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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 03/16/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Criminal Filings State vs. John W. Pipes II, intimidation. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Jerry D. Mitchell, theft. State vs. Kurt D. Elder, operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner endangering to another person, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia, two counts of resisting law enforcement, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school...
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LINTON POLICE ACTIVITY LOG
(Police Reports ~ 03/16/07)
The Linton Police Department responded on Thursday to six follow-up investigations, two 9-1-1 transfers, two information-only requests, two juvenile/deliquents, one utility repair, three transport/documentations, two personal injury accidents, one lost and found, three medical/illnesses, one animal complaint, one suspicious person/vehicle, one harassment complaint, one attempted burglary, one theft-motor vehicle, one fingerprint-gun permit, two domestic disputes and two community relations. ...
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Sly has largest roster for Union boys golf in recent seasons
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/07)
DUGGER -- George Sly will begin his 28th season as Union (Dugger) High School boys golf with his largest roster in recent seasons. Sly, who started the program in 1980, will have 10 golfers, including four returning lettermen. "It is nice to have a turnout like this," said Sly. "It is definitely the most kids we have had in the past six or seven years. These kind of things go in cycles. It used to be typical for us to have this many...
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Butler 57, Old Dominion 46
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/07)
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It's been four years since Butler opened a lot of eyes by making the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament as a 12th seed. The Bulldogs are back after a three-year hiatus and poised to make another memorable run. Pete Campbell hit three straight 3-pointers between ones by A.J. Graves and Mike Green to key a pivotal 17-0 run in the second half Thursday. Butler beat Old Dominion 57-46 in the first-round NCAA matchup between mid-majors...
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Four impressive teams at Washington Regional
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/07)
After watching the Washington Regional, you had t be impressed by the athletic ability of Evansville Bosse. The Bulldogs are coached by Jeff Hein. In two years at Bosse, Hein has led the Bulldogs to 46 wins with a chance to pick up two more this year. ...
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Union (Dugger) Boys Golf Roster
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/07)
Coach, George Sly Name Grade Bubbi Lucas 11 Zach Dunder 11 Taylor House 10 Blane Boyd 10 Logan Chesterfield 10 Ryan Gentry 10 Caleb Hale 10 Michael Talpas 10 Dreyson Boyd 9 Keith Fulford 9
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How many interesting things have you done?
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
How many of us think we live exciting fulfilled lives? If you had only 30 days to live, would you feel happy with the story you have lived thus far? How would you express that story, learn from it, leave it for others? Those are the fundamental questions in what poet Mary Oliver calls our "one wild and precious life."...
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Speaker at WRV made a lot of sense
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
I attended an event at White River Valley School Corporation on Tuesday evening with my wife that was excellent. The event was billed as a celebration for kids, and the speaker -- Al Long -- talked about making sure you keep your eyes open, no matter what your job is at the school. From the bus driver who picks that child up in the morning to the same driver who drops them off in the evening. Everyone is important, because they have an impact on all students' lives...
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Support queen candidates Saturday night
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
On Saturday, nine Linton-Stockton High School seniors will compete for the title of 2007 Linton Freedom Festival Queen. Not only will the queen and her court ride in the annual Freedom Festival parade, the queen and her runner-up will receive a scholarship to be used at the college of their choice...
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Please take care of Mother Earth
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
Warmer weather means outdoor activities, sunshine and trash? While enjoying the sunshine, warmth and the annual rebirth of Mother Earth please don't litter. Whether it be during a cookout, ball game or walk in the park remember to leave your outdoor destination free of fast food wrappers, disposable cups and other junk...
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Quench your thirst at the fountain of God' grace
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
Thirsty Psalm 63:1-4 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,...
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Greene County Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/16/07)
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David L. Pearson, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/16/07)
David L. Pearson, Sr., 67, of Linton, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born in Greene County on Sept. 18, 1939, he was the son of Hershel and Ethel (Goben) Pearson. David was a farmer for 30 years before retiring in 2002...
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WRV's grading scale questioned
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
SWITZ CITY -- Parents, students and community members packed the White River Valley Junior/Senior High School cafeteria Thursday night as the group requested the board modify the corporation's grading scale, which is one of the toughest in the county...
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Graves, Butler advance to NCAA second round
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
You could have assumed by watching A.J. Graves play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon that he was having fun. You'd be right, but not completely correct. The 2004 White River Valley High School graduate was actually having the time of his life against Old Dominion in leading the No. 5-seed Butler Bulldogs to a 57-46 victory over the 12th seed in Buffalo, N.Y...
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Bloomfield man killed in accident
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
CENTER TOWNSHIP -- A 33-year-old Bloomfield man died of injures sustained in a single-vehicle wreck on State Road 45 north of County Road 225N in Center Township early Thursday morning. Kenneth D. Covey Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Greene County Coroner's office, according to a report filed by Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Woodall...
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Man drives off Lone Tree road today
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
A Linton man drove off of Lone Tree Road, north of State Road 48, early this morning and ended up on top of his car that was partially submerged in high water. Charles C. Garrison, 44, was driving a 2004 Dodge Intrepid when he veered off the roadway into a ditch that was filled with water from Thursday's rain...
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Eastern Greene to host meeting on bus bids
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
An informational meeting to discuss bids on transportation routes at Eastern Greene School Corporation has been scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the new cafeteria. Those who are interested in bidding on a transportation route at the Eastern Greene School Corporation are invited to attend, explained EG Superintendent Randy Barrett...
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WRV teachers get 2 percent raise
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
SWITZ CITY -- Salary increases were approved for certified teachers, administration and non-certified staff members by the White River Valley Board of School Trustees at its monthly meeting Thursday night. Certified teachers were approved a salary increase of two percent for 2006-07 as were administrators Kevin Keller and Kurt Lentz. ...
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Greene County General Hospital honored
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
Greene County General Hospital was recognized Thursday afternoon with a special award for its efforts in working with human tissue procurement and service to transplant donor families, which places it among the best in the state of Indiana. The recognition came from Community Tissue Services (CTS), an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves the public through recovery, processing and distribution of human tissue donations used for transplantation in 40 hospitals throughout the state.. ...
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Linton library board meets
(Local News ~ 03/16/07)
The Linton Margaret Cooper Public Library Board of Trustees continues to work through the process of providing a new, modern library for the community. "There are big changes every day when you drive by. They are beginning to stucco the outside," commented board president Jim Morrison...
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Kenneth Dale Covey Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/16/07)
Kenneth Dale Covey Jr., 33, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in eastern Greene County. Arrangements are pending at Day Funeral Home in Bloomington.
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Albert J. Haltom
(Obituary ~ 03/16/07)
Albert J. Haltom, 93, of Spencer, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital. He was owner/operator of the Cardinal Inn Truck Stop at the junction of State Road 231 and State Road 67 in Owen County. He also managed the riding stable at Shakamak State Park near Jasonville...
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The greatest expression of God's glory is Jesus Christ
(Column ~ 03/16/07)
The glory of God I am one of those people who have gone to church all of his life -- and I am thankful for that. As such I have learned a number of words and phrases that are commonly used as expressions of worship. From time to time after speaking such a word or phrase, it will occur to me "I'm not sure I really know or understand what that means." I am reminded of Peter 3:15. ...
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