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Julia E. Miller
(Obituary ~ 01/25/08)
Julia E. Miller, 85, of Bedford, passed away 5:19 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born July 9, 1922 in Oolitic, she was the daughter of James and Elsie (Truster) Hatfield. She was a homemaker and a member of the Solsberry Order of Eastern Star...
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Mother wants help finding answers to shooting
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/08)
To the Editor: On Dec. 27, 2007, my son was shot in the face on Linton-Stockton school property. School was not in session due to Christmas break. He was arriving for basketball practice that had been scheduled by his coach. His grandpa dropped him off at the front entrance by the high school gym, but the door was locked...
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Change OK if all options are considered
(Column ~ 01/25/08)
With the state legislature in session, property tax reform as well as school consolidation are two issues looming in the air. Property tax reform has a nice ring but what does it really mean? Will its effects be far reaching into the future? Will it save us money now and force us to downside police or fire protection in the future?...
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SHORT TAKE: Linton needs to take the lead with public transportation
(Column ~ 01/25/08)
I wish Rural Transit was in Greene County. We need regular bus routes. When I was growing up in Worthington, we didn't have to leave town to get what we needed to survive. We might go on a shopping trip to Terre Haute or Indy because we wanted to, not because we had to. It's not like that anymore. Today, we have to be able to get to Linton. For some things, Bloomfield will do...
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Jerrell family thankful for support from community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/08)
To the Editor: On Friday, Jan. 11, God called Joan Jerrell home. She lost her 14-year battle with renal failure. The outpouring of prayers, food and cards is greatly appreciated. The Jerrell family wishes to thank the Linton Dialysis Center, Dr. Richard Combs and the staff of Bloomington Hospital, Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville, the Rev. ...
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Coaches find a great way to raise awareness
(Column ~ 01/25/08)
I know sports is not something I normally write much about these days. I usually leave that chore to our two talented sports guys -- sports editor B.J. Hargis and sports writer Travis David. But when I heard about a couple of very important and moving projects involving shoes and the lack of them that are unfolding on two Hoosier State basketball courts, I wanted to share them with our readers in this forum...
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Where to get help
(Police Reports ~ 01/25/08)
U.S. SEN. RICHARD LUGAR 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Telephone (202) 224-4814 (Fax) (202) 228-0360 Lugar's Indiana office: 1180 Market Tower 10 W. Market Street Indianapolis, Ind., 46204 Telephone (317) 226-5555 E-mail - www.senate.gov/-lugar/...
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You can hunt out west on a budget
(Column ~ 01/25/08)
A lot of hunters are under the impression that going out west to hunt big game is only for those with considerable amounts of cash to burn. While an all-inclusive hunt on an outfitted ranch may cost $5,000 or more, the average hunter can afford to make a trip out west if they only take the time to plan and conduct a Do-It-Yourself hunt...
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The Marathon Inn was a magical place, Part 1
(Column ~ 01/25/08)
When I lived in the country, back in the 1940s and 1950s, a town was a special place. We were isolated from the mainstream of life, but it was an idyllic life and I loved it. However, on the farm we spent much of our time with the same people day after day and the farm duties were consuming. All of that enterprise consumed our lives and didn't leave much time to go to town or to just hang out. My family seldom left the county and never went on a vacation...
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Volunteers to help low income, handicapped, elderly with tax returns
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
Volunteers for TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) have been certified to assist the low income, handicapped, or elderly in filing their federal or state income tax returns. This is a program sponsored by IRS and AARP requiring counselors to study the tax laws and pass a certified exam. Free electronic filing will be available at all locations...
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Development series for not-for-profit members underway in county
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
The Greene County Foundation and the Indiana Youth Institute are hosting a series of professional development for non-profits in Greene County. The first in the series began Wednesday, and the presenter was June Miller of the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network. This is a service of United Way...
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School officials concerned about Gov. Daniels' plans
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
With the state legislature in session, two local school superintendents have voiced their concerns about current and future educational issues. Property tax reform such as capping taxes is one major concern, according to Bloomfield School Superintendent Dan Sichting...
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Aging adults' needs to be focus of meeting
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
A neighborhood meeting designed to allow Linton residents to have a voice concerning the needs of its aging adults will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Roy Clark Community Building. This is a NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) project, explained Nadine Roush, a local coordinator for NNORC...
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Neill running for commissioner slot in District 2
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
Highland Township Trustee/Assessor Willard G Neill has announced his intention to seek nomination for Greene County District 2 Commissioner on the Republican Party ticket. He is seeking the seat now held by Democrat Larry Hasler, who is running for re-election...
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'Meth' vigil Monday night in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
A public vigil Monday night in Bloomfield will help highlight community awareness in the fight against methamphetamine use, manufacturer and distribution in Greene County. A one-hour program of song, prayer and talks are planned to kick off the second annual "Meth is Death Week" that will observed through Feb. 2...
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Lewellyn Technology to expand; add 10 new jobs this year
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
A Linton-based business is expanding, opening a satellite office in suburban Indianapolis and adding 10 new employees. Lewellyn Technology, Inc. has announced its business operation is growing at the Linton office and it will be opening a new satellite office in Plainfield, located in the suburban Indianapolis area...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 01/25/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log on Thursday included one driver's license check, one 911 transfer, 10 requests for information only, one assist to the utility department after hours, one school/foot patrol, one structure fire, one accident with property damage, two medical/illness, four animal complaints, one assist to another agency, two harassment complaints, one theft-other, one disabled/stranded vehicle, two welfare checks/concerns, one fingerprint for a gun permit and two ordinance violations.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 01/25/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Elizabeth Pittman v. Cordderryl L. Pittman, dissolution U.S. Bank National Association as trustee v. Lee J. Paulsen, Carolyn R. Paulsen, Civitas Bank, a Michigan corporation, Fifth Third Bank, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, mortgage foreclosure...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/25/08)
Lenten/Holy Week service schedule The Central Greene County Ministerial Association has set the schedule for it's annual Lenten Breakfast series and Holy Week services. The Lenten Breakfast schedule is as follows: Feb. 9 - Holy Name Catholic Church, Feb. ...
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Greene County General Hospital to benefit from federal telecommunications grant
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
Greene County General Hospital in Linton is among 35 Critical Access hospital in the state to benefit from a federal grant that will connect with a broadband health network. Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) announced Friday a $16,138,270 award to the Indiana Telehealth Network by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Indiana Health Network will use the funds to connect the 35 Critical Access Hospitals throughout the state...
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Jasonville woman airlifted following wreck near Brazil
(Local News ~ 01/25/08)
A Jasonville woman was lifelined to an Indianapolis hospital following a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon near Brazil. State Road 59 was closed south of Brazil after the accident that took place near the intersection of SR 59 and County Road 300 N...
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Bloomfield Tops North Central
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/08)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Bloomfield Cardinals improved to 11-6 on the season with a 46-36 win over the visiting Thunderbirds of North Central at Glover Gymnasium Friday night in boys hardwood action. Trailing 11-8 after the first eight minutes of play the Cardinals turned up the defensive pressure and shutdown the Thunderbirds offense the next two quarters, limiting them to a total of seven points in the middle two frames...
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Brust Free-Throw Sinks Jug Rox
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/08)
Fred Brust made 1 of 2 free throws with three seconds remaining to provide the margin of difference as Union (Dugger) defeated winless Shoals 51-50 in a high school boys basketball game in Martin County Friday night. Union (Dugger), who improved to 5-9 while Shoals slipped to 0-13, trailed throughout much of the game before B.J. Howard and Brust combined for 15 of 17 points by the Bulldogs in the fourth quarter...
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Wolverines edge Loogootee in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/08)
SWITZ CITY -- Jared Shelton's 10-foot jump shot bounced off the rim and fell through the hoop with one second remaining in overtime to give White River Valley a 47-45 victory over Loogootee here Friday night. "To start, I have watched Loogootee on tape several times," said WRV boys basketball coach Gene Hall, whose Wolverines improved to 8-5. "We have played several teams this year that they are as good as or better than...
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Lakers fall to No. 9 Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/08)
JASONVILLE -- Playing their third ranked opponent on the season, the Shakamak Lakers gave a better showing than in their previous two battles against ranked foes, but the end result was the same, as the Class A No. 9 Barr-Reeve Vikings (11-4) handed the host Lakers their fifth loss of the season, 59-50...
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