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Former Apple Festival Committee president concerned
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
Questions raised by the former president of the Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee about the not-for-profit organization's finances and the way it conducted a recent meeting touched off a brief, but turbulent verbal exchange during a public meeting Thursday night at the fire station...
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Early morning fire destroys Switz City mobile home
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
No major injuries were reported from an early morning fire that destroyed a mobile home in Switz City early Friday morning. Switz City Volunteer Fire Chief Bryan Woodall explained, "We were called out about 12:10 a.m. to a structure residential fire on Fletcher Street...upon arriving the trailer was fully engulfed."...
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Our Opinion: Farmer's Market idea shouldn't divide city
(Editorial ~ 01/11/08)
The issue of a Farmer's Market is expected to be discussed at Monday night's Linton City Council meeting. Humphreys Park has been the home to a Farmer's Market of sorts for many years, and has proven to be popular. If you don't have access to a garden but want fresh produce, the vendors at the park have provided a good service...
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SHORT TAKE - Go out and support the Rappites, Bulldogs
(Column ~ 01/11/08)
The Rappites are coming. And I'll be there. I used to be a regular at Worthington-Jefferson and later White River Valley basketball games, back in the days when I had someone playing on the team, but I admit I just don't go to B-ball games much anymore...
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SHORT TAKE - Offer your opinion on Farmer's Market
(Column ~ 01/11/08)
Establishing a Farmer's Market in Linton will once again be discussed during the Linton City Council's Monday meeting. Currently, only three vendors are allowed to sell produce at Humphreys Park. In my opinion, that seems like a very limited number. I'm not even sure why that number was chosen. But I do know it was established in 2002 under the Jimmie K. Wright Administration...
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Auctions are a great place to visit
(Column ~ 01/11/08)
If you're looking for something entertaining and a great way to spend a few hours out of the house, auctions are the ticket. An auction offers a cornucopia of items for buyers. These items may range from an insignificant, small plastic container to a really grand automobile. There's no admission charge. A person can spend as little or as much as they choose. Staying seated is not a requirement. Visiting with other attendees is expected...
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A brother's love: Brother saves his sister from car in pond following wreck
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
Cody Barenbrugge is a hero. In recognition of an inspiring act of remarkably quick thinking and bravery following an accident in eastern Greene County, he has received the coveted "Meritorious Achievement Award" from the Department of the Navy's Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)...
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Grandfather-grandson fishing team advances to USA Bassin' Nationals
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
Don Woods and his grandson, Chris Johnson, have fished their way to a 19th place standing on the USA Bassin' National Tournament Trail. "It's a national tournament and there's several divisions," explained Woods. "We compete as a team in the Patoka Lake Division."...
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Woman has opportunity to expand Bloomfield business
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
A Bloomfield business has recently expanded service and its owner is hoping to offset costs with the help of a town business loan. Lori Brown, owner of Taylor Creations, was offered the opportunity to expand her upholstery services to an Indiana purse business through the Greene County Economic Development Corporation...
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'No Refusal' policy termed a success over holiday weekend; prosecutor wants it to continue
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw says the "No Refusal" policy in effect over the long New Year's holiday was a success and he wants it to see it continue. "I'm strongly encouraging all of the law enforcement departments in the county to continue with this effort and they are all cooperating," said Holtsclaw...
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Car show gets blessing for 2008 Apple Festival
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee members gave their blessing Thursday night to a request from a member of the Classic Cruisers Car Club to conduct a cruise-in type car show as part of the 2008 festival in October. Bloomfield resident Butch Bovenschen asked the committee to consider allowing a car show on part of the Greene County Courthouse Square as part of the upcoming festival slated for Oct. 3-5...
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Senator: Property tax a major concern this legislative session
(Local News ~ 01/11/08)
District 39 State Sen. John Waterman (R-Shelburn) admits that lawmakers in Indianapolis are "feeling the heat" from frustrated Hoosier property taxpayers, but he believes some meaningful tax relief will be passed this session of the General Assembly...
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Gloria J. "Jeanie" Bunch
(Obituary ~ 01/11/08)
Gloria J. "Jeanie" Bunch, 75, of Linton passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greenwood. She was born on Dec. 14, 1933, in Linton to George and Emma (Moore) Houldson. On Dec.15, 1951, she married Walter E. Bunch, who preceded her in death in September of 1994...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 01/11/08)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log on Thursday included nine information only requests, one after-hours assist to the utility department, one school/foot patrol, one structure fire, two accidents with property damage, one funeral escort, one lost and found, six medical/illness, one alarm, four animal complaints, one welfare check/concern, one fingerprint-misc., one animal/canine removed and seven traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 01/11/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES James Steven Walton v. Audrey E. Johnson, an individual and as personal representative of the estate of James E. Walton, deceased, and Debra Walton Hays, Michelle Walton, civil plenary State of Indiana ex rel Kristy D. Sparks v. David Sparks, Jr., register for foreign support order...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/11/08)
The PACE Board of Directors will hold its annual board meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Vincennes location. Federal Black Lung assistance Black Lung Benefits assistance counselors are available by appointment now at the Glenburn Community Center in Linton. For more information call Shelly Rigsby at 1-866-282-9553...
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Lakers pull away from Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/08)
JASONVILLE -- Shakamak turned up the defense over the final three quarters as the host Lakers defeated Union (Dugger) 76-46 in a dual conference boys basketball game here Friday night. The Lakers, who have now won four games in a row, improved to 7-3, 1-2 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference and 1-1 in the Tri-River Conference...
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Jacob hits game-winner for T-Birds
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/08)
Sam Jacob tossed in five-foot shot at the buzzer in overtime to lift the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds to a 73-71 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference victory at Eastern Heights Friday night. The victory was the third in 12 games for the T-Birds, who improved to 1-1 in the SWIAC, and avenged a 54-53 loss just nine days earlier at the Greene County Daily World Invitational...
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Miners lose to Rivet, again
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/08)
Linton-Stockton battled Vincennes Rivet even for a quarter, but then the Miners struggled to make shots as they lost to the host Patriots 61-27 in a high school boys basketball game at Holscher Gymnasium Friday night. "We got off to a really good start," said Linton-Stockton coach Darren Clayton. "We were tied 11-11 after the first quarter...
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Wolverines defeat Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/08)
SWITZ CITY -- The Bloomfield Cardinals came into the gymnasium here in possession of the Greene County Keg, but left empty-handed as the host White River Valley Wolverines celebrated with the coveted keg and a 46-37 victory in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic boys basketball game here Friday night...
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