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INDOT apologizes for early-morning robocalls
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) -- The Indiana Department of Transportation is apologizing for robocalls that woke up some people in the middle of the night. WOWO reported Wednesday that INDOT says in a statement it was working with a research firm to conduct a survey on how INDOT could provide better customer service. However, because of what INDOT calls a "programming mistake," several households received the automated calls in the early morning hours...
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Indiana celebrates anniversary of statehood
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Happy birthday, Indiana. Thursday marks the 198th anniversary of Indiana becoming the nineteenth state in the Union. Gov. Mike Pence has signed a proclamation declaring the day to be Statehood Day across the state of Indiana. He and first lady Karen Pence will welcome Indiana fourth-graders to stations in the Statehouse Rotunda as part of the annual Statehood Day events. .....
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/11/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 18 calls and incidents on Tuesday, December 9, including one assist to another agency, three assists to the public, one child neglect investigation, two domestic disputes, one drug-related incident, one report of harassment, two complaints involving juveniles, one report of suspicious activity, three thefts, one title check, one traffic stop, one transport...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/11/14)
December 9 -- Sean Kyle Bays, 46, Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery and disorderly conduct. His bond was set at $1,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on Dec. 10 after posting $100 cash. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jim Carpenter was the arresting officer...
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Indiana Attorney General asks public to comment on efforts to block unwanted calls, scams
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
INDIANAPOLIS -- New action at the federal level could mean fewer unwanted telemarketing calls to Hoosiers, said Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced it would consider recommendations from the attorneys general to allow phone companies to implement call-blocking technologies, which could filter robocalls and other unwanted sales calls...
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Free workshop in Spencer on latest scams open to area citizens
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Spencer, Ind. -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's Office invites local residents to attend a free fraud prevention workshop on Friday, Dec. 12. A presentation will be given on the latest scams and how consumers can protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, especially during the holiday season. Participants do not have to register and there is no charge to attend...
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Lady Lakers fall at home
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
Shakamak got off to a slow and dropped a 44-33 decision to visiting Riverton Parke Tuesday night in a non-conference high school girls basketball game. The Lady Panthers led 17-2 after the opening eight minutes. Siera Hudson scored 17 points and Kayla Gallagher added 10 for the Lady Lakers, who dropped to 2-6...
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Miners earn sixth victory
(Community Sports ~ 12/11/14)
The Linton-Stockton seventh grade boys basketball squad lost to Bloomfield 44-36 Tuesday and defeated Eastern Greene 49-16 on Wednesday, leaving its record at 6-2. Kip Fougerousse (16) and Devyn Robertson (14) combined for 30 points against Bloomfield...
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Junior Cards win twice
(Community Sports ~ 12/11/14)
Bloomfield's junior high boys basketball teams picked up two wins at home against North Central Wednesday. The seventh graders won 51-29 while the eighth graders led 22-5 at the half on their way to a 38-22 victory. Luke Oliphant had 25 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots while Turner Royal scored 17 points...
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WRV junior high results
(Community Sports ~ 12/11/14)
White River Valley's seventh grade girls basketball team lost a 17-4 decision to George Rogers Clark Monday. Allison Taylor and Claire Hostetter each scored two points. In the eighth-grade contest, WRV lost to Clark 37-16. Addi Graves had seven rebounds, nine steals and 16 points while Sydney Stahl had one steal and a two rebounds...
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DNR looking for Youth Ambassadors for state parks
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Indianapolis - The DNR seeks enthusiastic young adult volunteers to document their experiences at Indiana's state parks and reservoirs for the America's State Parks Youth Ambassador program. Their photos, videos and blogs will be posted at AmericasStateParks.org, along with entries from other Youth Ambassadors from around the country. The Youth Ambassadors program is a movement to promote the outdoors to other young adults...
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Lady Miner game will be varsity only
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
The Clay City at Linton-Stockton varsity Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school girls basketball game will start at 7 p.m. tonight. There will be no junior varsity contest.
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Bloomfield and Linton Post Offices Deliver Packages Seven Days a Week during Holidays
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
The demand for package service has grown. Online retailers ship more products to their customers. The Postal Service is responding by offering package delivery on Sundays at select locations during the holidays to prepare for the heavy shipping season...
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Joseph "Joe" Duane Uland
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Joseph "Joe" Duane Uland, age 97 of Bloomfield, passed away December 9, 2014 of natural causes. Joe was born on East Spring Street in Bloomfield, IN to Joseph Luther and Bessie Heaton Uland on April 2, 1917. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1935, Joe took work at the Jack Factory in Bloomfield...
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Raymond Harrell
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Raymond Harrell, age 91, of Worthington, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Honey Grove, Texas on January 15, 1923, the son of William E. and Nora Harrell. He was owner and operator of Capital City Sprinkler Service and H & H Oil Enterprises in Kentucky...
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UPDATE 3 w/two arrests: ISP Bloomington post asks for info on attempted assault on trooper Thursday morning near Mitchell
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Mitchell -- (Lawrence County) A person of interest has been taken into custody regarding an Attempted Vehicular Assault against a State Trooper that occurred just after 9:30 this morning. IN CUSTODY: Richard L. Cobb, age 46 of 530 South 9th Street in Mitchell...
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Alejandro R. Rivera
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Alejandro R. Rivera, 78, passed away December 10, 2014 at 2 p.m. He was born July 15, 1936 in Salinas, Puerto Rico to Rufina and Gregorio Rivera. He was married to his wife and partner Judith (Payton) Rivera, together for 41 years and married July 9, 1994...
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Jerry Sullivan
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Jerry Sullivan, age 68, of Jasonville, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available.
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Clay City takes out Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
Alexis Price scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked a pair of shots to lead visiting Clay City to a 51-32 victory over the host Linton-Stockton Lady Miners Thursday night in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school girls basketball game...
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Local student gets lead in Tivoli Theater production
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Linton-Stockton High School sophomore Camryn Huffman has landed the female lead in the Tivoli Theater production of In-Law, Out-Law and Other People (who should be shot). The play runs Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m.....
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Shakamak teachers to receive performance pay
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
JASONVILLE -- The pocketbooks of 53 teachers in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak will be a bit bigger soon as the corporation will soon be receiving performance money. "We are receiving performance money due to good performance on ISTEP and good graduation rates," Shakamak Superintendent Mike Mogan explained at Monday night's board of school trustees meeting.....
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Bob Grewe of Lochmuller Group discusses the future of downtown Linton
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Bob Grewe, of the Lochmuller group, gave a presentation during the Rediscover Downtown Linton (RDL) meeting on Tuesday, December 9, about the opportunities and enhancements that could be made to downtown Linton. Grewe and the Lochmuller group were contacted by the RDL earlier this year to assess downtown Linton in an effort see where the city can make improvements in terms of feasibility for the future of the city.....
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UPDATED: Lady T-Birds rally to win over Lady Cards
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
LITTLE CINCINNATI - The Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds rallied in the fourth quarter to overtake the Bloomfield Lady Cardinals 39-34 behind 21 points and 26 rebounds from Kayla Rogers in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school girls basketball matchup.....
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