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I-69 to cut through family farm
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
SPRINGVILLE -- "They say it's progress, but I don't think it will help a bit," said Joe Smith as he sadly looked out at his beautiful chestnut horses lazily grazing in the hayfield across from his house. He was talking about the plans for Interstate 69 that will not only cut a ribbon of concrete through his farmland near Springville in eastern Greene County, but cut through the hearts of him and his family...
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Shakamak opens season with win
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
CAYUGA -- Shakamak opened its season with a victory as they hit the road to face North Vermillion. The Lakers had three players finish with 12 points, as they pulled out a 40-38 win. Jared Rehmel, Justin Cox and Tyler Utterback all chipped in a dozen points in the second straight season-opening victory for Shakamak...
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North Daviess tops Wood Memorial
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
OAKLAND CITY -- North Daviess opened its season with a 56-45 win over Wood Memorial on Wednesday night. The Cougars were led by forward Dustin Sims, who knocked down 11 field goals for 24 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in the game. Forward Garrett Byrer also had a big game, putting in 14 points and grabbing seven boards. Aaron Harbstreit put forth a strong defensive effort, coming up with seven steals...
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Linton eighth graders now 1-1
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
Linton's eighth grade boys basketball team has started the season with a mark of 1-1. On Nov. 17, the Miners traveled to Clay City for the season-openers. Linton fell 59-38 to the Eels. In spite of the loss, though, eighth grade coach Archie Ellett was happy with how his team played...
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Linton JH girls split games with Shoals
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
Linton's junior high girls basketball teams split their games against Shoals on Monday night. The seventh grade girls defeated the Jug Rox 28-19 while the eighth grade team fell 28-13. The seventh graders were led by Savanah Mason who had 18 points and eight rebounds, while Olivia Robinson had six points and four boards...
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Bloomfield JV tops Union
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield's junior varsity team scored a 42-15 win over Union on Wednesday night before the varsity action. Chad Campbell finished with a game-high 11 points on 5 of 9 shooting in 20 minutes of action. Ricky Tally finished with nine points on 4 of 6 shooting from the field, while Chris Babcock was 3 of 4 from the field and scored seven points...
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Bloomfield opens season with a victory
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- Both basketball coaches came away from Wednesday's Union and Bloomfield boys basketball game feeling their team could have played much better. The difference, however, was that one coach was speaking after a win and the other after a loss...
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Linton opens season at home against North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
LINTON -- With the number of returning players the Miners feature on their boys basketball team, Coach Darren Clayton is hoping is team will make a solid showing come Saturday when Linton opens the season at home against North Knox. Last year, the Miners traveled to Bicknell where they routed the Warriors to the tune of 68-41. Josh Miller led the way with 21 points on 5 of 7 shooting from behind the arc...
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Nellie E. Jerrell
(Obituary ~ 11/25/05)
Nellie E. Jerrell, 82, of Linton passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005 at Greene County General Hospital. Born May 21, 1923 in Knox County, she was the daughter of Francis and Mae (Elkins) Newkirk. Survivors include: Ronald Jerrell of Linton; Phillip Jerrell of Bloomington; Steve Jerrell of Hendersonville, Tenn.; one sister, Mable Bedwell of Edwardsport; and one brother, Ray Newkirk of Valparaiso...
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Horace G. Houghton
(Obituary ~ 11/25/05)
Horace G. Houghton, 93, of Brownsburg and formerly of Jasonville, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005. He worked as a lineman for 35 years for Cinergy, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Lawton Street Christian Church, a World War II Navy veteran, a 50-year member of Jasonville Masonic Lodge No. 530, Jasonville American Legion and a lifetime member of Jasonville Lions Club...
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Family Life Center to give away Christmas decorations
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
The staff at the Family Life Center is busy preparing for its Christmas decoration giveaway. During the next week, volunteers and staff members will be setting out a variety of Christmas decorations that will be given away to those in need. The Family Life Center is also currently accepting donations of Christmas ornaments, trees, lights and knick-knacks, said Diane Langer, director of the center...
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Family Life Center to open Christmas store
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
The Family Life Center will once again open its Christmas store to families that are in need of assistance during the holiday season. The Christmas store will service about 200 families in the county by allowing them to "shop" for clothes and toys for their children at no cost, said Family Life Center director Diane Langer...
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Greene Countians encouraged to walk
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
In order to encourage Greene Countians to be more active, a program called "Stepping On Up" is getting ready to begin. "The goal is to get people of all ages out and walking whether it be children-aged or senior citizen-aged. We are just really excited to see what we can do to get people involved and out and walking," explained Crystal Woods, director of the Senior Wellness Center in Linton...
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Police caution drivers to take care around traffic stops
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
What started as a routine traffic stop by a Linton police officer ended in a three-car accident Wednesday afternoon. Patrol Officer Jayson Smith, 28, Linton, had pulled over Chris Clouse, 23, Hymera, eastbound on State Road 54 East, near its intersection with Fifth Street NE. He exited his vehicle, leaving the red and blue lights flashing, and was standing next to the 1995 Chevrolet Astro Clouse was driving when his patrol car was struck from behind...
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Morrison: Library needs a lot of work
(Local News ~ 11/25/05)
Margaret Cooper Public Library Board President Jim Morrison will be glad to take time to show anyone just how badly the Linton community needs a new library. "I will personally take appointments to give tours, either individuals or groups, and discuss the condition and explain in detail the problems of the library," Morrison said...
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Shoals rallies to edge Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/05)
SHOALS -- White River Valley had plenty of things going for them Wednesday night against Shoals. Ryan Karr scored a game-high 28. The Wolverines shot about 44 percent from the field. They held a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Yet when added together, none of those things equaled a victory...
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