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Spring break can be fun close to home
(Column ~ 03/17/08)
Anonymous asks: Spring break is coming up. Why don't you write a column on what there is for families to do during spring break? My reply: That is a very good idea! I had not thought of doing that. So, here you go! These are activities that are close and free or relatively inexpensive. So if you are worried about gas prices, have to work, and want to do something fun that is local, check these out!...
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Worthington Town Council very busy in recent weeks
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
The meeting calendar for members of the Worthington Town Council has been busy recently as several slow-moving projects have all started picking up speed at the same time. The council met March 4, twice last week and two more special meetings are scheduled for this week. One will be today at 5:30 p.m. and the other will be Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., both in the Town Hall of the Municipal Building...
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Suspect flees police south of Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
A Newberry man was arrested early Monday on numerous preliminary charges including battery upon two officers. Police say after attempting to flee, he fought with police officers before being taken to jail. Kerry Hasler, 52, who listed an address of Rural Route 1, Box 12, Newberry, was booked in at 1:27 a.m. ...
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Montgomery crowned Linton Freedom Festival queen
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
Ashton Taylor Montgomery, daughter of Richard and Shannon Montgomery, was crowned Linton Freedom Festival parade queen Saturday night. The pageant was at the Linton-Stockton High School auditoria, and she was crowned by 2007 Freedom Festival queen, Laura Beth Correll...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/17/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included one incident of trespassing, one breaking and entering, one follow-up investigation, one transfer of a 911 call, six requests for information only, one vandalism, one custody dispute/exchange, one accident with personal injury, six accidents with property damage, one off-road vehicle complaint, nine medical/illness, six animal complaints, two prowlers, four suspicious vehicle/person, three assists to other agencies, six harassment complaints, one child abuse/neglect, one speeding vehicle, one reckless driver, one extra patrol, four thefts-other, two welfare checks/concerns, one 911 prank or false call, one assist to the utility department, one fingerprint for a gun permit, one domestic dispute, one animal/canine removed and nine traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 03/17/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Steven B. Kristler, sexual misconduct with a minor CIVIL CASES William Michael Leake v. Colleen Cleary, Owen County State Bank, mortgage foreclosure American Acceptance Company LLC v. Larry J. Hendricks, collection...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/17/08)
Band festival Tuesday night The annual Band Festival at White River Valley High School is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Admission is $1, and the event will be in the WRV gym. Fish Fry The Jefferson Township Fire Department will hold a fish fry from 4-8 p.m. on April 5 at the Pleasantville Gym. Adults $7. Children under 12 $3.50...
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Rotary auction well-attended
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
A large crowd turned out Monday for the annual Bloomfield Rotary Club Dinner/Auction fundraising event at the Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School cafeteria. Club President Sandy Mead said, "It is way more than giving. One hundred percent of tonight's dinner and auction profits will be given back to the community in scholarships."...
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Crane awards $19 million contract for Marine work
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
DRS Technologies, Inc. announced Monday that it received a $19 million contract to provide high-tech work for the U.S. Marine Corps in a contract from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will provide the Marine Corps with vehicle Vision Enhancement Systems (VES). ...
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Worthington homes may be eligible for rehabilitation grants
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
Several Worthington homes may be eligible for a facelift this year if the town council is successful in its quest for another Housing Rehabilitation Grant. The prospect appears favorable according to Jenny Dearwester of Southern Indiana Development Corporation (SIDC) who spoke to the council at a meeting last week...
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No injuries in morning wreck
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
An early morning accident involving two vehicles on the Sharkey Curve east of Bloomfield stopped traffic on State Road 54 and sent one man to the hospital. Around 7:35 a.m. on Monday, John Johnson, Jr., 33, Bloomfield, was eastbound on S.R. 54 in a 1981 Chevrolet pick-up truck...
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Jasonville man in court Friday on drug and public intoxication charges
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
A Jasonville man will be in court Friday for an initial hearing on a drug and public intoxication charge. James Matthew "Matt" Hayes, 41, Jasonville, was arrested Saturday and booked into jail on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and public intoxication...
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Former Bloomfield girl's coach fired in Clay County
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
Clay Community School District officials have fired a former Bloomfield High School basketball coach from her athletic and classroom duties. The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees released 43-year-old Anita Miller from her contract March 5 during a special session...
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Commissioners to discuss I-69 Planning Grant process
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
The Greene County Commissioners will hear recommendations on how to proceed with the Interstate 69 Planning Grant process at its 9:30 a.m. meeting today. Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Joan Bethell is expected to address the commissioners and present a recommendations outline from the Purdue University Land Use Team and officials with Bernardin and Lochmueller, of...
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Combative man damages equipment in hospital's ER
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
A Bloomfield man is in jail following an early Monday incident that caused damage in emergency room equipment at Greene County General Hospital. Scott Stahl, 29, Bloomfield, was arrested early Monday by Bloomfield Deputy Marshal Brad Deckard in connection with the incident at the Linton-based hospital...
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Charlie Karazsia named to new athletic position; Weber approved as gridiron coach
(Local News ~ 03/17/08)
Athletics was the main topic of discussion at the Linton-Stockton School Board meeting on Monday. During the meeting, the board hired Charlie Karazsia as an administrative assistant for athletics pending his letter of retirement. Karazsia is currently the high school health teacher as well as the athletic director. He intends on retiring from both positions at the end of the school year in order to take on the new position...
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