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Alcohol believed involved in single vehicle crash on State Road 43
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department investigated a single vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning on State Road 43, north of Solsberry. Injured in the 12:25 a.m. crash and taken to Bloomington Hospital for treatment of facial injuries was 24-year-old Jessica Purtlebaugh of Bloomington...
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Three children hurt in early Thursday wreck
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
A Linton woman faces a possible four felonies after allegedly drinking and driving with three children in the vehicle, striking a tree and leaving the scene in the early morning hours Thursday. All three children suffered injuries and have been sent to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis...
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Frederick E. McClure
(Obituary ~ 07/08/10)
Frederick E. McClure, 78, of Linton, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Perrysville, Ind. on Jan. 6, 1932 to Frederick Wm. and Iola Belle (McLaughlin) McClure. On July 28, 1965 he married Jean Anne Hester...
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Virgil L. Marlow
(Obituary ~ 07/08/10)
Virgil L. Marlow, 79, of Jasonville, passed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 with his family at his side at his residence. He was a farmer most of his life, co-founder and co-owner of Marlow Brothers Farms, worked with his father in the excavating business and was a real estate investor and developer. ...
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Jerry V. Wright
(Obituary ~ 07/08/10)
Jerry V. Wright, 75, passed away June 30, 2010 in Florida. He was a former resident of Johnson County. He was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Linton to the late John and Fern (Jackson) Wright. Jerry worked for Indiana Bell, having retired in 1990 after 37 years. He was a member of the Elks No. 521 in Columbus, Telephone Pioneers of America, Sebring Golf Club, and of the Tennessee Squires. Jerry was an avid bass fisherman...
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Elizabeth Workman
(Obituary ~ 07/08/10)
Elizabeth Workman, 99, of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born Aug. 14, 1910 in Greene County she was the daughter of James and Dorothy (King) Foddrill. She was an inspector for Sarkes Tarzain in Bloomington and a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church...
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Veteran Linton fireman remembered as strong, kind man
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
"Firemen never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved." -Susan Diane Murphree A career Linton city firefighter passed away Wednesday. Henry Joseph Mercier leaves a legacy of respect among those who knew him and worked with him...
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Woman faces battery charge after attacking resident
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
One woman, Brandee Mumma, 35, will soon be making a trip to the courtroom because she allegedly walked into a rural home uninvited last week, asked to use the phone, then started beating on the female resident with a stick. The resident's juvenile son came to her aid. He told officers he saw Mumma hitting his mother with the stick so he took the stick away from her but during a struggle, the woman fell down...
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House moved in Linton
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
When Eric VanHorn decided to build a new house for his family on 8th St. NE in Linton, he knew he'd eventually have to do something with his old home. He contacted Chris Carr of Carr-Thomas Construction to tear down the house, but Carr later had a different idea. "It was slated for demolition, but we decided to move it," Carr said as he watched the house cross State Road 54 on 4th St. on Thursday morning.
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Sheriff's department now offers fully-automated sex offender website
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department now has a fully-automated sex offender website that enables locals to track sex offenders and receive e-mail updates on any changes that may affect them. "Starting (July 1) Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce joins other leading Indiana sheriffs in making available on the Greene County Sheriff's website, a citizen-friendly, easy to use, Greene County sex offender registry, enabling citizens to search for the presence of registered sex offenders and predators in proximity to their homes, place of work, schools and day cares," explains a press release from the GCSD.. ...
- Happy campers (Community Sports ~ 07/08/10)
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Linton All-Stars looking for a state title
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/10)
The Linton 10 year old Cal Ripken All-Stars have advanced to the second stage of the 2010 tournament trail after finishing second in district play last week in Bloomington. They now have their sights set on advancing to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament, which is slated for Mt. Sterling, Ky. July 21-26...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/08/10)
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/08/10)
The Linton Police Department's activity log on Wednesday included one drug investigation, one incident of shots fired, one death investigation, one structure fire, two funeral escorts, one alarm, two animal complaints, one harassment complaint, one extra patrol, one bicycle theft, one other theft, one welfare check or concern, one shoplifting incident, one battery and six traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 07/08/10)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Robert Puckett, receiving stolen property State v. Joey Davidson, identity deception CIVIL CASES State of Indiana ex rel Brandy L. Shinn v. Kevin C. Padgett, Sr., foreign support order GE Money Bank v. Jenissa Reed, collection...
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Sandborn Town Council tackles long agenda
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
Mike Mathias from Midwestern Engineers in Loogootee reported to the Sandborn Town Council on Tuesday night on the storm water drainage project. He said that 2,265 feet of pipe had been put into the ground bringing the project to 21 percent completed with 26 percent of the time allotted. Mathias asked Sandborn citizens to be patient with the crews working in the area and to report any problems to the inspectors on site...
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Shakamak MSD Board welcomes new members
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
The MSD of Shakamak Board of School Trustees opened Thursday evening's meeting with the swearing in of new board member Rob Wise and also the swearing in of James Yeryar and John Gambill for new terms. Wise will represent the Jasonville District. The board also elected officers for the coming year. James Yeryar was elected president; Jeff Miller, vice president; and John Gambill, secretary...
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Bloomfield School Board approves billboard to attract new students
(Local News ~ 07/08/10)
The Bloomfield School District is taking a proactive marketing approach to attract new students. School officials have designed a billboard enticing enrollment with no transfer tuition fee for the fall semester. On Thursday night, the Bloomfield Board of School Trustees approved a one-month contract with Lamar Companies, of Terre Haute to provide a billboard, to be located on State Road 54, west of Bloomfield, at a cost of $462.50...
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