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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/12/15)
March 11 -- Kenneth Wayne II Hardwick, 41, Lyons, was arrested on the preliminary charge of operating while intoxicated. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Pierce was the arresting officer...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/12/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 27 reports and incidents on Wednesday, March 11, including one accident resulting in property damage, one alarm, two complaints concerning an animal, three assist to other departments, five assists to the public, one battery, two child custody issues, one criminal mischief incident, one noise complaint, two reports of suspicious activity, one theft, four traffic stops, and two EMS...
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Local businessman provides incentive for continued weight loss
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
On January 2, 92 people began the YMCA Get Fit Team Weight-Loss Challenge. By increasing activity and decreasing caloric intake, many saw a fairly rapid rate of loss during the first few weeks. Now it is getting tough. The dreaded weight-loss plague is difficult to overcome both physically and emotionally. Although it is the determination and perseverance of each individual that produces victory, it is reassuring and even empowering to know you have people cheering for you...
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Yoho to remain at helm of county GOP
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
Contrary to reports and rumors that have recently surfaced, Greene County Republican Party Chairwoman Pam Yoho is not resigning her post. According to Yoho, word of her resignation was incorrect and did not come directly from her. "It was an error in communication," she said. "And at this time I am choosing not to submit my letter of resignation."...
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Eastern Greene Scrabble teams to compete in North American Scrabble
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
After finishing second place in the state tournament, the Eastern Greene Scrabble teams will be competing in the North American Scrabble Championship in Rhode Island on May 16 and 17. On Saturday, March 7, the Eastern Greene Scrabble teams headed to St. John Lutheran School in Indianapolis where Isaac Abram and Tristan Vincv came in second place...
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Running for a Cause: Linton runner to join in 100 Marathons in 100 Days
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
In all types of weather, regardless of the sun, rain, snow or sleet, Tony Moronez of Linton can be seen running every day at a range varying from five to 20 miles down the various streets of Linton. Though fitness is one part of his motivation, Moronez is currently training for a greater cause...
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Former Union (Dugger) teacher and coach fitting in nicely at Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/15)
Clarence Johnson was like dozens of teachers, coaches and administrators at Union (Dugger) Schools during the end of the 2013-14 school year, wondering about his future and where he might land after the announced closure of the school. "When the announcement was made that Northeast School Corporation was going to be closing both Union Jr./Sr. ...
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Robertson a big reason for Miner success
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/15)
Linton-Stockton center Austin Robertson has been a big reason for the Miners' success on the basketball court this season. And it's not only because Robertson is 6-9. The former Union (Dugger) player's continued improvement and imposing presence on the court have been two major reasons the Miners are 20-6 and three-time defending Class 2A Sectional 47 champions...
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Miners to face Mater Dei in regional opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/15)
For the third straight year, the Linton-Stockton Miners are making the trip to Huntingburg and historic Huntingburg Memorial Gym and preparing to play in the Class 2A Southridge boys high school basketball regional. Linton-Stockton (20-6) will play 19-6 Evansville Mater Dei, winners of Class 2A Sectional 48 at Southridge hosted by Forest Park in the first regional semifinal contest at 11 a.m...
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Detectives investigating the shooting of Michael Shan Bowers testify during trial
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
Greene County Sheriff's Detectives Jim O'Malley and George Dallaire both took a turn on the witness stand when testimony continued in Greene Circuit Court on Thursday in the trial of Aaron L. Schaffer, charged with the murder of Michael Shan Bowers, and with carrying a handgun without a license...
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Change in form for business and farm taxpayers
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Assessor's Office has begun the process of tax collection for area farmers and business owners. Assessor Dawn Abrams told the Daily World Farm and Business Personal Property Reminder Post Cards were mailed on Feb. 27. The cards were mailed in lieu of the actual tax forms, which can be acquired from the her office...
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Bloomfield Student to hold Blood Drive to earn scholarship
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
A person lies down, is lightly stuck with a needle and calmly lays there for ten more minutes squeezing a stress ball. After ten minutes, they sit up and have just saved three lives. What an easy way to do something so rewarding. This process is called donating blood...
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Jammin' Pans held their first live performance
(Local News ~ 03/12/15)
Two months ago, Virgil Franklin along with the help of Tony Kluesner, formed the Jammin' Pans Steel Band and on February 19, they held their first concert at the Glenburn Nursing Home. "Our first concert went well," said Franklin, "It was great to get out in the community and play."...
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Community Notes
(Community Sports ~ 03/12/15)
March 1-31 Enrollment forms are due for the 2015/2016 Linton Kindergarten class. Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2015 are eligible to enroll. Forms may be picked up in the elementary school office beginning March 2. They are to be returned to the office by March 31. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m...
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Deischer to run in marathon Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/15)
Linton-Stockton seventh grader Aurek Deischer will be running his first marathon Saturday as part of a fundraising initiative for Lifewater. Aurek will be joining Daren Wendell on his run. Wendell co-founded the fundraising organization Activewater in 2009 to creatively use the athletic lifestyle and grassroots fundaising campaigns to assist Lifewater in raising funds and awareness of the world water crisis...
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