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Linton-Stockton will remain on heightened-alert status
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Linton-Stockton School Superintendent Nick Karazsia says he's not willing to take any chances when it comes to the safety of his students. That's why the school will remain on heightened-alert status the remainder of the school year. The rumor of a secondary incident, following the initial rumor earlier in the week that was aimed at junior high students, was uncovered Thursday night...
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Les D. Laughlin
(Obituary ~ 04/01/11)
Les D. Laughlin, 61, of Lascassas, TN died on March 28, 2011 peacefully at his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda, and his three sons, Tony of Lascassas, Steve (wife Sarah) of Murfreesboro, TN and Chris of Brentwood, TN. He was the proud Pa Pa of two grandchildren, Elijah (5) and Emma (2). His mother, Thelma Hoyt, and sister, Susan Laughlin Kisinger (husband Bill), reside in West Lafayette...
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Linton-Stockton attendance rate at 93.73 percent Friday
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Linton-Stockton School Corporation had a 93.73 percent attendance rate Friday. The school was on a heightened-alert status following a secondary report of a possible threat against students Thursday night. Superintendent Nick Karazsia stated earlier this week in a story about Saturday school that the normal attendance rate for Monday through Friday is in the lower-to-mid 90s range, and Saturday school attendance last year was at 85 percent...
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Buckley starting third season at Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
Shakamak Boys Golf Roster Name Gr. Coach: Kirk Buckley (third season). SHAKAMAK BOYS GOLF DATE OPPONENT/SITE TIME June 6 Sectional TBA Home matches, SWIAC at Phil Harris, Linton Sectional at Rolling Meadows JASONVILLE -- Former Sullivan High School graduate Kirk Buckley begins the 2011 boys golf season at Shakamak with high hopes...
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Chesnut to lead Wolverine golfers
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
WRV Boys Golf Roster Name Gr. Coach: Jason Chesnut (first year). WRV BOYS GOLF DATE OPPONENT/SITE TIME Jun 1 Cloverdale 4:15 p.m. Jun 6 Sectional TBA Home matches played at Phil Harris, Linton Sectional at Rolling Meadows SWITZ CITY -- Numbers won't be problem for new White River Valley High School boys golf coach Jason Chesnut...
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Dayhoff takes over WRV track and field programs
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
SWITZ CITY -- Former White River Valley and Indiana University track standout Doug Dayhoff is now in charge of the track and field program a WRV. He has four girls participating and 19 boys. "We are obviously lacking numbers on the girls side," said Dayhoff, who was a state champion in the 400 at WRV and earned All-American honors while running at IU. "The girls will be competing as individuals and trying to excel and do their best in their individual events...
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Judith Ann Ketchem Taylor
(Obituary ~ 04/01/11)
Judith Ann Ketchem Taylor, 64, a resident of Jasonville, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Judith suffered complications from a courageous and valiant battle against non-Hodgkins lymphoma...
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Matthew Graves enjoying return ride to the Final Four with Butler
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Greene County native Matthew Graves is enjoying Butler University's ride to the men's college basketball Final Four for the second straight year as an assistant coach. Graves, a 1993 White River Valley High School grad, is in his eighth year on the Butler coaching staff...
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Linton-Stockton senior named 2011 Lilly Scholar
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Seth Herndon, a senior at Linton-Stockton High School, was given some good academic news Friday. Herndon was named the 2011 Greene County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar on Friday at the L-S High School office. The news was a surprise to Herndon. "I am extremely excited. ... It wouldn't have been possible without God," he said, stressing the importance of his faith...
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Bloomfield still mulling full-day kndergarten
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Bloomfield School Board members are expected to make a decision on whether to offer full-day kindergarten at next month's meeting. But results of a recent survey show that few parents are willing to pay the designated fee that will be required. According to results of the survey that were shared at Thursday night's board meeting, 56 students registered for kindergarten at a roundup meeting March 18...
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Warrant issued for woman who allegedly switched price on package of meat
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
A warrant was issued this week for the arrest of Sandra S. Skinner, 56, who's accused of the attempted theft of a package of meat from a grocery store. The Greene County Sheriff's Department received a call at 4:05 p.m. on Feb. 19 about a possible shoplifter in the IGA grocery store on U.S. 231S in Bloomfield...
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Sunset Park under new camping rates
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
A rate increase at Sunset Park is now in effect with the amended ordinance for the city-owned park approved during a special session of the Linton City Council this past week. Linton Mayor Patti Jones provided details on the change. "The change is that you could (pay) by the year for $850. Now there's a monthly rate and no year break," Jones said. "You pay monthly rates period. If you want to store it for the winter it's an additional $200."...
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Lakers feature youthful look in 2011
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
JASONVILLE -- There is a youth movement going on with the Shakamak High School baseball team. On a roster of 22 players, there are only three returning with varsity experience, including just one senior. "Kade Sapp is going to be expected to really carry the load for us behind the plate," Sweet said of his lone senior. "I look for him to have his best season hitting...
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Edgewood shuts out Lady T-Birds
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
The Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds opened the 2011 softball season with a 7-0 loss at Edgewood Thursday night. Hampered by four errors in the field, the Lady Thunderbirds were able to muster only a single hit off the bat of Brooke Butler. "Tonight we faced pretty solid Edgewood team," Eastern Greene coach Gina Ingram said. "I felt we were intimidated at the plate and that is just something that we can not afford to be."...
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Lynn to guide Miner track fortunes, again
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
With 16 girls and 20 boys, coach Aaron Lynn is preparing to guide the fortunes of the Linton-Stockton High School track and field teams again this spring. He was hoping to have a few more kids. "I am not overly pleased with the numbers," said Lynn, who will have Brian Oliver and Jim Flanders as his assistant coaches. "It is a little bit disappointing, especially with the girls. There has been a steady decline in numbers...
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Bloomfield man faces charge after threats
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
A 30-year-old Bloomfield man accused of threatening to kill a woman was scheduled to appear in court Friday for an initial hearing. He will be charged with intimidation - threat to commit a forcible felony, a class D felony. Leonard Jason Corbin was taken into custody a week ago by Bloomfield Deputy Marshal A. J. Bowers on a warrant that was issued for his arrest as a result of an investigation by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Murray...
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Linton mayoral candidates think city has a lot of offer in economic development
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Economic development is a tough game and every community in the state of Indiana is working to land new jobs. Linton's two Democrat Party candidates for mayor say that economic development will be top priority if they are elected...
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LPD Chief says officers will be present for Saturday School
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
A contingent of officers from the Linton Police Department will be present in the Linton-Stockton school buildings throughout the day on Saturday.....
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Alcohol may have been factor in fatal crash; GCSD accident reconstructionist releases more details
(Local News ~ 04/01/11)
Alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal accident that occurred early Sunday south of Worthington. The Greene County Sheriff's Department issued an updated press release Friday evening that included information that could not be released immediately following the accident...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 04/01/11)
Saturday, April 2 Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 Tuesday, April 12 Wednesday, April 13 Thursday, April 14 Saturday, April 16 Wednesday, April 20 Tuesday, April 26 Saturday, May 7...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 04/01/11)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included two follow-up investigations, one utility repair, one public intoxication, two accidents with property damage, one medical/illness, one complaint about animals, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one welfare check or concern, one assist to the fire department, one animal/canine removed and five traffic stops...
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Cardinals show signs of improvement in loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/11)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Bloomfield Cardinals fell to 0-3 on the year following a 9-7 loss to visiting Attica here Friday night. Despite the loss BHS coach Mark Bartlow was pleased with the performance of his ball club and believes they are making strides in the right direction...
- Bloomfield School District honored for going smoke-free (Local News ~ 04/01/11)
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