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Cole Avery Bailey
(Births ~ 06/22/07)
Mike and Zondea Bailey wish to announce the birth of their son, Cole Avery, born May 8, 2007. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He was welcomed home by a sister, Meagan Marie. Maternal grandparents are John and Joyce White and maternal great-grandmother is Julia Orman. Paternal grandmother is Debby Everhart, paternal grandfather is Ralph Bailey Jr. and paternal great-grandparents are Lucy Lewis and the late Avery Lewis...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/22/07)
Worthington Tri Kappa to host fish fry The Worthington Tri Kappa will host a Johnny Davidson fish fry from 4-8 p.m. on June 30 at the Worthington fire station. Advance tickets -- which are $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under -- are available at the Worthington Public Library, Select Insurance or from any Tri Kappa member. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, $5 for a sandwich, chips and drink and $4 for a sandwich only...
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Window broken at Southside Express
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
A Linton business fell victim to breaking and entering and theft sometime early this (Friday) morning. Southside Express, a gas station located on Linton's south side, was broken into, according to a report from the Linton Police Department. According to the report, which was complied by LPD Patrolman Jayson Smith, a north side window by the cashier's area was busted out. Entry was attempted at the business' northeast back entrance; however, access was not gained...
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Bloomfield home burglarized while residents were asleep
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
The home of Jeff and Jane Emery, located on North Harrison Street in Bloomfield, was burglarized during the early morning hours Friday while the residents were asleep. According to a news release from the Bloomfield Police Department, the rear door of the residence was pried open. ...
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Farol C. Hall
(Obituary ~ 06/22/07)
Farol C. Hall, 87, of Newberry, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Ketcham Memorial Nursing Home in Odon. Born July 20, 1919 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Victor and Bonnie (Crooke) Hasler. She was a homemaker and also worked at Allison in Indianapolis and Sarkes Tarzian in Bloomington. She was a member of the Newberry United Methodist Church...
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Marie Fidler
(Obituary ~ 06/22/07)
Marie Fidler, 81, of Lyons and formerly of Pleasantville, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday. June 22, 2007 at Lyons Health and Living Center. Born Aug. 29, 1925 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Walter Buchanan and Melinda Buchanan. Survivors include: her husband, John Calvin Fidler of Lyons; a son, John Fidler, Jr. ...
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Millard E. Walraven
(Obituary ~ 06/22/07)
Millard E. Walraven, 95, Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, June 22, Born Sept. 10, 1911, he was the son of Oliver P. and Rosella A. Ellis Walraven. Survivors include: a son, Frank L. Walraven and his wife, Barbara; three grandchildren, Tammy Worley, Travis Walraven and Troy Walraven; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Byers, Stephanie Worley and Brandon Worley; and several nieces and nephews...
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Don Edward Royer
(Obituary ~ 06/22/07)
Don Edward Royer, 87, of Linton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born in Coalmont, on Oct. 23, 1919, he was the son of John Harve and Stella May (Nicholson) Royer. He married Dorothy (Blanton) Lynn on February 15, 1983...
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Sunset Park: Draws campers from near and far
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
Sunset Park draws campers from near and far partly because of its good location and easy access to fishing. "We're in the woods. But we're five minutes from the hospital, store and gas stations," quipped Jesse Bedwell, manager of the park. "Logistics makes the camping good."...
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Linton P.D. to receive video equipment
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
Thanks to federal grant money, the Linton Police Department will soon receive a piece of equipment that will greatly benefit the department. LPD Chief Troy Jerrell heard about the Commercial Equipment Directory Assistance Program (CEDAP) in October 2006 and applied for the grant...
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Annual Park Fest set for Sunday in Bloomfield Park
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
The Central Greene County Ministerial Association invites all community members out for free food, fun and musical entertainment at the Bloomfield Town Park on Sunday for its annual Park Fest. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with lots of food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, pork, salad, dessert and ice cream, explained the Rev. Brent Meyer of the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield...
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Traffic Infractions
(Police Reports ~ 06/22/07)
Abel, Dustin F., expired license plate Adkisson, Bo D., driving while suspended-infraction Adkisson, Bo D., no seat belt fastened Allison, Bruce D., no seat belt fastened Anderson, Cindy B., no seat belt fastened Anderson, Eddy L., no seat belt fastened...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 06/22/07)
Greene Circuit Court Civil Cases JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Terry Tolle, civil collection Small Claims Midland Funding NNC Corp. v. Sciscoe K. Norman, account Diana's Paint and Wallpaper, Ken Fordyce v. Brad O'Neal, account Marriage Applications Justin M. Hart, Worthington and Jessica A. Brumfiel, Sullivan...
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Greene County Sheriff"s Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 06/22/07)
* June 21 -- Jason M. Hays, 26, Bloomfield, was arrested on a work release violation by Bloomfield Police Department Officer Kenny Tharp. Hays will be held in Greene County jail until appearing in court.
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Linton City Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 06/22/07)
The Linton Police Department Thursday responded to one information only request, one drug investigation, one brush fire, two property damage accidents, one lost and found, four medical/illness runs, six animal complaints, one suspicious vehicle/person, one child abuse/molestation/neglect, one theft other, one miscellaneous fingerprint and one ordinance warning. They also provided six extra patrols and made three traffic stops...
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I never Heard my Dad Say These Things
(Column ~ 06/22/07)
Something happens between generations. Dads and kids do not see the world in the same way. Early in my existence my dad established clearly that he was the dad and that I was the kid and if there was a disagreement over perceptions or whose position to accept, there was never a question, he always won. Clearly he was in charge...
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Short Take: Parking usually not a problem
(Column ~ 06/22/07)
Parking here. Parking there. Do we need parking everywhere? I go to Bloomfield quite often and normally I don't have any problems finding a parking spot. But, then again, I enjoy to walk. I understand that certain people need easier access to the courthouse than others. I also know that even if I am in a hurry and need to park close to the courthouse, I always find a spot...
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Short Take: Good job Lakers
(Column ~ 06/22/07)
Congratulations Shakamak Lakers on a great season! The Shakamak Lakers baseball team may not have ended their season with a state title, but finishing the season as state runner-up is nothing to hang your head about. The Lakers had a tremendous season and one they should be proud of...
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Let's keep the green in Greene!
(Editorial ~ 06/22/07)
Owning a small business can tough. You do everything you can to promote your business, you treat your customers with respect and you go out of your way to provide the best product possible. But some people will still drive right past your business on their way to Bloomington, Terre Haute or Vincennes. Or they'll pick up the telephone to call someone from outside Greene County instead of giving a local business the opportunity...
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Goose Pond: A golden economic opportunity
(Column ~ 06/22/07)
The contracted Web site developer for the Greene County Economic Development Corporation has some good advice for the visionaries of this county -- seize the opportunity that the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area is presenting. Few would call it an economic bonanza yet, but the potential is there for very big and prosperous things for this county it if handled correctly from a marketing standpoint...
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Three from county attend economic development seminar
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
DANVILLE -- Nearly 200 rural citizens, community leaders and service providers established the top ten rural priorities for Indiana today during the first-ever Rural Indiana Strategy for Excellence (RISE) 2020 Congress. RISE 2020, the Rural Indiana Strategy for Excellence, is a 15-year cultural framework designed to help rural communities be great places to live, learn, work, and play. ...
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Nontraditional students in nontraditional atmosphere earn diplomas
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
CARLISLE -- They were nontraditional students in a nontraditional atmosphere, but the excitement was as exhilarating as any traditional high school or college graduation ceremony when 186 offenders at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility received diplomas Thursday afternoon...
- Construction progressing on new work release center (Local News ~ 06/22/07)
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County nearly ready to distribute new 800-megahertz radios
(Local News ~ 06/22/07)
Emergency responders in the county are gearing up for the distribution of 40 new handheld 800-megahertz radios that will link them with law enforcement agencies throughout the nation. A July 6 deadline has been set to get information to the Greene County Emergency Management Agency so the new radios can be programmed...
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Thanks for help at state baseball finals
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/22/07)
To the Editor: This letter is to thank all the wonderful people of Jasonville who assisted my family and me while at the Class A state championship game at Victory Field. I had to be taken to Methodist Hospital for a short time and there were many people who were instrumental in getting the help I needed. Thanks especially to Matt Hill, Kindra Boston and David Neal for helping my husband initially...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/22/07)
Biscuit, gravy breakfast at Wright F.D. The Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual biscuit and gravy breakfast from 6-9 a.m. on July 4. The fire house is located on State Road 59 in Midland. Demo, information on preparing art, photos...
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Phegley family grateful for thoughtful deeds
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/22/07)
To the Editor: The family of Ryan B. Phegley would like to thank all his many friends and family for their visits, food and flowers. Ryan will be deeply missed. Steve Phegley, Linton Bernice Phegley and the late John Phegley, Linton Roger Phegley, Linton...
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Linton Native LJ Seever Leads Cutters '91 White to Victory in Habig Classic
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/07)
On June 9-10, 2007, the Cutters '91 White (U17) boys' squad traveled to Westfield, IN to compete in the 20th annual Habig Classic. The Cutters advanced out of pool play after going 2-0-1 on a tie-breaker for the right to play in the Habig U18 championship game. The Cutters beat the Bolingbrook Raiders from Illinois in overtime by a score of 2-1 to take home the hardware as the best of the best...
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Taylor qualifies for state amateur
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/07)
By B.J. Hargis Sports writer Linton-Stockton High School graduate Chris Taylor recently qualified for 107th Indiana State Amateur Golf Championship. Taylor, who completed his freshman season at Vincennes University Junior College in May, shot a two-over par 74 on June 2 at Hulman Links in Terre Haute...
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