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Gov. Daniels, DNR have good news for area
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with the help of other organizations, is set to buy the Goosepond/Beehunter Marsh in southwest Greene County. The purchase has been made public with the mailing of invitations to the announcement of the purchase on Nov. 8. It will take place at 11 a.m. at the Triple H Gun Club, south of Linton on State Road 59...
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Union has special football season
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/05)
DUGGER -- Union's football season began with a victory. From there it grew into something special that Bulldogs fans aren't likely to forget anytime soon. The Bulldogs' 2005 season ended this past Friday night, as Union fell to Rockville 22-6 in the sectional 39 semi-final game...
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Richard Bradley Squire
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
BARGERSVILLE -- Richard Bradley Squire, 79, of Bargersville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. Born Jan. 23, 1926 in Greene County, he was the son of William and Flavah (Hoffiditz) Squire. On April 26, 1946, he married Lena M. (Moore) Squire...
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Otis Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
Otis Jenkins, 80, of Linton, passed away this morning, Nov. 2, 2005 at his residence. Born May 4, 1925 in Crawford County, he was the son of Ottis and Minnie (Hawkins) Jenkins. On June 26, 1965, he married Lois (Hall) Jenkins. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1946 and from New Albany Business College in 1947. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Crane as a supply clerk until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Linton and Bloomfield First Christian Church...
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William "Bill" Inman
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
DECATUR, Ill. -- William "Bill" Inman, 77, of Decatur, Ill., passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born on March 27, 1928 in Vicksburg, he was the son of Will and Ethel (Dalton) Inman. On Oct. 23, 1948 he married Sue Potter...
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Robert Lee "Willie" Goodman
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
Robert Lee "Willie Goodman, 61, of Linton, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born July 21, 1944 in Sullivan, he was the son of Cleo Virgle and Goldie E. (Keller) Goodman. He formerly worked at the Greene County Pallet Factory. He was an avid fisherman and hunter...
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Mary Halstead-Fincher
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
Mary Halstead-Fincher, 87, of Linton and formerly of Blytheville, Ark., passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Sept. 19, 1918 in Blytheville, Ark., she was the daughter of David and Bessie (Taylor) Eaton...
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Joseph I. Achors
(Obituary ~ 11/02/05)
Joseph I. Achors, 82, of Bloomington and formerly of Doans, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 13, 1923 in Doans, he was the son of James and Eliza (Mowery) Achors. He had been married to Iris June (Terrell) Achors, who passed away in 1999...
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Sorority's annual bazaar this weekend at LSHS
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority are sponsoring its 24th annual holiday bazaar in the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria Saturday. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. Bette Meng said this year's bazaar has more than 30 vendors. A variety of items will be available, including antiques, quilted handbags, candles, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Country Bunny, handmade quilts and blankets, wrought iron items, personalized items and holiday gifts...
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Woman kicks police officer, resists arrest
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
A reportedly intoxicated female was arrested for battery on a police officer and resisting arrest, as well as public intoxication, Saturday in Linton. Linton Patrol Officer Paul Clark saw a female walking westbound in the middle of D Street Northeast. She was staggering and screaming obscenities, according to a probable cause affidavit...
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Deaf awareness outreach weekend slated
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
An upcoming deaf awareness weekend that will educate about the deaf culture is planned for Nov. 12-13. It will be at the Harvest Community Church in Bloomfield and is free to the public. According to the Rev. Marshall Lawrence, founder and executive director of Silent Blessings, hearing loss affects one in every four families, and fewer than 5 percent of American churches have an outreach to those who are deaf...
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Animal control commission is contentious issue at commissioners' meeting
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
The Greene County Board of Commissioners conducted a lengthy discussion Tuesday with Lisa and Frank Pouliot, of Midwest Friends of Animals, and Debbie Parolini, vice president of the Greene County Humane Society, about the potential for an animal control commission...
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Area should benefit from birdwatchers, others
(Local News ~ 11/02/05)
With an announcement that the state will purchase Goosepond and Beehunter Marsh, comes high hopes for a boost in Greene County's economy. State economist Chuck Zelek, who spoke to the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 29, 2004, said bird watching could draw tourist dollars to Greene County...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/05)
Donations being accepted The Bloomfield Little League is currently taking donations for their second annual Christmas Fund Drive for the Family Life Center. Any donations can be dropped off at the FLC in the name of Bloomfield Little League. Bloomfield Little League in need of coaches...
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