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Ellsworth makes campaign stop in Linton
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
Brad Ellsworth, who's announced his candidacy for 8th District Congress, made a stop in Linton on Wednesday afternoon. Ellsworth, a Democrat, is in the middle of a four-day tour visiting all 18 counties in the district. He hopes to face Republican incumbent John Hostettler in the November general election...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
Shakamak baseball registration Shakamak baseball registration will be held on Wednesday, February 8th from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, February 11th from 4-7 p.m. The sign ups will be held at the Lions Club building in Jasonville on both dates. The cost is $30 plus the sell of two bingo tickets. ...
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Shakamak to play at Clay City on Friday
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
JASONVILLE -- When Shakamak hits the road to take on Clay City tomorrow night, the Lakers will face their third double-conference tilt of the year. Shakamak (9-6, 3-2 SWIAC, 3-0 TRC) has won four of their last six games, with the losses coming against SWIAC foe North Daviess and 3A West Vigo...
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Linton honored for sportsmanship
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
The IHSAA and ICJI recently presented Linton-Stockton High School with a commemorative 2004-05 Sportsmanship Award Banner. The banner serves as a visual reminder for every student-athlete, coach and fan about the importance of good sportsmanship and the importance of buckling up...
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Sectional 62 could be interesting
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
It's been a busy week for sports, both national and local, and quite frankly there's been too much going on to focus on just one thing. So what follows are a few random thoughts about the sports world. Some are serious, some are not so serious. The local stuff is serious. The national stuff? Not so much...
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Eastern Greene to host WRV
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
No matter what the records are, coaches within the SouthWestern Indiana Athletic Conference know that anything is possible when two conference opponents meet on the hardwood. Add on top of that the Greene County factor and you've got the makings of a classic between Eastern Greene and White River Valley set to tip off Friday night inside Toby Yoho Gymnasium...
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Miners host Eminence on Friday
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
The Linton-Stockton Miners ended a two-game skid on Tuesday with a 54-36 win over Washington Catholic. Now the Miners will return home Friday for a TRC contest with Eminence beginning at 8 p.m. "We've seen them play and they have some athletic kids," said Linton coach Darren Clayton. "They do a lot of clear-out stuff. We have to stop that. They're a team that's so far away that."...
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Bloomfield has doubleheader this weekend
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
BLOOMFIELD -- For the third weekend in a row, the Bloomfield Cardinals are playing a double-header. Bloomfield (11-7, 4-1 SWIAC) will face a pair of SouthWestern Indiana Athletic Conference foes this weekend, as they'll hit the road to take on North Daviess on Friday night before traveling to Clay City on Saturday...
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Marie J. Rushton
(Obituary ~ 02/02/06)
BEECH GROVE -- Marie J. Rushton, 94, of Beech Grove, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. Born July 14, 1911 in Linton, she was the daughter of Frank and Elise Rode. In 1936 in Indianapolis, she married Gerald D. Rushton. He preceded her in death. She graduated from Linton High School and went to work at Real Silk, IRS, and Blocks Department Store. She was a member of the Faith United Church of Christ in Beech Grove and the Women's Guild...
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John P. Atlogic
(Obituary ~ 02/02/06)
TERRE HAUTE -- John P. Atlogic, 58, of Oquawka, Ill., passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2006 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill. Born Oct. 2, 1947 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Peter and Mildred (Jeffers) Atlogic. On Oct. 19, 1985 he married Belinda Gayle Shake, formerly of Linton...
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Two men face preliminary theft charges
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
Two Linton men were recently arrested on preliminary theft charges. On Jan. 25, Joseph White, 19, was arrested by Sgt. Bryan Woodall of the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Also on Jan. 25, Scott Sozzi, 18, was arrested by Sgt. Duane Collenbaugh of the Linton Police Department...
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Linton Chamber welcomes new members
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
We always like to welcome new members to the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce. This week we want to recognize: Formerly Kristy's Fashions, owner Charlotte Hardesty purchased the business in October 2005. Offering a large line of ladies fashions and accessories everything from jeans to evening dresses...
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Bloomfield to host speech competition
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
For the first time during its two years of competition, the Bloomfield High School speech team will host its first home competition Saturday. "We have about 10 teams coming," said Bloomfield speech coach Jen Gerni. "This is only our second year that we've had a team, and its quite amazing because some schools never have meets."...
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Graber takes over at Shawnee Theatre
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
The Shawnee Theatre has a new face that will take on the role of producing and artistic director for its upcoming summer season. Matt Graber, formerly of Greene and Owen counties, is looking forward to giving theatergoers an educational and fun experience at Shawnee Theatre...
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Cullison to seek re-election to county council
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
District 2 Greene County Council member Edward Cullison has announced he will run for a second term as council member. Cullison, a Republican, was recently elected to serve as the council's president. "I think when I originally ran it was for fiscal responsibility. I know budgets, figures and economic development," Cullison explained...
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Linton student gets time off after bringing paintball to game
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
Linton-Stockton School Corporation officials have taken action toward a high school student who brought a paintball gun to a junior high basketball game last week. "We determined in our investigation it was not a weapon as defined by the law," said L-S Superintendent Ron Bush. "We recognize the seriousness of it and the students does now, too."...
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House passes Major Moves
(Local News ~ 02/02/06)
The Indiana House on Wednesday passed House Bill 1008, the transportation bill -- also known as Major Moves -- by a 52-47 party line vote. The proposal, originated by Gov. Mitch Daniels, will result in the largest infrastructure investment in state history. ...
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Union face North Central on Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/06)
DUGGER -- The last few weeks for the Union Bulldogs have been a struggle. After blowing Holy Cross out of the building 78-48 Tuesday night, though, the Bulldogs will look to continue to build their confidence and hopefully change their fortunes. Union (4-11, 1-3 TRC) has won just three of their last nine games, with victories over Clay City, New Harmony and Holy Cross...
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