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Weddle 'disappointed' with county's actions
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
Representatives for Weddle Brothers Construction Company called the recent actions by the Greene County Board of Commissioners and the Greene County Building Corporation to take the next legal step in preparation of declaring the Bloomington company default of its contract obligations disappointing and said they are ready to meet in good faith to resolve their differences...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/07)
Game announcements The Union at Medora boys basketball contest will start with JV competition at 6 p.m. Friday, 30 minutes earlier than previously announced, according to Union boys athletic director Doug Boyd. Also, the Eminence at Shakamak boys basketball game will begin at 6 p.m. tonight. The JV contest will feature only two quarters, meaning the varsity game will tip-off approximately between 6:45 and 7 p.m...
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Junior high results
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/07)
WRV-Worthington wins White River Valley-Worthington defeated Bloomfield 47-26 in an opening-round game at the Dugger sixth grade boys basketball tournament Wednesday night. Dess Fougerousse had 20 points, 14 rebounds, four steals, two assists and two blocks for the winners...
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T-birds set to challenge for conference title
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/07)
For the second straight game, Eastern Greene will take on a defending sectional champion when the T-Birds challenge Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference leading North Daviess in the two teams' season finale in Elnora. Last weekend, Eastern Greene took out Shakamak, 60-37, to put them in a position where if they win against North Daviess, the T-Birds, along with Linton and Shakamak, all will have a piece of the SWIAC title...
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Linton plays at Riverton Parke on Friday
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/07)
Union, Linton-Stockton and White River Valley all will conclude the regular season on the road Friday night. The Bulldogs (5-15) will play at Medora (3-16), WRV (4-16) will face Class 3A No. 8 Washington (16-3) and Linton-Stockton (10-10) will travel to Mecca to face 6-14 Riverton Parke...
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Ruth A. Wilcox
(Obituary ~ 02/22/07)
Ruth A. Wilcox, 81, of Solsberry, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital. Born May 14, 1925 in Bloomfield, she was the daughter of Hote L. and Jessie Myrtle (Timmons) Haywood. She was retired from Civil Service at Crane, and she was also self-employed. She was a member of the Solsberry Christian Church and the Red Hat Society...
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Thelma Grabbe-Small
(Obituary ~ 02/22/07)
Thelma Grabbe-Small, 88, of Tequesta, Fla., and formerly of Sandborn, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 at Coast Hospital in Martin County, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel and will be posted later today at www.welchcornett.com...
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Leak discovered in roof of courthouse addition
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
There has been virtually no activity at the Greene County Courthouse construction site for at least three week. The project's general contractor, Weddle Construction Company, based in Bloomington walked off the job Jan. 29 in what the firm claims to be a dispute over non-payment of claims...
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Bloomfield American Legion Post 196 Adjutant concerned about flags
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
A local man is hoping to spread the word about proper protocol for American flags. Bloomfield American Legion Post 196 Adjutant Aaron Hamm explained that the public is often unaware of proper flag protocol and that often times flags are flown unknowingly in a manner that is disrespectful...
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Linton-Stockton Chamber to host Spring Expo
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
Spring is right around the corner, and if you're looking to get into the spring mood, the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce's Spring Expo is the perfect place for you. This year's Spring Expo, which is slated for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 3, will be at the Linton National Guard Armory...
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Black ice causes accident south of Dugger
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
A two-car accident Thursday morning in rural Sullivan County sent three people to the hospital. According to Bill Snead, a deputy with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep Liberty was traveling on County Road 350 South near State Road 159 and hit black ice while maneuvering through a curve in the road at about 7:30 a.m. ...
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Building Corporation approves resolution
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
As expected, the Greene County Building Corporation approved on Wednesday afternoon a resolution that calls for Weddle Brothers Construction Company to return to the county courthouse worksite or face stringent ramifications. The consequences of the general contractor not resuming work on the beleaguered courthouse project with due diligence could include the issuance of default and termination notices, the actual termination of the construction agreement and a demand for the performance bond surety holder to finish the project, according to the resolution.. ...
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Notable bird species have been spotted this winter at Goose Pond
(Local News ~ 02/22/07)
Although the winter season has marked a pause in the on-going restoration process of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, the forces of mother nature have continued turning the wetland area into a sanctity for several bird species. Brad Feaster, property manager at Goose Pond, explained that several notable bird species have been spotted this winter, many of which are uncommon during this season...
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Pacers 136, Bucks 129, 2OT
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/07)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jermaine O'Neal had 29 points and 15 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers outlast the Milwaukee Bucks 136-129 in double overtime Wednesday night. Danny Granger added 26 points and reserve Marquis Daniels, charged Wednesday for his role in a Feb. 6 bar fight in Indianapolis, had 22 points for the Pacers. Indiana guard Jamaal Tinsley, also indicted Wednesday, finished with 11 points...
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