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Greene County Court news
(Police Reports ~ 03/14/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR CRIMINAL CASES State v. Larry W. Gilreath, driving while suspended, resisting law enforcement State v. David W. Bays, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner that endangered a person, resisting law enforcement...
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Fougerousse takes over at Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/07)
JASONVILLE -- For 17 years, the Shakamak Lakers were led by Chip Sweet, who took the program to two state championships in his career. But after coach Sweet decided to hang it up after the 2006 season, a void was left as to who was going to fill the position...
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Doris Williams
(Obituary ~ 03/14/07)
Doris (Lynch) Williams, 92, of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Swiss Villa Nursing and Rehahiliation Center in Vevay. Born July 11, 1914, in Koleen, she is the daughter of Otto and Victoria (King) Lynch. She resided in Koleen early in her life, attending grade school in Koleen and graduating from high school in Owensburg...
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Spring cleaning will get done this year ... well, maybe
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
Spring is right around the corner as the season officially kicks off March 21 -- a week from today. Spring brings one of my most favorite things -- the kick off of baseball season. I'm a baseball and a Chicago Cubs nut! Spring also brings one of my least favorite things -- spring cleaning...
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Three-car accident slows traffic in Linton
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
A three-car accident at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday blocked traffic on State Road 54 in front of Linton Sporting Goods for a short while. Randall Blackburn, 42, Columbus, and Robert Griffith, 63, Linton, were traveling west on State Road 54. Griffith was attempting to turn onto Price Road in a 2001 Buick Century. Blackburn did not see Griffith's vehicle in enough time to avoid collision, according to an accident report from the Linton Police Department...
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Worthington's downtown revitalization project delayed
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
WORTHINGTON -- The first phase of the Worthington downtown revitalization project has hit a delay that has been estimated by the project engineer to be about five months. Worthington Town Council President Hal Harp read a letter at the council's monthly meeting on Tuesday night from Clark-Dietz, Inc. project engineer Doug Valmore that outlined the reason for the change in the construction schedule...
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Kaleidoscope debuts in today's paper
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
The Greene County Daily World, in conjunction with its sister papers the Brazil Times and Putnam County Banner Graphic, now covers all ages with special publications. Kaleidoscope takes its place today next to the monthly Older Living publication Kaleidoscope will feature five sections each month, for 20 somethings, teens, pre-teens, younger youth, and parents. Older Living is designed primarily for senior citizens and those approaching that time of life...
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GREENE COUNTY JAIL LOG
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
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LINTON POLICE ACTIVITY LOG
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
The Linton Police Department responded on Tuesday to one title check, five information-only requests, one brush/fire, one transport documentation, one personal injury accident, one medical/illness, three animal complaints, one prowler, one suspicious person/vehicle, two domestic battery reports, one theft-other and one welfare check/concern. The department also had one school/foot patrol, two assists to other agencies and two traffic stops...
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Greene County officials question WestGate utilities
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
LOOGOOTEE -- The growing pains of providing infrastructure was talked about extensively by members of the WestGate Authority Tuesday afternoon. The prime question on the minds of the two Greene County members of the Authority and two members of the Greene County Council who attended the meeting was how and when will infrastructure amenities like water and sewer hookups, electrical utilities, natural gas service and access roadways be constructed...
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WestGate Authority talks about police, fire protection
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
LOOGOOTEE -- The WestGate Authority on Tuesday discussed ambulance, fire and police protection of the new tech park development. Authority Member John Mensch, from Greene County, said John Bailey, director of Greene County Ambulance Service has already initiated discussion among private ambulance service providers now serving in Daviess and Martin counties to begin the process...
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9-1-1 readdressing slows Eastern Greene bus bids
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
The late award date for the 2007-08 bus route bids at the Eastern Greene School Corporation is a concern for both the drivers and administration. The opening date for bids will be April 2, and bids will be awarded April 9 at 7 p.m. during the regular school board meeting...
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WRV program sheds new light on education
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
SWITZ CITY -- At a special event at White River Valley on Tuesday night, staff members were treated to a presentation from former educator and author Al Long. Long, who wrote the book "Standing Alone in the Crowd," spoke to the corporation's staff members about making a difference in the lives of children...
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Vandals strike Beehunter Marsh
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
LYONS -- Vandals struck a parking lot area -- tearing posts, downing cable and driving on a levee -- early Tuesday at the Beehunter Marsh No. 2 unit of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife area near Lyons. The parking area had been constructed earlier this year by a group of wildlife volunteers who frequent the facility...
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By Nick Schneider, Assignments editor
(Local News ~ 03/14/07)
Firefighters from three area volunteer departments battled an early afternoon blaze today (Wednesday) at an eastern Greene County kennel and pet grooming business. A 1:30 p.m. fire was reported at "Love My Pets," located on County Road 175S, about a mile off of State Road 45 in Center Township. ...
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Players to participate in All-Star games
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/07)
Three area high school seniors have been invited to participate in the annual Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Games, which are set for Sunday, April 8 at Paoli High School. Bloomfield's Jessica Stout and Brooke Myers, who helped the Lady Cardinals win three consecutive sectionals, were selected to be on the District I Girls Team. Bloomfield's Jim Rose also was selected to coach the District I All-Star squad...
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