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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/15/15)
Tuesday, September 15 The Linton Public Library YAC (Youth Advisory Council, grades 3rd-5th) Tuesday, Sept 15, 4-5 p.m. This is your chance to boss a librarian! Help make decisions about kid's events, books, etc. Pizza will be served. Teen Movie Night will be held at the Bloomfield Public Library from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Spend an evening watching a great new release. Call the library (384-4125) to find out the movie title. Grades 7-12 welcome...
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Two runaway juveniles quickly located with help from the public
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
After the Greene County Sheriff's Department made an appeal to the public for help locating two juvenile runaways, the two females were found unharmed and safe. Around 4 p.m. Monday, the sheriff's department contacted the Greene County Daily World about the situation. ...
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Grandson and Grandfather earn Atta Boy awards presented by Linton City Council
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
LINTON -- Two Atta Boy awards were distributed to Curt Hewitt and his grandson Shadi El-Shouki during the Linton City Council meeting on Monday night. The two have been watering the flowers in downtown Linton for the last several months. The Atta Boy awards started between 1905 and 1906 in an effort to highlight members of the community who go above and beyond their civic duties.....
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Saturday is National Thank A Police Officer Day, Baesler's Market offers ways to say thank you
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
This Saturday, September 19 is National Thank A Police Officer Day and Baesler's Market in Linton is giving folks a chance to say thanks to local law enforcement officers in several different ways. Tracy Conklin, who manages Linton's Baesler's Market, said the store is offering specials on cookies and balloons as a small thank you to our local law enforcement officers.....
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Festivals in Spencer and Ellettsville this Saturday will cause traffic detours
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
Travelers from Greene County headed through Spencer or Ellettsville this Saturday may encounter some short delays or detours while traffic is diverted due to parades and festivals. In Spencer, the Indiana Department of Transportation issued a permit to close state highways on the east side of Spencer where State Roads 46, 67 and 231 come together to make way for the Owen County community's Apple Butter Festival Parade which will be staged this Saturday, September 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m...
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Linton physician re-elected to represent state's physicians at national meetings
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Frederick R. Ridge, MD, a Greene County family physician with Premiere Healthcare LLC., was re-elected by his colleagues in the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) to continue serving as an alternate delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA). Last year, Dr. Ridge was elected for a one-year term; his new term is for two years.....
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Former Dugger cemetery custodian speaks out on her elimination
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
The Dugger cemetery custodian whose position was eliminated during last month's Dugger Town Council meeting addressed the council during Monday's regular monthly, expressing disappointment in how the matter was handled. "I am not opposed to a new cemetery board, just the way it was handled, which is for power, control, self-gratification, but most of all revenge," Carolyn "Susy" Pirtle said in reading from a prepared statement. ...
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Alexander Thomas 'Tom' Wilson
(Obituary ~ 09/15/15)
Alexander Thomas 'Tom' Wilson, 71 of Linton, Indiana, met his Eternal Savior while surrounded by his family on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on May 11, 1944 in Bloomington, Indiana to Elsa Kelley. Tom married Sandy Beaupain on February 13, 1970. They spent 45 wonderful years together...
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David Edwin Davies
(Obituary ~ 09/15/15)
David Edwin Davies, 82 of Dugger, Ind. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Sullivan Community Hospital. David was born on May 31, 1933 in Dugger, Ind., the son of Phillip Davies and Mary Alice Edwards Davies. He retired from Crane and was a Korean War army veteran...
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Traffic congestion in Linton, travelers advised to find an alternative route
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
LINTON -- The Linton Police Department (LPD) has issued an alert stating for travelers to expect heavy traffic congestion on A Street NW (SR 54) near the Main Street (SR 59) intersection in Linton, Ind. due to two oversized semi trailers that are currently stranded near the Linton Fire and Police Departments...
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Second Annual "Have a Bite in Bloomfield" offers samples of area food specialties
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
The Second Annual "Have a Bite in Bloomfield" Fundraiser is scheduled for this Saturday, September 19.The event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. on the west side of the Courthouse Square. The occasion was created based off the same premise as the Taste of Bloomington. It will feature various restaurants and food vendors selling samples, as well as a beer and wine garden and entertainment...
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Jasonville City Council tackles short agenda
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
JASONVILLE -- Members of the Jasonville City Council tackled a small agenda at Monday night's council meeting. A public hearing was held regarding the city's 2016 budget. Clerk-treasurer Jane Landry noted the budget will be up for approval at the council's October meeting...
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Commissioners approve right-of-way sale for Switz City Water
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Commissioners approved on Tuesday the right-of-way sale, which will enable Switz City Water to hook onto Linton Water. For a considerable amount of time, the Town of Switz City has been working closely with the City of Linton in order to connect their water between the communities, and now they are one step closer. To connect the water lines, the county had to approve the sale of right-of-way...
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Thunderbird spikers hang on to take Mitchell in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/15)
LITTLE CINCINNATI - After comfortably winning the first set 25-12 it looked like Eastern Greene's volleyball team would have an easy time disposing of visiting Mitchell. But the Bluejackets made things interesting the rest of the way, trading points with the hosts until the Lady Thunderbirds finally prevailed, 25-12, 25-21 and 25-20...
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Bloomfield volleyball remains perfect in conference play
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/15)
Sans a hiccup in the third set, the Bloomfield volleyball team cruised to a four set win over Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference foe White River Valley Tuesday night. The Lady Cardinals improved to 10-5 (4-0) on the season with a 25-13, 25-14, 20-25 and 25-12 win...
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Pair of Thunderbird linksters tie for conference medalists
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/15)
With three holes left, Eastern Greene's No. 1 golfer Kaitlyn Hudson found herself trailing by three strokes. The defending Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference champion knew she would need to buckle down if she wanted a chance to successfully defend her title...
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Local Sports Roundup: September 15
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/15)
Volleyball Shakamak earned its first win of the season by knocking off visiting Cloverdale Tuesday night. The Lady Lakers dropped the first set before rallying for a 13-25, 25-23, 25-16 and 25-22 win over the Clovers. The win also marked the first coaching win for head coach Kirk Buckley...
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Ubelhor speaks to Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
Members of the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce gathered for the organization's monthly lunch meeting Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Farms just south of Linton. This month's guest speaker was State Rep. Matt Ubelhor (R). This was the first year for Ubelhor to sit on the public policy committee. He said the committee discussed a lot, including the sale of alcohol on Sundays.....
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UPDATED: Oliver tabbed as coach of the week
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/15)
Over the past decade plus the Linton-Stockton football team has racked up numerous accolades. There have been sectional championships, regional championships, players earning all-state honors and so on. The impressive list grew by one this week as head coach Brian Oliver received an award no other coach at the school has won -- Indianapolis Colts NFL High School Coach of the Week.
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Mom Prom to benefit SANE nurses at GCGH
(Local News ~ 09/15/15)
It's that time of year again for the ladies of Greene County to break out their best prom attire to prepare for the annual Mom Prom. The Mom Prom is a fundraising event to help pay the expenses for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) nurses at the Greene County General Hospital...
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