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Tonight's tennis sectional postponed
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/07)
The Linton Miners were supposed to open the Northview Sectional tonight against Owen Valley, but because of the weather they'll have to wait another day. Linton will now play the Patriots Thursday beginning at 5 p.m., with Greencastle and Brazil playing at 7 p.m...
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Plenty of fun for all ages at Coal Festival; former Guardsman to be honored
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
DUGGER -- On Saturday the streets of Dugger will fill with visitors from near and far who gather to catch the traditional Coal Festival parade. The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. and in keeping with tradition will travel from the school to Main Street...
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52nd Annual Black Creek Festival scheduled for this weekend in Sandborn
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
SANDBORN -- This weekend, Sandborn will host the 52nd Annual Black Creek Festival. The festival will run from Friday through Sunday. With a jam packed weekend full of music, crafts, padgents, car shows and a parade there is something for everyone. On Friday, during the afternoon craft and flea market vendors will begin setting up for the weekend. The vendors will be at the festival through Sunday. Along with the crafts on Friday the Miss Blackcreek Pagent will begin at 6 p.m...
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Linton man faces felony charges after allegations made by teen girl
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
A 19-year-old Linton man, Zachariah Joseph Lucas, was arrested Monday by Indiana State Police Trooper Brad Stille on preliminary charges of criminal deviate conduct, a class B felony, and sexual battery, a class D felony. Lucas was transported to Greene County Jail and was released after posting $19,000 bond...
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Dugger Coal Festival queen
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Union High School senior Cara Hale (left) was crowned the Dugger Coal Festival queen. She is the daughter of Alan and Kayla Hale of Dugger. The runner-up was Union senior Tamantha Sherman, and her parents are Tim and Pam Sherman of Dugger.
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Dugger students raise funds
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Dugger Elementary School students held "Penny Wars" from Sept. 4-7. The "Penny War" proceeds went to assist the family of Dylan Woods who was injured in a car accident. Students compete in "Penny Wars" by adding pennies to their grade's jar. Any monies in the jar other than pennies, which is put in by other classes, subtracts from the total amount of pennies. ...
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Graffiti at Viaduct is a little behind the times
(Column ~ 09/26/07)
People sometimes make comments about this place being 20 years behind the times. They're probably right and from what I see on CNN about what goes on in the rest of the world, it could be a good thing. People probably say this about all small towns and rural counties in the USA...
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Volunteers help make 'Big Mac' a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/26/07)
To the Editor: We would like to thank all the people who recently participated in, sponsored, volunteered and basically made the 11th Annual "Big Mac Attack" Tournament possible. We have been amazed each and every year with the turnout for this fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis. This year we ended up with 53 three-man teams...
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Linton and its citizens need to move forward
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/26/07)
To the Editor: Can we drop the subject already? The event in and outside City Hall following the last City Council meeting is getting over exposed. This isn't helping the image of Linton, it isn't helping Mr. Jones in his quest for re-election and it isn't helping Mr. Johnson's business...
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Doug Dalton
(Obituary ~ 09/26/07)
Doug Dalton, 65, of Coal City, passed away at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Saturday at Antioch Christian Church, near Patricksburg. Visitation will be at the church from noon until time of service Saturday...
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Alberta U. Neidigh
(Obituary ~ 09/26/07)
Alberta U. Neidigh, 91, of Bloomfield. passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 25, 2007 at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Born May 2, 1916 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Harrison and Ruby (Foster) Floyd. She was a housewife and worked at the Bloomfield Nursing Home. She was member of the Allen Chapel Church and Antioch Christian Church, both in rural Bloomfield...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 09/26/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department responded Tuesday to two title checks, four follow-up investigations, four information only, one stolen property, one accident with property damage, three medical/illness, one VIN check, two arrests-wanted on warrant and provided one utility department assist, four school/foot patrols, one assist to another agency, one extra patrol and made four traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 09/26/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Terry J. House, theft GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Zachariah Joseph Lucas, criminal deviate conduct, sexual battery CIVIL CASES Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. William E. Mathers, collection Kari J. Ladson v. Michael D. Ladson, dissolution...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/26/07)
First Church of God gospel sing The First Church of God will hold a gospel sing featuring Masters Bouquet at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Food will be served at 7 p.m. The church is located on State Road 54 East in Linton. The public is welcome to this free event...
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Jones: Planning helps keep property taxes from taking major jump
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Although property owners throughout the state are bearing an increased burden in property taxes, some local citizens may actually see a small decrease in their tax statements. Linton Mayor Tom Jones explained, "Indiana is in a property tax crisis." There are many factors such as the elimination of the inventory tax, as well as the creation of special taxing district (TIFS) and trending that have shifted the burden back to the property holder...
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Miners, Warriors square off in key conference clash
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/07)
For the past few weeks it's been a mystery as to the reasons why the offense has been struggling as much as it has. Still, Linton-Stockton is 6-0 and ranked fourth in Class A. On Friday, the Miners will take that perfect record on the road for, perhaps, one of its biggest challenges to date against North Knox, where the winner will have the only track toward an outright Southwest 7 conference championship...
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Thunderbirds, Bulldogs look to get back to winning ways
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/07)
Something has to give when Eastern Greene and Union square off Saturday at Dugger in a Southwest Seven Conference football game. Both teams enter the contest with identical 1-5 records. The host Bulldogs, who will try to celebrate homecoming at the expense of the Thunderbirds, are 0-3 in the conference. Eastern Greene is 0-5 in the league...
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Bloomfield loses regular season finale
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/07)
The North Daviess Cougars defeated the Bloomfield Cardinals 4-1 in a high school boys tennis match on their home courts Wednesday afternoon. The match was delayed about an hour because of rain but that didn't dampen the spirits of the North Daviess team. They hit the courts "sectional ready" and completely dominated the visiting Cardinals, who finished the regular season at 15-4...
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16 seek Bloomfield Apple Festival queen title
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Sixteen girls will be vying for the title of Apple Festival Queen 2007 on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Bloomfield High School cafeteria. Sponsored by Delta Theta Tau of Bloomfield, the contest is open to the public with an admission cost of $1 per person and no charge for children six years and under...
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Jasonville/Shakamak grads preparing for 'biggest and best' homecoming in state
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
JASONVILLE -- Graduates of Jasonville and Shakamak High Schools are gearing up for what is thought to be the biggest and best high school homecoming weekend in the state of Indiana. Each year, two graduates from 50 years ago are honored in the one of the weekend's big events, the homecoming parade through town at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday...
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Gubernatorial candidate on 'Hoosier Voices' tour makes stop in Linton
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jim Schellinger made a campaign stop at McDonald's restaurant in Linton Wednesday afternoon as part of his grassroots effort to get out and listen to the voters. Schellinger, an Indianapolis architect by trade, is attempting to gain his party's nomination in the May 2008 Primary Election. He expects to face-off in the General Election against incumbent Republican governor Mitch Daniels...
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Doane named new director of county ambulance service
(Local News ~ 09/26/07)
Rural Bloomfield resident David Doane has been appointed as the director of Greene County Ambulance and Paramedic Service. The appointment, which is effective immediately, was made Wednesday afternoon by Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce.
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