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Bus carrying I-69 observers gets stuck
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
KOLEEN -- A group of state and federal Interstate 69 environmental impact observers got to see an unexpected scenic side the county Wednesday. They spent much more time than anticipated on one of the hottest days of the summer in a small central Greene County community...
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Weber working on fundamentals with Miners
(High School Sports ~ 08/03/06)
Wednesday was the first day that football teams were permitted to put full pads on, but the Linton-Stockton Miners went with just shoulder pads and helmets in their first practice on Wednesday before dawning the full pads for their second practice. "We stayed just half (pads) for the heat," said Linton coach Steve Weber. ...
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William W. Holtsclaw
(Obituary ~ 08/03/06)
William W. Holtsclaw, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born Sept. 9, 1928 in Greene County, he was the son of Benjamin W. Holtsclaw and Stella Hardisty Holtsclaw. He was married to Lela I. (Davis) Holtsclaw...
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Carrie M. Clifft
(Obituary ~ 08/03/06)
Carrie M. Clifft, 26, of Bloomfield, passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006 near Bloomfield. Born April 9, 1980 in Orange County, Calif., she was the daughter of Robert Dale and Marie (Cavanagh) Clifft. She worked for Richland Bean Blossom Health Care in Ellettsville and attended the Assembly of God Church...
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YMCA to close fitness center
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
It's official: The Greene County YMCA fitness center -- located west of Bloomfield -- will close its doors Saturday. "We didn't have enough people renew their memberships ... and we ran out of money," explained Dave Roberts, executive director of the Greene County YMCA...
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Linton parents, students can use Homework Hotline
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students, parents, teachers, and staff to Linton-Stockton High School for the 2006-07 school year. This will be an exciting and challenging year for all of us. We are all excited about starting the new school year, and we encourage all of you to come and visit us at any time...
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Linton Chamber to recognize Linton athletes
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
Be sure to plan to join the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce as we recognize the Linton-Stockton High School fall sports programs on Tuesday. The Meet The Miners festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber parking lot with Albright Entertainment as our DJ. The LSHS senior class will be on hand selling seat cushions to get you ready for the season as well as their annual discount cards. ...
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Eastern Greene principal looking forward to school year
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- As the end of summer quickly approaches, I hope you find yourselves rested and ready to begin a new school year. The start of a new school year brings new learning opportunities, new friends, and the continued preparation for life after high school. ...
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Bloomfield students to register next week
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
The first official day for students of the 2006-07 school year of the Bloomfield School District will be Aug. 15. This will be a normal school day with the start time for elementary students and high school students at 8:10 a.m. Student hours throughout the school year are 8:10 a.m.-3 p.m...
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Work started on Shakamak softball diamond
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
Work is under way on the softball field at Shakamak High School, but there's not much to see as of yet. "The base has been put on where the infield will be," said athletic director Brent Anderson, explaining that the base is an agri-lime that gives the field a more solid base and helps with drainage...
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Haseman: More using Recycling Center
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Greene County recycling center director Debbie Haseman said she's seeing a higher level of participation from households and businesses. "It's going like gangbusters out here," she said. "Advertising might be part of it, but I think word of mouth is what gets people out here."...
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Bloomfield Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
The Bloomfield Town Council approved two police reserve appointments at Wednesday night's monthly meeting. Bloomfield Police Commissioner Tom Franklin explained, "We've been working on filling vacancies for reserve officers. We have two of them who have worked really hard."...
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Apple Festival hoping for more parade entries
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
During its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Apple Festival Committee learned that the goal of the annual parade is to have 170 entries. Last year's parade had 153 entries, explained John Mensch, parade committee head. "We'd like to see it up to 170. I'd like to have more bands," he added...
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Campbell has been playing guitar for 70 years
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
One eastern Greene County resident has been guitar picking since he was a 9-years-old. That was 70 years ago when Floyd "Dick" Campbell picked up his first guitar. "I've been playing guitar since I was about 9 years old," he said. "Back then you had to create your own activities. Some of my family played guitar and I just picked it up."...
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Dream to become a reality for Raney
(Local News ~ 08/03/06)
A 10-year vision of prayer and behind-the-scenes work will soon culminate with the opening of a new bible college in Linton. Classes at L.I.N.K.S Theological University will debut in September in the New Covenant Ministries complex at 90 N.W. "B" Street...
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Records sometimes fall through the cracks
(High School Sports ~ 08/03/06)
I found it very ironic that I received a letter from Barbara Brown Coles of West Linn, Ore. this week. After my column on records last week, her timing couldn't have been more perfect. Her letter was concerning the list of Greene County Open Golf winners we listed in July during our preview story for the tournament, which dates back to 1930...
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