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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/21/12)
Ellis family says thank you for recent support To the Editor: The family of Everett Ellis wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, flowers, food, money and thoughtfulness during our time of sorrow. A special thanks to Mike Cox and Cox Funeral Home, and Pastor Myron Young for the nice service. Thank you to the Olive Branch Church for the wonderful meal after the service. A very special thanks to Glenburn Home for the wonderful care he received...
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To marry
(Engagement ~ 05/21/12)
Lasey Milligan and Coy Heuby have announced their engagement. The time and date of their wedding will be announced at a later date.
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Area residents honored by WVCF
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
This year marks the 20th year of service for the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility going on line with its first offenders Dec. 10, 1992. The milestone was marked recently in conjunction with Employee Recognition Day activities at the maximum-security facility, paying tribute to its over 600 staff members...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 05/21/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Jeanette A. Davis, two counts of neglect of dependent ---- dependent deprived of education as required by law; two counts of compulsory school attendance violation. State vs. Richard D. Rogers, two counts of neglect of dependent ---- dependent deprived of education as required by law; two counts of compulsory school attendance violation...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 05/21/12)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department activity log for May 18-20 included: Two follow up investigations; two custody disputes/exchanges; one civil complaint; two public intoxication cases; two property damage traffic accidents; one suicide/attempt; two animal complaints; one harassment complaint; one domestic battery case; one intoxicated driver/possible; three reckless drivers reported; one theft case; two reports of a drug overdose; three community relations details; one battery case; and 18 traffic stops.. ...
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Greene County General Hospital named in civil suit linked to 2008 death of Worthington woman
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Greene County General Hospital has been named in a civil suit linked to the 2008 death of a Worthington woman. In the complaint, filed last Tuesday in Greene Circuit Court, Judy Dunigan, as the personal representative of the late Thelma E. Sears, is suing Greene County General Hospital located in Linton for alleged "breach of the standard of care" which contributed to the July 20, 2008 death of Sears...
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Shipping out soon: National Guardsman readies for deployment
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
While most dads get to help plan first birthday parties and help mom put up all the decorations, Ella's dad will have to wait for pictures. In the cases of some local families, parents will be overseas with the Army National Guard making sure their family and friends get to retain their freedoms and miss those milestones, like birthdays and first steps...
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Commissioner voices concerns of rural Bloomfield woman about gender designation in help wanted ads
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
A rural Bloomfield woman has voiced concerns to a Greene County Commissioner that the way a county office has advertised for new hires may not be gender correct. At Monday's regular meeting morning, Commissioner Rick Graves told his fellow commissioners that after talking with rural Bloomfield resident Sharon Horn, there is a concern about the way the county, and specifically the Greene County Community Corrections office, has recently advertised in the newspaper for hiring of correctional officers for the work release center.. ...
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Eastern Greene parents charged with child neglect, compulsory school attendance violations
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Two Eastern Greene County parents are being taken to court over excessive absences by their two elementary-aged students. Criminal charges were approved Friday against rural Springville residents Richard D. Rogers and his wife, Jeanette A. Davis, both who live in Blue Sky North Subdivision...
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Dr. William C. Witherspoon
(Obituary ~ 05/21/12)
Dr. William C. Witherspoon passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was the son of Charles B. and Hazel D. (Allen) Witherspoon of Princeton, Ind., born Dec. 25, 1928. He graduated from Princeton High School, 1947.During his early years and high school years he had several jobs. ...
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James F. "Big O" Oliphant
(Obituary ~ 05/21/12)
James F. "Big O" Oliphant, 54, of Bloomfield, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at his residence. Born Oct. 23, 1957 in Linton, he was the son of Elmer Van and Marquita (Fox) Oliphant. Jim started work for the Bloomfield State Bank in 1980. ...
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Time expires on Dugger's response to tort claim, but no lawsuits filed yet
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Time's run out for the 90-day wait two town employees faced before filing lawsuits against the Dugger Town Council. However, their lawyer, Sullivan's John Bodine, hasn't filed any lawsuits yet. Instead, he's meeting with Town Marshal David Heaton and Assistant Water Clerk Carolyn Settles, discussing options for the next move...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/21/12)
Tuesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 23 Thursday, May 24 Saturday, May 26 Sunday, May 27 Monday, May 28 Tuesday, May 29 Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Sunday, June 3 Monday, June 4 Wednesday, June 6 Thursday, June 7 Friday, June 8 Saturday, June 9 Thursday, June 14...
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BREAKING NEWS: Bloomfield school bus accident
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
A Bloomfield school bus has been involved in an accident north of Bloomfield on State Road 157, the school reports. Superintendent Dan Sichting is at the scene. This report will be updated when more information becomes available.
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Sweeping 6th grade shift means major moves for Linton-Stockton schools this summer
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Major changes at Linton-Stockton Schools could relocate up to 20 classrooms over the summer, an effort which will relocate the sixth grade to the junior-senior high school. "As soon as we get through the school year, we will start boxing things up," said Superintendent Nick Karazsia, adding the work may take all summer...
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Lakers win tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
Shakamak pounded out 22 hits as the Laker baseball team won two games and claimed first place at the Washington Invitational Saturday. The Lakers, who lost on Thursday night at Bedford North Lawrence,defeated Austin 14-3 in five innings and Owen Valley 9-1 in the title game...
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Miners lose final three
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
Linton-Stockton dropped a doubleheader Saturday against Bedford North Lawrence and a game at Edgewood Monday. The Miners (11-15) pounded out 27 hits against BNL, but dropped an 11-6 decision and a 11-10 game in nine innings. The Miners outhit the Mustangs 11-5, but made seven errors in a 6-4 loss...
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Thunderbirds lose at Cascades
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
Edgewood defeated Eastern Greene 163-223 in a high school boys golf match at Cascades Monday. Casey Rugenstein had a 50 for the Thunderbirds. Will Harper shot 57, Blade Burris and Landon Corps both shot 58, Nick Sutherlin 60 and Riley Holtsclaw had a 63. Chris Johnson competed in a jv match against Edgewood and had a 54...
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Shell, T-Birds no-hit Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds wrapped-up the 2012 regular season in style thanks to a no-hitter by sophomore Gage Shell as EGHS defeated Barr-Reeve 2-0 at Montgomery Monday evening. "Obviously we're pleased with the win," EGHS coach Trevor McDonnell said. "Our offense was pretty stagnant with the exception of the fourth inning...
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Thunderbirds drop two
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds dropped both ends of a Saturday twinbill at Brownstown Central. In the opener Eastern Greene managed just five hits on their way to a 12-5 loss in five innings. The followed with a 9-6 loss to Brownstown Central in the nightcap despite outhitting their hosts 10-9...
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Lady Cards to face South Knox
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals tennis team, who claimed a sectional title at North Daviess on Friday, will face the South Knox Lady Spartans Tuesday (today) at 5:30 p.m. in the opening round of the Jasper Regional. The Lady Spartans (6-8) on the year were slated to play BHS earlier this season, but the match was rained out and not rescheduled...
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Lady Wolverines advance to sectional semis
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
CLAY CITY -- The White River Valley softball team continues to swing hot bats. After coming up with 20 hits in a 13-3 win at Owen Valley Friday, the Lady Wolverines pounded out 12 hits as they opened play in the Class A Clay City Sectional 57 with a 12-2 victory over Eminence Monday night...
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Lady Miners advance at sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
SULLIVAN -- No matter how hard you try, you can't always predict the outcome of a high school softball game -- especially in the post season. At Monday's IHSAA Class 2A Sectional 47 opener at Sullivan, the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners pounded out 19 hits -- all singles, scored runs in all but two innings and advanced with a 13-6 win over North Knox...
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Commissioners approve county emergency debris removal plan; award road paving, repair contracts
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Greene County now has a plan in place for emergency debris removal in the event of a storm, flood or other natural disaster following action Monday morning by the Greene County Commissioners. Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe drafted the plan, in cooperation with Greene County Highway Department Superintendent Brent Murray...
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