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Winter Weather Advisory issued by NWS
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis for Greene and Sullivan counties as well as most of central/southern Indiana. The advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m.
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Fundraiser to help former Linton-Stockton teacher, coach
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
SULLIVAN -- Sullivan High School biology teacher Karen Crooks Alumbaugh fought and beat breast cancer once. But in November, she discovered the disease had returned and worse than before. Ever since, students, fellow teachers and friends have been raising money to help her win the battle a second time...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/20/12)
Linton resident hit by scam too To the Editor: I too was taken like all the other people that had dealings with Billy J. Utt. Several years ago he and a lady friend cut a tree for my husband and me. He had the wood from the tree sold nearly before he had it down. A large truck came and hauled all the tree away...
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Special Dugger meeting on marshal issue likely not to happen until February
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
A special session of the Dugger Town Council slated to determine the fate of Town Marshal Dave Heaton isn't likely to happen until February. When that decision comes, it will likely happen in a special session, rather than the town council's regular meeting which is slated for 6 p.m. on Feb. 6...
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Hall takes oath for County Council seat
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
The newest Greene County Council member, Gene Hall of Linton, was sworn in this week by Greene Superior Court Judge Dena Martin. Looking on is Hall's wife, Christy, infant son Reid (1 year old), Wade (7 years old) and Luke (5 years old). Hall was selected by a Democratic Party caucus last week to replace John Wilkes, who resigned his District 4 Council seat, effective Dec. 31, 2011 -- the same day he took the oath of office to be the Linton mayor. (Submitted photo)...
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Inspirational story to be shared at after-hours networking event at WestGate Tech Park on Monday
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
CRANE -- Federally Employed Women (FEW), Blacks in Government (BIG) and Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) will host Roy Juarez Jr. to Crane's West Gate Technology Park for an after-hours networking event. The event will be to conducted Monday at the Stimulus Engineering WestGate Training Facility from 4:30--6 p.m...
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Rep. Ubelhor says 'Right to Work" dispute in 'dumbing up' legislative work
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
Things in the Indiana General Assembly are creeping along at a snail's pace and District 62 State Rep. Matt Ubelhor (R-Bloomfield) is frustrated. Significant early session action has been limited, snarled in a nasty dispute between political foes over Right to Work legislation...
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County zoning question will not be on the ballot; legislation looks dead at the statehouse
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
It looks like the Greene County zoning issue will not be on the November General Election ballot as a referendum as the county commissioners had hoped. District 62 State Rep. Matt Ubelhor (R-Bloomfield) told the Greene County Daily World this week that he hasn't been able to muster any support for the measure from either political party...
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Lyons man apprehended on multiple drug charges
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
An ongoing investigation ended well Thursday with the arrest of a 55-year-old Lyons man on multiple drug dealing charges. The arrest of Phillip A. Sheridan at a rural residence on State Road 67, south of Lyons, was the work of the Greene County Drug Task Force, the Linton Police Department, Jasonville Police Department, Indiana State Police, as well as the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team...
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Wall says this might not be the time to be adding programs
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
SWITZ CITY -- After hearing a presentation Thursday from a group that wants to start a high school football program, White River Valley Superintendent Layton Wall said now might not be the time to be adding new programs. Speaking of the appeal from two representatives of the White River Valley Community Youth Football League, Wall said, "They did an excellent job and I think they are very sincere. ...
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WRV football supporters present their case for kicking off school gridiron program
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
SWITZ CITY -- The White River Valley Community Youth Football League made a well-prepared pitch Thursday night to the White River Valley School Board to have football added as a sanctioned athletic program. Bearing several impressive king-sized trophies signifying on-the-field successes, and bringing a contingent of players, parents and supporters, the group offered its ideas on starting a program...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 01/20/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Jason Wells and Kimberly Wells, dissolution of marriage. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Civil Filings Citibank vs. Debra Brown, civil collection. Criminal Filings State vs. Joshua M. Marsh, theft. State vs. Shelly A. Sprang, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child under the age of 16...
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Updated Candidate Filing List
(Other Record ~ 01/20/12)
2012 Greene County Primary Election Filings Updated 2 p.m. Jan. 20 Greene County Commissioner District 1 -- John Fowler (R); Ed Michael (R) District 2 -- Steve Lindsey (D); Nathan Abrams (R) Greene County Council At Large (3 seats to be filled) Lori Brown (D); Bob Kirk (R); Jerry Frye (R)...
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Police Activity Logs
(Police Reports ~ 01/20/12)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for Jan. 19 included: One forgery/counterfeiting case; one follow-up investigation; one structure fire; one animal complaint; three arrests on warrants; one shoplifting case; and one traffic stop...
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Cheryl J. Shields
(Obituary ~ 01/20/12)
Cheryl J. Shields, 68, of Linton, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Linton on August 18, 1943 the daughter of LeRoy Andrew Payne and Dorothy Irene Wright Payne. Cheryl graduated from Linton-Stockton High School, and retired from Crane Naval Base after 26 years...
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Icy roads and freezing rain create a messy, treacherous Friday night for area
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
Multiple accidents were being reported in Greene County Friday evening, with bridges said to be coated in solid ice, widespread accidents and extensive delays. As a result, police were suggesting people not drive unless absolutely necessary. "There's no reason be out on the road unless it is absolutely necessary," said Greene County dispatcher Bruce Porter. "We have accidents and slide-offs all over the county, and all the bridges are ice covered."...
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Cardinals lose to Loogootee
(High School Sports ~ 01/20/12)
Bloomfield shot 34 percent and had 19 turnovers as the Cardinals dropped a 50-44 decision to Class A No. 2 Loogootee at Glover Gymnasium Friday night. "You can't have that many turnovers and shoot that kind of percentage and expect to beat a team like Loogootee," said Bloomfield coach Matt Britton, who's Cardinals slipped to 8-7...
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Miners lose conference game in OT
(High School Sports ~ 01/20/12)
It has not been a good week for North Daviess, but they had a reason to smile Friday night. The visiting Cougars, led by coach Brent Dalrymple, were without two of their top players but managed to outscored the Miners 12-6 in overtime and came away with a 55-49 victory at Linton-Stockton...
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Lakers remain atop SWIAC with win over WRV
(High School Sports ~ 01/20/12)
JASONVILLE -- There's no place like home, just ask the Shakamak Lakers. They returned home for the first time since Dec. 10 and kept themselves in a position to challenge for the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference crown with a 49-34 win over visiting White River Valley here Friday night...
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