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UPDATED: Delays and closings for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
Closed: Linton-Stockton Schools Bloomfield Schools Eastern Greene Schools White River Valley Schools Shakamak Schools Northeast Sullivan Schools Northwest Sullivan Schools Ivy Tech at Switz City (Community Learning Center at WRV) Spencer-Owen Schools Greene County Salvation Army office White River Valley Antique Association meeting for Tuesday canceled.
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LPD issues advisory; urges caution
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
The Linton Police Department issued a text advisory around 6:30 a.m. urging residents to be cautious and for elderly to stay inside. "We received a rain and ice mix overnight with more expected to come today and through the evening hours. "Sidewalks are extremely slick and hazardous as well as steps and other smooth surfaces...
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More ice expected for today, tonight
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
A winter storm warning is still in effect with periods of freezing rain and a possible sleet mix to hit the area throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), today's weather prediction brings periods of freezing rain before 10 a.m., then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet...
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Elsie D. (Bridwell) Ross
(Obituary ~ 02/01/11)
Elsie D. (Bridwell) Ross, 90, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 4, 1920 in Midland to Roy Bridwell and Pearl Rebecca (Clark) Bridwell. Elsie was married to Marion Winford Ross and he passed away March 1981...
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UPDATED: Area games postponed
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/11)
Because of area schools not being in session Tuesday, the following high school girls basketball games have been postponed -- Cloverdale at Shakamak, Eastern Greene at Loogootee and Union (Dugger) at North Daviess. The Union (Dugger) at North Daviess varsity-only game has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/01/11)
JAIL LOG * Feb. 1 -- Crystal Curnett, 29, was arrested on a warrant issued for failure to appear and was being held in lieu of $5,000.
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 02/01/11)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES American Acceptance Company LLC v. Douglas S. Davis, collection Justin Scott Johnson v. Sarah Marie Johnson, dissolution Ian Gilbert v. Lauren Kathleen Gilbert, dissolution Michelle L. Thacker v. James R. Thacker, dissolution...
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Linton Police Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/01/11)
ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included one medical/extraction, one request for information, one assist to the utility department after hours, one drug investigation, one off-road vehicle complaint, one medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, one assist to another agency, one possibly intoxicated driver, one reckless driver, three thefts, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one arrest-wanted on a warrant, one community relations detail, two ordinance violations and two traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/01/11)
Wednesday, Feb. 2 Thursday, Feb. 3 Friday, Feb. 4 Monday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, Feb. 9 Friday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 13 Monday, Feb. 14 Tuesday, Feb. 15 Saturday, Feb. 19 Ongoing Events...
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Betty Whitehead
(Obituary ~ 02/01/11)
Betty Whitehead, 82, of Crane, died at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at Ketcham Nursing Center. Born Aug. 9, 1928 at Eldorado, Ill., she the daughter of William Oliver Harrin and Nova E. (Dunham) Harrin. She was married to William Whitehead, who died Aug. 12, 2009...
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Switz City woman allegedly attacks mother
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
A 47-year-old Switz City woman accused of beating up on her 75-year-old mother was arrested last week and Monday in Greene Superior Court, charged with battery resulting in bodily injury. Susan J. Byrd was taken into custody by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Murray on Jan. 26 at her residence in Meadowview Lane Apartments in Switz City...
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County Council hears about changes in highway department
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
The Greene County Council was briefed Monday afternoon on a number of on-going changes in the county highway department. Commissioner Rick Graves addressed the council and requested that the salaries for three newly named district road supervisors be brought even...
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Brunt of winter storm expected Wednesday
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
With the brunt of the winter storm expected to pass Wednesday, falling temperatures along with wind gusts bring the possibility of dangerous days ahead. Dave Wire, WTHI TV 10 meteorologist, provided details on today's weather as well as what to expect in the coming days...
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Reagan Wade Burris
(Obituary ~ 02/01/11)
Reagan Wade Burris, 10 week old son of Ronnie L "Regi" Burris & Joanie E. (Cliver) Burris, of Jasonville, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2011 in St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis. Reagan was born November 21, 2010 in Indianapolis. Survivors include his parents, Regi and Joanie Burris of Jasonville; sister, Sophia Burris; brothers, Christian Burris, Joshua Burris, Levi Burris and Sawyer Burris, all at home; maternal grandmother, Judy Cliver of Dugger; paternal grandparents, Ronnie L. ...
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Michael 'Mike' Jay Wilson
(Obituary ~ 02/01/11)
Michael 'Mike' Jay Wilson, 58, of Switz City, passed from this life to be with his Lord, Monday, January 31, 2011, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Mike had accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. He was born May 29, 1952, to Paul Koonce and Sondra (Wilson) Koonce. On December 28, 1985, he married Tammy S. (Hester) and from that marriage, they had two daughters...
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Hoosiers urged to avoid traveling except in cases of emergency
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
From the Indiana Department of Homeland Security -- "Extreme Caution Advised for Anyone on the Road...." Indianapolis -- Public safety officials are urging everyone impacted by the developing winter storm in central and northern Indiana to avoid travel except in cases of emergency...
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UPDATED: State and county road crews ready to tackle big storm; rain is not helping with pre-treatment of the pavement
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
Persistent rains in most of the Indiana Department of Transportation Linton Sub-district has prevented the usual pre-treating of roadways in front of this approaching winter storm. "We have not been able to do our normal pre-treating process of applying brine to the pavement. ...
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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS URGE HOOSIERS TO PREPARE FOR COMING POWER OUTAGES
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
Powerful winds and significant amounts of accumulating ice and snow are expected to produce widespread and potentially extended power outages across northern and central Indiana. Public safety officials are encouraging Hoosiers to prepare as outages may be anticipated as early as this evening as the winter storm begins rolling into the state...
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Bernard F. Brewer
(Obituary ~ 02/01/11)
Bernard F. Brewer, 77, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born in Sullivan County on March 16, 1933 the son of Foster R. Brewer and Viles Sexton Brewer. Bernard was a Korean War Army Veteran, and a retired teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools, and a member of the Dugger American Legion Post # 224...
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Storm updates: no serious incidents reported; numerous power outages scattered around county
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce reports traffic has been light around the county Tuesday evening and officers have not been dispatched to any serious accidents on the slick roadways. However, he is urging residents to stay off the roads if possible...
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UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: "Travel Watch" issued for Greene County
(Local News ~ 02/01/11)
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce announced that a "Travel Watch" has been declared in Greene County. A Travel Watch means conditions are threatening to the public and only essential travel is recommended. Unless you have an emergency, citizens should not be traveling on the roads...
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