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Girls show they know how to play football too
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
Anyone who says girls can't play football wasn't at Roy Williams Field on Wednesday night. The second annual Powderpuff Football event took place, and the girls left no doubt that they've picked up their share of skills on the gridiron. Players for the Miners' football team served as coaches for the four games. The first game was the seniors against the freshmen, and the following contest saw the juniors face off with the seniors...
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Thunderbirds looking for third win
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds have accomplished several feats this season, one of which includes winning the school's first ever football game. But according the T-Birds' coach Jeff Sheehan, it's now time to take the next step forward in making Eastern Greene a success on the gridiron...
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Wednesday was a celebration of life
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
Wednesday, my wife and I celebrated our son's third birthday with cake, ice cream, presents, and of course, family members back in Mitchell. The fact that it was Brandyn's birthday is cause for celebration, but it goes further than what many people may really know...
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North Knox closes season against Washington
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
After getting back on track last week following a pair of tough losses, the North Knox Warriors are bracing themselves for a challenge on the field this week. North Knox (6-2, 4-2 SW7) came out strong against North Daviess last week, defeating the Cougars in convincing fashion, 54-0 coming off of back-to-back losses to Union and Linton...
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Cougars close year against Springs Valley
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
North Daviess has had a tough season, and it's just not getting any easier. The Cougars (1-7, 1-5 SW7) may be short-handed heading into tomorrow night's regular season finale against Springs Valley just one week after being pounded 54-0 by North Knox...
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Eastern Greene falls to Shoals in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds lost a five game match to the visiting Shoals Jug Rox, 25-14, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 15-7, in high school volleyball action Wednesday night in Eastern Heights. "We started off asleep," said Eastern Greene coach Gina Ingram. 'I really felt we came in and overlooked Shoals only to be blindsided by an aggressive team."...
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Friday's game capsules
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
Linton-Stockton (8-0) at North Central (3-5) GAME TIME: 7:30 pm EST, Thunderbird Field (WQTY, 93.3 FM). COACHES: Steve Weber, 50-15 in 6th year at Linton-Stockton. Brian Crabtree, 3-5 in 1st year at North Central. SAGARIN RATINGS: Linton-Stockton, 46.46, 190th overall, 16th in Class 1A. North Central, 17.28, 297th overall, 52nd in Class 1A...
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Linton aims at undefeated regular season
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
The Linton Miners have their sights set on their third undefeated season in 10 years. But they'll have to defeat the Thunderbirds of North Central to get there. Linton (8-0, 5-0 SW7) may be the odds-on favorite to win tomorrow night's clash on the gridiron, but Miners head coach Steve Weber said his team still has plenty of things to work on before they're ready for action...
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Hester "Genevieve" (Kress) Lucas
(Obituary ~ 10/13/05)
Hester "Genevieve" (Kress) Lucas, 89, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. Born April 17, 1916 in Clay County, she was the daughter of Leslie Leonard and May (Mullens) Kress. On April 8, 1934, she married Harley F. Lucas. He passed away Oct. 12, 2001...
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Linton man sentenced
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
Shane M. Stefancik, 21, Linton, was sentenced Wednesday after a negotiated plea agreement. Stefancik was arrested in early February when he was found hiding in the crawl space of a Linton home at 209 B Street Northeast with drugs and paraphernalia. Linton Police Department officers were assisting a probation officer conducting a probation-violation search of the home when they discovered Stefancik...
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GUAM keeps people updated on war against meth
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
SWITZ CITY -- As law enforcement officials become more knowledgeable about drugs, the drug culture adapts and modifies itself. To keep Greene County residents abreast of the changes in the area drug culture, Greene County United Against Meth (GUAM) is sponsoring three forums about methamphetamine for the third year. ...
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Eastern Greene School Board meets
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- During the Eastern Greene School Board meeting Wednesday, Superintendent Randy Barrett discussed with board members the next date that will be set to discuss final building plans for the new high school and athletic complex. "Until we get final building plans and the location of the building from the architect we won't re-bid the project," he explained after the meeting...
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Area residents honored at Crane
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
CRANE -- More than 180 workers at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division were honored Wednesday at the 2005 NSWC Crane Command Awards ceremony. NSWC Crane began having awards ceremonies in May 1983, said Tony Hagg. The awards continued until 1990...
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Former Crane leaders praise workers
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
CRANE -- Three former senior civilian and executive directors at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division had nothing but praise for Crane employees at an awards ceremony Wednesday. Dave Reece was Crane's first executive director. He served as a key advisor to Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman in the recent Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)...
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Sullivan County man killed in Iraq
(Local News ~ 10/13/05)
From Staff, Associated Press reports An insurgent bombing in Iraq killed a soldier from Paxton in Sullivan County who had re-enlisted in the Army and joined its special forces after missing the military life, his family said. Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Kimmell, 30, died Tuesday when a bomb exploded near a Humvee in which he was riding in the city of Muqdadiyah north of Baghdad, the Pentagon said...
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Bulldogs looking to bounce back with victory
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/05)
The Union Bulldogs will look to rebound from their first Southwest Seven loss of the season this Friday with a victory over conference opponents, Wood Memorial, in front of a senior night crowd in Dugger. The Trojans will have a their own objective in mind as they look for their first win of the season and to spoil the festivities...
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