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Ellett, Markle face off for third time in Linton Ward 5
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
The Democratic primary pits incumbent Ward 5 City Councilman Jerry Ellett, 64, against challenger Fred Markle, 58, for the third time in eight years. In the 2007 primary, Ellett defeated Markle 206 votes to 137. In 2003, Ellett defeated Markle 244 votes to 139...
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Phone technology is boggling my mind.
(Column ~ 05/02/11)
Phone technology is boggling my mind. Since the first words uttered on a telephone, "Watson, come here! I want to see you," Bell's invention has gone through a metamorphous of shapes, sizes and options. The first phones were inside huge wooden boxes mounted on the wall. ...
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Commissioners meeting to be live streamed Monday
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
The 9:30 a.m. meeting of the Greene County Commissioners will be live streamed today (Monday). Go to the left side of the home page and click on Channel 3.
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Area remains under Flood Warning; roads closed by high water
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces rising waters have caused the closure of roads in the Vincennes District. The closures will remain in effect until waters recede. The following sections of roadway have either been closed or INDOT is advising motorists to use caution around these areas of high water...
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Commissioners wanting to regulate 'do it yourself' ditch and culvert work
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
The Greene County Commissioners are having their attorney draft an ordinance that will curtail or at least put some guidelines on 'do it yourself' ditch and culvert work being done along county roads. Commissioner Rick Graves, at Monday morning's meeting said, "We've been out looking at the county roads and the ditches are full (of water) and the culverts are running over and water is running over the roads. ...
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Feeling the gasoline pinch: Sheriff's department wants to start charging for some services
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce says he regrets having to begin charging the public for services that have traditionally been offered by his department at no charge. On Monday morning, Pierce said because of spiraling gasoline costs and in a effort to be creative in raising funds to supplement the fuel account, he is proposing charging a $5 fee for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) checks that are done away from the headquarters located in Bloomfield...
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Muncipal Elections set for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
Bring on the ballots: Primary election day is today, with contested civic races in Linton and Jasonville. Up for grabs in Linton are the Democratic nomination for mayor and several city council seats, while Jasonville has a single seat contested in the primary for clerk-treasurer...
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UPDATED: Several spring sports events affected by the weather
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/11)
The Eastern Greene at White River Valley Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball was rained out today. It has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.
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Linton Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
(Community Sports ~ 05/02/11)
1997 Linton-Stockton graduate. 1996 All-Tri-River Conference, second team selection. 1997 All-TRC, first team selection. 1997 All- Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference selection. 1997 Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Academic All-State...
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Thunderbirds drop two at Martinsville
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/11)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds baseball team dropped a pair of games at Martinsville on Saturday. In the opener the Thunderbirds got behind to the host Artesians 7-0 in the first two innings and were never able to recover before falling 10-2. In the finale, the North Central Thunderbirds staked themselves to a 6-0 lead in the first two frames and then held off a late charge by Eastern Greene before ultimately prevailing 9-5 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference clash...
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Lady Cards fall to South Knox
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/11)
The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals dropped a 6-3 decision to host South Knox in a non-conference softball game Saturday at Verne. "Our battery didn't bring their A-game today and South Knox did a great job of hitting the ball and laying down bunts," Bloomfield (5-5) coach Nicole Peter said. "Defensively we only had one error and was very sound."...
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UPDATED: Miners top Orleans
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/11)
The Linton-Stockton Miners improved to 3-7 on the year following a 9-2 win over visiting Orleans in a non-conference baseball game at Roy Herndon Field Saturday afternoon. The Miners return to action Tuesday when they host Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference opponent Bloomfield in a 5 p.m. contest...
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Switz City Council hears update on water pump
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
SWITZ CITY -- Water Superintendent Rick Graves reported to the Switz City Council Monday evening on the condition of the water pumps at the pump station. Graves explained that each of the two pumps should pump enough water independently; however, it is taking both pumps to pump adequate water. ...
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One critical after ATV mishap on Sunday
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
Four people were treated for injuries -- including one person who was transferred to an Indianapolis hospital -- following a car/all terrain vehicle (ATV) wreck on Sunday afternoon, north of Linton. One of the ATV passengers, Jared R. Shelton, 20, was listed Monday in "critical condition" at IU Health/Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, according to a hospital spokesperson...
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Dugger Council: Keep community center clean
(Local News ~ 05/02/11)
DUGGER -- The Town Board had a message for groups using the Community Center free for fundraisers: We don't mind lending it to you, but please keep it clean. Town Council President Bill Pirtle said the town's "about $3,000 in the hole" due to clean-up costs incurred...
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