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Air Evac focuses on rural areas
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
Air Evac Lifeteam, a Missouri-based air ambulance company with bases in Indiana, flew one of its helicopters to Linton on Friday afternoon to promote its company. With corporate headquarters in West Plains, Mo., the progressive company now has 454 helicopters in its fleet and 39 bases in 14 states...
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Thunderbirds fall on the road to North Knox, 13-2
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/04)
BICKNELL ---- It was a tough start to the new season for the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds, as a trip to Bicknell for a Saturday game with the North Knox Warriors turned into a learning lesson for head coach Jerry Chaney and his T-Birds. One thing coach Chaney learned: his team needs more experience...
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Bloomfield drops home opener to Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/04)
The Bloomfield Cardinals opened the 2004 season with a home loss to the Orleans Bulldogs, 5-3, at Bloomfield on Friday, April 2. Things looked shaky at the onset of the game for the Cardinals, as Orleans' Kris Dillard and Jacob Mathers both reached base. Fortunately for the Cardinal faithful, starting pitcher Adam Couch was able to strike out the side without surrendering a run...
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Norman Leroy Tincher
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
MARTINSVILLE ---- Norman Leroy Tincher, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 1:30 a.m. at the home of his granddaughter in Fortville, Ind. Born Oct. 19, 1924 in Greene County, he was the son of Guy and Jessie (Clark) Tincher. He was a retired stationary engineer at Houston Power and Light Company in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the Martinsville American Legion and the Liberty Christian Church in Martinsville...
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Ruth Sickbert
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
Ruth Sickbert, 73, of Bloomfield passed away Friday, April 2, 2004 at Bloomington Hospital. Born July 3, 1930, in Dubois County, she was the daughter of Leo and Marian (Friclk) Rohleder. She was a realtor for Hunley Real Estate Company and a retiree of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. She was also a former coordinator for the Greene County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She was a member of the Bloomfield First Presbyterian Church...
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Maurice L. Ruth
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
BLOOMINGTON ---- Maurice L. Ruth, 75, of Bloomington, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 2:55 a.m. at his residence. Born April 12, 1928 at Bloomington, he was the son of Harry and Leona (Bridges) Ruth Johnson. He was the retired president and CEO of Grissom Credit Union in Peru. ...
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Mattie Marie Davis
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
Mattie Marie Davis, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. at Crestview Nursing Home in Vincennes. Born Aug. 15, 1917 in Crockett County, Tenn., she was the daughter of Jeff Ethridge and Willie (Cunningham) Privett. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mount Zion Wesleyan Church and American Legion Auxiliary 450 in Solsberry...
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Frank W. Clayton
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
Frank W. Clayton, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday, April 2, 2004 at 9:05 p.m. at Greene County General Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1917 in Linton, he was the son of Frank A. and Zella (Holmes) Clayton. He was a retired railroad foreman from NSCW Crane and a member of the Koleen Methodist Church. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter...
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Carolyn M. Moreland Campbell
(Obituary ~ 04/05/04)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- Carolyn M. Moreland Campbell, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, April 2, 2004. Born Feb. 19, 1928 in Worthington, she was the daughter of Theodore and Alma (Noel) Moreland. She worked for more than 30 years in inside sales at Service Supply Co., and was a member of Lynhurst Order of Eastern Star and Avon Nazarene Church...
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Bloomfield candidates to gather Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
Bloomfield School District residents wanting to know the views of those seeking seats on the school board will have a chance to meet face-to-face with the five candidates Tuesday night. The Bloomfield Teachers' Association is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidate Night" at 7 p.m. in the junior/senior high school cafeteria...
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Shawnee fundraisers raises nearly $8,500
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
Shawnee Theatre's Spring Fling on Saturday night at the Linton Elks Lodge raised nearly $8,500 to support Indiana's oldest continuous professional summer theatre. The annual event was attended by 89 individuals who turned out for a night of dancing, dining and a silent and live auctions, according to Shawnee spokesperson Jane Petho of Bloomfield...
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Fight leads to women being arrested
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
A fight late Saturday night has resulted in two Linton women facing battery charges. Rhonda Alsman, 19 and Crystal Targett, 18 have been charged. According to a report filed by Linton Officer Debbie McDonald, police were dispatched to a residence on NW 3rd St. at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in reference to an unknown problem...
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Civitan Easter egg hunt a Linton tradition
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
The Easter Bunny hopped into Linton again Saturday morning and with the help of Linton Civitan made many little girls and boys happy by leaving five cases of beautifully colored eggs in fields near the Linton-Stockton Junior High School. The three fields used for the hunt were divided into age categories...
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Crane center of attention at D.C. breakfast
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
WASHINGTON, D.C. ---- Even as it plays a critical role in our national defense, the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center maintains a unique identity rooted in Hoosier communities, businesses and schools, U.S. Rep. John Hostettler (IN-8) said recently...
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Boltenwood re-opens with new owners
(Local News ~ 04/05/04)
Area golf enthusiasts now have another course to sharpen their skills. On March 20, Troy and Valeri Houchin re-opened Boltenwood Golf Course and Academy. "It was a very tough decision, but our decision was made in part because of the outpouring of support from the community. They were upset the course had been closed," explained Troy...
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Linton falls to Seeger, hammers on Jug Rox
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/04)
The Linton Miners' baseball team walked away with a weekend split to Seeger and Shoals. On Friday, the Miners put the bats on the ball, but never could get their offense going in a 9-4 loss. Saturday, Linton came to Shoals with the mindset of swinging away, as the Miners pounded the Jug Rox, 17-7...
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