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Former local man witnesses EF5 tornado in Oklahoma
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
A former local man and his family are in Jasonville, safe with his family after a EF5 tornado struck near his home in Moore, Okla. Monday. JT Golish is a 1998 graduate of Union High School. Following graduation he received a basketball scholarship at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Ill...
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Golish says tornado is the first his family has experienced
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
Despite the fact JT Golish was less than a mile from driving right into the massive tornado as it hit in Moore, Okla. Monday, his main concern was for his family tucked away in their storm shelter. "I'm just awful thankful my wife and kids were fine after I got back. I came around the corner and saw all the destruction. I came from what looked like a war zone to our neighborhood," Golish said...
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Letters to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/24/13)
To the Editor: Thank you for making my 90th birthday so special. I received so many beautiful cards. It was very enjoyable looking into the mailbox each day and finding several cards. Your kind response was greatly appreciated. Bonnie Franklin Bloomfield...
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Soil and Water Conservation District wants to employ local students
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors believes that employing local students in a summer intern position pays many benefits to the community and the operation of its office. On Tuesday, the Greene County Council was asked to assist in helping pay for a yearly summer intern...
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Commissioners award contracts for paving projects
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
The Greene County Commissioners awarded contracts Tuesday morning for summer road-paving projects. Milestone Construction Company, which has a hot-mix asphalt plant in the Eastern Heights area, was awarded two of three separate contracts offered by the commissioners for a total cost of $817,746.50...
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Bloomfield graduate honored at IUPUI
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
A 2009 Bloomfield graduate was honored for being among the top students in her program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Bailey Maryfield was presented the top student award in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at IUPUI April 27 by Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Law and Public Safety Kenna Quinet...
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Smiley says 'Pride runs deep'
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
Take up our quarrel with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields -Flanders Field (John McCrae stanza 3) Millions held the torch before these words were penned during World War One, and millions continue a "quarrel with the foe" since that Great War...
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Max E. Griffith
(Obituary ~ 05/24/13)
Max E. Griffith, 76, of Jasonville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:45 p.m. in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1937 in Jasonville, the eighth child of William and Maude Elsie (Wheeler) Griffith. He married Patricia Roudebush on June 1, 1958...
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Taylor to play college baseball
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/13)
A Linton-Stockton senior will get a chance to continue his career as a student-athlete. Aspen Taylor signed a letter of intent Friday to play baseball for North Central Missouri College, a junior college located in Trenton. "This is something I have wanted to do since I was 8 years old," said Taylor, who has played outfield, infield and pitcher during his four years wearing the Blue and Red. ...
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Gadberry signs to play at Wabash Valley
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/13)
Linton-Stockton senior Joie Gadberry has decided to continue her softball career at the next level. The Lady Miner infielder signed on with Wabash Valley Junior College of Mt. Carmel, Ill. Tuesday afternoon. "I'm really excited, I'm glad I can continue my softball career," she said. "It's a small school so it's kind of like this one, so it's an easy transition."...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 05/24/13)
JAIL LOG May 23 -- William Ray Secrest, 39, Linton, was arrested on a warrant issued for a preliminary charge of domestic battery, a class D felony. Bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting $500 cash...
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Linton Police Department
(Court News ~ 05/24/13)
ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one incident of trespassing, one illegal burn, one assist to the utility department after hours, one criminal mischief, one property dispute, one civil complaint, one accident with property damage, two funeral escorts, one medical/illness, one alarm, one suspicious vehicle or person, one assist to another agency, one disabled or stranded vehicle, one 911 prank or false call, four community relations details and 12 traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/24/13)
Saturday The Linton Moose will have a chicken noodle dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., and karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and guests are welcome. The Carnegie Heritage & Arts Center of Greene County is proud to showcase the amazing photography of Nick Schneider and his daughter Nicole Byrd in the Southeast Gallery through June 22 with opening reception Saturday, May 25th from 1-4 p.m. ...
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Linton Pool opens Wednesday, Aqua Zumba starts Wednesday evening
(Local News ~ 05/24/13)
Summertime is on the horizon and the Linton Pool in Humphreys Park is almost ready for opening day. It was originally scheduled to reopen on Memorial Day, but that date's been postponed due to unseasonably cool weather. The pool is expected to reopen for the season on Wed., May 29...
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Oliver to take over Miner football program
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/13)
Linton-Stockton High School did not have to look long or look far to replace Steve Weber as football coach. Longtime junior varsity coach Brian Oliver will be the next Miner varsity coach. According to Miner athletic director Charlie Karazsia and Oliver, superintendent Nick Karazsia has been given permission to offer to the job to Oliver ahead of the next school board meeting in June.....
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