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Dream almost didn't happen for Pruett
(Other Sports ~ 08/01/12)
Rachael Pruett's dream of advancing to another United States Golf Association national championship almost didn't happen. Less than 15 hours before her tee time for the qualifier at Broodmoor Country Club in Indianapolis on July 16 she received a text about the event...
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Gadberry wins award; helps Rex place first
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/12)
Gadberry wins award; helps Rex place first Joie Gadberry of Linton was part of the 18U Lady Rex softball team of Terre Haute that played in and won the USFA Northern National Tournament in July. Gadberry and teammate Marlee Yeager finished 1-2 in the base-running competition, which took place before the tournament began. Rex player Mackenzie McGregor took first place in the Home Run Derby...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/01/12)
Money does matter in Education To the Editor: I'm tired of hearing that additional funds for public education won't make a difference. Yes, folks it would. We know that public education funding has had dramatic cuts of close to a million dollars, and educators have had to do more with less...
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WRV superintendent's future at the school still unclear
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
The president of the White River Valley Board of School Trustees said he didn't want to comment on what transpired at an executive session meeting Tuesday night, reported to be called to consider personnel matters. Among the matters that were discussed in the closed-door meeting, that reportedly lasted more than two hours, was the employment future of WRV Superintendent Layton Wall...
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County council and hospital pay tribute to Oliphant
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
The Greene County Council joined the Greene County General Hospital Board of Trustees on Monday in paying a permanent tribute to a former member of both governing bodies. The council passed a resolution, which had earlier been passed by the hospital board July 13, that will become part of the official records of both governing bodies to memorialize the contributions of James "Big O" Oliphant...
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Linton woman takes plea deal
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
A Linton woman arrested in May for being intoxicated with her children in the car in a downtown grocery store parking lot has been sentenced in Greene Superior Court. When arrested for public intoxication, Debra Ann Ceol-Stephens, 29, registered more than three times the legal limit for alcohol...
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Area musician pursuing his dream
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
Greene County native and area singer/musician/songwriter Rick LeDune continues to develop his talents in pursuit of a Nashville country music career. He took a big step forward in chasing his dream this week when he performed on stage at the annual Sandy Lee Songfest in Henderson, Ky., which opened Wednesday night and continues through Saturday...
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INDOT schedules meeting about bridges
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the upcoming State Road 57 Newberry bridges replacement project. The hearing will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Newberry Masonic Lodge, located at 2nd and Broad Sts. (State Road 57) in Newberry...
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Wilma A. Boyd
(Obituary ~ 08/01/12)
Wilma A. Boyd, 97, of Odon, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born June 16, 1915 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Oscar and Mary Florence (Lynn) Tibbett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Odon Christian Church. She was also a member of the Odon Rebecca Lodge and the Odon Town and Village Club...
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Harold L. Harp
(Obituary ~ 08/01/12)
Harold L. Harp, 88, of Doans, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born April 27, 1924 in Owensburg, he was the son of Johnnie and Zella (Roberts) Harp. He was a machinist for NSWC Crane retiring in 1984 after 44 years of service. He served his country in World War II with the United States Army. He was a member of the Solsberry Masonic Lodge...
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Louie G. Porter
(Obituary ~ 08/01/12)
Louie G. Porter, 80, of Switz City, passed away 8:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his residence. Louie was born Aug. 7, 1931 in Scotland, to Charles and Katie (Miller) Porter. He was a retired farmer, school bus driver for Central School, and he had been co-manager of Bloomfield Silo. He was a member of Bloomfield Presbyterian Church, and an Army veteran...
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Gary Inman
(Obituary ~ 08/01/12)
Gary Inman, 42, of Bedford, died July 25, 2012 in Lawrence County, IN. Mr. Inman is survived by his mother, Donna Inman of Bedford; Sisters, Deonna (Jerry) Hattabaugh of Mitchell and Michelle (Scott) Sanders of Williams; Brothers, Scott (Alecia) Simmerman of Bedford and Matthew (Candace) Inman of Bedford; Grandmother, Betty Lewis of Williams; and seven nieces and three nephews...
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Bloomfield council hires Holt full-time
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
Bloomfield Town Council voted to hire a reserve officer to fill the full-time position on the Bloomfield Police Department. Marvin Holt -- who has spent two years as a reserve officer with BPD -- said he started as a reserve officer with BPD in hopes of one day being hired onto the police force...
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Pleasantville, Dugger reach agreement on 17 cent per thousand gallons rate hike
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
At least some form of financial relief will come for cash-strapped Dugger in the form of an immediate increase in the amount paid by Pleasantville for water pumped to it by the town. Following a 90-minute meeting between the Dugger Town Council and representatives of the neighboring municipality, an agreed increase from 83 cents per 1,000 gallons to $1 per 1,000 gallons will occur...
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Three jobs lost, many see pay cuts as Dugger struggles with shortfall
(Local News ~ 08/01/12)
A day of deliberations led to across-the-board cuts in town employee salaries and benefits for Dugger, moves officials called crucial steps in squaring up troubled finances. Meeting in special session at the Community Center beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, and breaking only for two hours, the Dugger Town Council pored over the budget reports until 6:30 p.m., seeking means to save around $4,000 per month...
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