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Area congressional delegation says continue to be vigilant following bin Laden's death
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
This region's three Indiana's U.S. Congressional representatives cautioned Americans to remain vigilant in the wake of the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a special operations fire fight Sunday with U.S. Navy Seals in Pakistan. Senator Richard G. ...
- Linton residents pause to pray (Local News ~ 05/03/11)
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Early turnout in municipal election is very slow
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
To say the early turnout in the Municipal Election in the city of Linton is slow would be an exaggeration. It's been at a snail's pace -- at least through the first six hours with about 10 percent of the eligible voters going to the polls, which will remain open until 6 p.m...
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UPDATED: Baseball game moved to Bloomfield; other games changed
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
Today's Linton-Stockton vs. Bloomfield High School baseball game has been moved to Bloomfield, and will start at 6 p.m. The Linton-Stockton at Shakamak softball game was washed out today and has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19. The North Central at Bloomfield baseball game that was rained out Monday has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 18...
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Betty L. Borders
(Obituary ~ 05/03/11)
Betty L. Borders, 77, of Linton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born in Linton on June 3, 1933, to Durward and Viola (Allen) Hurt. Betty married Wilbur Heaton and they had three children, Jean, Patty and Mike. Later she married Paul McDonald and they had two children, Keith and Dolly. Her third husband was Donald Joe Borders who preceded her in death...
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Miners stay undefeated
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
The Linton-Stockton boys golf team remained undefeated in dual matches as the Miners picked up two victories Monday at Rea Park in Terre Haute. The Miners finished with a 156, host Terre Haute South shot 161 and Northview was third with a 189. The match took place in a cold rain throughout the entire nine holes...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 05/03/11)
The Linton Miner Boys Basketball Camp will be May 9-13 (3 to 4:30 p.m.) for grades 2-4 in the Elementary Gym. Camp will be May 16-20 (3 to 4:30 p.m.) for grades 5-7 in the Junior High School Gym. The basketball camp will focus on Fundamentals and team play...
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Area spring sports schedule changes
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
The Union (Dugger) boys golf team will compete with North Central, Owen Valley and host Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. The Lady Miner softball team will host Clay City at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. The Linton-Stockton at Sullivan High School girls tennis match has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11...
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Spring sports schedule
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
BASEBALL Eastern Greene at White River Valley, 4:30 p.m. Barr-Reeve at Linton-Stockton, 5 p.m. Loogootee at Bloomfield, 5 p.m. Vincennes Rivet at Union (Dugger), 5:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Clay City at Union (Dugger), 4:30 p.m. Linton-Stockton at Washington, 5 p.m...
- Lady Miners roll to sixth straight (High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
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Thunderbirds top Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
Eastern Greene defeated Clay City 183-191 in a battle of Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference boys golf teams at Hidden Hills Tuesday. The Thunderbirds were led by senior Chase Murley, who carded a 43 and was low medalist. Landon Miller shot 44, Nick Cullison 45, Nick Sutherlin 51, Casey Rugenstein and Landon Corps each shot 58, Jess Bailey 65 and Carter Divine 66...
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WRV loses to Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
SWITZ CITY -- Girls tennis was extra entertaining today when a baby bunny hopped across the court during match play against Edgewood. We were a few minutes into the match when one of the baby bunnies housed underneath the bleachers decided to venture out on his (or her) own...
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Miners beat Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/11)
The Linton-Stockton Miners improved to 4-7 overall and 2-2 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference following a 4-1 win over Bloomfield. The game was moved to Bloomfield after wet conditions at Roy Herndon Field made it unplayable. The Miners played as the home team...
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Bedwell tops Mason in Ward 4
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
Incumbent Linda Bedwell has defeated Matt Mason in the Democratic Ward 4 City Council primary. Of 271 votes cast, Bedwell received nearly 71 percent of the ballot with 192 votes, 34 of which were absentee ballots. Mason received 79 votes, 10 of which were absentees, for 29 percent...
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Three's the lucky number for Markle in Ward 5 bid
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
For Fred Markle, the third time proved the charm. Incumbent District 5 City Councilman Jerry Ellett, 64, was defeated by challenger Markle, 58, in his third attempt at the office. Markle netted 108 votes to to Ellett's 92. Ellett congratulated Markle while both men were at the Linton Jaycees Tuesday evening...
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Newcomer Wright defeats veteran Cox
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
Jathan Wright has defeated Charlie Cox for the Democratic nomination in the Ward 6 City Council race. That means regardless of whether the Republicans field a candidate in November's election, there will be a new face in Ward 6 for the first time in 20 years...
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Lehman tops Klein in 5th term try
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
In the Democrat primary, incumbent Ward 7 City Councilman Nigel Lehman won the chance to seek a fifth term despite a challenge from Crimestoppers Executive Director Kenneth "Bud" Klein. "I tell you what, I worked my butt off," Lehman, 81, said. "I really thought Bud would get a few more votes than me. I'd like to thank the people who supported me. It would be my pleasure to be able to represent them one more time."...
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Thomas earns Demo nomination for clerk-treasurer in Jasonville
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
With 56.29 percent of the vote, Charlotte Thomas edged Jane Landry for nomination of Jasonville's clerk-treasurer in Tuesday's primary election. Thomas won 94-73. Thomas, a Democrat, and James R. Seifert, a Republican, will face-off in the fall election...
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Howard R. Gradows
(Obituary ~ 05/03/11)
Howard R. Gradows, 89, of Terre Haute, died at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at Davis Gardens in Terre Haute. Funeral service will be at Adams, Winterfield, & Sullivan Funeral Home in Downers Grove, Ill. at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 5. Visitation will be at the funeral home one-hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, IL...
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Police Department Logs
(Police Reports ~ 05/03/11)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG There were no new jail entries. LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT The Linton City Police Department activity report for Tuesday, May 2 included: one fraud case, two animal complaints, one child abuse/molest/neglect case, one domestic neighbor complaint and one ordinance violation...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 05/03/11)
Greene Circuit Court Civil Filings Henry and Melody Souders, dissolution of marriage. Criminal Filings State vs. Kristina M. Vestal, dealing methamphetamine in an amount more than 3 grams. Greene Superior Court Civil Filings Riverwalk Holdings LLC vs. Roger Rude, civil collection...
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Poor turnout shows voter apathy
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
Call it apathy that was made worse by bad weather during the early part of the voting day, but voter turnout was anemic in Tuesday's Primary Municipal Election. With no contested Republican races, it was a day for the Democrats to head to the polls...
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Wilkes wins Democrat nomination for Linton Mayor
(Local News ~ 05/03/11)
Linton businessman and current Greene County Council President John Wilkes cleared the first hurdle in his pursuit to be the next mayor of Linton on Tuesday with a convincing win in the Municipal Primary Election Tuesday. Wilkes earned the Democrat Party nomination with a convincing 961-201 (83 percent to 17 percent) win over his party challenger Mike Hennette.
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/03/11)
Today Thursday, May 5 The Central Greene County Ministerial Association will sponsor an observance of National Day of Prayer at noon at the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield. If the weather is inclement the event will be conducted at the Oliphant Shelterhouse in the Bloomfield Town Park.The service will feature singing and prayer for the nation, churches and community. For more information call 384-8459...
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