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Traffic changes for state track finals
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/11)
Fans planning to attend the IHSAA State Track Finals this weekend at Bloomington should be aware of the following release from the IHSAA regarding traffic changes. According to the IHSAA and Indiana University officials the following changes will affects this weekend's events...
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Miners win invitational
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/11)
In its final tune-up before the sectional, the Linton-Stockton High School boys golf team won the Warrior Invitational at Bicknell Country Club Wednesday. The Miners had a team total of 305, five strokes ahead of runner-up and host North Knox. Vincennes Lincoln, Evansville North, Vincennes Rivet, Mount Vernon, North Posey, South Knox, Pike Central, Evansville Mater Dei and North Daviess finished in spots 3-11...
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Miners to face South Spencer in regional opener
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/11)
The Linton-Stockton Miners look to add their first baseball regional title to the school's mantle Saturday. But to do it, they will have to face a very formidable opponent -- one that has already upended the No. 1 team in class 2A. The South Spencer Rebels will join the Providence Pioneers and Covenant Christian Warriors who will meet in Saturday's second semifinal...
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Donald G. Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 06/02/11)
Donald G. Mitchell, 78, of Linton, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his residence in Linton. He was born in Linton, on Oct. 26, 1932 and was the son of Ray and Beatrice R. (Risher) Mitchell. On May 16, 1953 Donald married Marian Y. (Lovelace) and they had two children...
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Linton pool plans picture shows
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
Even the best seats in the house will still be wet. The A.M. Risher Pool aims to combine a show with a swim for two special events slated around Independence Day weekend and the first weekend in August. The new program, "Film and a Float" combines a night at the pool with the chance to watch movies under the stars -- potentially ones which are water-related, said Pool Board member Tammy Wright...
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Benefit country music/bluegrass concert coming Saturday night
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
The Linton Community Development Corporation (LCDC) will host a country music and bluegrass concert Saturday in the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 6:30. The band U.S. 231 will be the opening act, followed by Holly Lynn, Sheila and the Roadside Monkeys, Kade Puckett, and a 90-minute set by The Roys...
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Lyons Strawberry Festival to put a sweet touch on the weekend
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
The town of Lyons will sponsor the seventh annual Strawberry Festival with a parade and a variety of events throughout the weekend. The festival will begin Saturday with a parade at 10 a.m. and will start in front of the Lyons Police Station, at 150 E Broad Street. The parade will travel down State Road 67, and end at the Community Building parking lot at 600 W Broad Street...
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Lindsey elected president of the Association of Indiana Counties' (AIC) Southwest District
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
Greene County Commissioner Steve Lindsey was elected president of the Association of Indiana Counties' (AIC) Southwest District during the district meeting in Dubois County last month. As District President, Lindsey represents the elected county officials in the southwest district of the state, which includes the following counties: Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, and Warrick...
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Eastern Greene retiring teachers honored
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
Eastern Greene school faculty, administrators, and staff met this week to honor and show appreciation for the faithful service and dedication of nine professional educators who are retiring. They are (including years of service) front row: Linda Lavender (33 years), Ann Shuler (21 years), Charles Burch (40 years), Bobbi Shank (23 years), Phil Thompson (33 years); and ack row: Charlotte Paul (22 years), Jeri Wampler (37 years), David Burch (40 years), and George Rode (39 years). ...
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Rock and Roll Never Forgets: The Internet preserves a piece of Bloomfield's musical history
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
It was a different kind of baby boom. When the Dawnells took the stage at Dietz Lake that summer afternoon in the 1960s, they were ready, guitars precisely tuned in the professionalism insisted upon by bandleader Mike Gater. The five teens plugged in, barely noticed by young mothers seated in the bleachers...
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Up-and-coming bluegrass duo, The Roys, to headline show in Linton
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
The Linton Community Development Corporation will host an up-and-coming bluegrass duo, The Roys, on Saturday for a Country/Bluegrass concert to benefit local organizations. The sibling duo consists of Elaine and Lee Roy. Their new album "Lonesome Whistle" was released March 22 with Rural Rhythm Records, and they have recently released their first single from the album, "Coal Minin' Man."...
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Bloomfield Chamber members learn about Shawnee Theatre's 52nd season
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
Shawnee Theatre's new artistic director invited members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to come out and enjoy the coming season at Indiana's oldest summer theatre. Shawnee officially opens its 52nd season next Thursday night with a special two weekend performance of "Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show". The musical by James Malby, Jr. runs June 9-12 and June 16-19...
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Billy Joe Ratliff
(Obituary ~ 06/02/11)
Billy Joe Ratliff, 70, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday June 1, 2011 at his residence. Born Nov. 18, 1940 in Jenkins, Kentucky the son of Hendrix and Julia Ann (Wells) Ratliff. Billy was an equipment operator for B.G. Hoadley Stone Queries, retiring in 2008, he attended the Tunnel Hill Pentecostal Church...
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Bonnie Lou Apple
(Obituary ~ 06/02/11)
Bonnie Lou Apple, 64, Orleans died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at her home. Bonnie was born Jan. 20, 1947 in Linton, to Darrell and Margaret McHugh Harper. She operated a day care in Greene County, where she lived for many years. She married Benny Apple on Oct. 7, 2002, and he survives...
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Declining numbers cause woes for Bloomfield driver's ed program
(Local News ~ 06/02/11)
BLOOMFIELD -- Numbers are down dramatically for enrollment in Bloomfield High School's summer driver's education courses, and that could bring a raise in fees and greater recruitment efforts next year. While Bloomfield School District trustees approved eight staff appointments for the summer sessions on May 26, those hires are conditional in some cases, and dependent upon enrollment...
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