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The blizzard arrives
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
This was the scene on State Roiad 54 in Linton near Humphrey's Park about 6:30 a.m. That's a State Highway Department truck attempting to move some snow off the hazardous roadway.
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LPD issues travel warning; travel for emergencies only; roads are terrible
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
Chief Troy Jerrell of the Linton Police Department says the roads are terrible -- travel at your own risk only if absolutely necessary in emergencies only. Within the City of Linton, the LPD has declared a travel warning and asks that travel be restricted to emergency personnel only...
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Toby Yoho Classic off Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/12)
According to Eastern Greene High School athletic director Trevor McConnell, the Toby Yoho Classic girls basketball tourney will not be played Thursday. He said that they will make an announcement Thursday about the possibility of the 12 teams playing two games in pool play on Friday...
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UPDATED: Closings, delays
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
Weather-related closings for Thursday include: Bright Beginnings Daycare in Bloomfield.
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Breaking News: County roads closed as warning level road advisory declared
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
Greene County officials have declared a warning level road advisory, which essentially shuts down all county roads to any motors who are not considered essential, according to Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe. Axe told the Greene County Daily World that Greene County Commissioners signed the emergency declaration at 10:15 a.m. Thursday...
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LPD K-9 unit to buy equipment
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
'Project Pets Alive' is currently conducting a fundraising effort dedicated to providing the Linton Police Department K-9 Unit with some vital equipment. Project Pets Alive is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to saving the lives of police K-9s and domestic pets...
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Linton man arrested for battery on Christmas Day
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department's jail log only listed one arrest on Christmas Day -- a Linton man accused of yelling and screaming, damaging a Christmas tree, ornaments and food and allegedly battering two other people. Joseph Franklin Ball, 33, was arrested by Sgt. Chad Crynes of the Linton Police Department after Crynes was dispatched to a residence around 3 p.m. Tuesday. A caller said Ball was damaging the residence and a battery had occurred...
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Three Linton students raising money for Europe summer trip
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
Three Linton-Stockton High School freshman are trying to raise funds to participate in the People to People Student Ambassador program this summer. Sarah King, Cole Anderson and Jacob Smoot will be traveling to France, Italy and Spain to learn about new cultures...
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Family's love for flea markets turns in to the opening of two stores in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
A family's love for flea markets has turned into two new businesses on Main St. in Bloomfield. Jolly Roger's Flea Market and Kido's are located just off the courthouse square, and feature gently used items for all ages. Owner Roger Gardner said he opened Jolly Roger's Flea Market in Ellettsville last year when his aunt Lois Meadows was going to close her shop...
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UPDATED: Lady Miner tourney action reshuffled
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/12)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners find their schedule for this week's Vincennes Rivet Holiday Classic at the VU PE Complex reshuffled due to the winter storm that hit the area on Tuesday night. The Lady Miners will still play Sullivan as scheduled in their first round game, but it will tipoff at 3:30p.m. On Thursday...
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Lakers receive forfeit; Updated Wabash Valley Classic pairings
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/12)
There will be no 10 a.m. game Thursday at the Pizza Hut Wabash Valley Classic at Terre Haute South, according to www.wabashvalleyclassic.net. Owen Valley has forfeited their game against Shakamak because of travel concerns. The Lakers will now play at 1 p.m. Friday against the winner of the Northview-Monrovia game...
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Breaking News: Snow emergency declared
(Local News ~ 12/26/12)
The Greene County area was blasted with a frigid winter blizzard early Wednesday that left upwards of 8-12 inches of snow on the ground with huge drifts fueled by high winds. It was a day that local law enforcement agencies were highly recommending that all motorists stay off county and state roads...
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