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Wayne Harry Harris Sharp
(Obituary ~ 02/09/12)
Wayne Harry Harris Sharp, 66, of Linton, and formerly of Louisville, Ky., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the Greene County General Hospital. He was born on Feb. 6, 1945, in Louisville to Harry James and Loriane Elizabeth (Miller) Sharp. Wayne married Maria Jane LeVold on June 15, 1966...
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Jackson benefit will feature auction, chili, bounce houses -- but no skating
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
A benefit for the family of the late Steven "Moose" Jackson slated for Sunday afternoon won't feature roller skating, due to plans for a chili supper and a large crowd. Now, organizers say the 1 p.m. event at Cruzers Roller Rink, will feature bounce houses for the children instead of the originally announced skating...
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Problems with dogs trouble Dugger
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
DUGGER -- Dog gone? A pair of problem pooches were causing concern last week among residents after their attacks were reported on local animals. However, with the complaints abating, it appears at least one of the canines causing concern may already be in the Greene County Humane Society...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/09/12)
Today Friday, Feb. 10 Saturday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 13 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 15 Thursday, Feb. 16 Saturday, Feb. 18 Monday, Feb. 20 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Feb. 23 Saturday, Feb. 25 Thursday, March 1 Saturday, March 3 Thursday, March 8...
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David DeWayne Sparks
(Obituary ~ 02/09/12)
David DeWayne Sparks, 60, of Lyons, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born Aug. 4, 1951 in Greene County to Paul R. & Margie Sparks. He retired from the Greene County Sheriff's Department as a jailer. He was a member of Jasonville Masonic Lodge 530, Sons of the American Legion, Lyons Post 479, and a life member of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society...
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Court Records
(Court News ~ 02/09/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Brian Walters, civil collection. Midland Funding LLC vs. Alan Moody, civil collection. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Robert D. Deckard, battery resulting in injury. State vs. Christopher M. Polston, battery resulting in injury...
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Police and Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/09/12)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for Feb. 7 included: One breaking-and-entering case; one custody dispute/exchange; two personal injury traffic accidents; one property damage traffic accident; one animal complaint; one report of a prowler; one extra patrol; and three traffic stops...
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Number of 'meth' lab busts continue to climb in the state; local Drug Task Force making a difference in fighting the problem
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
This is the first of two stories talking about the methamphetamine problem in Greene County and the state. Friday's story will take a look at a Greene County business that cleans up after a meth lab bust. Methamphetamine continues to have a strong strangle-hold on the state of Indiana with an all-time high of 1,437 lab seizures in 2011, according to a report released this week by the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section. The 2011 number is up from the 1,395 labs found in 2010...
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BB gun, mistaken for shotgun, causes WRV Worthington Elementrary lockdown; no arrests
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
WORTHINGTON ---- White River Valley/Worthington Elementary School was placed on lockdown for less than 30 minutes near the end of the school day on Wednesday afternoon as a safety precaution when a man with a gun was reported near the school. White River Valley Superintendent Layton Wall said he was notified by school officials at Worthington about 2:57 p.m. ...
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Area schools go the extra mile to help students
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
It may seem like a simple statement, but Mike Mogan believes it's true. "You have to let the kids know you care about them, and then they will see that and be a little more receptive to you helping them. "We've seen that go on now for a few years, and it's nice to have kids reach out."...
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Among the best: Bloomfield ranks No. 6 in state for 2011 graduation rates
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
All five Greene County high schools topped the state average graduation rate for 2011. But one -- Bloomfield -- shined among the best in the state. Bloomfield had a 97.2 percent graduation rate for 2011, placing it No. 6 in the state among non-waiver schools...
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Mild winter helping county highway department budget
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
Normally by this time of the winter, Greene County Highway Superintendent Brent Murray is scrambling to buy some more supplies of salt and sand to fight icy road conditions. Not this year. The unseasonably warm winter is providing a welcome budget relief for the highway department...
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Clita Ann Carpenter
(Obituary ~ 02/09/12)
Clita Ann Carpenter, 51, of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Feb. 11, 1960 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Richard A. and Mildred (Harrah) Carpenter. Clita loved camping, stamp and coin collecting and was a big Indiana Pacer fan...
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Rural Bloomfield company specializing in 'meth lab' clean ups
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
The ravages of clandestine methamphetamine labs linger for years after they are dismantled in homes, apartments, hotel and motel rooms, if left unabated. The cooking of meth, no matter what manufacturing method is used, is dangerous and leaves behind a toxic residue that will sicken the occupants -- young and old -- if not properly cleaned up or decontaminated...
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Birdwatchers from several states already converging on Greene County hoping for a glimpse of rare bird
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
Two birdwatchers from southwestern Indiana were waiting patiently along Baseline Road near the Beehunter Marsh at mid-morning hoping to get another view of the unusual Hooded Crane. They were treated with a good sighting just after dawn -- about 7:30 a.m...
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Rare sighting: Birders flocking into the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area to get a look at Hooded Crane
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
Birdwatchers from across the Midwest are abuzz and many are flocking to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area near Linton following a confirmed sighting of the very rare Hooded Crane. The birdwatchers are hoping to get a glimpse of this very elite species that was earlier sighted for several months at a Tenneesee-based fish and wildlife area...
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Wayne J. Moore
(Obituary ~ 02/09/12)
Wayne J. Moore, 85, of Linton, passed away at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at his residence in Linton. He was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Shelburn, the son of Harry and Hazel (Riggs) Moore. He was a self-employed carpenter, farmer and formerly worked at the Greene Highway Department, working as superintendent. He served as a Greene County Commissioner from 1976-1980. Wayne was a member of the Linton Moose Lodge and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II...
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Fog may have contributed to Tuesday morning crash in Linton
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
Heavy fog may have contributed to a vehicle going out of control Tuesday morning on a Linton street and striking a parked truck. The accident was reported to Linton police at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday morning on SW 4th Street near SW Vincennes Street. Shadow Kendall, 23, of Linton was traveling west on SW Vincennes Street and had just passed Third and Vincennes streets, when an animal darted in front of his 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier...
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Bulldogs lose conference game
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/12)
Union was outscored in every quarter as the visiting Bulldogs came up on the short end of a 53-45 score at North Daviess in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school boys basketball game Thursday night. The Class A No. 9 Cougars improved to 15-4 overall, 5-1 in the SWIAC. Union slipped to 4-16, 0-7...
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UPDATED: Eastern Greene wins 16th straight game
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/12)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Eastern Greene pushed its winning streak to 16 after a 64-53 victory over visiting Edgewood here Friday night in a high school boys basketball game. The Thunderbirds improved to 16-1 while the Mustangs slipped to 4-13. Edgewood has a 9-7 advantage in the most recent meetings...
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Cards fall at Terre Haute South
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/12)
For the second time this season, Terre Haute South defeated Bloomfield. In a non-conference high school boys basketball game played in Vigo County Thursday night, Terre Haute South outscored the Cardinals 33-12 from 3-point range as the Braves came away with a 75-48 victory...
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Lakers cruise at Vincennes Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/12)
VINCENNES - It took the Shakamak Lakers just a few minutes of the first quarter to leave little doubt about the final outcome of their non-conference game at Vincennes Rivet Thursday night in Holscher Gym. The Lakers put four players in double-figures, shot 59 percent from the field, 56 percent from 3-point range and just for good measure they scored 16 of the first 17 points as they hammer the host Patriots 70-36...
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Dugger council's actions may raise public access concerns
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
DUGGER -- The new Dugger Town Council may have failed to follow open meeting laws, potentially due to inexperience, officials say. The council's first meeting opened Jan. 9 with an elected president, Dwight Nielson -- a vote held in a private meeting prior to taking office...
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Followell's resignation could delay Dugger's Thursday meeting on Heaton
(Local News ~ 02/09/12)
The resignation of Dugger town attorney Doug Followell means next Thursday's planned special meeting to determine whether embattled Town Marshal Dave Heaton keeps his job may not happen as expected. Word on whether the meeting happens as planned is now expected by early next week...
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Jail and Police Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/09/12)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG The Linton Police Department log for Feb. 8 included: One mental case; one theft case; one domestic dispute; and six traffic stops. City Ordinance Violations...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/09/12)
Today Saturday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 13 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 15 Thursday, Feb. 16 Friday, Feb. 17 Saturday, Feb. 18 Monday, Feb. 20 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Feb. 23 Saturday, Feb. 25 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Thursday, March 1 Saturday, March 3...
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Court Records
(Court News ~ 02/09/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings LVNV Funding LLC vs. William Nicholson, civil collection. Kristine Lewis and Michael Lewis, dissolution of marriage. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Chastity Keller, driving while suspended with a prior conviction...
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