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Democrats gather to hear candidates
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
JASONVILLE ---- Encouraging fellow Democrats to vote was the common theme of speakers at the first Democratic Party picnic sponsored by the Wright Township Democrat Club at the Jasonville city park Friday night. "I don't understand why some people only want to vote in presidential elections," said Rep. Alan Chowning of the 45th District. "I don't think there's any better way to show patriotism than to get out and vote. It's our job to get people to the polls."...
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Thunderbirds categorically outplayed by domineering Paris
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/04)
PARIS ---- Friday night marked week number two of the high school football season in Indiana and the first week of action in Illinois. The Tigers of Paris (IL) found the endzone 10 times (in three quarters) Friday night and rolled over the visiting Eastern Greene Thunderbirds 71-0 in a game that Eastern Greene head coach Jeff Sheehan will probably remember for quit some time...
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Sullivan tyrannize Linton in rout
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/04)
SULLIVAN ---- For as big of a rivalry as Linton-Stockton Miners and the Sullivan Golden Arrows is supposed to be, it was apparent on Friday that no one bothered to tell the Miners. The Arrows came out ready, willing, and able under the direction of senior quarterback Evan Hamilton in the Arrows' 56-34 conquest of the Linton Miners in the teams 83rd time competing on the gridiron...
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Linda S. York
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Linda S. York, 50, of Linton, passed away at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at her residence. Born July 11, 1954 in Hazard Ky., she was the daughter of Taylor and Chloe (Begley) Asher. She had been an electrician for Barth Electric at Indianapolis...
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Virginia G. Wright-Ferguson
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ---- Virginia G. Wright-Ferguson, 87, of Louisville and formerly of Linton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004 at Twinbrook Nursing Home and Rehab Center. She was a retired, self-employed hair dresser. Survivors include: her daughter Pamela and her husband Steve Wilson of Cynthiana, Ky.; a brother Dexter Wright and a sister Doris Schneller, both of Louisville...
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Agnes Parks
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Agnes Parks, 91, of Linton and formerly of Dugger, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1912 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Martin and Missouri (Borders) Hatfield. She had been married to Sam Parks, who passed away Aug/ 24, 1985...
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Lillie Belle Hansens
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Lillie Belle Hansens, 83, of the Antioch community, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 in Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1921 in St. Elmo, Ill., she was the daughter of Samuel T. Newcomb and Helen Gibbs Newcomb. She had been married to Wesley Hansens who passed away July 15, 1997...
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Joseph Earl Goodman
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Joseph Earl Goodman, 68, of Dugger, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born July 27, 1936 in Linton, he was the son of Jennings and Vera (Tuttle) Goodman. The Korean War veteran was retired from Sunbeam in Linton. Survivors include: his wife Agnes Brown Goodman of Dugger; three daughters, Donna, Connie and Kim; two sons, Ted and Gerald; and several grandchildren...
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Verna Lois Goodson Dove
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Verna Lois Goodson Dove, 83, of Linton, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born July 8, 1921 in Linton, she was the daughter of James Wesley and Millie (Watson) Goodson. She was an assistant manager at Murphy's for four years and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Linton...
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Harold Dean Axe
(Obituary ~ 08/30/04)
Harold Dean Axe, 67, of Bloomfield, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at Bloomington Hospital. Born March 24, 1937 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Glen H. and Evelyn (Wright) Axe. He was married to Joetta (Allen) Axe. He was a heavy equipment operator for Rogers. He was a member of the SAL in Bloomfield, the NRA, International Operating Engineers Local 841 in Terre Haute, and a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Bloomfield...
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Minor injuries reported from wreck
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
Two people were treated for minor injuries following a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon on SR. 54, east of the Linton city limits. An eastbound vehicle driven by Vernon H. Sanders, 77, Sandborn turned into the path of a westbound vehicle driven by Michele L. Graves, 32, Linton, at the entrance to the Pizza Hut restaurant about 1:25 p.m...
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GCSWD has a lot to offer
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
Many people around the county are unaware and are not using the services offered by the Greene County Solid Waste District. Director Jeff Myers, who's headed the program since it was founded in 1991, said that's unfortunate and explains why some people don't put a high value on the services offered by the SWMD...
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New bank retiree plans to clown around in her garden
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
There have been many changes at the Newberry Branch of Bloomfield State Bank in the past 36 years, but customers could always count on one thing remaining the same. Beverly Orr was always there to help them with their banking needs. But even that changed at the end of last week when Orr retired after serving as a teller and then as assistant manager. Her replacement, Charlene Mullis, who comes from the main office in Bloomfield, said it'll be hard to fill Orr's shoes...
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Newberry dedicates new memorial
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
NEWBERRY ---- Residents of the Newberry-Cass Township area didn't let rain showers and dark skies Saturday afternoon dampen the spirit and message presented during the dedication of new memorial honoring military veterans. The ceremony was the highlight of this past weekend's 13th annual Newberry Festival...
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Indy man faces drug-related charges
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
An Indianapolis man, stopped for speeding early today in Lyons, also faces felony criminal drug-related charges after officers found a cache of methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia. John A. Carmichael, 34, faces preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine over 4 grams and maintaining a common nuisance. He was taken to the Greene County jail where he is being held without bond until an initial court appearance...
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LPD looking for leads in break-in at Linton Family Pharmacy
(Local News ~ 08/30/04)
Linton Police Chief Keith McDonald is asking anyone with information on an early Sunday morning break-in at Linton Family Pharmacy to contact the department. "Crime Stoppers is offering a substantial reward for any information that leads to an arrest," McDonald said...
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Union falls prey to Panthers' big plays
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/04)
MONTEZUMA ---- The Union Bulldogs fought hard all game against the host Riverton Parke Panthers, but big plays, some key penalties, and costly turnovers doomed them to a 26-12 loss Friday night. The Panthers won the toss and took the ball to start the game, and after picking up one first down on the ground and facing a second and four, they struck for the first big play of the game...
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