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Four deer jump into path of Bloomfield driver
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
A Bloomfield driver couldn't avoid a collision with a deer on Tuesday when he was faced with more than one in his path. Darrell Byers, 62, Bloomfield, was northbound on U.S. 231 south of Furnace Road in a 2014 GMC Acadia when he struck at least one and possibly two deer...
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NWS issues Wind Chill Advisory: Bitterly cold temps expected
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
THIS MORNING WIND CHILLS WILL DROP AS LOW AS 10 BELOW ZERO. BY LATER THIS MORNING NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE AND TEMPERATURES WILL PLUMMET. THIS WILL ALLOW WIND CHILL VALUES TO REACH 15 TO NEAR 25 BELOW ZERO AT TIMES THROUGH LATE THURSDAY MORNING...
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Greene County under travel advisory for Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Emergency Management Agency and the Greene County Commissioners have placed the county under a Level I Travel Advisory from 10 p.m. Tuesday night until 11 a.m. Thursday morning. The advisory is being issued due to the extremely cold temperatures expected overnight on Tuesday night. According to the National Weather Service overnight temperatures will dip into the single digits to around 0 by 4 a.m. Wind chill values could reach as low as -30...
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State health officials offer tips for bitter cold weather
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Bitterly cold temperatures are here and state health officials are urging Hoosiers to dress warmly and take steps to endure the cold and snow safely. "When temperatures drop below zero, it's critical to stay indoors as much as possible," said Deputy State Health Commissioner Jennifer Walthall, M.D., M.P.H. ...
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New Year's Eve gunfire maimed Merom water tower
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
The Merom water tower became a casualty of New Year's Eve revelry as it was filled full of holes by gun shots. "It happened New Year's Eve," Merom Town Council President Jackie Gettinger said. "It was discovered New Year's Day. We just think it was some local idiots that were celebrating."...
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ISP offers tips for motorists stranded in cold weather
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
With the frigid cold temperatures and high winds Hoosiers are experiencing, a disabled or stranded vehicle could make for a life or death situation for the driver and passengers. Following the few tips from the Indiana State Police listed below could save your life:...
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Bloomfield woman killed in eastern Greene County crash on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
A crash involving one vehicle on State Road 45 north of SR 445 claimed the life of a Bloomfield woman, downed power lines and caused periodic traffic delays on Tuesday morning. Shirley Hart, 77, Bloomfield, the driver, was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash and a passenger, Freddie Hart, 46, suffered a head laceration and was transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital by the Greene County Ambulance Service...
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Lilly Scholarship applications due by January 13
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
Applications for the 2015 Lilly Scholarship through the Greene County Foundation are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13. The application can be completed online at greenecountyfoundation.org, in the scholarships section of the website. The scholarship is open to any senior graduating from a Greene County High School this spring, or a student who resides in Greene County...
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Bloomfield School Board sets date for re-organization
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
The Bloomfield School Board of Trustees will conduct a re-organization meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the junior high school conference room in the Bloomfield Junior High School located at 501 Spring Street. Upon conclusion of the re-organization meeting, the School Board of Finance will conduct a meeting in the same location...
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Greene County General welcomes first baby of 2015
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
On Jan. 5, Greene County General Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2015 -- Jaylen Rae Weber. She is the daughter of Amanda Shields of Linton. Born at 8:43 a.m. on Jan. 5, Jaylen weighed 7 lbs. and measured 21 inches. "She's definitely her mother's daughter. She's stubborn and grouchy," Amanda said with a laugh...
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Shirley M. Hart
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
Shirley M. Hart, 77, of Bloomfield passed away Tuesday January 6, 2015. Born January 24, 1937 in Greene County, Indiana the daughter of Homer and Lena (Flynn) Pilk. Shirley was a homemaker, and a member of the Bloomfield First Christian Church. Surviving relatives include her children, Freddie Hart of Bloomfield, Renee Young of Bloomfield, Rynetta Cagle of Shelburn and Misty Klein of Bloomfield; she has six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, three sisters, Marline Williams of Bloomington, Barbara Pilk of Solsberry, Betty Sherman of Jasonville and one brother; William Pilk of Alabama.. ...
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Closings and Delays
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 8 Linton-Stockton Schools, two-hour delay White River Valley Schools, two-hour delay Bloomfield Schools, two-hour delay with no morning preschool Shakamak Schools, two-hour delay Dugger Community Schools, two-hour delay Eastern-Greene Schools, two-hour delay
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Frye to lead Bloomfield Council through 2015
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Doug Frye was selected once again to head the Bloomfield Town Council during the panel's first regular meeting of 2015. After the meeting Frye outlined the goals for the council and the town of Bloomfield in 2015. Goals that run the gamut from improving city streets to continuing efforts to re-open the Bloomfield City Pool...
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Eastern Greene defeats Lakers, 74-56
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
SWITZ CITY - Eastern Greene shot 83 percent in the first quarter, building a 20-point lead and holding off Shakamak for a 74-56 victory in the final first-round game at the Team Raydar Greene County Invitational here Wednesday. "Obviously I was very pleased with the first quarter," EGHS boys basketball coach Jon Neill said of making 10 of 12 shots and opening a 26-6 after the first eight minutes. "That turned out to be the difference in the game...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/07/15)
Community Notes Thursday, January 8 The regular monthly meeting of the Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The Jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the east edge of Bloomfield...
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Miners hold off Cards in GCI opener
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
SWITZ CITY - Linton-Stockton built a seven-point halftime lead and maintained the pace the rest of the way as the Miners held on for a 43-37 win over the Bloomfield Cardinals in the first round of the Team Raydar Greene County Invitational boys high school basketball tournament here Wednesday...
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