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Semis collide; one driver injured
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
A vehicle parked half on the shoulder of State Route 67 near the junction with State Route 57, south of Worthington, pulled out in front of two southbound semis, causing a collision Wednesday afternoon. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Wade, the investigating officer at the accident scene, said both semi drivers told him the vehicle was pulled off, half on the highway and half on the shoulder. ...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/05)
There will be a meeting Tuesday night, February 8 for anyone interested in becoming a coach for the Linton baseball league. The meeting will start at 8:00 p.m. and will take place at the East shelter house. Anyone interested in coaching a team should attend...
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Junior high roundup
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/05)
The Shakamak Lakers' seventh-grade boys basketball team moved to 11-1 after three impressive victories recently. The Lakers started out with a win over Linton, 63-30, after being led by Ethan Stanifer's 16 points. Drew Gambill and Corbin Rehmel each scored nine points in the winning effort. Tyler Richardson added eight and John Smith netted seven...
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WRV faces Eastern Greene for homecoming
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/05)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds are coming off a road victory at Barr-Reeve. White River Valley ended a four game losing streak last Saturday with its home win over Clay City. The two teams are currently on a collision course for this Friday as the Wolverines welcome the T-Birds for Homecoming Night in Switz City...
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Vicki L. Pinkston
(Obituary ~ 02/03/05)
Vicki L. Pinkston, 41, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes. Born Aug. 3, 1963 in Sullivan, she was the daughter of Roscoe Franklin and Anna Mae (Abrams) Spencer. She was married to Donnie Pinkston...
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Michael Edward "Mikee" Horner
(Obituary ~ 02/03/05)
SPRINGVILLE ---- Michael Edward "Mikee" Horner, 58, of Springville, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at his residence. Born Jan. 6, 1947 in Bedford, he was the son of Edward and Katherine (Crawford) Horner. He was retired from RCA Thompson after 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne...
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Jewel Q. Graves
(Obituary ~ 02/03/05)
HOMEWOOD, Ill. ---- Jewel Q. Graves (Chaney), 96, of Homewood, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at her residence. Born Oct. 16, 1908 in Bloomfield, she was the daughter of Milford and Rebecca Chaney. She was the wife of the late Dee F. Graves...
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Volunteers ready to help elderly with taxes
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
Several people have passed their tests and are certified as volunteers for TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly). It is a program sponsored by IRS and AARP that offers help to the low income, handicapped, or elderly in filing their federal or state income tax returns. Volunteers received instruction in filling out the forms and various schedules that go with them. Electronic filing will be available at all locations...
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It's tax time again
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
When it comes to filing a tax return, everyone is different, according to tax practitioner Eugene Davis of Bloomfield. He said there's no one answer to the question "What do I need to file my taxes?" that suits everyone. "Obviously, everybody's different," he said. "Some itemize; some don't. Some need to deduct mortgage interest; some don't. Some have farms, businesses, rental properties."...
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Bloomfield council offers warning concerning courthouse parking
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
The Bloomfield Town Council sent a warning to workers and patrons at the Greene County Courthouse and gave stern directions to members of the police force to begin more stringent enforcement of parking meter violations. The discussion developed Wednesday night when chief deputy marshal Kenneth Tharp, substituting for town marshal Bob Richardson, stated in the monthly police activity report that only 27 parking tickets were issued during January...
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Bloomfield council passes new ordinance
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
It is now illegal to discharge a firearm inside the Bloomfield town limits. The Bloomfield Town Council unanimously passed its first ordinance of 2005 on Wednesday night that makes it unlawful to fire a pistol, rifle, revolver, shotgun, muzzleloader or any other kind of firearm in town...
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Ogden enjoys her work
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
Jan. 23-28 was national Activity Professionals Week, and one Linton nursing home celebrated 28 years with the same activity director. Inge "Susie" Ogden has been the activity director at the Linton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 28 years...
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NJROTC fares well in review
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
It was a day of shiny polished shoes, neatly pressed slacks, neatly tucked uniform shirts, plenty of salutes, marching drills, color guard routines, and drill team demonstrations. It was all part of the annual showcasing of budding military talent at Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School...
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Bloomfield can't offer financial assistance
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
The town of Bloomfield says it can offer no financial assistance to the county to help in the demolition of the former Russ Tire Center building. That was the decision from the Bloomfield Town Council on Wednesday night. The council tabled making a final decision on whether they would be interested in acquiring the property from the county after the building is removed...
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There's still time to sign up for Chamber
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
Can you believe we're already into February? I know those of you who haven't sent in your Chamber membership dues are thinking the very same thing. But not to worry, there is still time. In fact, you can just bring the form (along with a check) with you to our first 2005 Chamber meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Lunch at The Elks begins at noon and will be followed by a special guest speaker...
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Golf course clubhouse upgraded
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
The old stone clubhouse at the Phil Harris Golf Course is being remodeled and soon will house the pro shop, a bar and dining area, and the golf pro's office. City workers and volunteers have moved doorways, built a new bathroom, and completed other interior detailing on the building, which originally was constructed in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration...
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Crime Stoppers tip nets wanted woman
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
A Crime Stopper tip called in around 11 a.m. Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a Shelburn woman wanted on a Greene County warrant for attempted forgery. Jody A. Cliver, 28, was arrested outside a residence on Ninth Street Northwest by Linton Police Det. Sgt. Duane Collenbaugh and Reserve Officers Blaine Gillan and Kyle Butler. Cliver was staying with an older gentleman, who the officers believe was unaware Cliver was wanted on a warrant since Jan. 11...
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Crime Stoppers seeks donations, members
(Local News ~ 02/03/05)
Greene County Crime Stoppers is asking citizens, organizations and businesses for donations to help pay rewards for information leading to the arrest of criminals, according to Crime Stoppers Executive Director Kenneth "Bud" Klein. "Greene County Crime Stoppers is a volunteer-based organization comprised of members from various local communities in Greene County," said Klein in a letter to potential donors. ...
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Washington Catholic tops WRV
(High School Sports ~ 02/03/05)
SWITZ CITY ---- The Lady Wolverines of White River Valley fought hard to for the Washington Catholic Cardinals to an extra four minutes of action Wednesday night only to be thwarted 11 points from the free throw line in the overtime session as Catholic escaped with a 56-47 win in Switz City...
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