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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/01/15)
Tuesday, December 1 The Greene County Democrat Club will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Park in Linton at the East Shelter House. Please bring a covered dish. Meat, drinks and tableware will be provided. A Toys for Tots opportunity will take place. If interested, bring an item for a child ages zero to twelve. All gifts say in Greene County...
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Ellington announces intention to run for State Representative District 62
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Jeff Ellington, former Monroe County councilman and Monroe County recorder, is the latest to throw his hat in the ring for the seat of State Representative for District 62. The seat is being vacated as a result of Representative Matt Ubelhor's resignation. Ubelhor announced he will vacate his seat by December 1. The term for State Representative District 62 ends in November of 2016...
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Rick D. Schroyer
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Rick D. Schroyer, age 53, of rural Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015, in University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born December 3, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Wesley Schroyer and Linda (Moffitt) Collier. He married Tonya Gentry on July 24, 1982, and she survives...
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Greene County Purdue Extension to offer Master Gardener Program Training
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Purdue Extension of Greene County will be offering a Master Gardener Program Training Course beginning Thursday, Jan. 21 and will run for 13 weeks. The course will be held at the Greene County Community Event Center, located at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Switz City. These sessions will be held Thursday nights, between the hours of 6 to 9 p.m., and will be offered to residents of Greene County and surrounding areas...
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Help needed to continue supporting local youth from low-income families
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
The Greene County Clothe-a-Child and Toys for Tots programs are seeking help from the public to continue assisting hundreds of local youth. The applications for Christmas assistance for more than 400 children are being processed for the Greene County Clothe-a-Child and Toys for Tots Project...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/01/15)
Three people were booked into the Greene County Jail recently. Jamie Lee Bjella, 19, Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of minor in possession of alcohol. Bond set at $500. Brent Edward Jackson, 47, Linton, was arrested on a preliminary charge of battery. No bond set pending court appearance...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/01/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 22 calls and incidents Monday, including one assist to another department, nine assists to the public, one battery, one drug investigation, one extra patrol, one special detail, one presentation, one suspicious activity, four traffic stops, two warrant services and one welfare check...
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Commissioners discuss the movement of polling locations
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- During the commissioners regular meeting Tuesday, they heard from Greene County Clerk Susan Fowler about the possibility of combining three polling places in the county. Fowler first came before the commissioners with the request of combining Richland 4 and Richland 3, due to the location of Richland 4 not being handicapped accessible...
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Court News for Dec. 2
(Court News ~ 12/01/15)
The following cases were filed in Greene County Courts recently. Criminal Cases Brandy Baily, 38, Hymera, Level 6 felony failure to return to lawful detention Nicholas C. Dickers, 44, Jasonville, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended Jeffery W. Brashier, 49, Linton, Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Level 6 felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction...
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Pairings announced for the 16th Annual Wabash Valley Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
TERRE HAUTE -- One of, if not the most, prestigious boys basketball tournaments in the state announced the pairings for its 16th annual tournament. The Wabash Valley Classic will take place on December 26 through December 30 at Terre Haute North High School...
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Charles L. Neff
(Obituary ~ 12/01/15)
Charles L. Neff, 74, of Cass passed away at 5:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Clark County Oct. 23, 1941, the son of Hershel Neff and Helen Downing Neff. Charles was retired from the Iron Workers Local 439 after 20 years, NSWC Crane, was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a member of the Dugger American Legion Post 224...
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Bartlow announces intention to run for State Representative District 62
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Julia Bartlow, registered pharmacist (R.Ph.) of Bloomfield, announced her intention to seek the seat of State Representative District 62. The seat is being vacated as a result of Representative Matt Ubelhor's resignation. Ubelhor announced he will vacate his seat by December 1...
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Pair of local runners make all-state team
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
Bloomfield's Alli Workman and Shakamak's Liz Bredeweg have been named to the Class 1A Indiana All-state girls cross country team. The all-state teams were released Monday by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches. Teams were broken down into four classes based on school enrollment with 12 runners being selected for each class...
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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Lady Thunderbirds fall at Washington
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
Girls basketball The Eastern Greene girls basketball team ran into a buzzsaw in the form of Washington on Tuesday night. The Lady Hatchets jumped out to a 22-6 lead after the first eight minutes of play and never looked back in disposing of the Lady Thunderbirds, 57-27...
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Lady Miners unable to keep pace with Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/15)
SPENCER - Owen Valley was one of two teams the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners defeated in a 2-21 campaign last season. But it wasn't to be this year for the Lady Miners. Linton-Stockton had just come off its first win of the season, 31-30 a week ago at South Knox. But the Lady Miners were unable to carry that momentum into tonight's game...
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Linton Nursing and Rehab announces new bus
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
The staff and residents of Linton Nursing and Rehab are excited to announce they have a new bus. The facility is looking forward to take residents shopping and out to social events in the community. This will also enable the residents to get to and from physician appointments. ...
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Jasonville Senior Center offers breakfast
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in Jasonville, a once a month breakfast helps raise funds to keep the local senior citizen center going. After the local VFW stopped serving breakfast once a month several years ago, volunteers at the Jasonville Senior Center decided to give a once a month fundraising breakfast a try...
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BLOG: GCGH Foundation serving Greene County
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
The holiday season is fast approaching. As we give thanks for our families and friends, we know our ability to enjoy the season's festivities depends a lot on how we are feeling. Poor health can zap the joy out of celebrations, but that can often be avoided with quick access to healthcare...
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Rue Cromwell reminisces about life in Linton in his memoir: You'll Like Linton
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
Growing up is the single most transformative periods in a person's life, which is often revisited throughout one's life. For Rue Cromwell, growing up in Linton during the Great Depression and through World War II no doubt shaped both the tone and delivery of his sixth publication: You'll Like Linton...
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Generations Meals on Wheels program facing funding issues
(Local News ~ 12/01/15)
For many people, the holidays represent a time of celebration and provide families the opportunity to gather together while sharing a meal. But, the holidays can also be a difficult time for many seniors living throughout the community. The Generations' Meals on Wheels program has provided many seniors the access to basic nutrition and care checks for the last 40 years, especially during the holiday season...
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