangements are pending at Jenkins Funeral Home in Lyons.
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Dorothy Brady
(Obituary ~ 02/03/04)
Dorothy Brady, 95, of Linton, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Dec. 10, 1908, she was the daughter of David and Clara (Gabbard) Baughman. She was a beauty operator and member of the Worthington First Baptist Church...
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Michael E. Beaupain
(Obituary ~ 02/03/04)
Michael E. Beaupain, 58, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his residence in Troy, Texas. Born Oct. 13, 1945, in Jasonville, he was the son of Mortiz Junior and Betty Michael Beaupain. He was a sales representative with American National Insurance Company. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1965-79. He was a member of the American Legion Post 172...
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Man trapped under his car following accident
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
A Linton man was treated and released from Greene County General Hospital after he was trapped beneath his own vehicle. According to a report filed by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Wade, the accident occurred Monday evening at 6 p.m. on CR 475E...
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Switz City Council meets
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
SWITZ CITY ---- Reports from utility supervisors and a citizen's complaint were the main topics during the brief Switz City Council meeting Monday night. Water superintendent Joe Graves voiced his concern regarding old equipment at the water plant...
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Attorney General; legislators propose bill to assist Indiana soldiers
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter, State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) and State Rep. Dale Grubb (D-Covington) are joining forces to help military personnel deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom maintain their professional licenses. Senate Bill 493 is designed to extend the renewal periods of professional and occupational licenses of military personnel called to active duty...
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Horse educational seminar planned for Feb. 28
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
An educational seminar on horses, the horse business and related topics will be Feb. 28 at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Greene County Horse Council and sponsored by the Indiana Horse Council, it will be educational ---- and fun ---- for horse owners or anyone interested in equines...
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Games scheduled to help Habitat for Humanity
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
Attention all Bridge, Bunco, Euchre and Pinochle players: Habitat for Humanity of Greene County has a night planned just for you. On Monday night at the Linton Elks the group is sponsoring "Play for Habitat." All proceeds from the evening will go to the Habitat for Humanity of Greene County. The group is currently building two homes in Linton called the Frank Miller Project...
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Greene County 4-Hers honored
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
SWITZ CITY ---- Another successful year for Greene County 4-H Clubs was highlighted Monday night at the organization's annual achievement banquet at the fairgrounds. It was a night of thanks, handshakes, awards and plenty of good food. Greene County Extension Service Educator John Beach, who served as emcee, lauded the efforts of the Greene County 4-H Council members, the many club leaders and countless other volunteers who help to make the program one of the largest youth organizations in the county.. ...
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Dugger to apply for grant money
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
DUGGER ---- Dugger Town Council is again working on grants and projects to improve the community. The council is planning on applying for Brownfield's Grant money to clean up two old gas stations. "We are going to apply for the Brownfield's Grant, which helps clean up environmental problems, to clean up the former Swan Service Station and Coal Mine Corner sites. ...
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Lawmakers draft letter to show support for crane
(Local News ~ 02/03/04)
WASHINGTON, D.C. ---- Members of the Indiana congressional delegation have drafted a letter and forwarded it to Department of Defense officials at the Pentagon heralding the unique expertise and services provided by military technical centers like the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center as reasons for careful review during the next round of base closures...
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Late FTs carry T-Birds past Miners
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/04)
North Central's Kristi Gentry made two free throws with four seconds remaining to lift the Lady Thunderbirds to a 35-33 victory over Linton on Monday. Linton's Katie Tharp had a chance to win the game for the Lady Miners, but her desparation three-pointer was off target...
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