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Yard sale by Bloomfield family to benefit Jerry Lewis telethon
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
The parents of Jude Myers, Amber and Todd Myers, will be hosting a yard sale on June 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to raise money for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. The Jerry Lewis Telethon raises money through a Labor Day telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in order to do research on the disease...
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Crane commander named parade marshal
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
The 2011 Linton Freedom Festival parade marshal will be a decorated U.S. Navy captain, who is currently serving as Commanding Officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division. "What an honor to have been asked to be this year's Grand Marshal of Indiana's largest 4th of July Parade," said Captain Charles LaSota of receiving this honor...
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Marriage licenese application process goes online
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
Greene County residents can now pre-apply for a marriage license online., However, they must still visit the county clerk's office at the courthouse in Bloomfield to receive the actual license. Greene County Clerk Susan Fowler said rather than spending so much time in the clerk's office filling out the personal information for a marriage application, potential married couples can fill out the application by visiting http://www.in.gov/judiciary/marriage/...
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Community Pantry serving a big need
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
The Linton Community Food Pantry (LCFP) has the motto "a can can make a difference." The organization is run by eight partner churches in the Linton area. The website, www.lcfp.webs.com, quotes the scripture, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in ... I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me," Matthew 25:35, 40...
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Extra Special: Baines makes a scene in 'I Am Number 4'
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
Holy cameo, Batman! If everything goes right, Michael Baines could be hanging out with the caped crusader soon. However, if you know where to watch, you can already catch the former Bloomfield native in the movies. On Sunday, Baines auditioned in an open casting call near Pittsburgh for extras needed for "The Dark Knight Rises," the sequel to "The Dark Knight."...
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GO COLTS: Bloomfield grad to help lead the sideline cheers
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
A new group of Indianapolis Colt's cheerleaders have been selected and there's a Greene County connection. Sally Jo Small, a 2007 Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School graduate, was recently picked to help lead the sideline cheers for the NFL professional football squad in Indianapolis...
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Remembering Joshua and Nicholas: Wings of Hope set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
A day of music, silent auctions, contests, airplanes and remembering Joshua Merritt and Nicholas Decker is set to take place for the third annual "Wings of Hope" event Saturday, June 18 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Shawnee Airport near Bloomfield. Joshua was only 11 and his best friend Nicholas was 10 when they passed away within one month of each other in 2009 because of a incident that left them with burns covering 90 percent of their bodies...
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James E. McKee
(Obituary ~ 06/13/11)
James E. McKee, 90, of Jasonville, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011 in his residence. He was born April 20, 1921 in Midland, to Ralph Edward McKee and Velma Lenore (Fletcher) McKee. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Helen V. (Walters) McKee of Jasonville whom he married on September 2, 1947; daughter, Terrie Kay McKee and husband Bruce Crowe of St. ...
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Re-sale, consignment shop re-opens in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
The beginning of June marked the reopening of Hopefully Yours at 22 West Main Street in Bloomfield, but this time with a new owner. The store was originally opened by Owner and Founder of HOPE Housing Kelly Harding, and Myers said she continues to help with input regarding the store...
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Linton sewer, water could receive $9.9 million refit
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
A pair of public hearings for major work on Linton's wastewater treatment plant and waterworks could mean $9.9 million in improvements, along with likely increases to sewer and water rates. How much rates will increase, however, remains uncertain. The two projects moved forward Monday when the Linton City Council contracted with Triad Engineers to submit the preliminary engineering plans for the work to the state...
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Jordan H. Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/13/11)
Jordan H. Johnson,18 of Lincoln City, Oregon, formerly of Lyons and Washington, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Lincoln City, Ore., due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Funeral service will be held at Aikman Creek Baptist Church in Washington, Indiana at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011. Burial will follow in the church cemetery...
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Jasonville Mayor: Issues extinguished regarding firehouse
(Local News ~ 06/13/11)
By Jo Chiparo Staff Writer JASONVILLE -- Mayor Roy Terrell announced at the Jasonville City Council meeting Monday evening that all issues with the new firehouse had been resolved. The board voted to pay final claims to Wolf's for $6,000, Schroeder Co., $2,000 and Southern Indiana Department of Commerce, $750...
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