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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/01/09)
It's not so bad being an 'old geezer' To the Editor: Not long ago, I heard myself be referred to as an old "geezer." My first impulse was to be offended. After analyzing the term, I came away with a fresh point of view. One can view such a remark as insulting if one thinks negatively. Apply a positive spin and the result is very flattering and uplifting. I won't dwell on negative thoughts...
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Gerald "Red" Reed,
(Obituary ~ 07/01/09)
Gerald "Red" Reed, 81, died Wednesday morning, July 1, 2009, at his residence in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton.
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Officials urge 'common sense' in handling fireworks
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
Boom. Boom. Pop. Bam. The sounds of the season are in the air and local firefighters want to remind you to use caution when handling fireworks. "Use common sense," explained Linton Fire Captain Tom Robison. Watch out for kids and fireworks. "Kids should always be supervised. Be smart about it and don't always trust fireworks," Robison added...
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Vendors needed for upcoming 4- H Fair
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
If you're interested in promoting your business, then be sure to check out the opportunities during the upcoming Greene County 4-H Fair. Lori Brown, member of the 4-H Council, provided the details. "We have space available in the commercial building for vendors," she explained...
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Fireworks slated for Bloomfield on Saturday night
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
All is looking well for the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in the park. Less than two months ago, the fireworks fund had about $650 and needed a total of $8,500 to reach last year's amount, noted Chamber Member Dan Sichting...
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Solsberry to host its 17th annual fireworks show on Friday
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
The summer skies over Solsberry will be glowing with an array of colorful fireworks and loud booms Friday night on the eve of Independence Day. Country music will fill the air. There will be plenty of good food and friendly fellowship. Traditionally, Solsberry hosts one of the largest annual fireworks displays in the area that lights up the sky for miles in impressive fashion for a show that lasts about 45 minutes, according to Beech Creek Township Trustee Larry Shute, who has helped the Eastern Greene Volunteer Fire Department put on the show for the last 17 years.. ...
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Lt. Governor calls budget passage 'welcome relief' for taxpayers and state workers
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman calls the last day passage of a compromised two-year $27 billion state budget a welcome relief for taxpayers and state workers. Skillman made her comments in a state-wide conference call with media members Wednesday afternoon...
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Convicted sex offender back in jail after photo surfaces on his cell phone
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
Law enforcement wasted no time in getting a 32-year-old convicted sexual offender back in jail Tuesday after a picture, taken Friday, of him touching a 14-year-old girl was found on his cell phone and reported to police Sunday. Chet M. Mitchell of Vincennes was booked into the Greene County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond...
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"Hoosier Doughboys" to march in the Freedom Festival Parade
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
As the "Hoosier Doughboys" march through Linton's streets in the Fourth of July parade Saturday, they will not only be honoring the soldiers of World War I, but also in remembrance of a hometown soldier who served in that conflict. The interesting series of events that led to the identity of that local WWI soldier came about because of Linton native Doug Roush and two of his history-buff friends, Doug Blackford and Wade Harshman, who wanted to call attention to the Great War, as it was called, by forming an educational history unit.. ...
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Bridge near Solsberry to be named after former rural mail carrier; dedication Friday night
(Local News ~ 07/01/09)
A bridge on State Road 43, east of Solsberry, will formally be named Friday to honor a former long-time rural mail carrier. Signs have been erected at the bridge -- which crosses the Indiana Rail Road Company tracks -- and will be unveiled Friday morning naming it the Dannie Shute Memorial Bridge...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/01/09)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday included one request for information only, one fight, one juvenile/delinquent, one assist to the utility department after hours, one missing/runaway juvenile, three accidents with property damage, one medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, one harassment complaint, one extra patrol, one animal/debris in roadway, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, one abandoned vehicle, two community relations, one ordinance violation and two traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 07/01/09)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Citibank (South Dakota) NA v. John D. Powell aka Doug J. Powell aka L. John Powell, collection Asset Acceptance LLC v. Jacinda Grow, collection Asset Acceptance LLC v. Carrie R. Heaton, collection Corn Flour Producers LLC v. Patsy Threlkeld, collection...
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Commmunity Notes
(Community News ~ 07/01/09)
Commercial vendors needed for the fair Commercial vendors wanting to have a booth at the upcoming Greene County Fair still have time to sign up. Booth space is $100 for a 10 feet by 10 feet spot. The Commerical Building will be open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 12 through Thrusday, July 16. For more information and to sign up contact Lori Brown at 384-3098...
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