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New A-F school grading rule gets final approval: Policy change could make it tougher, or easier, for schools to make grade
(Local News ~ 07/20/15)
Indiana finalized changes to its school accountability system Friday, making it tougher for schools to receive an "A" grade and putting more weight on student growth from year to year. The new A-F accountability measures were approved in early May when the Indiana State Board of Education voted in favor of making the changes, and they were made an official rule Friday...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/20/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 42 calls and incidents on Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, including two property damage accidents, one alcohol-related offense, three complaints about animals, three assists to other agencies, six assists to the public, two child custody issues, one civil dispute, one incident of criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, one fight in progress, one reckless driver, four reports of suspicious activity, four thefts, one reported threat, one title check, seven traffic stops and one unruly subject.. ...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/20/15)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 64 calls and incidents on Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, including one abandoned vehicle, five property damage accidents, one accident involving personal injury, three alarms, three complaints about animals, six assists to other agencies, four assists to the public, three civil disputes, two domestic disputes, two incidents of harassment, one complaint involving a juvenile, one open door, five reckless drivers, one residential entry, three road hazards, four reports of suspicious activity, three thefts, one title check, 12 traffic stops, two inmate transports and one welfare check.. ...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/20/15)
July 18 -- Larry Joseph Aynes, 25, Springville, was arrested on a warrant issued out of another county for alleged failure to appear in a case of auto theft. He was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Pierce was the arresting officer...
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Gilliatt wins Hidden Hills club championship
(Community Sports ~ 07/20/15)
OWENSBURG - Hidden Hills Golf Course conducted its annual club championship tournament Sunday and Hidden Hills golf professional Ron Dinges deemed the tournament a success. "I was pleased with the turnout," Dinges said. "This is something we like to do to show our appreciation for our members."...
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Dale "Pete" Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/20/15)
Dale "Pete" Smith, 88, of Terre Haute, formerly of Linton, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Lewis on March 27, 1927 to Charlie and Louise (Knight) Smith. He served in the US Army. He was owner of Smith TV Center in Jasonville. He was a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Linton. He had previously attended the South Linton Church of God where he served as an usher. He enjoyed fishing and serving the Lord...
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DUCS Board approves new coaches
(Local News ~ 07/20/15)
Dugger - Among other items on the agenda for the Dugger Union Community School Board at its Monday meeting, the board approved new coaches for several of the Dugger Union Bulldogs' athletic teams for the 2015-16 academic year. The board voted unanimously to retain Anthony McKinney, Rick Swan and Larry Cornelius as assistant football coaches. All three served in the same capacity on head coach Kyle Foli's coaching staff in 2014...
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Former west side 'You'll Like Linton' sign sold at auction
(Local News ~ 07/20/15)
LINTON -- The first of the former "You'll Like Linton" signs was recently sold at auction and brought in $3,200. All of the proceeds of the sign auction is going to benefit the funding of the final sign which will soon be located on the south side of Linton...
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WRV High School registration and orientation dates approaching
(Local News ~ 07/20/15)
As the 2015/2016 school year approaches, registration dates for students are being around the county. White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School has released their registration schedule, as well as the upcoming dates for orientation and training. The Junior/Senior High School Office, located at 5644 West State Road 54 in Switz City, will be open to support the 2015/2016 registration schedules during the first week of August. ...
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Emergency crews working scene on accident , expect traffic delays
(Local News ~ 07/20/15)
Law enforcement personnel and other emergency crews have been working the scene of a serious crash in Eastern Greene County Monday evening. As of 10 p.m., State Road 45 between State Road 54 and State Road 445 is shut down. According to the Center Township Fire Department, the roads are closed due to a semi rollover...
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DUCS coach Foli looks ahead to upcoming football season
(High School Sports ~ 07/20/15)
DUGGER - Dugger Union Bulldog head football coach Kyle Foli is optimistically looking forward to the 2015 football season. And with approximately 20 experienced players returning from last year's squad, along with the entire coaching staff returning intact, there is reason for Foli's optimism...
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