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Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. The main impact will be ice accumulation of more than one tenth of an inch. One to two inches of snow is predicted northwest of Crawfordsville...
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WRV student to compete in district spelling bee Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce that seventh-grader Sierra Padgett will be representing the school at the IU Bee. Calvin Taylor, grade 7, was the runner-up. The IU Bee will be Feb. 23 at the Monroe Public Library. WRV Spelling Bee sponsor Lori Graves held classroom bees and an overall Junior High Spelling Bee...
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Redevelopment Commission moves foward with several WestGate infrastructure projects
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
The Greene County Redevelopment Commission moved forward recently with several infrastructure projects in and around WestGate Technology Park -- by awarding bids. Snedegar Construction Company, of Bloomington, was the low bidder on the Scotland Sanitary Lateral project with a bid of $72,575...
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Traffic stop results in arrest of Linton man on drug possession charges
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
A 44-year-old Linton man who was stopped for a traffic violation wound up in jail after an officer discovered a problem with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), impounded the vehicle, then allegedly found some pills that were illegal to possess without a prescription...
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Carter Road to be closed permanently starting Monday
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that beginning on or after Monday, Feb. 25, Carter Road in western Monroe County will permanently close. Contractor's crews will close Carter Road for construction of the I-69 Corridor. No through vehicle traffic will be allowed, however local residents will have access to the point of closure...
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Waterman among 11 lawmakers to be honored
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
Indiana District 39 State Sen. John Waterman (R-Shelburn) will be recognized Monday by the FreedomMakers Coalition of Indiana as a so-called states rights reformer. Waterman and 10 other state senators will be honored at an 11 a.m. program in the State Capitol Rotunda for their work to preserve and expand Hoosiers freedoms under the 10th Amendment...
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Sectional tickets
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/13)
Boys basketball sectional tickets are on sale at the Eastern Greene High School main office from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sales will continue until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 when the Thunderbirds are slated to begin sectional play at North Knox, game time is 7:30 p.m. against the host Warriors...
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Class A Sectional tickets
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/13)
Boys basketball season tickets for the Class A White River Valley Sectional are on sale at the Shakamak High School office from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday and Monday and until noon Tuesday. The tickets are $10 and good for all tournament games. Single session tickets are $6 and must be purchased at the door...
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Winfrey charged with auto theft and drug possession
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
Two felony cases have been filed against Jeffrey Burnett Winfrey, a 54-year-old Linton man who is also known as "Kojak." Winfrey was first arrested on Feb. 13 by Patrolman Brock Garrison of the Linton Police Department and booked into the Greene County Jail on a couple of drug charges...
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Dyar dealing with season-ending injury
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/13)
Sam Dyar was on a quest to help the Linton-Stockton boys basketball team become sectional champions for the first time since 1982. The senior was going to lead the Miners from his point guard position, but fate intervened on Dec. 26. At the beginning of the first-round game at the Pizza Hut Wabash Valley Classic against Sullivan, Dyar went one way and his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee decided to go the other...
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Area high school boys and girls basketball statistics
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/13)
AREA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA ATHLETIC CONF. GAMES THROUGH FEB. 20 CONF AG Thursday, Feb. 7 Clay City 60, North Central 46 Edgewood 60, Eastern Greene 56 North Daviess 56, Union 42 Shakamak 62, Vincennes Rivet 50 Saturday, Feb. 9...
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Sports briefs
(Community Sports ~ 02/21/13)
Boys basketball sectional tickets are on sale at the Eastern Greene High School main office from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sales will continue until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 when the Thunderbirds are slated to begin sectional play at North Knox, game time is 7:30 p.m. against the host Warriors...
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Closings and Delays on Friday due to weather
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
White River Valley Schools - two-hour delay MSD Shakamak Schools - two-hour delay Northeast Sullivan Schools - two-hour delay Linton-Stockton Schools - two-hour delay Eastern-Greene Schools - two-hour delay Bloomfield Schools - two-hour delay
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WRV School Board chooses Bloomfield State Bank as lender for annual loan
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
SWITZ CITY -- The White River Valley School Board selected Bloomfield State Bank as their lender for a $4 million temporary loan after bids were opened during the board's regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The board has been accepting bids for the loan to cover operating expenses over the course of the year at times when money is needed before funding arrives...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/21/13)
JAIL LOG * Feb. 20 -- Isaac Curtis Hale, 24, Carlisle, was arrested on a probation violation with a bond of $5,000 surety or $500 cash, and a Writ of Attachment for $1,500.
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Linton Police Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/21/13)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one follow-up investigation, one request for lifting assistance, one assist to the utility department after hours, one custody dispute or exchange, one report of animal cruelty, one alarm, one assist to another agency, three thefts, two fingerprints for gun permits, one arrest - wanted on warrant, one domestic dispute and six traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 02/21/13)
INFRACTIONS Perry R. Deschamp, failure of occupant to use safety belt Allan R. Garnett, III, speeding - exceeding posted speed limit Stephanie K. Weinder, speeding Jan E. Isenogle, speeding - exceeding posted speed limit Candice B. McCammon, speeding...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/21/13)
Friday A Chili Supper for the Masonic Lodge Building Fund will be conducted from, 5-7 p.m. at the Newberry Masonic Lodge. Saturday, Feb. 23 The Dugger American Legion will have a fundraising breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. A patriot quilt will be given away...
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Young Worthington racer brings home coveted trophy from Tulsa
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
A Worthington youth has made great strides in the racing industry by taking home a highly sought after trophy. Jadon Rogers, 10, competed against 55 drivers from across the country in the Micro Sprint race in December at the 28th Annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout in Oklahoma...
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Two fire departments battle Switz City fire; sheriff helps knock down early flames
(Local News ~ 02/21/13)
Two area fire departments were called to a structure fire on Main St. in Switz City late Thursday morning. Firefighters from Fairplay-Grant Township Volunteer Fire Department in Switz City and the Worthington Fire Territory responded to the 11:40 a.m. fire in a residence occupied by Jeannie Hubbel...
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