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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/27/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 22 calls and incidents on Friday, October 24, including one domestic dispute, eight special details, two complaints about animals, one reckless driver, one abandoned vehicle, three thefts, one welfare check, two traffic stops, one reported threat, and two reports of suspicious activity...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/27/14)
October 24 -- Justin Scott Anthony, 32, Bloomfield, was transferred to the jail from work release on an alleged probation violation. He was being held without bond. October 24 -- Sierra Rose Sipes, 20, Worthington, was arrested on a warrant issued on a petition to revoke a suspended sentence. She was being held without bond. Worthington Deputy Marshal Randy Rasner was the arresting officer...
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GCDW/Shopper has opening in advertising department
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
The Greene County Daily World/The Shopper has an opening in its advertising department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to earn a competitive base salary and commission, along with full benefits, and work close to home. You will work closely with area businesses to help them with their advertising needs...
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Bishop shares his side of the story
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Former Phil Harris Golf Course professional Ted Bishop, current Director of Golf at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course near Franklin, shared his thoughts with Golf Digest's Jaime Diaz on being fired as president of the PGA of America over comments made on Twitter and Facebook about Ian Poulter...
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Winogene G. Myers
(Obituary ~ 10/27/14)
Winogene G. Myers, 91, of Crane, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her residence. Born August 20, 1923 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Oscar and Nellie (Kern) Townsend. She worked for NSWC Crane in ordinance and was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include: One daughter, Charma Jeffers of Crane; one son, Mike Myers of Martinsville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews...
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INDOT to host storm water open houses
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
INDIANAPOLIS - The public is invited to attend a regional open house about the Indiana Department of Transportation's development and implementation of a statewide storm water program that supports state and federal storm water rules. The purpose of each open house is to provide information to stakeholders, including municipal separate storm sewer systems, and to solicit input and feedback. ...
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Election Preview: WRV School Board District 4, Records vs. Reed
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley School Board District 4 incumbent Charles Records is facing a challenge for his seat from David Reed. The voters of Fairplay and Cass Townships will decide whether Records returns to office or Reed succeeds him. Charles Records is a resident of Newberry where he and his wife Claire have continued the family farm. ...
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Election Preview: Linton-Stockton School Board District 2, Bredeweg vs. Perigo
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Rene Bredeweg, 53, is a Greene County native who grew up in Worthington and graduated from Worthington-Jefferson High School in 1979. She married her husband, Rodney, in 1980 and they settled in Linton where they raised their two children, Rachel and Ryan...
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Greene County Council makes financial moves; Approved wheel tax on scooters
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Council dealt with several financial issues during it's regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon, including the levy of a $25 wheel tax on scooters in Greene County. Under the newly adopted Wheel Tax/Surtax Amendment, owners of scooters -- which are not subject to license -- will be required to pay the fee that was recommended by the State of Indiana, according to Council Attorney Marvin Abshire...
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"Get Out and Vote"
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Franklin D. Roosevelt once proclaimed, "Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting." Due to the unassailable truth in that statement, several first-time voters will wander out to the polls this year in order to perpetuate democracy. ...
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Times set for trick or treaters around the county
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Halloween is coming up on Friday and along with the tradition of trick or treating, Greene County towns have adopted the porch light tradition: If you won't be handing out treats, don't turn your porch light on. If you welcome little spooks and goblins asking for goodies, do turn your porch light on during trick or treat hours set in each location...
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Greene County Veteran named to Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Gary D. Brewer, Sr. of Worthington has been named to the first group of 16 honorees to be inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF). The IMVHOF put out a statewide call for nominations in June which resulted in 60 applications for the honor...
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Bloomfield natives open Android's Dungeon comic book store
(Local News ~ 10/27/14)
Avon's newest comic book store, The Android's Dungeon, is owned and run by two of Bloomfield's own: Jonathan Sullivan and his fiancé Andrea Dillman. Ever since the age of 10, Sullivan has been an avid comic book admirer and it started with Marvel's What If... Wolverine Vol. 2 Issue 37...
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