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Friday night livestock auction gives 4-Hers their reward
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
Everybody gets a payday -- including 4-H members who have raised some form of livestock. The penultimate event to the 2014 Greene County 4-H Fair will once again be that payday. On Friday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m., members will cap off the fair showing off their livestock in front of sponsors and a local buyer...
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The fifth annual Lamb Jam Festival coming to Linton in August
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
The 2014 Lamb Jam Festival will be on Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2 at the Roy Clark Building in Humphreys Park in Linton. The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. each day. Admission is free and people of all ages are encouraged to come. This year, there will be two stages, one inside the Roy Clark Building and another outside facing the Linton City Pool...
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Redevelopment Commission boosts Community Building project
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- The proposed renovation and expansion of the Greene County Community Building got a major boost during Thursday's meeting of the Greene County Redevelopment Commission. By a unanimous vote, the panel agreed to not only adopt the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds into the county's Tax Increment Financing zone (TIF), but also increase their contribution to the building fund by an additional $100,000...
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Willow Manor in Vincennes to host gala for seniors
(State News ~ 07/18/14)
VINCENNES -- Are you ready for an evening of fun? Willow Manor has carefully crafted a night of entertainment and elegance for seniors on Saturday, September 13th at Vincennes University's Green Auditorium. The celebration, which is open to the public, will include a cocktail hour with cash bar, dinner, and dancing. This night will be tailored towards community members who are ages 55+...
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Plans made for future of Viaduct
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is facing the end of their three year 319 Grant used to promote better water quality. There are two watersheds that run through the county, Plummer Creek and Richland Creek. Plummer Creek runs through the southeast side of the county and Richland Creek runs from Bloomfield up to Monroe County. They join near the White River...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/18/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to seven calls and incidents on Thursday, July 17, including one complaint about animals, one property issue, two welfare checks, one drive-off theft, one traffic stop and one warrant served.
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/18/14)
July 17 -- Michelle L. Caldwell, 39, Solsberry, was arrested on a warrant issued on a preliminary charge of auto theft. Her bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Greene County Sheriff's Special Deputy Karen Oliphant was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/18/14)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 113 calls and incidents Monday through early Friday, July 14-18, including seven property damage accidents, five accidents involving personal injury, nine alarms, six complaints about animals, five assists to the public, two batteries, five civil disputes, two incidents involving criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, one assist to EMS, two reports of harassment, four complaints involving juveniles, two noise complaints, two protective order violations, four reckless drivers, one residential entry, three road hazards, three attempted suicides, four reports of suspicious activity, seven thefts, four title checks, eight traffic stops, 17 inmate transports, three trespassing incidents, one unruly subject, two warrants served and one welfare check.. ...
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Celebrating 40 Years
(Anniversary ~ 07/18/14)
Kevin and Debbie Francis will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary. There will be an Open House on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Linton Housing Authority Building from 6-9 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to help them celebrate. Please no gifts. (submitted photo)...
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Eagles wins tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/18/14)
An outstanding effort by Logan Hollingsworth carried the Greene County Eagles (12-27) to a 4-1 win over Newburgh Post 44 Tuesday at Roy Herndon Field in Linton in an American Legion baseball game. Hollingsworth fanned 11 and allowed no earned runs, four hits and two walks over nine innings...
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Brett Yeryar concludes prep career with All-Star selection
(High School Sports ~ 07/18/14)
Brett Yeryar had a storybook finish to his high school baseball career at Shakamak. As a senior, the shortstop/pitcher batted over .500 and helped the Lakers to the school's second Class A state championship, defeating Rockville back in June. He had two hits, two RBI and one run in that 3-2 victory...
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Judith Hartsburg
(Obituary ~ 07/18/14)
A memorial service for Judith Hartzburg, age 59, will take place on Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Sandborn. Judith passed away April 17, 2014 at 4 a.m. She was born June 16, 1955 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ferris L. and Mary Ann (Tully) Roberson. She is survived by her husband Joseph Hartsburg of Sandborn where the couple lived for 18 years...
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Local trio attends Hoosier Girls State
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
Hoosier Girls State is a program of the American Legion Auxiliary that is a week long residential experience designed to teach and inform high-school-aged females about citizenship. Hoosier Girls State introduces young women to how the American government works...
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LCDC working to restore Kennedy Building
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
The Linton Community Development Corporation, the group responsible for the Linton Music Fest, have set their sights on a renovation project in downtown Linton. The group is trying to restore the Kennedy Building to where it once stood among the city's vibrant buildings...
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Redbird to open mountain biking and hiking trails to join in on Linton's Gateway to Outdoor Recreation
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
DUGGER -- The Redbird State Recreation Area consists of approximately 1,400 aces of surface and underground coal mining land. The area was named after the Redbird Coal Mine that had previously existed in its place. It is now well-known for the great off-roading trails used for wheeling, mudding, and climbing...
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Cops Cycling for Survivors ride to remember
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Monday, July 14 marked the start of the 12th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors group bicycle ride around Indiana. A departure ceremony was held at 8:30 a.m. at the Law Enforcement/Firefighter Memorial, adjacent to the State Capitol, in downtown Indianapolis...
- Happy Hog Wrestling (Local News ~ 07/18/14)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/18/14)
Today The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a free cookout open to the public. There will be grilled hot dogs and hamburgers along with chips and drinks. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. at the Eastern Fire Department in Solsberry. Following the meal will be a presentation explaining the benefits the 319 grant has had on the county. The presentation will last no longer than 8 p.m...
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Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School holds parent meeting for 1:1 pilot
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School will host a 1:1 Computer Pilot informational meeting for parents of students at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 in the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. The meeting will provide information for parents about the pilot beginning this fall. The pilot will require students to bring their own device as the school integrates technology into its curriculum...
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Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor Officer Betts at WVCF on Monday
(Local News ~ 07/18/14)
Carlisle, Ind. -- Cops Cycling for Survivors plan a memorable stop on Monday, July 21 at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF). The 12th annual, 13-day, 1000 mile bicycle tour of Indiana by Cops Cycling for Survivors serves two purposes: to raise awareness for officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to raise funds for the families of those officers that have been left behind...
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