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2013 SHAKAMAK GRADUATION: Reynolds tops class; two going for No. 2
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
JASONVILLE -- Shakamak High School's class of 2013 will be led by Lilly Scholar Casey Reynolds. Reynolds has claimed the No. 1 spot in her class, while Nicole Mattox and Adrian Storm are vying for the No. 2 spot. Reynolds is pleased to see that her hard work is paying off...
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2013 WHITE RIVER VALLEY GRADUATION: Long, Douthitt lead the way at WRV
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
SWITZ CITY -- It comes as no surprise to students in White River Valley High School's class of 2013 that Jordan Long will be valedictorian and Samantha Douthitt will be salutatorian when they graduate on May 25. In terms of grade-point average, the two have been leading the class for the last three years...
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2013 LINTON-STOCKTON GRADUATION: Kocher, Bough lead the way at Linton
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
The Linton-Stockton High School valedictorian surprised administrators with a perfect score on the mathematics section of the SAT. Cody Kocher and Hannah Bough will be leading their class at the 2013 Linton-Stockton High School graduation ceremony as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively...
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2013 EASTERN GREENE GRADUATION: Final test will determine EG top 2
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Three Eastern Greene High School seniors are anxiously awaiting their final test scores that will determine who will be valedictorian and salutatorian at the high school commencement on May 25. "At the end of the year, most students slow down," noted Jamie Hudson, one of the top three students who is holding a 3.9 grade-point average. "We can't slow down but have to work harder."...
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2013 BLOOMFIELD GRADUATION: Top students keep busy in, out of class
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
For the top three students in the 2013 graduating class at Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School staying very busy in school-related activities has been the key to academic success. Valedictorian Liza Bartlett leads this year's class with an impressive 12.42 grade-point average (GPA) on a 12.0 scale. She's followed by Elena Weddle, who has amassed a 12.04 GPA and Aaron Brown, who has a 12.0 GPA...
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2013 UNION GRADUATION: Kendall, Fettig enjoyed their time at Union
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
DUGGER -- The Union (Dugger) Class of 2013 will be led by valedictorian Conner Kendall and salutatorian Ethan Fettig. Kendall ranks No. 1 in her class of 24 with a 3.9 grade-point average. "I feel accomplished and proud," she said on earning the title of valedictorian...
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Connie L. Hamm
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
Connie L. Hamm, 65, of Linton, passed away at 5:47 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington. She was born in Linton on June 4, 1947, the daughter of Murle and Anna Louise (Thomas) Moody. Connie attended the Linton Assembly of God Church and was a member of the Red Hat Ladies. She worked at Linton Wal-Mart for several years...
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Farmer, semi-truck driver escape injury Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
A farmer on a tractor and a semi-truck driver escaped injury Saturday afternoon when the two collided in an accident on State Road 157 north of Worthington. Lt. Bryan Woodall of the Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene on the highway north of County Road 800 North, along with personnel from the Worthington Fire Department...
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Trash truck knocks out power to part of Wright Township
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
Power was knocked out to an area of Wright Township early Monday when a trash truck knocked down electrical lines. At the time, the driver did not realize the truck had caused any damage. The accident happened at 7:40 a.m. on County Road 900 North and Shanklin Dr., located east of State Road 59...
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Bloomfield man runs into back of military vehicle
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
The last vehicle in a military convoy traveling through Center Township on Sunday afternoon got slammed from behind when a car couldn't stop in time and rear-ended a Humvee. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Lt. Bryan Woodall responded to the scene on State Road 45 just south of Hickory Lane. The accident occurred around 12:50 p.m...
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No injuries reported in wreck in eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
No injuries were reported, but there was significant property damage to vehicles involved in a crash in eastern Greene County early Sunday morning. Personnel from the Center Township Fire Department and Lt. Bryan Woodall responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m. at State Road 45 and County Road 225 North, also known as Sparks Road...
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Youngster has a special birthday party
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
Seven-year-old Genevieve "Neve" Grav, of Bloomfield, had a special birthday party Saturday. Read Nick Schneider's blog on the left hand side of this home page to find out why it was so special. (Submitted photo)
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Ground broken for Lyons' veteran's memorial
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
LYONS -- In honor of those from Fairplay, Grant, Washington and Stafford townships who so valiantly and proudly fought for freedom, a groundbreaking ceremony was conducted Saturday morning at the Lyons Community Center for a veteran's memorial that will be erected between the Lyons Fire Station and the Community Center...
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Dog owner was arrested after an infuriated man called police because three dogs had viciously attacked, mauled, chewed and killed his rabbits
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
A dog owner was arrested after an infuriated rural Bloomfield man called police because three dogs had viciously attacked, mauled, chewed and killed his rabbits and scattered them all over his yard. Cody Dale Sowders, 28, was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Brown on May 10. His bond was set at $500, and he was released after posting $50 cash...
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Rosella Ann Perigo-Barton
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
Rosella Ann Perigo-Barton, 83, of Linton, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born May 8, 1930, in Linton, the daughter of Clyde and Lexie (Pope) Perigo. She retired in 1987 from General Electric in Linton where she assembled motors. ...
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Rood faces battery charge
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
Jamie Sue Rood, 37, of rural Bloomfield, was charged last week in Greene Superior Court with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a class C felony. She's accused of swinging a knife at a man and cutting him on his neck. Rood was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Leon Dunigan after he was dispatched to a residence on State Road 54 east of Bloomfield on May 12 -- Mother's Day...
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Relay for Life raises $50,000
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
SWITZ CITY -- Survivors, caregivers and friends of all ages walked the White River Valley gym for 24 hours over the weekend to raise awareness, and funds, for the American Cancer Society. A lively Linton-Stockton Elementary third grader who made several trips around the track was the youngest cancer survivor to join in...
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Wanda R. (Owings) Van Slyke
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
Wanda R. (Owings) Van Slyke, 69, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Garden Villa Healthcare in Bloomington, following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1943 in Bloomington, a daughter of the late Rev. Wallace J. and Esther M. (Shute) Owings...
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DNR Division of Reclamation will host an informational meeting about the Linton Grouting Project
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Reclamation will host an informational meeting about the Linton Grouting Project on Wednesday. Weather permitting, Howard Concrete Pumping of Pennsylvania will be awarded the contract at 9 a.m. on NW M St. in Linton, near the construction site of NW 3 and 4 Sts., and NW L and M Sts...
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Cindy Martin
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
In the twinkling of an eye a miraculous healing took place on Thursday afternoon in Hendricksville IN. Those who were blessed to live it will never be the same. Cindy Martin, 53, of Hendricksville, went to be with the Lord at her residence after long and courageous battle with A.L.S...
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Worthington Town Council discusses broken air conditioning in WPD
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
WORTHINGTON - The air conditioning unit at the Worthington Police Department's office has been broken since last fall. It now looks like officers will have to endure a few more days of warm weather conditions without the comfort of air conditioning...
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Vera Moehlmann
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
Vera Moehlmann, age 87 of Linton, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available.
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Lowell Roy Bailey
(Obituary ~ 05/20/13)
Lowell Roy Bailey, 93, of Little Cincinnati passed away Monday May 20, 2013 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. Born December 14, 1919 in Little Cincinnati, the son of Paris and Carrie (VanMeter) Bailey. Roy was a self employed carpenter and a Minister, he was the founder of Free Pentecostal Holiness Church in Little Cincinnati and ministered there for several years...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 05/20/13)
JAIL LOG May 17 -- Daniel J. Deford, 58, Worthington, was arrested on a warrant issued for an alleged probation violation. He was being held without bond. May 17 -- Cody Christopher Chipman, 25, Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of battery resulting in bodily injury, a class A misdemeanor. Bond was set at $1,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on May 18 after posting $100 cash...
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Linton Police Department
(Police Reports ~ 05/20/13)
ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included one incident of littering, one trespassing, two breaking and entering, three medical/extractions, one follow-up investigation, one request for information, one fight, two assists to the utility department after hours, two custody disputes or exchanges, one cruelty to an animal, one disorderly conduct, one missing or runaway juvenile, three accidents with property damage, two funeral escorts, one suicide or attempted suicide, five medical/illness, two complaints about animals, one vehicle identification number check, five suspicious vehicles or persons, one assist to another agency, two harassment complaints, two possibly intoxicated drivers, one shoplifting, one other theft, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one welfare check or concern, two domestic disputes, one domestic dispute - neighbor, two community relations details, two batteries and 23 traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/20/13)
Tuesday A benefit night for Apostolic Bibleway Church will be held at Burger King in Linton. The restaurant will be donating 20 percent of their profits on select items to Apostolic Bibleway Church. For eligibility to have proceeds donated, you must have a flyer. A flyer can be received by contacting Brandy at 699-8275...
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Linton school board approves grade scale change
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
The Linton-Stockton School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted Monday at the regular meeting to make the grading scale in line with other county schools. A committee of administrators, teachers and parents worked together to determine if school's tougher grading scale was detrimental to students...
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Baseball sectionals begin this week
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
All six area teams will be competing later this week and Memorial Day in the 47th annual baseball state tournament series. In Class A Sectional 57 at Shakamak, the opening game will feature the host and defending champion Lakers vs. Clay City at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23...
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Lakers win two of three
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
After a 12-3 loss to Jasper Friday night, the Class A No. 6 Shakamak Lakers won two Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball games Saturday to claim the SWIAC championship. In a day featuring two make-up games in two locations, the Lakers used a line-up of younger players in defeating Bloomfield 11-5 Saturday morning at home...
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Vikings spoil EG senior night
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
Barr-Reeve spoiled senior night for the Eastern Greene baseball team, defeating the Thunderbirds 15-3 in six innings. Nathan Sparks had a home run for the Thunderbirds. Gage Shell and Keith Ringer had the other hits for EGHS, who finished the regular season at 14-7...
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Lakers win at home
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
Shakamak seniors Brodie Crowe, Braden Cox and Patrick Green were honored before the Lakers 7-4 victory over visiting West Vigo Monday night in a high school baseball game at Jasonville. The Lakers, who pushed their record to 22-3, got a complete-game performance by Brett Yeryar, who fanned seven and walked one...
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Miners win 1 of 3
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
Linton-Stockton's baseball team won one of three games to conclude the regular season with a 15-10 record. On Monday at Roy Herndon Field, visiting Edgewood defeated the Miners 13-6. Drew Witty was the starting and losing pitcher. Abe Neff had a double while Aspen Taylor had two hits and an RBI, including a double...
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Lady Miners advance to semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
VERNE -- Micaela Hazlewood had the only extra base hit -- a run scoring double in the bottom of the sixth inning -- to plate Josha Kenworthy with the go-ahead run as the Lady Miner softball team defeated North Knox 4-2 in the opening game of the Class 2A South Knox Sectional here Monday evening...
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WRV, Clay City set to meet in Class A title tilt
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/13)
CLAY CITY -- It was a night of offense as the White River Valley Lady Wolverines and Clay City Lady Eels advanced to Tuesday's championship game of Class A Sectional 57 here Monday night. WRV advanced after outlasting Union 6-5 while the host Lady Eels dethroned the defending champion Shakamak Lady Lakers 12-0 in a game halted after five innings due to the mercy rule...
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WRV School Board acts to cut costs and save $350,000
(Local News ~ 05/20/13)
SWITZ CITY ---- The White River Valley Board of School Trustees took cost cutting action Monday night that is projected to save the school district about $350,000, according to interim Supt. Jerrell Vandeventer. Vandeventer made the cost-saving recommendations and said he believed this would be an ongoing process to keep the school's General Fund solvent...
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