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Battery Innovation Center to host ribbon cutting/open house Friday morning
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The $15.6 million Battery Innovation Center, known as 'The BIC', will be open for business starting Friday morning when a ribbon cutting/open house ceremony is staged. After nearly a year of construction, the project launched by Energy Systems Network (ESN) in 2012, is ready to begin high-tech research and study in the Greene County sector at WestGate at Crane Technology Park, located adjacent to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane...
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Paul 'Sonny' Burris
(Obituary ~ 08/29/13)
Paul Cecil (Sonny) Burris Jr. , 68, of Ocean Springs, MS and formerly of Bloomfield, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 at his daughters residence in Bloomfield. Born September 19, 1944 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of Paul Cecil Sr. and Lucille (Driscol) Burris...
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ISP detectives still seeking information in the death of Lowell Badger in Sullivan County.
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
On August 28, 1927, Lowell R. Badger was born and on the same date in 1949, he married his sweetheart, Nellie. Together they farmed and raised a wonderful family in rural Sullivan County. Tragically, between 8 p.m. on Dec. 7, and 9:23 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2012, Lowell's vibrant life was taken by unknown person (s) during a home invasion at his residence at 10447 West County Road 350 North, Sullivan County...
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FOP wants to help minimize budget shortfall, while maintaining police department
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Linton Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Paul Clark said the organization aims to work with the city to address budget issues while also maintaining the Linton Police Department. Clark explained the FOP serves as the collective bargaining unit for the Linton Police Department...
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5K will raise funds, awareness for pediatric cancer
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
What does it take to make a difference? Three point one miles or 5K. Run Like a Rockstar 5K, slated for Saturday at 5 p.m. in Linton's Humphreys Park, will raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The event, which will coincide with the Linton Music Festival, will raise money and awareness for childhood cancer...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/29/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG Aug. 28 -- Dustin Lee Ducky Fields, 35, of Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of dealing methamphetamine, a class B felony. No bond set. Greene County Sheriff's Detective George Dallaire was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/29/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG Aug. 28 -- Dustin Lee Ducky Fields, 35, of Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of dealing methamphetamine, a class B felony. No bond set. Greene County Sheriff's Detective George Dallaire was the arresting officer...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/29/13)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included two follow up investigations; six information requests; two utility assists after hours; one custody dispute/exchange; one criminal mischief; one animal cruelty; one funeral escort; three medical/illness; three suspicious vehicles/persons; one assist to other agencies; and one traffic stop...
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Woman and child injured in morning crash west of Worthington
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
A 30-year-old woman and a five-year-old boy were transported to the hospital following a one-vehicle accident near Worthington Thursday morning. Jessica Anderson, of Worthington, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer eastbound on Terre Haute Road west of Worthington when the crash occurred around 7:45 a.m...
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Jasonville Mayor's Ride will have activities for more than motorcyclists
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The Fifth Annual Jasonville Mayor's Ride promises to be fun-filled day of activities that will appeal to more than just motorcycle riders. Jasonville Mayor Roy Terrell says this year the event is expanded with additional vendors, demonstrations and a longer route for the riders...
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Local Contemporary Christian group will perform at Linton Music Festival
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Tambra McGill and the Minor Adjustments will be doing their first performance at the Linton Music Festival this weekend. The Contemporary Christian cover band will take the Linton Family Pharmacy Main Stage Sunday at 1 p.m. The band consists of McGill as lead vocalist, Ryan Irish on guitar and vocals, Scott Orman on drums, Ed Sharkus on bass and Russell Johnson guitar and vocals. Alyson Sparks and Katie Lanhan serve as supporting vocalists...
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Linton Fall Arts Festival continues to grow
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The Linton Fall Arts Festival continues to add more activities to draw patrons to the downtown area. The 5th annual event will be hosted in downtown Linton on East Vincennes Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. Event coordinator Kathy Matthews said the event continues to grow and along with the promotion of the downtown area and local artisans, there will be added attractions...
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What you need to know before attending the Linton Music Festival
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
Linton Music Festival founder Jared Albright said there is some important information festival goers should know. The Linton Music Festival will be Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1 in Linton's Humphreys Park. The event's website, www.lintonmusicfest.com, outlines some of the regulations set forth for attendees of the free festival...
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Phyllis Ann Kinnaman
(Obituary ~ 08/29/13)
Phyllis Ann Kinnaman, 58, of Lyons, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at her residence. Born April 14, 1955 in Clinton, OK, she was the daughter of Ronald Eugene and Wanda Lee (Branson) Boling. She was a homemaker and attended the Lyons First Christian Church...
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Dale Page
(Obituary ~ 08/29/13)
Dale Alvin Page was born in Marco, IN on March 21,1930 to Doyle and Dorothy(Lace) Page. Dale graduated from Lyons High School in 1947. He married Jean Pope and they had two children, Brenda and Stephen. Dale served in the Korean War, being inducted in January of 1952. His time in Korea was spent using classified electronics equipment performing top secret duties on the 38th parallel line. He was honorably discharged October 24th,1953...
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June (Reagin) Clippinger
(Obituary ~ 08/29/13)
June (Reagin) Clippinger, 90, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Fishers, Indiana. June was born in Terre Haute on June 13, 1923 to Benjamin Franklin and Cloa Irene (Smith) Reagin. The family moved to Detroit, MI where she was raised. She married Malcom M. Clippinger on March 31, 1945...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/29/13)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. Rodger Wilson, theft GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. Ronald N. Hughes, animals running at large State vs. Brandon Turpen, operating a vehicle while an habitual traffic violator State vs. Cody Wesley Major, theft...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/29/13)
Friday The Greene County Shrine Club will be in downtown Linton from 4 to 8 p.m. taking donations for the children's hospitals. The Around the Town Yard Sales in Worthington will be today and Saturday. Come and enjoy breakfast and the sales. The deadline to be put on the map is Aug. 24. For more information call 812-875-2105 or 812-875-3209. The event is sponsored by the Worthington Lions Club...
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Cards sweep WRV
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
The Bloomfield boys tennis team cruised to a 5-0 win in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference match at the White River Valley courts Thursday, improving to 7-0. WRV slipped to 0-2. Bloomfield coach Mike Canty said the only match that was ever in doubt was at No. 1 singles where Bloomfield's Del Carter defeated Trent Myers 6-4, 6-4...
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Lady Miners now 4-1
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
Linton-Stockton pushed its record to four wins and one loss after defeating host Washington Catholic 25-13, 25-8, 25-6 in a high school volleyball game Thursday night. Macy Fidler was 21 of 21 serving and had three aces and 11 digs. Brianne Karazsia and Cassidy Clothier each added nine kills...
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Jasonville man accused of giving liquor store cashier a wink instead of payment
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
A man accused of giving a liquor store cashier a wink instead of payment for a "shooter" was booked in Tuesday evening to the Greene County Jail where he's being held on a $4,000 bond. William Leon Sherman, 42, Jasonville, was taken into custody by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Harvey Holt on a warrant for his arrest issued out of Greene Superior Court on Monday...
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Lady T-Birds even record
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
Eastern Greene volleyball coach Gina Ingram is still looking for more even play, but the Lady Thunderbirds leveled their record at 3-3 after a 25-10, 25-10, 25-17 win over visiting Lighthouse Christian Academy Thursday night. "It wasn't pretty," said Ingram. "It was a little bit Helter Skelter...
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Lady Wolverines notch first win
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
The White River Valley Lady Wolverines picked up their first win of the year following a 25-21, 25-20, 16-25, 15-25, 15-13 win over host Shoals Thursday night. "It was a great effort," WRV (1-3) coach Kristi Graves said. "We had to play a lot of girls from both the varsity and the junior varsity since we went five sets."...
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Bloomfield School Board moving forward on new athletic facility, and a roofing project
(Local News ~ 08/29/13)
The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees stepped forward Thursday night and passed a series of resolutions related to engaging in a $4 million construction/renovation project. The board conducted a public hearing on a proposed $2 million HVAC and roofing project at Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School; and a $2 million outdoor physical education project on a 22-acre site purchased in 2011, located about eight miles south of Bloomfield, just off of U.S. 231...
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Eastern Greene sweeps GCI team titles; Resler, Franklin take individual crowns
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/13)
SWITZ CITY -- With temperatures in the upper 90's and the heat index surging toward triple digits, White River Valley High School played host to the 2013 Greene County Invitational Cross Country meet -- and what contest it turned out to be for both the individuals and teams...
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