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Terrell's observe anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/23/07)
Roy and Nancy (Chubb) Terrell from Jasonville were married on Oct. 23, 1964 at the First Baptist Church in Hymera by the Rev. Basil Fulk. They have two grown children, Roy Jr. and Angela. Roy Jr. and his family, Tammie, Tommy and Jordan live in Jasonville. Angela Ridgeway and her family, Todd Sr., Kasandra, and Todd Jr. live in Indianapolis...
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Freeman to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/23/07)
Leon and Carolyn Freeman of Solsberry will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married at the home of the bride’s parents, David and Marian Abram in 1957, by the groom’s brother Samuel Freeman. A celebration will be hosted by the couple’s family Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Hendricksville Community Building on Highway 43. The Freemans have four children Jerry Freeman, Phyllis Everett, Becky Bowlen, and Angie Criger, all of Solsberry. They have seven grandchildren...
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Yagles to observe Golden Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/23/07)
Jimmie and Judy Yagle of Sandborn will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday. The couple was married at Salem United Church of Christ in Westphalia by the late Rev. Overbeck. Mrs. Yagle is the daughter of the late Edgar and Maye Menke, and Mr. ...
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William "Billy" Fiscus
(Obituary ~ 10/23/07)
William "Billy" Fiscus, 50, of Coal City, passed away at his mother's home October 20, 2007, at 3:42 a.m. following an extended illness. He was born in Greencastle,, to Billy and Dorothy Thomas Fiscus and grew up near Gosport. He worked as a newspaper carrier for The Herald-Times in Bloomington for some time and for his father, Billy, as a stone and brick mason...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/23/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG • Oct. 22 -- Andrew J. Moore, 21, Hebron, Ind., was arrested on a warrant and is being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy John Fowler was the arresting officer. • Oct. 22 -- Christopher S. Tipton, 27, Coatsville, was arrested on a warrant from Putnam County and is being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Terry Wade was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 10/23/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Clark L. Mitchell, check deception CIVIL CASES Tamberah Lynn Hansford v. Harold Douglas Hansford, dissolution SMALL CLAIMS Corvell Inc. v. Scott Benjamin, account Corvell Inc. v. Kimberly Collins, account...
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Scared for a good cause: Family helps raise money for senior citizens
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
If you’re looking for a Halloween scare be sure to check out one local haunt that gives back to the community by benefiting residents at a local nursing home. Dave and Diane Dolan’s fright house, which is located in rural Linton, benefits the residential Christmas fund at the Lyons Health and Living Center and is completely manned by local volunteers...
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Sen. Lugar rep to be in Linton Oct. 31
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has announced that Larry Ordner from his Evansville office will be in Greene County on Oct. 31. Ordner will be available to meet individually with area residents who may be experiencing problems with the federal government or have an opinion to express...
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Voter Registration Office gearing up for Nov. 6 election
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
The Greene County Voter Registration Office is gearing up for the Nov. 6 General Election and providing opportunities for residents to vote in the municipal elections if they can not go to the polls in Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville or Lyons on election day...
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Good economic news: County jobless rate drops to 4.4 percent
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
There’s good news about Greene County’s unemployment rate this week. The county’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate made a significant drop last month from 5.3 percent in August to 4.4 percent during September, according to the monthly employment report released last week by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development...
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Bloomfield Halloween parade Oct. 30
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
This year’s Bloomfield Halloween festivities will include trick-or treating, a costume parade as well as a school fundraiser that benefits the band department. Town Clerk Sondra Thompson explained that trick-or-treating will be offered on both Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m...
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Bloomfield walkway project may be completed this month
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
A project that will provide a paved walkway leading to Bloomfield’s Town South Plaza may be complete by the end of the month. Town Council President Eric Harrah said, “It will probably be done in two or three weeks. ... It’s a paving of an old road (Poplar Street) that we’re gonna make for pedestrian traffic only.”...
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Candidates file pre-election financial reports
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
Pre-election campaign reports filed by the two men seeking the Linton mayoral seat show that incumbent mayor Tom Jones, a Democrat, has raised and spent significantly more money than his Republican challenger, Kelly Foglesong. The reports, both filed in the Greene County Clerk's office prior to the Oct. 19 deadline -- show that Jones raised $17,218.93 in contributions/receipts, compared to $2,236.96 by Foglesong...
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Siener conviction upheld by Indiana Court of Appeals
(Local News ~ 10/23/07)
The conviction and sentencing handed down in Greene Superior Court against rural Linton resident Shawn Siener in the shooting death of Jana Moore and related crimes has been affirmed by the Indiana Court of Appeals. The ruling was handed down on Tuesday in Indianapolis. Attorney for Siener was Kimberly Jackson of Indianapolis, while the state’s case was argued by Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter and deputy attorney general Nicole M. Schuster, both of Indianapolis...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/23/07)
Lugar rep to be in Linton Sen. Dick Lugar representative Larry Ordner will be available Oct. 31 from 2-3 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers on 86 South Main Street, Linton. Pleasantville Water flushing lines The Pleasantville Water Company will be flushing lines today through Friday. Customers may notice a drop in water pressure...
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Morin, Meurer have traveled similar paths
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/07)
JASONVILLE " When all the celebration started to die down Saturday night in Jasonville after Shakamak High School won its first volleyball sectional championship, I couldn’t help but think about a comparison between Lady Laker coach Jeri Morin and former Union coach Tammy Meurer, and what they did for volleyball at the two local schools...
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Oct. 24 sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/07)
Directions to Forest Park For those fans Linton-Stockton volleyball traveling to Forest Park High School for Saturday’s regional should travel U.S. 231 South from Bloomfield to Loogootee. Stay on 231 South until reaching Jasper. Stay straight on Newton St./Indiana 164. Then turn left on E. 3rd St./Indiana 164...
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