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Local state trooper helps Katrina victims
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
Indiana State Police Trooper John Yung was among 60 ISP personnel to spend two weeks in Mississippi helping to keep peace in the wake of recent hurricane disasters. "We left on the fourth and arrived back in Indiana on the 18th," he said. Yung, of Linton, said he performed basic police functions in Biloxi most of that time. He described widespread destruction, but no looting problems while he was there...
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Indiana High School Football Top 10 Teams
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
The Associated Press Top 10 Indiana high school football teams, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through games of Oct. 1, rating points (170 possible) and previous rankings: Class 5A Others receiving votes: LaPorte 20, Merrillville 17, Homestead 17, Decatur Central 14, Bloomington South 1...
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It's time to pick a baseball winner
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
Now that my beloved, but always heart wrenching Chicago Cubs have finished the 2005 season with another disappointing season, I can pick who I feel will win the playoff games beginning with the divisional series, then the league championship, and of course the World Series...
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Pacers glad turbulent offseason is over
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers are glad the offseason is over. It started on a bittersweet note when Reggie Miller retired after 18 seasons as the face of the franchise. Last month, a judge sentenced Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson each to a year of probation, community service and fines for their roles in last season's brawl between Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans...
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Junior High SWIAC cross country
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
Boys Eastern Greene 32, Shakamak 48, Clay City 72, Bloomfield 98, White River Valley 113, Linton N/S, North Daviess N/S. Top Individuals -- 1. Drew Gambill, S, 9:95; 2. Ethan Stanifer, S, 10:51; 3. Matthew Smith, ND, 11:13; 4. Parker Mosesitt, CC, 11:13; 5. ...
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Miners up volleyball record to 20-3 with win over Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- Linton's volleyball team now stands at 20-3 after a three-game victory over SWIAC opponent Bloomfield Wednesday night, but the Lady Cardinals didn't make it easy. The Lady Miners downed Bloomfield 25-19, 25-23, 25-20. "I just think we've been off for a couple of days, and we were rusty," Linton coach Penny Wininger said. "I'll be glad to get back in the gym [Tuesday] and Wednesday."...
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Hinkle H. Walker
(Obituary ~ 10/04/05)
Hinkle H. Walker, 87, of Freelandville, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born July 23, 1918 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Roland and Fannie Spencer Walker. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion at Bicknell...
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Robert E. Hollingsworth S.J.
(Obituary ~ 10/04/05)
Robert E. Hollingsworth S.J., 75, formerly of Linton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 at Campinas Hospital, Brazil, South America. Born Jan. 27, 1930 in Linton, he was the son of Arthur and Sarah Hollingsworth. He graduated from Linton High School in 1948 and from Coyne Electral College in Chicago, Ill. ...
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Paul Edgar Britton
(Obituary ~ 10/04/05)
Paul Edgar Britton, 56, of Solsberry, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at Hospitality House in Bloomington. Born Oct. 13, 1948 in Linton, he was the son of Gerald and Velma (Curry) Britton. He worked for Wetterau Foods in Bloomington and was a member of American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield, and the AMVETS in Bloomington...
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Clara Auberry
(Obituary ~ 10/04/05)
WASHINGTON -- Clara Auberry, 72, of Washington, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 at her residence. She had been ill for several months. Born Jan. 27, 1932 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Harley Mathena and Helen Beck...
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Switz City Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
SWITZ CITY -- After listening to discussions and complaints about Switz City's problem with surface water, Jo Arthur from Southern Indiana Department of Commerce informed the council that there are grants for storm water studies. "The study would look at where it is coming from and what to do about it," Arthur said...
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Newberry Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
NEWBERRY -- During its monthly meeting Monday, the Newberry Town Council discussed recent vandalism to new signs in the town. Two new stop signs and one yield sign worth $150 have recently been stolen and vandalized in the town. "We're getting our signs torn down," council member Dexter "Shorty" York stressed...
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Benefit planned for L&M graduate
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
A benefit is planned to help a 1989 L&M graduate who is suffering from cancer. Sam Benjamin, 33, the son of William and Dorothy Benjamin of Lyons, was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL). In order to help with medical expenses, which have exceeded $100,000 and are expected to triple before his battle with cancer is over, a benefit is being conducted. ...
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Dugger Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
DUGGER -- The Dugger Town Council expressed appreciation at Monday night's meeting for a successful Coal Festival weekend. "The week went real well, and we would like to thank John Dobbins and everyone who helped with all the events," stated council president Bill Pirtle...
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Shakamak reports high cases of chicken pox
(Local News ~ 10/04/05)
Chicken pox is still making its way through one local school. As of Monday afternoon, Metropolitan School District of Shakamak nurse Jaimee Goodman said there was approximately 40 cases of chicken pox. She said school officials began to see cases of chicken pox -- also known as varicella -- toward the middle of last week...
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High school volleyball roundup
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/05)
The White River Valley Wolverines picked a big victory over Owen Valley at home Monday night in high school volleyball action, 25-23, 26-24, 25-14. Sarah Bailey finished with two points, one assist, 11 kills, and 12 digs. Dani Lammert had four aces, 11 points, 10 kills, 13 digs...
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