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101st Freedom Festival Parade deemed a success
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
The 101st Linton Freedom Festival has been deemed a success by Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton. "It was wonderful. So far today (Tuesday) I've heard a lot of positive comments," Hamilton said. "Every year you say it's wonderful, and it truly is."...
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Diana K. (Duke) Saidenberg
(Obituary ~ 07/05/06)
BLOOMINGTON -- Diana K. (Duke) Saidenberg, 59, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Bloomington Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1946 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Henry Duke and Ruby (Mosier) Duke. She had retired from G.E. and was a member of the Mt. Zion Assembly of God Church...
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Mary Jean (Hardwick) Kee
(Obituary ~ 07/05/06)
Mary Jean (Hardwick) Kee, 76, of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Greene County General Hospital at Linton. Born July 12, 1929 in Loogootee, she was the daughter of Marshall Hardwick and Grace (Lindley) Hardwick. She had been married to Robert Kee, Jr., who passed away Oct. 26, 1990...
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Barbara June Griffith
(Obituary ~ 07/05/06)
Barbara June Griffith, 76, of Lyons, passed away at 10 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Sept. 6, 1929 in Marion County, she was the daughter of Herschel Parker Hill and Mary Inez Bruce Hill. She was a member of the Switz City Full Gospel Church...
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Grace Leola (Dyer) Gourdouze
(Obituary ~ 07/05/06)
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. -- Grace Leola (Dyer) Gourdouze, 85, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and formerly of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Born Aug. 7, 1920 in Worthington, she was the daughter of Alpha Earl Dyer and Clara Ingba (Wall) Dyer. On Nov. 20, 1948 in Manchester, she married Frank Rex Gourdouze of Bicknell...
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Grants awarded by LCC
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
The Local Coordinating Council of the Greene County Substance Abuse Task Force announced that several county-serving organizations were recently awarded mini-grants. Recipients include Greene County Alcohol and Drug Counseling, WRV Hope Club, Greene United Against Methamphetamine (GUAM), Bloomfield Police Department, Greene County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Partnership, and Greene County Boys and Girls Club...
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Tasting luncheon a Bloomfield tradition
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
Rain and thunderstorms didn't dampen the enthusiasm for the annual tasting luncheon at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on Friday. "It was the best crowd we have ever had," said Beth Burcham, a member of the BPC Women's Association. "We served over 250 people, maybe closer to 300."...
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Solsberry fireworks display draws large crowd
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
Inspirational music, good food and impressive fireworks highlighted the annual Independence Day gathering in the tiny eastern Greene County community of Solsberry on Monday night. The streets of this small town were packed to the brim by hundreds of patrons of all ages who came out for what has turned out to be one of the best fireworks shows in the area...
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Newberry Town Council discusses possible water rate increase
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
NEWBERRY -- During its monthly meeting on Monday, the Newberry Town council discussed a possible future increase in water prices. Town council President Sandy Townsend opened the topic up for discussion. She explained that council member Dexter "Shorty" York had recently mentioned to her that a two cent water increase might need to be made...
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Miss Greene County to be crowned tonight
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
Miss Greene County 2006 will be crowned tonight as part of the pre-fair activities. The 7 p.m. pageant, sponsored by The Daily World, will be staged at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service Community Room. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one of the contestants...
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Bandstand helps band, Miner Kadets
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
One long-time summer tradition for many locals is ordering up some grub at the Linton Bandstand. Whether it's the poplar fish sandwich that you crave or a hamburger and fries, you can bet that your money is going to a good cause. The bandstand is the major fundraiser of the year for both the Miner Kadets and the Linton-Stockton High School band...
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Several floats fill Freedom Festival Parade line up
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
Bands, cheerleaders, floats and parade-goers all packed the streets of Linton prior to the 101st Freedom Festival parade, which was held on Tuesday. Youngster Blake Brown was spotted drying his 'race car' that was perched on top of the Linton Motors float...
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Morning showers fail to stop Freedom Festival Parade
(Local News ~ 07/05/06)
Beads of sweat dotted the forehead of a red-faced Linton Mayor Tom Jones as he finished his walking duty in Tuesday's parade passing out bubble gum to the thousands of patrons who lined the streets of Linton for the city's 101st annual Freedom Festival Parade extravaganza...
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Shakamak to host All-Star Game
(High School Sports ~ 07/05/06)
Shakamak High School will play host to the 2006 WTHI-TV 10 Future Stars All-Star Game at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets will cost $5. The East roster consists of Bryce Holtsclaw and Michael Crane of Bloomfield, Ryan Karr of White River Valley, Harry Marshall of Owen Valley, Jay Smith and Kyle Toney of Terre Haute South, Justin Ridge of Sullivan, Ryan Bridge of Rockville and Chase Holtom and Kyle McCammon of Cloverdale...
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