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Siblings take top rankings in Youth World Championship horse show
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
When it comes to showing horses, two Linton youngsters are among the best in the country. Ben and Sarah Cox, the children of Dr. Bryan and Dr. Krista Cox, had impressive performances at the Youth World Championship horse show in Tulsa, Okla. In fact, 9-year-old Sarah walked away as world champion in the walk/trot hunter under saddle class. Her 12-year-old brother Ben racked up an 11th place finish in showmanship and 14th in western pleasure...
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Roosevelt Mission seeking help from community
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
Funding cuts have largely impacted the Roosevelt Mission in the last year as it tries to bounce back from a poor Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) report. Roosevelt Mission director, the Rev. Jerry French, as well as those who rely on the transitional housing facility, are asking for help from the community to keep the facility on its feet...
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Possible lost, stolen suitcase found near Newberry
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department recovered a suitcase from a county road east of Newberry on Friday morning that may be either lost or stolen. GCSD Deputy Brad Deckard said a passerby found the black-colored suitcase about 6:30 a.m. on 4th St., which leads to the Newberry-Scotland Road...
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Goose Pond documentary will be on television
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
A documentary film featuring Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, produced by a Linton native, will air three times next week on a Bloomington-based Public Television Network station. "Goose Pond: The Story of a Wetland & Its Neighbors" will be aired by WTIU on Wednesday at 8 p.m.; Friday at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 p.m...
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Thursday storms bring little damage
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
High winds and lightning caused most of the concerns associated with Thursday evening's fast-moving storm. There were reports of trees down, electrical outages and some water damage in the Shakamak schools at Jasonville. Classes weren't canceled or delayed in the MDS of Shakamak School District, but school maintenance officials were greeted with some flooded areas in the building that required extensive clean-up...
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Storm takes down large tree
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
(By Nick Schneider) This fallen large tree in the yard of Demita Hasler along State Road 57 in Newberry was a victim of Thursday night's storm which swept through the area with high winds, lightning and heavy rain.
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Teamwork played big role in WRV Lyons improvements
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
LYONS -- Over the years there's been a dramatic improvement in test scores at WRV Lyons Elementary School, especially in math. They've utilized new technology and computer programs and learned new teaching techniques but there are other factors that have contributed to their success...
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WRV Lyons shows huge improvement in test scores
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
LYONS -- Things have changed at White River Valley's Lyons Elementary School. The shock of being on probation several years ago due to ISTEP scores led to a determination to turn things around in a big way. First they met benchmarks and brought scores up to an acceptable level but they didn't stop there. They kept improving and moving upward on the charts...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/17/12)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Bobbi Leigh and Jerry Leigh, dissolution of marriage. Craig House and Amanda House, dissolution of marriage. Criminal Filings State vs. Darin J. Coverstone, 10 counts of invasion of privacy; one count of stalking. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 08/17/12)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Aug. 16 included: One follow-up investigation; one child abuse/molest/neglect case; one theft case; one domestic dispute; and one traffic stop...
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Long makes initial court appearance on intimidation charge
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
The Linton man, who allegedly was involved in a 10-hour standoff with police last week, made his initial appearance in Greene Superior Court on Friday afternoon to be formally charged with a confrontation that presumably led the hostage incident. Ian E. Long, 38, who was pushed into the Bloomfield courtroom by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy George Dallaire, was handcuffed in a wheelchair for the hearing...
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National Night Out deemed a success locally in Linton
(Local News ~ 08/17/12)
Call it a night on the town by the entire city: National Night Out's attendance in Humphreys Park Aug. 7 nearly equaled the population of the city of Linton. "I hate to give an exact number, but I swear this isn't me going crazy -- I think we probably had between 4,000 and 5,000, which when you consider the population of Linton is close to 6,000 is really something," said Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/17/12)
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Bulldogs lose at home
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/12)
DUGGER -- North Central scored three touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the first quarter to take a commanding 20-0 lead on its way to a 60-14 Southwest Seven Conference victory over host Union here Friday night in the season-opening high school football game for both teams...
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Indiana High School football scores
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/12)
Indiana Prep Football Friday's Scores Adams Central 53, Blackford 14 Alexandria 14, Wes-Del 6 Andrean 48, Hammond Noll 12 Angola 56, W. Noble 19 Attica 66, Riverton Parke 0 Avon 17, Hamilton Southeastern 14 Batesville 37, Jennings Co. 21 Beech Grove 31, Indpls Lutheran 20...
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Miners defeat Thunderbirds 40-0 to open season
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/12)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Linton-Stockton used their offense wisely, efficiently -- and sparingly -- on their way to a 40-0 Southwest Seven Conference win over host Eastern Greene on Friday night. "We only had the ball eight times and scored on six of those possessions," Linton-Stockton coach Steve Weber said. "They held the ball for a long time and a lot of that was because it was penalty aided and they did a good job...
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