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Do I have to stop for that school bus?
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
Indianapolis - In Indiana, August brings hot weather, the State Fair and also the start of a new school year. Every school year the Indiana State Police receives numerous complaints about school bus stop arm violations from school corporations around the state. The Indiana Department of Education surveys school corporations annually for stop arm violations on one given day, and reports those numbers to the National Association of State Directors for Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS)...
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Tips wanted to help solve barn break-in near Koleen
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break-in and theft that occurred near Koleen sometime between July 23-26. To gain entrance to a barn owned by the Harrison family, someone cut the lock off a gate in the driveway then got away with several items of value taken from the barn...
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Dugger Union Charter School Committee meets with community; enrollment jumps to 300
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
DUGGER -- The Dugger Union Charter School Committee (DUCS) was met by a packed audience at the Dugger Community Building when they gave an informational address to the community, prospective students and parents on Sunday afternoon. Kyle Foli was first to take the stage and began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/04/14)
August 1 -- Shane Michael Denman, 23, Linton, was arrested on preliminary charges of domestic battery and strangulation. His bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on August 2 after posting $500 cash. Linton Police Officer Debbie McDonald-Miller was the arresting officer...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/04/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 12 calls and incidents on Friday, August 1, including one special detail/presentation, one complaint about an animal, three domestic disputes, one title check, one theft, four traffic stops, and one alarm. The LPD responded to 19 calls and incidents on Saturday, August 2, including three reports of suspicious activity, four alarms, one criminal mischief, one property damage accident, one abandoned vehicle, one assist to another agency, two reports of harassment, one fight in progress, two domestic disputes, one report of child neglect, and one alcohol-related offense.. ...
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Saturday Fire at American Rental held under control due to quick response
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
The Linton Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire at American Rental in Linton Saturday Afternoon. The fire was reported at 4:12 p.m. and emergency personnel were on the scene by 4:19 p.m. According to Linton Fire Chief, Brad Sparks, the fire was discovered by American Rental employees when they heard a noise and opened the back door to discover a pile of cardboard waiting to be recycled had caught on fire...
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Farmer trapped in grain bin successfully extricated during Monday afternoon rescue
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
Rescue personnel were scrambling late Monday afternoon to get to a farm north of Switz City where a farmer was trapped inside a grain bin. Thanks to a valuable piece of equipment provided by Pioneer, and to quick action first by farmhands then by personnel from the Fairplay Grant Fire Protection Territory out of Switz City, the rescue was successful and no serious injuries were reported...
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Martha Raye Earle
(Obituary ~ 08/04/14)
Martha Raye Earle, 72, of Linton, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 3, 2014. She was born in Linton, Indiana on August 12, 1941 to Barney and Madeline (Miller) Hensley. Martha became the wife of Herbert E. Earle in April 1962. Martha was employed at the General Electric Plant in Linton for 25 years before retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and loved playing bingo and boat riding...
- Miners begin official practice for 2014 football season (High School Sports ~ 08/04/14)
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Dugger Town Council discusses cemetery budget woes
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
DUGGER -- When the Dugger Town Council held its monthly meeting Monday evening, the topic of the town's cemetery was greatly discussed. Currently, the cemetery is operating at a loss which, as of June 30, has brought in $2,876.53 of revenue and has spent $14,921.76...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/04/14)
Tuesday, August 5 The MSD of Shakamak will have open registration for students k - 12 in the offices from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. It will be closed from 11 a.m. to noon for lunch. Wednesday, August 6 The Kid's Movie Day will be at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library for children and their families through grade 6. The movie will start at 1 p.m. and has a PG rating. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided...
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Switz City Town Council moving forward with plans for water system; Residents voice various complaints
(Local News ~ 08/04/14)
Switz City Town Council moves forward with sewage plans, residents bring forward complaints By Chelsey Bough Staff Writer Switz City -- When the Switz City Town Council met Monday night, the town's ongoing sewage issues were the main area of discussion...
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