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Lakers look to capture regional
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/08)
At the beginning of the 2007-08 season, Shakamak Laker head coach Ernie Maesch was looking at his roster and envisioned that his program could be one of the elite boys basketball teams in Class A this season. Then an injury to a key senior starter occurred and the man at the reins of the Lakers set his focus on making adjustments with a younger group as his main core...
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Sheriff's department needs help with wreck information
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for information about an accident which happened Wednesday at the old highway garage. Deputy Jeremy Inman is investigating the incident involving a driver who left the scene without reporting the accident...
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ISP troopers to conduct 'Operation Pull Over Blitz' Friday through March 29
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
Lieutenant Paul Bucher, Commander of the Indiana State Police Post at Bloomington, announced Thursday that district troopers will be participating in the upcoming Operation Pull Over Blitz. The traffic enforcement blitz will be conducted from Friday through Saturday, March 29...
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Shawnee Theatre announces show line-up for 49th season; auditions set for local talent
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
After a record-setting season that the stars came out for -- or one at least (John Mellencamp attended a performance of Hank Williams, Lost Highway), the Shawnee Summer Theatre announces its 49th season. Kicking off the season June 12-15, June 19-22 will be Godspell, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz: This musical extravaganza of Biblical proportions has been pleasing audiences since the 70's...
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Brandyn Takoda Scott Beck
(Obituary ~ 03/06/08)
Brandyn Takoda Scott Beck, 10, of Solsberry, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his residence. Born Aug. 10, 1997, in Bloomington, he was the son of Scott Beck and Lori (Pate) Lawson. He was a student. Survivors include his mother, Lori Lawson of Solsberry; his father, Scott Beck of Bloomington; two sisters, Stacey Lawson of Solsberry and Shaina Vincent and husband Joe of Bloomington; maternal grandmother Joyce Pate of Solsberry; paternal grandparents Byron and Donna Beck of Bloomington; one niece, Lilly Lawson of Bloomington; two nephews, Jude Vincent and Calvin Vincent, both of Bloomington; three aunts, Kathy Mitchell of Solsberry, Jo Eads of Shelbyville and Angie Campbell of Ellettsville; five uncles, David Eads and Steve Pate, both of Solsberry, Buddy Pate of Bloomington, Jerry Pate of Bloomfield, and Jason Campbell of Ellettsville; and cousins, Brandon and Ashley Mitchell, Travis Pate, Justin and Kyle Eads and Misty and Levi Williams, all of Solsberry, Michael and Matt Pate of Bloomfield, Tyler Andis of Bloomington, and Stephanie and Seth Campbell of Ellettsville.. ...
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Marguriette Irene Schmidt
(Obituary ~ 03/06/08)
Marguriette Irene Schmidt, 100, of Indianapolis passed away at 6:05 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Hoosier Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis. She was born Aug. 26, 1907, in Porter County, to Dallas Sarver and Catherine Henry Sarver. Her husband, the Rev. ...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/06/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included three requests for information only, one juvenile/delinquent, one assist to the utility department after hours, two school/foot patrols, two accidents with property damage, two funeral escorts, two lost and found, one medical/illness, two animal complaints, two suspicious vehicles/persons, one assist to another agency, one possibly intoxicated driver and two disabled/stranded vehicles.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 03/06/08)
SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Shannon K. Meyers, possession of marijuana State v. Misti McDonald, check deception State v. Kenny R. Cordell, driving while suspended CIVIL CASES Brandon Beverly, a minor, bnf Angela Beverly v. Eric Carpenter, City of Linton, and State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, civil tort...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/06/08)
Raffle for hand-hooked rug The Newberry Progressive Club is selling raffle tickets for a hand-hooked rug. The rug - on display at the Bloomfield State Bank Newberry Branch -- was designed by Janice Spaulding and hand-hooked by Marilyn Stewart and Jan Cabel.Tickets are $1 each or 10 for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the BSB Newberry Branch or from any Progressive Club member. The drawing will be May 3. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Newberry community...
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Bloomfield Council tables tornado sirens proposal
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
With the recent tornado's aftermath still fresh on the minds of many Bloomfield residents also comes the question of whether a siren warning system is needed. The Bloomfield Town Council tabled the siren matter during its March meeting on Wednesday after citing budget issues that are pending with state funding-- which is not expected to be settled until late April or May...
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What does Greene County have to offer? A lot
(Column ~ 03/06/08)
Sometimes when I'm chatting with folks who have grown up in this area, I hear them make comments like, "There's nothing here in Greene County," and I'm shocked! Can't they see all the treasures we have here, plus the incredible potential for development? Yes, it's going to take some effort to get the most out of what we have, but the payoff will make it worthwhile...
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County workers receive new medical benefit: Health Care Flexible Spending Account
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
Greene County government employees will soon have a new benefit that will allow them to put money aside in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) to be used for medical and child care expenses before taxes are deducted. The Greene County Commissioners approved establishing the FSA during its regular meeting Tuesday...
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Bloomfield Chamber award may be changed; considering making scholarship to honor Hannah
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
Possible changes in the annual Harvey Hannah Award were discussed during the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce's meeting on Thursday. The Harvey Hannah Award honors a Bloomfield resident by recognizing his or her outstanding efforts in the community at the Chamber's annual November dinner meeting...
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Sonshine Shop to double its space to do God's work
(Local News ~ 03/06/08)
WORTHINGTON -- The Sonshine Shop in Worthington is gearing up for a major expansion this spring. What started as a small mission outreach project by the Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church in 2000 has reached out more every year since to serve those in need in Greene County...
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Frances E. McQuillen
(Obituary ~ 03/06/08)
Frances E. McQuillen, 90, of Owensburg, passed away at 5 a.m. on Thursday March 6, 2008 at Bedford Regional Medical Center in Bedford. Born January 22, 1918 in Scott County, she was the daughter of Charles and Ella (Smith) Sullivan. She was retired and was formerly the head cook at the Bloomfield Nursing Home, She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Regular Baptist Church in Silverville...
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