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2007 Linton-Stockton graduate Katherine Seat enjoys her time studying in Greece
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
"Traveling to Greece was an amazing experience for me," said Katherine Seat as she related her experiences while attending the University of Indianapolis' satellite campus in Athens, Greece during this past summer. A 2007 Linton-Stockton High School graduate and a senior at Indiana University, Seat was awarded a scholarship to study History of the Olympics in Literature and Music through IU's Hutton Honors College...
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UPDATED: Thais challenging Waterman for District 39 senate seat
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
Incumbent Republican John Waterman is being challenged by Vincennes resident Steve Thais, a Democrat, for the State Senate District 39 seat. Waterman is seeking a fifth four-year term. It's the second time the two men have squared off in a General Election match-up...
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Sara Jan Thomasson
(Obituary ~ 10/25/10)
Sara Jan Thomasson, of Ellettsville, died Oct. 22, 2010, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Sara was born on Aug. 22, 1963 in Lawrence County. She was originally from the Owensburg area and was a member of the Owensburg Volunteer Fire Department. She graduated from Eastern Greene High School and went on to work in the health care field before starting her family...
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Harold Joe Smith
(Obituary ~ 10/25/10)
Harold Joe Smith, 83, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. He was born Nov. 6, 1926 in Worthington, to the late Russell Smith and Edith Chestnut Morris. He married Jean Foxx on July 3, 1946 at Indianapolis, and she preceded him in death February 2, 1995...
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Marcia J. (Grider) Colenne
(Obituary ~ 10/25/10)
Marcia J. (Grider) Colenne, 70, of Jasonville, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasonville. Born June 30, 1940 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Archel and Faye Grider. Marcia worked at the Jasonville American Legion. She enjoyed her books and was always learning.
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/10)
Support was great for 'Big Mac Attack' To the Editor: We would like to thank all the people who recently participated in, sponsored, volunteered and basically made the 15th Annual "Big Mac Attack" Tournament possible. We have been amazed each and every year with the turnout for this fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis. ...
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Spookfest slated for Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
When it comes to Linton's traditional Spookfest, Humphreys Park will again come alive with the sights and sounds of Halloween. The annual Spookfest is slated for Oct. 30 -- with the Halloween parade kicking off at 6 p.m. and registration at 5:30 p.m. at the Girl Scout Cabin...
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Deadline to pay property tax approaching
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
Greene County Treasurer Shelby Meurer reminds taxpayers that Nov. 10 is the last day to pay the fall installment of 2010 property taxes. There are several ways to pay the taxes. Payment can be made at the treasure's office, located on the first floor of the courthouse in Bloomfield. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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County-wide burn ban remains effective
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
Despite some scattered weekend rain showers and more precipitation forecast this week, the Greene County Commissioners have authorized the continuation of a county-wide burn ban for at least one more week. Commissioners' President Steve Lindsey said he consulted on Monday morning with Linton Fire Chief Gary Tannehill, who was representing the Greene County Fire Chief's Association, and was told the group recommended that the ban not be lifted...
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Structure fire Sunday afternoon in Coalmont
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
COALMONT -- Firefighters responded to a structure fire in southern Clay County on Sunday afternoon, according to The Brazil Times. At approximately 4 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a field fire near a structure on State Road 159, about three miles north of Coalmont...
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Snellenberger faces challenge from Neill
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
The two candidates in the race for Greene County Assessor both say they have years of experience in assessing properties in Greene County and the qualifications to do the job. The incumbent, Democrat Nancy Snellenberger, has served as the elected county assessor for the past eight years, worked in the office as the deputy assessor for the 13 years prior, and is seeking re-election to her third term...
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Man faces OVI charges
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
A Dugger man's need for speed has him facing three counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Dustin B. McKim, 31, was pulled over by Linton Cpl. Chad Crynes around 10 p.m. on Sunday for driving 61 mph in a 35 mph zone near the intersection of 7th Street Southeast and Vincennes Street...
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Court news
(Court News ~ 10/25/10)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Daniel Lee Keller, theft GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Jason Eugene Hubbell, driving while suspended State v. Curtis D. Jewell, operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a manner which endangered a person, operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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County Council's make-up raises questions
(Local News ~ 10/25/10)
Having three members serve on the Greene County Council, who are also county employees, appears to have created a sticky legal situation. The issue will likely need a ruling from the State Board of Accounts and the opinion of a lawyer and possibly the State Attorney General to decide how the governmental body can act on a request to pay employees an extra payday in mid-December...
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