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John M. Pierson
(Obituary ~ 03/16/12)
John M. Pierson, 59, of Washington and formerly of Petersburg, passed away Feb. 29, 2012 at his residence in Washington. He was born on Sept. 26, 1952 in Topeka, Kan., to Daryl and Mary (Maynard) Pierson. John was a decorated war veteran who retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. After retirement, John worked for NSWC Crane and Applied Logistics Services, Inc...
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Quilt show in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Tired of basketball/brackets? Then come visit the Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Show this weekend at the Bloomfield Public Library. It will be downstairs in the community room, and admission is free. Donations are welcomed. Hours are today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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GCDW announces 2012 all-area girls basketball team
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/12)
A total of 10 players, including five seniors, have been named to the Greene County Daily World All-Area Girls Basketball Team for 2011-12. The list, which was based on polling of the Daily World sports staff, also includes three juniors, one sophomore and one freshman...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/16/12)
I've been mowing city's grass for years To the Editor: I read with interest and appreciation the nice article in Wednesday's paper about the fine gentlemen picking up the trash under the sign in west Linton. I'm glad the city council members saw fit to recognize him for his deeds...
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Collins, Stanley to marry March 31
(Engagement ~ 03/16/12)
Rick and Benita Collins of Dayton, Ohio and Kimberly Collins of Switz City are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Collins, to John Stanley, son of Pat Garland of Lyons. The bride is a 2008 graduate of White River Valley High School. She obtained her CNA licensing in 2010 at Advance Healthcare in Terre Haute...
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Motocross contract clarified by city of Linton and Chamber of Commerce
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
A contract regarding motocross revenue sharing between the Linton City Council and the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been clarified. Now, the city will receive 10 percent of the net revenues after expenses, as Chamber Executive Director Lynette Shelton said was always the intent...
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Search for names of nursing assistants inspires change in way Linton Library displays historical photos
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
A search for the names of three nursing assistants has inspired Linton Public Library Director Jamie Tyner to consider displaying a changing collection of historical photos in need of identification. The two pictures, brought to the library by Veda Van Horn, were taken in back of the now demolished Freeman City Hospital...
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Scotland sewer line and wastewater treatment plant projects progressing
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Things are progressing with the Scotland sewer line and wastewater treatment plant projects, the Greene County Regional Sewer District Board learned Thursday. Consulting Engineer Rick Coppock with Bynum-Fanyo Associates of Bloomington, reported the equipment in the new wastewater treatment plant will be started up and tested this week...
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William "Bill" Haines
(Obituary ~ 03/16/12)
William "Bill" Haines, 64, of Covington, IN passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on April 11, 1947 in Bloomfield to Dorcas (Terrell) and Gilbert Haines. He married his wife of 19 years Glenda (Conrad) Watt on October 31, 1993. She survives...
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Support sought for Haunted House charity event
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Halloween's far away, but Frightmares organizers are already scaring up support for a second season. Organizers of Linton's newest haunted house for charity announced big plans for a second season this week in a bid to draw sponsorships, pre-season sales and support...
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Hair Stations exhibits big city class with doses of small-town friendlines
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
LuWanna Bland has dreamed of owning her own hair boutique for many years. A recent opportunity made it possible to see her plans and dreams become a reality. Last month she opened The Hair Stations, a shop that exhibits big city class with large doses of small-town friendliness. Her shop is fresh and stylish...
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Greene County General Hospital honored for improving number of tissue donors
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Greene County General Hospital received an award from Connective Tissues Services (CTS) for continually improving its number of tissue donors. "We are presenting this award to the hospital for their continued improvements for their (tissue) donation program," CTS Hospital Development Coordinator Sarah Roberts explained...
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Youngsters learn about the importance of the 'ag' industry
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Shakamak students Megan Ray (at left) and Layla Raines along with White River Valley High School FFA student Randy Wines (at right) listen while Greene County Master Gardener's member Brenda Hughes explains plant growing techniques as part of the youth Ag Day program conducted Friday in the Greene County Coopertive Extension Service's Community Room at the fairgrounds. ...
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Woman sentenced in shoplifting case
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
A Dugger woman charged with shoplifting from the Linton Super Walmart store last October has been sentenced after she entered a negotiated plea agreement. Gloria Marlowe pled guilty to theft, a class A misdemeanor. She was originally charged with theft as a class D felony, but the charge was reduced to the misdemeanor in the plea agreement...
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Local Girl Scout troop accepting Cookies for Vets
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Girl Scout Troop No. 1257 took part in the Operation Cookie Drop for soldiers overseas, but now they are thinking closer to home. The scouts will be at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Linton from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday selling cookies in hopes of getting donations for veterans...
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Bond set at $250,000 for Dugger man charged on six counts
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
A 52-year-old Dugger man, who was involved in a domestic dispute earlier this week in Linton, was in Greene Superior Court on Friday afternoon to be formally charged with six drug and firearm-related counts. Kenneth E. Murphy was charged with dealing methamphetamine over three grams -- a class A felony; unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon -- a class B felony; possession of methamphetamine at least three grams -- a class C felony; possession of methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm -- a class D felony; battery resulting in bodily injury -- a class A misdemeanor; and resisting law enforcement -- a class A misdemeanor.. ...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 03/16/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Gary Hoesman, resisting law enforcement using a vehicle; resisting law enforcement; driving while suspended. State vs. Rennia L. Sipes, three counts of theft. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Civil Filings Ray Skillman Westside Imports, Inc. vs. Ryan M. Whited, civil collection...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/16/12)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for March 15 included: Two trespassing cases; one refusal to leave; one disorderly conduct case; three personal injury traffic accidents; one property damage traffic accident; one burglary case; one motor vehicle theft; one domestic dispute; one domestic disturbance with a neighbor; and five traffic stops...
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Plans for Second Annual Greene County Hunger Awareness Concert announced
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
Plans have been announced for the Second Annual Greene County Hunger Awareness Concert in Linton that will benefit local food pantries next month. The contemporary Christian music concert will be hosted at 7 p.m. at the Linton First Christian Church on April 21...
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Scrapping metal lands pair behind bars
(Local News ~ 03/16/12)
It appears that rising scrap metal prices are causing some to break the law in order to get a piece of the market action. With area current scrap metal prices listed online by www.scrapmetalprices.biz of $255 a ton for tin, $290 a ton for short steel and cast iron being purchased by recyclers at 8 cents a pound, thieves are trying to cash in...
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