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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/04/08)
Can someone help me with sonic air pollution To the Editor: Let's talk about air pollution. Al Gore and his disciples have mangled this issue beyond recognition, however, their tunnel vision prevents them from seeing the whole issue. Or, maybe the other dimension of air pollution has no value in the political agenda. They have made us aware, ad nausium of carbons, hydro carbons, fly ash, ash, soot, smog, green house gasses, etc. These things can be exploited politically...
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Roy "Dude" Weaver
(Obituary ~ 08/04/08)
Roy "Dude" Weaver, 79, of rural Goshen, passed away at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2008. He was born in Linton to Roy Weaver on Nov. 11, 1928. He married Phyllis Gravemier on Feb. 15, 1950, in Linton. She died Dec. 24, 1989. He married Judi Ann Latson on June 2, 1990. She died Nov. 16, 2004...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/04/08)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. James L. Austin, theft State v. John G. Sparks CIVIL CASES Tamara Perkins v. Rex Alan Perkins, dissolution Universal Mortgage Corporation v. Preston J. Blair, Amanda Edward-Blair, mortgage foreclosure G.E. Money Bank v. Carol Phelps, collection...
- Updated: Heat doesn't slow yard-salers in Bloomfield (Local News ~ 08/04/08)
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IDEM issues ozone alert for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is forecasting high ozone levels in Greene, Perry, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties for Tuesday. This Air Quality Action Day means that conditions are right for ozone to reach levels that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, the elderly and anyone with cardiac (heart) or pulmonary (lung) problems should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors...
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Eastern has new field and coach as Dean takes over
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/08)
EASTERN GREENE -- The Eastern Greene High School football program in now being led by new varsity coach Luke Dean, who is in his second year on staff. Dean, who is teaching eighth grade science at Eastern Greene, worked last year as an assistant under Jeff Bond...
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Heaton takes over Lady Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/08)
BLOOMFIELD -- After two seasons as junior varsity volleyball coach, Jennifer Heaton has been promoted to varsity coach at Bloomfield High School. She will replace Laura Kay Rose, who coached the Lady Cardinals just one season before stepping down. Heaton, who had her first official practice in charge of the Lady Cards Monday, will be the fourth coach in the past four seasons...
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Sports Briefs
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/08)
Back to school fundraiser The Linton FOP along with 180 Energy Drink is hosting the annual Back to School Fundraiser tournament. Proceeds will help benefit kids in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year. Entry fee for the tournament is $150 plus one back to school item. Additional items and donations will be accepted...
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Warrant issued in metal theft case
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
A warrant was requested on Friday for the arrest of a Bloomfield man in connection with an incident of theft on July 22 in Worthington. A preliminary class D felony charge of theft was filed Friday against James L. Austin in Greene Circuit Court. The probable cause affidavit was written by Worthington Town Marshal Dennis Conaway...
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Solsberry man arrested in connection with cash theft
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
A Solsberry man was booked into jail Friday on a preliminary charge of theft after Greene County Sheriff's Det. George Dallaire reviewed surveillance tapes from a Bloomfield service station that show a man stealing money out of a cash register. Dallaire interviewed John G. Sparks, 51, at the Sheriff's Department regarding the tapes and numerous incidents of theft at the station -- then placed him under arrest...
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Concert to benefit Pregnancy Choices' efforts
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
A number of local performers have united to give a concert to raise funds and awareness for Pregnancy Choices, Greene County's resource for unplanned pregnancies. "We have 10 different groups of contemporary Christian singers and musicians from the county who have joined together to be a voice for those who have no voice, the unborn," said Tambra McGill, concert organizer. "There's so much musical talent in this area and it's exciting to see them get together on behalf of Pregnancy Choices."...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 08/04/08)
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 fraud investigation, one title check, three requests for information only, one assist to the utility department, two incidents of vandalism, two custody disputes/exchanges, two protective order violations, one structure fire, two accidents with personal injury, two accidents with property damage, one lost and found, six medical/illness, two alarms, one animal complaint, four suspicious vehicles/persons, five assists to other agencies, one possibly intoxicated driver, one extra patrol, two thefts-other, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, two motor vehicle thefts, one domestic dispute, two ordinance violations and three traffic stops.. ...
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Greene Academy to be charged standard tap in fees by Switz City Council
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
SWITZ CITY -- The Switz City Town Council voted Monday evening to charge standard -- same side of road - water and sewer tapping fees to Greene County Consortium for installation of water and sewage to Greene Academy buildings on White River Valley School property...
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Worthington resident wins $50,000 on 'Slots of Money' scratch-off game
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
This is one time Adam Noel of Worthington can be happy that he succumbed to peer pressure. "My friend bought four [Hoosier Lottery Slots of Money Scratch-off] tickets and didn't win," said Noel. "He told me to buy the next one thinking I would win $50."...
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Bloomfield Apple Festival theme is 'Twist, Rattle and Shake'
(Local News ~ 08/04/08)
The planning of the traditional Bloomfield Apple Festival is moving right along. This year's theme is "Twist, Rattle and Shake," explained Apple Festival Committee Secretary Christina Small. "It's (the theme) for the tornado, earthquake and all the wind storm damage," she said, noting the unusual amount of natural disasters that struck Bloomfield this year...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/04/08)
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Thursday at the Pepperoni Grill. Bloomfield Youth Baseball The Bloomfield Youth Baseball fall signs up are from 5 - 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Bloomfield Library. Cost is $20...
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Linton boys cross country practice begins Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/08)
Linton-Stockton High School boys cross country coach Jeff Franklin would like to announce that practice for the 2008 season will start at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the track.
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