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Linton veteran awarded Bronze Star
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
To you who answered the call of your country and served in its Armed Forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of a grateful Nation. As one of the Nation's finest, you undertook the most severe task one can be called upon to perform. Because you demonstrated the fortitude, resourcefulness and calm judgment necessary to carry out that task, we now look to you for leadership and example in further exalting our country in peace. ---- Harry S. Truman...
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Bloomfield School Board meets
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
During the Bloomfield School Board reorganization meeting Thursday, the board voted to elect Steve Dowden as president of the board for the 2005-06 school year. Eric Moody was named vice president, and Nancy Canty was named secretary. The school district attorney appointment was given to Todd Corn. Corn has been the school district attorney for the past 16 years...
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Bill Hasler
(Obituary ~ 07/08/05)
Bill Hasler, 95, of Bloomfield, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born Dec. 19, 1909 in Bloomfield, he was the son of James and Ione (Whitaker) Hasler. He was married to Esther (Branstetter) Hasler. He was a power consultant for REMC. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church...
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Edna J. Roudebush
(Obituary ~ 07/08/05)
Edna J. Roudebush, 94, of Lyons, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born April 16, 1911 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Jesse and Myrtle (Holder) Noel. She had been married to Ralph N. Roudebush, who passed away Oct. 11, 1971...
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Clarace E. Turley
(Obituary ~ 07/08/05)
Clarace E. Turley, 88, of Jasonville, passed away at noon Thursday, July 7, 2005 at Greene County General Hospital, Linton. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home, Jasonville.
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Maden to play at Lincoln Trail
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
Her record pitching won't knock you off your feet. But her statistics on the rubber were so impressive they peaked the interest of Lincoln Trail College softball coach Shannon Emmons that she wanted to see what Bloomfield's Billye Maden had. Emmons was so impressed that she offered Maden a scholarship and earlier this week the 2005 Bloomfield graduate accepted and will attend the college in Robinson, IL beginning in the fall...
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Bloomfield a great host for tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
There's still another week of baseball to be played, but I think it's safe to say that Bloomfield has made a great host for Pool A of the Indiana District 4 Little League Tournament. "It's been excellent," District 4 Administrator Dave Kirkman said. "We've had good hospitality, good support from the board, good baseball fans and most important it's been good for the kids."...
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Linton All-Stars top Bloomfield to advance
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Linton 11-12 Little League coach Dave Scott had said the night before that he wanted to see a different team on the field after Linton's 7-2 loss to Terre Haute North Wednesday night. It seems he got his wish. The Bloomfield pool of the 2005 Indiana District 4 Little League Tournament for players ages 11-12 came to a close Thursday night, as Linton advanced over Bloomfield 6-0...
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Pruett finishes tied for 17th at Woman's Open
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
FRANKLIN, Ind ---- Rachael Pruett finished tied for 17th with a final two-day total of 157 at the Indiana Section PGA Women's Open, held at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course. Pruett fired a 75 on day 1, then followed that up with an 82 for the 13-over-par finish...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
WRV volleyball camp White River Valley High School Volleyball Camp with run, will take place starting July 18th and continue through July 22 from 6-9 p.m. Anyone who plans on playing high school volleyball should attend. WRV physicals White River Valley will be giving free physicals to all students enrolled in incoming 7-12 for the 2005-06 school year at the Lyons Medical Clinic on Wednesday, July 27. ...
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Teens can show off their talent Monday
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
Area teenagers have the opportunity to show off some of their talents and spend time with friends. Open Mike Night at the Y'rs Cafe will take place Monday night at the Bloomfield Library Community Room at 7 p.m. The coffee house style format allows teens to share poetry, readings or original songs with their peers. Those who don't want to be in the spotlight can come and listen...
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Simcox to lead Beach Bible Study
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
The annual Beach Bible Study at Shakamak State Park on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. will be led by a new face this year. Former Secretary of State Ed Simcox was invited to speak at the religious service by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). Borders has led the Bible study that overlooks Lake Shakamak for the past three years and this year he decided to invite Simcox to speak...
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All ages enjoy Linton Freedom Festival
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
Kids and adults alike have been enjoying this year's Linton Freedom Festival Carnival at Humphreys Park. From spinning rides to lemon shake-ups, it's all about having fun. Ashli Scott, 12, enjoys coming to the carnival every year. On Wednesday night, she could be found holding chocolate ice cream cones while her friends Bradley, Savannah and Derick rode the Catch'n Air ride...
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Linton police make arrests this morning
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
The Linton Police Department served a federal arrest warrant on Mark Green, 48, Linton, early this morning. The warrant was a result of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives search of Green's home in March. At that time, ATF and LPD found more than 25 firearms, including a sawed-off, high-powered rifle and several rounds of ammunition. ...
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Bloomfield chamber hears from GCEDC head
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
Charlie Dibble, executive director of the Greene County Economic Development Corp., was the featured speaker at the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday. Dibble told chamber members that GCEDC started out as a Purdue University pilot project, but when that project ended in 1989, the corporation was formed. Board members, who serve two-year terms, represent many area employers. The corporation was given 501C3 status July 6...
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Whites concerned about their animals
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
NEWARK ---- A local farmer recently found 13 of his cows and one Angus bull wounded in the hoofs, the wounds he believes are from gunshots. James White, of Newark, reported to the Greene County Sheriff's Office on July 3 that 14 of his livestock had been wounded in the hoof area...
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Clay County police make drug bust
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
Around 3 a.m. today, the Clay County Sheriff's Department was notified of information about a possible drug dealer located at a residence in Coalmont. The information was obtained from an earlier drug arrest by the Linton Police Department. When CCSD Officer Jerry Siddons arrived at 6548 W. Coulson St. for a "stop and knock," the homeowner, Kenneth J. Brown, gave law enforcement consent for a search of his home...
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Lip Sync Contest slated for Freedom Festival
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
The sixth annual Linton Freedom Festival Lip Sync Contest will be at Humphreys Park in the Band Shell on July 9 at 6:30 p.m. "It's always a lot of fun to watch, and it's free to enter," said Cheryl Hamilton, executive director of the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce...
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Fire ruled arson
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
An investigator from the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office ruled that a fire at 210 B Street NE early Thursday morning was arson. The blaze started in the back porch area of the vacant house, according to Linton Fire Department Chief Lonnie Eberhart...
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Bloomfield sailor says goodbye to the Navy after 26 years
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
Fair winds and following seas. A popular phrase used and shared with sailors as they part from the Navy after years of dedicated service. The phrase is considered to be a naval "blessing" because it represents the ideal underway conditions for which sailors yearn...
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Sandborn Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 07/08/05)
SANDBORN ---- Rachelle Owen from Rural Community Assistance Program told the Sandborn Town Council on Thursday evening that she had hand delivered the archeology report from the treatment plant building site to the Department of Natural Resources. She explained that there should be a response within 30 days and then advertising could begin for funding...
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WRV Babe Ruth defeats Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/05)
BLOOMFIELD ---- White River Valley's Babe Ruth team picked up a road victory at Bloomfield over the Cardinals, 9-8, on Thursday. Kris Boyd went 2 for 2 with three walks and scored three runs. Briar Sparks was the winning pitcher for the Wolverines and also contributed a 1 for 3 night at the plate with four RBIs...
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