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Dugger's Halloween parade taking shape
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
Resuming Dugger's dormant Halloween parade, slated for 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Dugger Community Center, was no trick -- just a treat -- organizers say. After several months of controversy and conflict, efforts to resume the parade have been met with widespread support, continuing the recent trend of cooperation -- rather than contention -- within the town...
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Herman 'Jack' Rose
(Obituary ~ 10/18/12)
Herman 'Jack' Rose, 86, of Worthington, passed away 3:08 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at his residence. Jack was born, Nov. 12, 1925, in Switz City, to Henry and Ossa (Harper) Rose. He was a lineman building power lines, also worked on pipelines, owned a timber business and operated a sawmill. He was a member of Switz City Full Gospel Church, was an Army Veteran of WW II who served in Germany, France and South Pacific...
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Early voting and absentees going at a brisk pace
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
The time is quickly approaching for the 2012 General Election on Nov. 6. It's a year when an U.S. president, U.S. congressman, Indiana governor, several state representatives, and a host of county officeholders will be selected. If early voting, which started Oct. 9 in the Greene County Voter Registration office, is any indication, the county could expect a heavy voter turnout on election day...
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Police bust Jasonville marijuana grow operation; arrest warrant issued
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of a Jasonville man charging him with felony possession of marijuana after officers confiscated more than 100 plants and other items from his residence commonly used in a grow operation. Wesley R. Hansens, who lives at 13407 West Smith St., has been charged in the warrant with possession of marijuana over 30 grams ---- a class D felony...
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Rural Scotland man in court Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his neighbor
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
A rural Scotland man is scheduled to make an initial court appearance Monday after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at a neighbor. Mark E. Craig, 55, who lives on State Road 58 East, was arrested Sunday after a shooting complaint was filed by his neighbor, Matthew T. Jones...
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New Bloomfield business giving little ladies the opportunity to be a princess for a day
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
At some point in their youth most little girls want to be a princess, and a new Bloomfield business is giving little ladies the opportunity to be a princess for a day. Katie Dews Party Palace will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at the 32 E. Main St. location...
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Greene County's I-69 Community Celebration ready to rock on Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
Plans have been finalized for Saturday's Greene County version of I-69 Community Celebration. The Greene County site will be near the intersection of the State Road 58/U.S. 231 junction with the new interstate highway -- just off of County Road 700...
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Former Linton businessman receives diploma more than 50 years after quitting high school
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
SULLIVAN -- A former Linton businessman received his high school diploma more than half a century after quitting school to serve his country in the Korean War. Hubert "Herb" Pitcher dropped out of New Pleasantville High School prior to receiving his high school diploma in 1950 to serve in the Army during the Korean War in France...
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Schulte stepping away from volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/12)
As I have penned more than once, it is the people that make my job special. Sadly, I will be bidding farewell to another coach Thursday night, Saturday or next week. Susie Schulte, who has done her part in guiding the Bloomfield High School volleyball program off and for during part of the past three decades, will be retiring after the Lady Cardinals next loss...
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WRV Board will hold information session next month on possible school upgrades
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
SWITZ CITY ---- The White River Valley School Board will host a special open meeting early next month to view preliminary work done by a Vincennes architectural/engineering firm that is looking into alternatives in terms of possible upgrades to the elementary school buildings in Worthington and Lyons...
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Two injured in wreck near Jasonville Thursday morning
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
Two males were injured -- one seriously enough to be taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis by AirEvac helicopter -- in a single car accident near Jasonville Thursday morning. "It was a one vehicle accident where they struck a power pole," said Greene County Sheriff's Department dispatcher Bruce Porter of the 9:03 a.m. wreck on County Road 900 North just west of State Road 59...
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Local volleyball sectional pairings
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/12)
Volleyball Class 2A Sectional 47 Eastern Greene (7) Tuesday, Oct. 16 Linton-Stockton d. Sullivan, 25-13, 25-15, 25-23 Thursday, Oct. 18 Eastern Greene d. North Central, 25-13, 25-8, 25-22 South Knox d. Bloomfield, 25-21, 25-19, 26-24 Saturday, Oct. 20...
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Eastern Greene wins opening match
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/12)
Eastern Greene disposed of North Central 25-13, 25-8, 25-22 Thursday night in the first round of the Class 2A Eastern Greene volleyball sectional. The Lady Thunderbirds will play South Knox at approximately 12:20 p.m. Saturday. This story will be updated...
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Bloomfield concludes volleyball season
(High School Sports ~ 10/18/12)
Bloomfield lost to South Knox 25-21, 25-19, 26-24 at the Class 2A Eastern Greene volleyball sectional Thursday night. The Lady Cardinals finished the season with a 12-17 record. This story will be updated.
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Dugger's deputy marshal resigns, but replacement may not be sought
(Local News ~ 10/18/12)
Dugger Deputy Town Marshal Doug Brown has resigned after two years on the job, citing the need to spend more time with his family. "His wife is changing shifts at her job," said Town Council President Dwight Nielson. "So they're not getting to see each other on weekends. Because of that, he had to give it up. He had to have a personal life."...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/18/12)
Friday, Oct. 19 The 12th Street Church of God will host a soup supper with different types of soups, deserts and drinks from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $6, and $4 for children under the age of 5. Koleen Ladies's Aid will be hosting a bean supper at the Church. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. with the menu of ham and beans, cornbread, slaw, fried potatoes, desert, tea, lemonade and coffee. Free will offering. Any question, call 384-8516...
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