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UPDATED: Dense fog advisory issued; some schools delayed
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR GREENE COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. VISIBILITIES OF ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED. REDUCED AND FLUCTUATING VISIBILITIES MAY MAKE TRAVEL HAZARDOUS AT TIMES. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING...SLOW DOWN... USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS...AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU...
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Sports Briefs
(Community Sports ~ 03/08/10)
Lyons Better Baseball and Softball will be having sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lyons Community Building. Boys must be age 4 by May 1, 2010 and not turn 13 before May 1, 2010 to be eligible to participate. Girls must by 5 by Jan. 1, 2010, but not turn 19 before Jan 1, 2010...
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All-time area boys basketball career scoring list
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/10)
All-Time Area Boys Basketball Career Scoring List (Unofficial, incomplete) Rank, Player, School, Year -- Points 1. Brody Boyd, Union (Dugger), 2000 -- 2,632 points 2. A.J. Graves, WRV, 2004 -- 2,041 points 3. Rusty Miller, Switz City (Central), 1975 -- 1,978 points...
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Ruby Ester (Steele) McNabb
(Obituary ~ 03/08/10)
Ruby Ester (Steele) McNabb was granted her angel wings on March 5, 2010. Her final days were spent at the home of her son, Dan, surrounded by family and friends whom Ruby had touched in some small way throughout her long and very memorable life. Born in 1921 in Vicksburg, Ruby graduated from Midland High School in 1939. She married her high school sweetheart, Lavaughn Archibald McNabb in 1939, who preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her newborn daughter, Teresa...
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William R. (Bill) Isenogle
(Obituary ~ 03/08/10)
William R. (Bill) Isenogle, 85, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Bloomington Hospital. He was born March 13, 1924 in Marion County to William Cyrus and Rebecca (Lester) Isenogle. Bill served his country in World War II with the U.S. ...
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Linton Firefighters called to house fire Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
Linton Firefighters were called to a Sunday afternoon house fire after receiving the 9-1-1 call from a neighbor. Firefighters arrived at 89 SE 7th St. at 5:16 p.m. and were able to knock the fire out within 10 minutes, explained Linton Fire Chief Gary Tannehill in a Monday morning interview with the Greene County Daily World. The home is ow
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Marsh Madness event draws big crowd: First-ever bird festival showcases Goose Pond FWA
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
It was truly Marsh Madness as people stood in line Saturday morning to enter the Roy Clark building at Humphreys Park in Linton. The crowd was even larger than anticipated with nearly 600 people attending by noon. An extra tour of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area had to be added to the schedule to accommodate those who were waiting to take a tour of the state wetland...
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Saturday school attendance tops 77 percent at Linton-Stockton
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
It was school as normal for Linton-Stockton students on Saturday. The overall attendance rate for the snow make-up day was almost 80 percent, explained L-S High School Principal Nathan Moore. "It worked pretty well. Some people had some pre-arranged situations that had been set," he added, noting he had reserve duty and was unable to attend...
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Linton man behind bars on meth charge
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
One Linton man was arrested Friday and police are looking for another -- both are suspected of being involved in a methamphetamine manufacturing operation. Kevin W. Moore, 36, Linton, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/08/10)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one custody dispute/exchange, one intimidation, three accidents with property damage, one off-road vehicle complaint, four medical/illness, one animal complaint, one assist to another agency, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, two fingerprints for gun permits, two arrests-wanted on warrants and five traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 03/08/10)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES In Re: Name Change of Joshua Lee Weaver Thompson, name change IU Credit Union v. Kim Southern, Calvin D. Southern, Alberta Southern, Michael Koontz, complaint GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES William R. Secrest, invasion of privacy...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/08/10)
Bloomfield School Board The Bloomfield School Board will meet for a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the junior high school conference room. Gospel sing Hobbieville Christian Fellowship is hosting an old-fashioned gospel sing at 6 p.m. Saturday. All gospel singers are welcome...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/08/10)
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann Brinson. We wish to thank those who loved her, for the visits, cards, food and flowers. For the remarks from close friends and to Brother Moore for the service she would want. To Anderson-Poindexter for the caring help and service...
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Back to school dates put to the ballot at Northeast School Corporation
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
School's in - but when? Now, staff, students and teachers will have a greater say in when classes start, courtesy of an Internet poll initiated by Northeast School Corp. NESC Superintendent Mark Baker received permission from the board of school trustees Monday to post three proposed schedules on the school corporation's website beginning Wednesday. Visitors can then vote on their preferred calendar through March 26...
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Jasonville waiting on firehouse bid recommendations from the engineer
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
Mayor Roy Terrill announced at Jasonville's City Council meeting Monday evening that the city is waiting on recommendations from engineers before it can continue with funding for firehouse bids. Ten bids have been submitted. Terrell also reported that several people have inquired about city property for sale. However, he said before there are any transactions the properties have to be properly listed and advertised...
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Eastern to move graduation day due to snow make up days
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
Eastern-Greene seniors will be graduating one week later than what was originally planned. Due to inclement weather closing school for several days, the Eastern-Greene School Board adjusted their plan during their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening...
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Linton City Council passes golf cart ordinance
(Local News ~ 03/08/10)
Although the golf cart ordinance was passed in a 4-0 vote during the Monday meeting of the Linton City Council, it's not effective until further details are ironed out. "The inspection process has to be set," explained Linton Mayor Tom Jones. And when it's effective look for police enforcement...
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