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Dream becomes reality for Gennicks
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
Andrea McCann, staff writer The Linton Fire Department is breaking in a rookie. Zane Gennicks, 22, of Linton, is the newest member of the department, replacing Chris Walker who left earlier this summer. Although he's a rookie, Gennicks isn't entirely unfamiliar with LFD. His father, Frank "Frog" Gennicks was a firefighter there for nearly 20 years...
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Burris head coach at Olney Central
(High School Sports ~ 08/09/05)
Mike Burris spent years making his mark on the basketball court, making plays for Eastern Greene, Olney Central College in Olney, Ill. and finally at California Polytechnic State. Now, after four years as an assistant coach for the Olney Central men's basketball team, Burris is about to go from making the plays to calling the plays...
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Katie B. (Troyer) Mast
(Obituary ~ 08/09/05)
Katie B. (Troyer) Mast, 73, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:37 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2005 at Select Specality Hospital in Bloomington. Born March 28, 1932 in Conway Springs, Kan., she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lizzie (Lehman) Mast. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church in Raglesville...
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Margaret Ellen Leigh
(Obituary ~ 08/09/05)
Margaret Ellen Leigh, 78, of Dugger, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born on Jan. 5, 1927 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Harvey and Mildred (Heaton) Helms. She was a member of the Faith Community Church in Dugger...
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Fire destroys Dugger home
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
A fire Friday severely damaged a home owned by Sharlie Strahle at 2276 State Road 159, about one mile south of Dugger. Dugger Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Delph said the call came in around 11:30 p.m. He said no one was at home at the time of the fire, and he believes the blaze was called in by a passer-by...
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Switz City Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
The water project was the main discussion at the brief Switz City Council meeting Monday night. During the past week, workmen for Midwestern Engineers have been repairing and resurfacing ditches along Mulberry Street. "The water tower has been painted and lettered," noted Council President Don Blanton, "and it looks good."...
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Income survey to be conducted in Richland, Taylor townships
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
The Greene County Board of Commerce, on behalf of the Richland Taylor Volunteer Fire Department, is applying to the Office of Rural Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant for a fire truck and other possible future projects. A door-to-door income survey will be conducted by the Richland Taylor Volunteer Fire Department and the Southern Indiana Development Commission to gather information needed to apply for the grant funds for the proposed projects...
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Outgoing Rotary president met goals
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
During his term as Bloomfield Rotary International president, Randall Brown was able to increase the local membership of the Rotary and reach the international goal of the club. "We grew the club. We wanted to increase our membership," he explained...
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NESC ready for start of school
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
HYMERA ---- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation is ready for the beginning of another school year. "We had a list of tasks to do over the summer, and we did a good job of getting them done. We have new football lights at North Central High School, windows re-caulked and re-sealed at Hymera Elementary which will keep us from losing a lot of air, and cut down trees at Dugger and Shelburn Schools. ...
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Salvation Army has several programs
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
A representative from the Salvation Army told members of the Linton City Council on Monday night about programs offered by the organization. Diana Glover, a state liaison with the Salvation Army, told the council that Pastor Keith Long is the area's service representative, while noting that all money raised in Greene County will stay in Greene County...
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Jasonville commended for water fluoridation
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
JASONVILLE ---- Jasonville resident Dave Barton spoke to the Jasonville City Council at its meeting Monday night to ask for a street light at West McKinley and South Sallust streets. Barton said it's very dark in that area, and he's had items stolen from his property. He said he realizes the police can't be there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and he believes a light would improve security...
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K. Maynard Dowden
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
K. Maynard Dowden, 79, of Bloomfield, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2005 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born July 6, 1926 in Greene County, he was the son of Charles E. and Freeda B. (Swango) Dowden. He was a Navy veteran of World War II aboard the USS Chicago Heavy Cruser...
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Dowden helped his community
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
K. Maynard Dowden was a well-known man in Bloomfield. He was involved in the construction of both the Bloomfield Pool and Bloomfield Elementary School, he co-founded the Bloomfield Little League, and was highly involved in many aspects of the town. Dowden, 79, passed away Saturday at Union Hospital in Terre Haute...
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City saves money buying natural gas in advance
(Local News ~ 08/09/05)
At the Linton City Council's regular monthly meeting Monday night, Utility Superintendent Brent Slover said the price of natural gas has risen. He said the hot summer and the active hurricane season has caused a need for more natural gas. He said combining a hot summer with an active tropical season "makes bad scenarios."...
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Lady Miners don't play well at invitational
(High School Sports ~ 08/09/05)
PLAINFIELD ---- It's a day that Linton golf coach Aaron Lynn would rather soon forget as the Miner golf team finished at the bottom of the 17 team pack with a score of 474 at the Mooresville Invitational Monday morning. Rachael Pruett finished with an 81, but no other player broke 100 on the team. Lauren Miller was the second best score on the team with a 125, followed by Katherine Seat at 132, and Livi Miller and Tori Brown shooting 136 each...
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