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Smiths celebrate 60th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/22/11)
On June 17, 1951, Joe and Judy (Ironmonger) Smith were wed in Kokomo. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage with immediate family June 19 at the couple's home of 56 years. Joe is a retiree of Rogers Group of Bloomington as an equipment operator. He enjoys working on his farm and sitting on the front porch visiting with friends and family...
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Velma Joh "Mamaw Joh" Schroeder
(Obituary ~ 06/22/11)
Velma Joh "Mamaw Joh" Schroeder, 73, of Evansville, passed away June 20, 2011 in the Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville. Born Sept. 15, 1937 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Donald Wayne Shorter and Stella Maude (Barbie) Shorter. Velma was a homemaker and most recently attended Bethel Temple Community Church in Evansville. ...
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Rural Jasonville man jailed in connection with residential burglary, theft
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
A rural Jasonville man is behind bars following his arrest Tuesday on a Greene Superior Court warrant charging him with burglary and theft of a residence in late April. Jesse Dean Hill, 22, Route 1, Jasonville, was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Terry Wade...
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Foundation office welcomes new summer intern
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
The Greene County Foundation welcomed a new summer intern into its office earlier this month. Micajah Green will be taking over secretarial and clerical duties during her summer break from Purdue University. Green is a 2009 graduate from Shakamak High School, and is currently a junior at Purdue majoring in retail management, minoring in organizational leadership and supervision and working toward a certificate of entrepreneurship...
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Women's Health Conference coming to Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
The Greene County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition will be sponsoring a Women's Health Conference Saturday, Oct. 15 at Bloomfield First Baptist Church. And they are looking for some help. Registration fee will be $10, and will include a healthy lunch provided by Middle Way House Food Works. The conference will touch on many health and personal topics...
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Weber to guide local contingent at WVFCA All-Star Game Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/11)
TERRE HAUTE -- For Linton-Stockton head football coach Steve Weber and Miner defensive coordinator Mike Hayden, they are serving triple duty. Not only are they guiding the Miners through evening off-season workouts, but the pair is coaching the South team through morning practices at ISU's Memorial Stadium to get ready for the seventh annual Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star game...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 06/22/11)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Ronald Blythe, two counts of illegal taking of a wild animal. State vs. James L. Ausman, intimidation. State vs. Jordan B. Thompson, illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage. Infractions Amy Donnelly, operating a vehicle with a registration number to another vehicle; no valid operator's license...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/22/11)
Thursday Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26 All children ages 3 to 6th grade are invited to attend. We be running God's Amazing Race. There will be bible lessons, fun activities and snacks each night. To pre-register, go to www.bloomfieldfcc.org and click on VBS form. Registration forms are also available at the church. If you have any questions, please call Luann Walker at 384-8054...
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City of Linton negotiating with Node 1 for sale of Miner Broadband
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
Negotiations between the city of Linton and Node 1 Technology over the computer company assuming Linton's 220 high speed broadband Internet customers continue. Node 1 officials told the Linton City Council on June 13 the company's offer of $117,600 to assume control of Miner Broadband, currently locally owned and operated, is its final one...
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Efforts to clean downtown business could head to court
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
The next phase in efforts to clean up a vacant downtown business in Linton could come via an engineering study, public health officials, or in court, via a lawsuit filed by adjoining business owners. The city also could seek input from the Greene County Health Department regarding whether pigeon droppings inside the 15 N. Main St. property could constitute a public health risk, seeking sanctions against owner Danny Leigh...
- Sandlot Spartans win tournament (Community Sports ~ 06/22/11)
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Clovers take first place
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/11)
The Clover 10U fastpitch softball team recently took first place at the Winds of the Valley National Qualifier Tournament. They finished the event with an undefeated record. Team members pose with the trophy and their medals. They include (front from left)Hayley Buehler, Kacey Jones, Alexis James, Hannah Frady and Tyanna Graber. The back row includes Dave Graber, Ashlyn Ferree, Maggie Booe, Addyson Graves, Annie Graber and Hunter Buehler. Not pictured was Malea Toon. (Submitted photo)...
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Avenelle Heaton
(Obituary ~ 06/22/11)
Avenelle Heaton, 82, of Bloomfield, passed away 11:48 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1928 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Bill and Nellie (Bucher) Smith. She retired in 1985 as a school teacher for Bloomfield Schools. She was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Senior Lunch Club, Argonaut Club, and Delta Kappa Gamma and Psi Iota Si sororities...
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Making music in Worthington
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
Jasonville native Tom Duncan was the featured performer at the 'Tuesday in the Park' concert in Worthington. Duncan, who now lives in Indianapolis entertained on an electric harp and acoustical guitar. He is also a composer, harp maker and piano musician. ...
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Freedom Festival events kick off Friday night
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
The bandshell at Humphreys Park in Linton will be filled with original and cover music from local bands Friday night. King McQueen is a newer band to the area, making its presence know in mid-2010. It is set to take the stage from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The band consists of Heather Smith on vocals, Dickie Phillips on lead guitar and vocals, Ed Sharkus on bass and vocals, and Brian Rumple on drums...
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Fireworks to light up the skies in area communities
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
Several Greene County cities and towns will be hosting fireworks displays for the Independence Day holiday. Solsberry will be the first to host a display with their 19th annual fireworks show July 3, beginning at dark. Entertainment for the night will begin at 6...
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94-year-old Worthington artist takes pride in helping others nurture their talents
(Local News ~ 06/22/11)
Wilma Shouse McBride is modest about her artistic creative abilities. But looking around the Worthington Community Building on Tuesday night where many of her oil paintings were on display, her talent on canvas can't be disputed. The display was part of the Tuesday in the Park concert series that was moved indoors because of inclement weather...
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Police log
(Police Reports ~ 06/22/11)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG * June 21 -- Jesse D. Hill, 22, Route 1, Jasonville, was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for theft and burglary. Bond was set at $19,000.
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