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Tip from citizen helps solve burglary cases
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
Thanks to some help from a citizen, the Linton Police Department on Thursday night solved a rash of burglaries that have occurred over the past few months. A 17-year-old male, whose name is not being released at this time, is behind bars after being arrested in connection with the burglaries...
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Police warn of lightning rod scam in county
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
Home improvement scams are nothing new to Greene County Sheriff's Department Maj. Mike Hasler. He's seen many of the scams before over his many years as a law enforcement officer. The latest local home improvement scam to surface came in the past week in the western part of the county. Hasler said the investigation is continuing and he doesn't want to divulge the exact location...
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Miners demolish Wood Memorial 48-0 on the road
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/07)
MINERS 48, TROJANS 0 Linton-Stockton. . .0 22 20 6 -48 Wood Memorial. . . .0 0 0 0 -0 Second Quarter L -- Ethan Brewer, four yard run (run failed), 8:50. Linton 6, Wood Memorial 0. L -- Brewer, one yard run (Keith Cunningham pass to Mickey Tosti), 30.8. Linton 14, Wood Memorial 0...
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Eastern Greene falls 14-0 at North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/07)
COUGARS 14, THUNDERBIRDS 0 North Daviess 7 7 0 0 -- 14 First Quarter N -- Ryan Webster, 19 yard run (Wayman Brown kick), 8:24, North Daviess 7, Eastern Greene 0. Second Quarter N -- Brown, 39 yard pass from Drew Stuffle (Brown kick), 8:05, North Daviess 14, Eastern Greene 0...
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Petro Tire will have new owners in October
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
Petro's Tire Sales and Service, who recently rebuilt its facility after a devastating fire in July 2004, has been purchased by Pomp's Tire, which is based out of Green Bay, Wisc. In a phone interview Thursday morning Petro's owner Gene Hendricks confirmed the arrangement and said Pomp's Tire will take over the first of October...
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County budget hearings get underway on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
When the Greene County Council meets in budget hearings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, it'll be looking to cut approximately $1.5 million from the proposed budget. At last year's budget hearing, the council had to cut $1.65 million from the original budget requests submitted by the officeholders...
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Bloomfield school administrators receive contract extensions
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
Several housekeeping items were on the agenda of the Bloomfield School Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday. During the meeting, the board agreed to extend administration contracts. Jr. /Sr. High Principal Greg Parsley's contract was extended from July 1, 2008- June 20, 2009 for a 230 day period...
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World War II veterans to be honored on Saturday in Linton
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
The Silver Stars Families of America, Linton Mayor Tom Jones and the city of Linton will honor a group of World War II veterans, who are gathering in Linton this weekend for a reunion. The 357th 8th Air Force Fighter Group will be presented with a Remembrance of Service Proclamation at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, during the third annual Linton Music Festival...
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Annual Labor Day music show set at Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
The 16th annual Joe Edwards Show is geared to kick-off Monday at 2 p.m. in the Bloomfield Park. The event -- which brings out music lovers of all ages -- spotlights Edwards who was a member of the Grand Ole Opry Staff Band for 32 years. Marcus 'Red' Oliphant, event organizer, explained, "Several local area performers will entertain as well making for a great afternoon of fun."...
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Rock band from LA will offer music from the '80s
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
One rock band slated to groove out at the Linton Music Festival will bring a high-powered show to the stage tonight. The Los Angeles-based band No More Kings is scheduled to play at 8:10 p.m. on the Linton Sporting Goods white-topped stage at Humphreys Park...
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Another prison guard assaulted by a Wabash Valley Correctional offender
(Local News ~ 08/31/07)
CARLISLE -- A Wabash Valley Correctional Facility correctional officer from Jasonville was the victim of an offender assault early Thursday evening. Gary Terrell, 60, suffered multiple blows to the face by WVCF offender Russell Lewis, 28, of Marion County...
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Genevieve Tisdale Heacock King
(Obituary ~ 08/31/07)
Genevieve Tisdale Heacock King, 97, of Indianapolis,passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Survivors include: sons, Richard Heacock, Charles Heacock; daughters, Eleanor Chambers, Judith Cubel, Rita McKinney, Billie Jean Johnson; 25 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren...
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William I. Smith
(Obituary ~ 08/31/07)
William I. Smith, 78, of Carlisle, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 at Freelandville Community Home. Born April 18, 1929 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Orlie and Hazel Mitchell Smith. A U.S. Army veteran, he was retired from the Iron Workers No. 439 in Terre Haute...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 08/31/07)
Greene County Jail Log Linton Police Department Activity Log The Linton Police Department responded Thursday to one information only request, one transport/documentation, one lost and found, one medical/illness run, one alarm, two animal complaints, one burglary and one domestic/neighbor. They made three traffic stops and provided two school/foot patrols and one funeral escort...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 08/31/07)
Greene Circuit Civil Cases Capital One Bank v. Clellan Thorton, civil collection Palisades Collection LLC as assignee of US Bank v. David Carmichael, civil collection Greene Superior Criminal Cases State v. Jeannie L. Rosenbaum, operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner that endangered a person, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration equivalent to at least .15 grams of alcohol in blood or breath...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/31/07)
No newspaper on Tuesday The offices of the Greene County Daily World and The Shopper will be closed on Monday. The Greene County Daily World will not publish on Tuesday to enable its employees the opportunity to spend time with their family on Monday's Labor Day holiday. Normal office hours will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday and the Daily World will be publish as scheduled on Wednesday. For breaking news and obituary updates throughout the holiday weekend, check the website at www.gcdailyworld.com...
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Off-roading a real treat
(Column ~ 08/31/07)
I got a real up close and personal lesson in off-roading Tuesday, courtesy of Tim Garrett and the folks at Redbird State Riding Area -- located near Dugger -- as well as Chrysler/Jeep Corporation. I accepted an invitation from the Chrysler/Jeep public relations people to attend the North American launch of their new 2008 Jeep Liberty and the 2008 Dodge Caliber SR-T4 compact sport vehicle -- which surprisingly was held right here in our neck of the woods of southern Indiana...
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Training officer thankful for support for EMT event
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/31/07)
To the Editor: Greene County Ambulance Service held its first EMT Day on Aug. 17, 2007 at the Switz City 4-H fairgrounds. I would like to thank area businesses and the individuals for their support and donations for the event. In order to have such an event it takes a lot of work, equipment, and support...
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Make a decision on facts, not a pretty smile
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/31/07)
To the Editor: This past week I opened an area newspaper and was present with two photos of candidates of two political parties, one currently holding office and one that will no doubt be a contender next year against the current officeholder. Without going any further, let me state the two people are Greg Goode and Con. ...
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