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Information on disinfecting and testing well water that may be affected by the flood
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
INDIANAPOLIS - Flooding throughout South Central Indiana has called into question the safety of many well systems. Individuals on well systems are urged to get their well water tested before starting to use the water again. Health officials recommend using bottled water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing until well water has been tested...
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Where to get assistance after the flood and storms: Overview of federal disaster assistance
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Many Hoosiers impacted by recent severe storms and flooding in Indiana are asking about the state's federal disaster recovery status. Here is some basic information about the types of assistance the federal government may provide. Overview...
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Duke Energy's power stays protected at Edwardsport
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
EDWARDSPORT -- After the White River's water level rose to a dangerous 29.5 feet June 10, the Indiana National Guard arrived on site to assist in sandbagging operations, helping protect the Edwardsport Duke Energy power plant. As water pumps drained the excess out of lower plant area, Plant Operation Supervisor Kenny Ellerman said workers couldn't have saved the plant by themselves...
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Jasonville water distribution station moved
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Jasonville Mayor Roy Terrell announced late Wednesday night that the water distribution center has been moved from the fire station to the old Cord Factory on Meridian Street. "You are now able to take a hot shower at the Wright Township Firehouse in Midland on Highway 59 on the East side Highway. Bring your own soap and towel," the mayor said in a prepared statement...
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Area Road Update: State Road 157 north of Worthington now open
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning that State Road 157 from SR 67/US 231 (Worthington) to SR 48 is now open. State Road 157 from Bloomfield to Worthington and State Road 57 South from the State Road 54 junction remain closed...
- (Updated) Bloomington District United Methodist Church to help flood victims (Local News ~ 06/12/08)
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What happens after the water goes down?
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
People in Indiana are anxious to return to their homes after the recent severe storms and flooding, but taking preventative measures now can save time and money later. Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) officials recommend taking the following precautions when beginning recovery efforts:...
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Extension Service has post-flood informtion that can help with recovery for homeowners and farmers
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Purdue Extension Service's Greene County office will soon have information available to help victims of the recent flood. Lindy Miller, Greene County Extension Educator says "Purdue also have a Mold specialist team we can access for resources if needed."...
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Hang on...more rain on the way
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
A week ago Friday the Greene County area received more than its share of rain. Unfortunately, more is on the way. According to WTWO Channel 2 meteorologist Alexis King, the Wabash Valley can expect another severe storm Friday night and into Saturday. The storm may produce up to two inches of rain...
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Lakers seek state championship for "tenth man"
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/08)
JASONVILLE -- Basketball teams have their sixth man who comes in off the bench and provides a spark to the team. Many football teams proclaim their 12th man to be their crowd. Both can play a vital role in the success of their team, but it would be hard to say that either has a bigger affect than the Shakamak Lakers 10th man...
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Sarah L. Bays
(Obituary ~ 06/12/08)
Sarah L. Bays, 83, of Worthington, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born May 21, 1925, in Greene County, the daughter of Garrett & Bessie (Fiscus) Hamilton. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Johnny's Onion Ring Factory in Worthington and at Worthington-Jefferson School. She was a member of Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church in Worthington...
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Chester E. Pugh
(Obituary ~ 06/12/08)
Chester E. Pugh, 54, of Pleasantville, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at his residence. Born March 25, 1954 in Lebanon, Tenn., he was the son of Donald and Lillie Westmoreland Pugh. He was a U.S. Army veteran in Vietnam. Survivors include: his mother, Lilly Pugh of Highland; his wife Michele Myers Pugh of Pleasantville; seven sons, Billy Pugh of Howesville, John Pugh of Dugger, Jesse Pugh of Burgin, Ky., Joshua Pugh, Isaac Pugh, Adam Pugh and Matthew Pugh, all of Pleasantville; two daughters, Alissa Pugh and Lydia Pugh, both of Linton; one sister, Linda Matchinski of Portland, Ind.; and three grandchildren, Cheyenne, Isaih and Anna.. ...
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Violet Mae McFarland
(Obituary ~ 06/12/08)
Violet Mae (Hill) McFarland, 95, of Lyons, passed away at 8:12 p.m. on Sunday June 8, 2008 at Lyons Health & Living Center in Lyons. Born February 10, 1913 in Spencer she was the daughter of Winfield and Dollie Ann (Maners) Hill. A homemaker, she was a member of the Newberry Nazarene Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a member of the Red Hat Club and was a cancer survivor...
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Lakers aiming for state championship
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/08)
JASONVILLE -- The Shakamak Lakers baseball team is hoping that the old adage "the third time is the charm" proves to be true tonight when they battle Cowan for the Class A state championship at Victory Field. The Lakers, who are making their fourth appearance at Victory Field, have finished as the brides maid the last two years. This years squad seem to have a special aura about them from previous teams...
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Sophomore makes big splash for Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/08)
JASONVILLE -- Coming into the 2008 season, pitching was a main concern for the Shakamak Lakers baseball team. Two-thirds of their wins from last season's 21-10 record and a runner-up showing in the Class A title game at Victory Field, were lost to graduation. With a team full of seniors, a sophomore has strapped the team to his back and carried them back to the state finals for the third consecutive season...
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Steve Brett coming back to Greene County
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/08)
The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of Trustees unanimously approved Steve Brett as the new high school varsity boys basketball coach Thursday night. Brett will replace Ernie Maesch, who posted a 78-40 record in five seasons at Shakamak including winning two sectionals championships (2006 and 2008) as well as a regional title in 2006 before resigning to take a similar job at Northview...
- The 'Flood of 2008' leaves its mark (Local News ~ 06/12/08)
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Shakamak hires Brett for variety of athletic jobs
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
The MSD of Shakamak Board of School Trustees voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Steve Brett as the new athletic director, dean of students and head boys basketball coach. (See related story on Page 6) The board also voted 5-0 to hire Michael Mogan as elementary principal...
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Pamida steps up to help disaster victims in Worthington
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
With little fanfare, an 18-wheeler quietly rolled into Worthington on Wednesday evening carrying a load of emergency supplies for the town's flood victims -- a gift from the Pamida Foundation in Omaha, Neb., and the Pamida Store in Bloomfield. When the truck rolled into town, Pamida Manager Judy Hammond and Pamida employee Diana Brewer from the Bloomfield store were waiting in Worthington at the fire station along with Bloomfield Town Marshal Kenneth Tharp and personnel from the Worthington Police Department and Worthington-Jefferson Township Fire Department.. ...
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Bloomfield board reviews elementary renovations
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
Bloomfield School District Superintendent Dan Sichting began Thursday night's board meeting work session by reviewing the progress of the elementary renovation project. The project involves renovating the electrical, heating, cooling, and lighting in the elementary school...
- Firefighters to get some relief from water detail in Jasonville (Local News ~ 06/12/08)
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Shakamak hires Steve Brett as new basketball coach
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of Trustees unanimously approved Steve Brett as the new high school varsity boys basketball coach Thursday night. Brett will replace Ernie Maesch, who posted a 78-40 record in five seasons at Shakamak including winning two sectionals championships (2006 and 2008) as well as a regional title in 2006 before resigning to take a similar job at Northview...
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It will take more than floods and no water to keep Laker fans down at baseball tourney time
(Local News ~ 06/12/08)
It will take more than the biggest flood to hit the area in 133 years and a community water crisis to get the people in Jasonville down. That's especially true when it's post-season baseball time and the city's beloved Shakamak Lakers are still alive in the tournament and playing for a state crown...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/12/08)
Summer Storytimes this week at the Bloomfield Library. Tots Time -Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30 for ages 2-3 years. The theme this week will be "Noisy Bugs". Bug Bunch-Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 for grades K-3. The theme will be "Not a Bug". Preschool Storytime-Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 for ages 4-6. The theme will be "Creepy, Crawly, Critters"...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 06/12/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Jimmy Lee England, burglary, auto theft CIVIL CASES Fritzi Irene Jones v. Paul Reed Jones, dissolution Popular Finance Services LLC v. Jeffrey H. Combs, Cheryl Combs, mortgage foreclosure LL Receivables Company, assignee of U.S. Bank USA v. Michael Roberts, collection...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 06/12/08)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one title check, one follow-up investigation, six requests for information only, one incident of vandalism, two accidents with personal injuries, one accident with property damage, two lost and found, two medical/illness, two alarms, four animal complaints, one assist to another agency, one bicycle theft, one welfare check/concern, one assist to the fire department, two domestic disputes, two ordinance violations and two traffic stops.. ...
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