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Bloomfield woman questions fundraising events
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/08)
To the Editor: I think it's so sad and such a contradiction that the American Cancer Society gives thousands of dollars to Planned Parenthood. The mission statement of the American Cancer Society states that it is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service...
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Network news crew in Worthington?
(Column ~ 03/21/08)
The call came when I was on my way home. My hometown tipster said a news crew affiliated with a national news network was camped out on the edge of downtown Worthington. They said their van was accompanied by a satellite truck. They reportedly had set up shop and were ready to broadcast the big breaking news scoop...
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Make sure to take care of Mother Earth
(Column ~ 03/21/08)
Warmer weather means outdoor activities, sunshine and trash? While enjoying the sunshine, warmth and the annual rebirth of Mother Earth, please don't litter. Whether it be during a cookout, ball game or walk in the park remember to leave your outdoor destination free of fast food wrappers, disposable cups and other junk...
- Graves scores 18 as Butler advances in NCAA Tournament (High School Sports ~ 03/21/08)
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Berns begins 18th season in charge of Miners
(High School Sports ~ 03/21/08)
Linton-Stockton baseball coach Bart Berns expects to have experience and depth on his pitching staff as he begins his 18th season in charge of the Miners. Seniors Jeff Laughlin (7-4 in 2007), left-hander Cameron Lancaster (3-3) and Jarrett Lannan (0-1) all return from last year's 17-12 squad...
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Have you been 'flocked'? Red Cross uses Flamingo Flocking to raise money
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
Look out for pink flamingos appearing here and there. The American Red Cross has once again kicked off its Flamingo Flocking fundraiser by placing several of the birds on the lawn of Linton's City Hall. "In Greene County the Flamingo Flocking is a major fundraiser for us as we started last year and made about $6,000," said Charlie Cox...
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Robert C. "Bob" Sturgis, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/21/08)
Robert C. "Bob" Sturgis, Sr., 69, of Solsberry, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Bloomington Hospital. Born May 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Frank V. and Gertrude E. (Musall) Sturgis. He was the owner and operator of Sturgis Garage. He graduated in 1957 from Bloomington High School...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/21/08)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one driver's license check, three requests for information only, one vandalism, two accidents with property damage, one lost and found, five animal complaints, one prowler, one assist to another agency, one harassment complaint, one fingerprint for a gun permit, one fingerprint-misc., one ordinance violation and 18 traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 03/21/08)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Infractions Norman E. Ayers, no seat belt fastened Richard L. Baker, no seat belt fastened Angela Barragan, no seat belt fastened Ashley Beaman, no seat belt fastened Alex L. Butler, no seat belt fastened Daniel R. Cargal, no seat belt fastened...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/21/08)
Plant auction On April 26, the Worthington Garden Club invites you to fill your garden with healthy, well-established plants donated by experienced gardeners. Come to the Worthington Park from 10 a.m.-Noon to ask advice, and enjoy free food as you bid on the newest additions to your landscape. Contact Betti at (812) 875-3734 or Bets@wispaninternet.com for more information...
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Inmate apparently strangled at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) -- A man convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor died after being attacked in his cell at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. Robert Crane, 27, who appeared to have been strangled, died while being treated at a hospital about 1:30 p.m. Friday, two hours after the attack, prison spokesman Rich Larsen said...
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Black ice keeps sheriff's department very busy wrecks
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
According to the calendar, it was the first day of spring. According to the Greene County Sheriff's Department, it was a day of black ice, frozen water on roadways and 26 accidents caused by weather conditions. From ice to rain to flooding, the weather has been making headlines and been the cause of many more...
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Traffic accident near scene of recent fatal SR. 54 crash
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
A patch of ice on State Road 54 in eastern Greene County on Thursday morning caused a driver to lose control, go over a embankment and strike a utility pole in the same area where a traffic fatality occurred March 10. Elizabeth A. Norris, 42, Bloomfield, was eastbound around 7 a.m. on S.R. 54 just east of County Road 625 East near English Construction, in a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix when she hit a patch of ice and started to slide...
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Worthington making progress with recent projects
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
WORTHINGTON -- After months of patience through delays and slow-moving paperwork, the Worthington Town Council is now seeing some light at the end of the tunnel on some of their goals. With four major projects finally starting to move forward at the same time, the Council has held five meetings in March, including two this past week, to take care of business...
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Fundraiser will help 'Supporting Heroes' program
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
Have you ever thought about supporting a firefighter, police officer or EMS member in a time of need? "Supporting Heroes" has and hopes that you will join the cause by attending a local fundraiser March 30. Supporting Heroes provides support to families of police, fire, and EMS personnel killed in the line of duty...
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Sichting: Bill is a shift in taxes
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
The effects of House Bill 1001 -- a property reform tax bill that has been passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor -- was a topic of discussion at the recent Bloomfield School Board of Trustees meeting. Bloomfield School Superintendent Dan Sichting on Friday described the reform plan as a "shift in taxes."...
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Keen, Marcotte recognized by American Legion Post
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
Linton Mayor Tom Jones opened the program and welcomed guests Thursday night at the 89th birthday celebration of Frank Courtney American Legion Post 22. The highlight of the annual dinner, as always, was the surprise awards for Citizen of the Year, which was presented to Tracy Keen, and Legionnaire of the year, which went to Frank Marcotte...
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Eastern Greene forms Chamber of Commerce
(Local News ~ 03/21/08)
A new Chamber of Commerce organization is now up and running in Greene County. The Eastern Greene Chamber of Commerce has been organized on a low-key basis since last November, when the first meeting was held. Now, the organization is ready to become a visible and vital part of the eastern Greene business community, says Brad Crites, who is serving as the organization's executive director during the organizational stage...
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