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Linton-Stockton Trustees hear 2012 budget proposal
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees approved moving forward with its proposed 2012 budget after a public hearing held Wednesday. Trustees also approved moving ahead with the school system's 2012 capital projects and bus replacement plans. Attendance was minimal at the hearing, with only media present...
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Wolverines drop 4-1 decision to North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
ELNORA - The North Daviess Cougars swept the regular season contest Wednesday against the Wolverines of Switz City with a 4-1 outcome. ND won the first contest 5-0 on August 24th. We gained a little ground today with one dubs winning but all other positions lost in straight sets. The guys won some points but had trouble maintaining control...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/08/11)
Thank you for helping in time of need To the Editor: I am writing this letter regarding an incident that occurred to my husband and I on Aug. 27, 2011 while driving through Switz City. We were on our way to Linton to pick up a puppy, when suddenly our trip was interrupted!...
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Margaret "Maggie Mae" Priest
(Obituary ~ 09/08/11)
Margaret "Maggie Mae" Priest, 88, of Linton, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Linton. She was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Linton, the daughter of William M. & Mary Belle (Wakeland) Snow. She attended the Linton Assembly of God Church and formerly worked at Ballband in South Bend, during WW II making raincoats for the troops and at the 3-D Store in Linton...
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Lyons to host Sunday in the Park
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
Sunday will be the Fourth Annual Sunday in the Park which will again provide fellowship, free food and entertainment for the town of Lyons and all surrounding communities. If the weather is good the event will be held in the Lyons Town Park; if inclement weather, the event will take place inside the Lyons Community Center...
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When disaster strikes, David Neal is ready offer help from the Red Cross
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
Jasonville resident Dave Neal was in Linton in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 31 after receiving a phone call from Linton dispatch a home was on fire. A blaze at the home of Jackie Jones, also a Red Cross volunteer, started at 2:30 a.m. and Neal was on the scene by 3 a.m., ATM card in hand...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 09/08/11)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Beverly and Steven Weber, dissolution of marriage. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Isaac C. Hale, Sale to minors: sell barter, exchange, provide or furnish alcohol beverages. State vs. Melissa J. Hasler, driving while suspended with a prior conviction...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 09/08/11)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for Sept. 7 included: One illegal burn, one drug investigation, one death investigation, one disorderly conduct case, one brush fire, one juvenile case, one animal complaint, one burglary case, one theft case and four traffic stops...
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Andrew V. Barlich
(Obituary ~ 09/08/11)
Andrew V. Barlich, 82, of Linton, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 6, 2011 at his residence in Linton. He was born Sept. 10, 1928 in Linton, the son of Vincent and Angela (Osredkar) Barlich. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Linton and retired in the late 1980s from the city of Linton Water Department. He was a member of the Slovene National Society in Indianapolis. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War...
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Linton's Psi Iota Xi aids Riley in helping kids hear
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
There are many philanthropic organizations in the area that go unseen. They emerge when it comes time to help the community, but otherwise lay low. As generations have passed and younger generations got lost in the hustle of everyday life, the interest in being part of an organization to help others has diminished...
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Family grieves loss of pets
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
With her life apparently saved by one pet, Jackie S. Jones grieves the loss of so many others. When a house fire erupted Aug. 31 -- possibly sparked by a candle Bailey, the family's German Shepherd began barking. That's what Jones believes saved her family's life...
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County Council meets budget goal; workers to get $500 raises
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
The Greene County Council completed its annual budget review work Thursday morning, about a half day ahead of schedule. The needed cuts were made without eliminating any jobs. Last year, six county jobs were cut during the budget hearings. The good news this year for the approximate 170 county employees is -- there will be a $500 across-the-board pay increase effective Jan. 1, 2012...
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Cards lose home match
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
The Bloomfield boys' tennis team couldn't maintain the intensity they displayed in Wednesday's win and dropped a 5-0 decision to Barr-Reeve Thursday afternoon on the Cardinal home courts. All the matches were straight set losses with the exception of No. 1 doubles...
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Lady Lakers win invitational
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
CLAY CITY -- Under cloudy skies and cool temperatures, runners took the gun for the Clay City Cross Country Invitational on Thursday evening. The Clay City boys were able to defend its title by defeating second-place Shakamak by 35 points as Jake Tiefel claimed the individual victory with a time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds...
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Lady Lakers fall to visiting North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
JASONVILLE -- Despite a game-high 25 kills from senior hitter Mikayla Crane the Shakamak Lady Lakers fell to visiting North Knox 25-15, 25-19, 18-25, 25-20 Thursday night at Jasonville. "The first two games we acted like we didn't want to be here," Shakamak (3-5) coach Brooke Collins said. "It's like we didn't want to play and it showed."...
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Lady Bulldogs lose at Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
After winning the first game, the Union volleyball team lost the final three games, coming up on the short end of a 25-20, 11-25, 10-25, 10-25 score at Vincennes Rivet Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs slipped to 1-8. "This was the first time all season that we have went four games," said UHS coach Danielle Gentry. "I was proud of that...
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Errors cost Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
Mistakes cost the Bloomfield High School volleyball team in a 25-11, 25-14, 25-17 loss at Bloomington South Thursday night. "We had 16 hitting errors and five service errors," said BHS coach Susie Schulte, who's Lady Cards slipped to 4-6. "We just gave them way too many points...
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Lady T-Birds win No. 13
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/11)
Eastern Greene won for the 13th time in 16 matches, defeating host Brown County 25-21, 25-10, 27-25 Thursday night in a non-conference high school volleyball match. "Brown County is a solid team that blocks well," said EGHS coach Gina Ingram. "I thought we played very well in the second game. We made some good adjustments and were very scrappy...
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Greene County Foundation distributes third round of grant funds
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
On Aug. 30 the 2011 Greene County Foundation grant award winners, donors, and board members met to celebrate and distribute the third round of grants from the Greene County Foundation. Over $24,000 in grants were awarded to 11 Greene County organizations...
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Sandborn considers 2012 budget
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
The main items on the agenda for Sandborn Town Board Tuesday evening were the 2011 Appropriation Reduction Resolution -- funds that were anticipated to be spent this year which will not be spent until 2012 -- and the reading of the 2012 budget. The reductions are as follows: Rainy Day fund, $3,958; Local Roads and Streets, $9,850; and Cumulative Capital Improvement, $510...
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Newberry man faces theft and drug charges
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
A 40-year-old Newberry man has been arrested on theft and drug-related charges. Donald Richie Rollins faces preliminary charges of burglary - a class C felony; theft - a class D felony; possession of marijuana - a class A misdemeanor; and reckless possession of paraphernalia - a class A misdemeanor...
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Linton's schools, city officials could soon encourage more walking
(Local News ~ 09/08/11)
The potential to eventually change the walk zone for Linton-Stockton schools in response to increased transportation costs could be assisted by the City of Linton's plans for increased walkability in the area. While the city completed a walkability study this summer and is competing for grant money which could include funds to add school crossing guards, Mayor Patti Jones said Thursday word on those grants won't come until December...
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