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Junior Eugene Farr
(Obituary ~ 01/24/08)
Junior Eugene Farr, 77, of Solsberry, passed away 10:06 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Bloomington Hospital. Born May 23, 1930, in Bloomington, he was the son of Dale Eugene and Mary R. (Barlow) Farr. He had worked for Mayflower Movers and was retired from Red Ball Movers...
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Elementary students will remain in multi-purpose room
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
A parent of Linton-Stockton students addressed the Board of School Trustees for a second time Tuesday night about his concern over the elementary's less-than-spacious multi-purpose room. Marti Kocher, the parent of three L-S students, asked the board, "Is it possible for the elementary to use some other facilities in the corporation?"...
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Rural Bloomfield man faces charges in Martin County
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
A rural Bloomfield man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of a vehicle from a business in Shoals and also on a drug possession charge. Edward A. Lawson II, 38, Rural Route 2, Bloomfield, was charged with burglary, a Class C felony; theft, a Class D felony; receiving stolen property, a Class D felony; auto theft, a Class D felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a Class D felony, according to an Indiana State Police news release...
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Students get up-close look at birds of prey
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
Students at Linton-Stockton Elementary School received an up-close look at some birds of prey Thursday afternoon. A vulture, American Eagle, Spotted Owl, Red-tailed Hawk and many other birds were freed from their cages by two members of the American Eagle Foundation during the event -- which sent oohs and ahhs through the multi-purpose room...
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Jasonville man disorderly with police
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
A Jasonville man was arrested Tuesday and taken to jail in a car with a cage in the back seat after a patient police officer had given him numerous warnings regarding his behavior. Jerry L. Anderson, 43, was booked in on preliminary charges of disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor; battery resulting in bodily injury, a class A misdemeanor; battery on a law enforcement officer, a class A misdemeanor; and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor...
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WANTED: Police now know why man fled from authorities in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
The reason a Bloomington man ran from police last week in downtown Bloomfield when he was stopped for what appeared to be a simple litter violation has become clearer, according to Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce. Twenty-year-old James Grant Ray has managed to elude authorities since last Wednesday afternoon when he bolted from his car as he was being stopped for littering...
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WRV student body recognized by school board for winning IHSAA Sportsmanship Award
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
SWITZ CITY -- The student body of White River Valley High School was recognized at the Board of School Trustees meeting Wednesday evening for winning a 2006-07 Sportsmanship Award from the Indiana High School Athletic Association. The award was presented by IHSAA officials during a basketball game Jan. 11...
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Worthington man arrested for 'meth' in wildlife area
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
Indiana Conservation Officers (ICO) arrested Daniel K. Langley, 45, of Worthington on Tuesday night in the Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Following his arrest, Langley was held without bond until his first appearance in court...
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Trial, hearing dates set for Lehman
(Local News ~ 01/24/08)
A May jury trial has been set for Greene County Democrat Party Chairman W. Jeffrey Lehman of Linton, who made his initial court appearance Thursday afternoon on charges in connection with an alleged altercation he had with a woman in November. A 10-minute hearing was conducted in Greene Circuit Court presided over by special judge P.J. Pierson, who serves as Sullivan Circuit Judge.
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Parents, take time to help with homework
(Column ~ 01/24/08)
Homework is an inevitable part of school. Almost every teacher gives it. Most students don't like it … neither do their parents. The popular questions about homework are "Why do teachers give homework" and "How much homework should my child have per night"?...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 01/24/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log on Wednesday included one trespassing, one message switch, one 911 transfer, 10 requests for information only, one juvenile/delinquent, one custody dispute/exchange, two school/foot patrols, two transportation of documentation, one medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, one assist to another agency, one theft-other, one welfare check/concern and one traffic stop.. ...
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Current Election Filings
(Police Reports ~ 01/24/08)
Filings with the Greene County Clerk's office for the May 6 Primary Election as of 4 p.m. Jan. 24. The filing period for the primary election opened Wedneday and will continue until noon on Feb. 22. The General Election will be conducted Nov. 4. Greene County Commissioner...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/24/08)
Used book sale coming The Linton Public Library will be having a used book sale on Friday, February 1 and 2 in the program room during regular business hours. Revival scheduled The Worthington First Baptist Church will hold revival Feb. 8, 9 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 10. at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Park and Dayton. For further information call 875-2333 or 798-2870...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 01/24/08)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Edward B. Hays, information for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner which endangered a person, information for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, information for operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least .15 grams of alcohol in blood or breath...
- Reserves rally Lady Bulldogs (High School Sports ~ 01/24/08)
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T-Birds can't overcome shooting woes
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/08)
Eastern Greene never found its shooting stroke as the Lady Thunderbirds lost a 44-32 decision to host Clay City in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference girls basketball game Thursday night. "The entire game did us in," Eastern Greene girls basketball coach Dan Fidago said when asked if a 16-5 advantage in the fourth period by Clay City was the difference. "We made 8 of 31 shots within five feet...
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WRV Wins SWIAC Title
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/08)
SWITZ CITY -- Class A No. 9 White River Valley survived a scare from county rival Linton-Stockton here Thursday night in girls high school hoops action. The host Wolverines staved off a late push for a 58-53 win, capturing the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference championship, and securing the County Keg...
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