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Old courthouse bell gets new home
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
A large historic 120-year-old bronze bell that has been tucked silently away in the rafters above the attic of the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield since the mid-1950s was relocated Tuesday. It now has a more public resting place as part of the current renovation project...
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Gambill free throws lift Union past Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/07)
DUGGER -- Megan Gambill put the exclamation point on a comeback by Union (Dugger). The sophomore guard swished two free throws with 4.5 seconds remaining as the Lady Bulldogs, who trailed by as many as eight points in the fourth quarter, defeated Sullivan 47-46 in a high school girls basketball game here Tuesday night...
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No. 6 Eels edge Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/07)
Eastern Greene pushed the No. 6 team in Class A to the limit, but Eminence rallied from four points down in the final 2 1/2 minutes to win 59-54. It was the 14th victory in 15 games for the Lady Eels. Eminence hit 8 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter and capitalized on four turnovers by the Lady Thunderbirds...
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Bloomfield comes up just short against South
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/07)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield boys basketball coach Ron McBride believes his team is the Rodney Dangerfield of hoops. They get no respect. On Tuesday, the Cardinals played their first home game since a win over White River Valley back on December 16 when they welcomed Terre Haute South to Guy Glover Gymnasium...
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Atta Ruth Stoelting
(Obituary ~ 01/10/07)
Atta Ruth Stoelting, 92, of Westphalia, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at Lyons Health and Living Center. Born July 3, 1914 in Vincennes, she was the daughter of William Jefferson and Rhonda Jane (Edmondson) Thomas. She formerly worked at Crane, was a homemaker and was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Westphalia...
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Ruth O. (Nowling) McGhee
(Obituary ~ 01/10/07)
Ruth O. (Nowling) McGhee, 91, of Bloomfield passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at her residence. Born Feb. 6, 1915 in Plainville, she lived in Bloomfield for more than 50 years. She was a hairdresser for more than 40 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bloomfield...
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Gene R. Mackey
(Obituary ~ 01/10/07)
Gene R. Mackey, 69, of Sandborn, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at his residence. He was born Jan. 27, 1937, in Connersville, the son of Don and Thelma (McHale) Mackey. He was a machine operator at International Harvester, retiring in 1985, after being employed there for 30 years. He was a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 22 and VFW Post No. 7118, both in Linton...
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Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard
(Obituary ~ 01/10/07)
Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard, 77, of Robinson, Ill., passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born June 14, 1949 in Sullivan, he was the son of James Coleman Ballard and Mary Ann Sluder Ballard. He was employed by the Kroger Company, A&P Grocery and IGA Food Store. ...
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Bloomfield man steps down from West Gate at Crane Authority
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
LOOGOOTEE -- One of two Greene County's representatives on the West Gate at Crane Authority unexpectedly resigned his position Tuesday afternoon for what he called medical reasons. Rural Bloomfield resident Charles Parker announced to members of the Authority meeting in Loogootee that he was stepping down from his appointed position effective immediately. ...
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Worthington residents upset with stray dogs
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
WORTHINGTON -- Worthington residents Joe and Kay Toon appealed to members of the Worthington Town Council on Tuesday night for help with a reoccurring stray dog problem in their neighborhood, and pledged to take matters into their own hands if the town is not responsive to the dilemma...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
LYONS -- The Lyons Town Council reported at Tuesday night's monthly meeting that 18 of the 20 homes scheduled for home improvement had been completed. As soon as the two remaining homes are completed, Council President Scott Powers said the town would apply for another Home Improvement Grant...
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Eastern Greene welcomes new board members
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- Two new school board members, as well as one former member, joined the Eastern Greene School Board of Trustees during its organizational meeting Tuesday night. Lane Corbin and Donnie James are new faces who were elected to serve on the board in November's election. Kim Waldridge is a former board member who was also elected in November after sitting out for one term...
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Eastern Greene resident has environmental concerns about project
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- Environmental concerns about the current construction on the new high school was discussed during public participation at the Eastern Greene School Board meeting on Tuesday. Resident Tim Patton told the board that construction on the new school is causing disturbance at Deer Lake -- part of the American Bottoms which is recognized as a wetland and protected by the state...
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Man spoils break-in attempt
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
The Linton Police Department is currently investigating an attempted break-in that occurred early this morning on SE 7th Street. LPD Chief Troy Jerrell said the incident occurred at around 4 a.m. today at the residence of Josephine Fainot. "A newspaper delivery man heard a noise at the residence while he was delivering papers," Jerrell said. ...
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Bethell named Greene County Economic Development Corporation executive director
(Local News ~ 01/10/07)
An Arizona resident with family ties to the Wabash Valley is the new executive director for the Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC). The selection of Joan C. Bethell was unanimously approved by the board at a noon luncheon meeting today (Wednesday) at the Old Bank restaurant in Linton...
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North Knox edges WRV for first victory
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/07)
Timing in life, as well as sports, can be everything. White River Valley picked the wrong night to play previously winless North Knox. The host Warriors closed the game on a 28-13 spurt as they defeated White River Valley 48-43 in a non-conference boys basketball game at Bicknell Tuesday night...
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