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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/16/16)
Tuesday, February 16 The Bloomfield Library will host Teen Movie Night Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Spend an evening watching a great new release. Call the library (384-4125) to find out the movie title. Grades 7-12 are welcome. The Small Business Mentoring Open Hours scheduled at WestGate Academy has been canceled for February and March due to scheduling conflicts...
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LETTER: Snow family appreciates condolences
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/16)
To the Editor: The family of James D. Snow wish to express their sincere gratitude to our family and friends who kept us in their thoughts and prayers as we went through the difficult loss of our Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. Your cards, gifts of remembrance, food and your presence at the funeral home touched our hearts...
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LETTER: Local nursing home treats residents well
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/16)
To the Editor: I want to say a big thank you to the Linton Nursing Home. It is a small nursing and rehabilitation home, A pastor and a dear friend of mine had spent just over a year at the home. He went home to his Lord a couple of weeks ago. I visited my friend at least twice a week most weeks, at different times of the day. Never in all his stay did I ever see him not getting good care . The staff were very caring and kind. His bed and his room were always clean...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/16/16)
Jordan Scott Laughlin, 23, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for inducement of minor to possess alcohol. Bond set at $5,000. Marinko Tanaskovich, 28, Avon, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine. No bond set. Rachel Bernice Smith, 32, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for petition to revoke a suspended sentence. No bond set...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/16/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 18 incidents and calls for service Monday, including one property damage accident, 11 assists to the public, one criminal mischief, one juvenile complaint, one special detail, one road hazard, one theft and one threat...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 02/16/16)
Criminal Cases Jacqueline J. Hollkamp, 21, Otisco, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement but the defendent draws a deadly weapon, Class C misdemeanor reckless driving William T. Akers, 55, Bloomfield, Class A misdemeanor operating vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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This week's AP boys basketball polls
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/16)
The Associated Press released its weekly poll for Indiana high school boys basketball Top 10 rankings for each class Tuesday afternoon. Linton-Stockton moved up from eighth to seventh in this week's Class 2A poll. In Class A Bloomfield dropped to the No. 3 spot from No. 1 a week ago...
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Jonathan Wayne Hasler
(Obituary ~ 02/16/16)
A clogging legend is remembered. Jonathan Wayne Hasler, died at the age of 48 on Feb. 11, 2016. He will be best remembered for his wisdom, affection, a man of many talents and as a Clogging Legend. He was a bright light in the community and at the young age of 14, he began teaching and choreographing for his team the Rise N Shine Cloggers. He had such a heart for the arts. His passion and patience shined through to not only his three children, but his students too...
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Worthington chapter of Tri Kappa to visit WRV Worthington elementary school
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
With the official designation by the Worthington Town Council of the week of Feb. 21-27, 2016 as Worthington Tri Kappa Week, members of this philanthropic sorority plan to spend a day with a White River Valley-Worthington Elementary second grade class to make birthday cards for hospice patients. The project is part of Tri Kappa Art Month, and is planned for Friday, Feb. 19...
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Samuel Roy Allen Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/16/16)
Samuel Roy Allen Jr., 91 of Mequon, Wis. passed away on Feb. 9, 2016. Sam was born on Oct. 15, 1924 in Switz City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel R. Allen Sr. and Laura Loos Allen; brother, Wilburn; and twin sister, Lois Jean. Survivors include his wife, A. Lucille Allen; son, Barry and daughter-in-law Linda; grandchildren David and Stacey; five great-grandchildren; cousins; nieces and nephews...
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Cardinals make plays down stretch to defeat Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/16)
Football players, on defense, are taught to swat the ball down on hailmary passes. Zach Skinner may not play football, but Tuesday night he showed he knows how to defend a hailmar-type of pass. Trailing by one with 25 seconds left, Sullivan tossed the ball the length of the court. The Golden Arrows seemed to have an easy layup for the lead, but Skinner blocked the shot and Eli Combs came down with the rebound...
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Greene '16 Bicentennial Committee to clean up at Goose Pond FWA for Marsh Madness
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The Greene '16 Bicentennial Committee plans to lend a hand to the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area next Saturday, Feb. 27 by spending a day cleaning up the roadways surrounding the area of litter and debris. With Marsh Madness around the corner, group spokesperson Halea Franklin said "We want to step in and ensure the property looks its best."...
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Greene County Ambulance planning for future
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The Greene County Ambulance Service (GCAS) is looking toward the future as the costs of ambulances are on the rise. GCAS Director David Doane asked the commissioners to approve an increase in the monthly revenue moved into the EMS Equipment Fund. "The federal government changed how ambulances are outfitted," Doane said...
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Local credit union makes switch to serve more communities
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
ODON -- The members of Crane Credit Union recently voted to convert the financial institution's Federal charter to a State charter. The new State charter enables Crane to have more flexible membership eligibility requirements, which will allow the credit union to better serve its existing members, attract new members,and conduct business in more Indiana communities...
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Linton Chamber of Commerce hears from Autumn Trace
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday at Monical's Pizza in Linton for its monthly meeting. A presentation was given by Tammy Johnson of Autumn Trace, a senior living community set to open in late June in Linton. Johnson explained that Autumn Trace will offer a new kind of independence for seniors wishing to live in a social setting without the maintenance or upkeep of traditional home ownership. ...
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Greene County General Hospital Board hears the process of complaint filing
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
LINTON -- As a part of the educational portion of the evening, the Greene County General Hospital Board heard from Wendy Spurlin in regards to how complaints are filed. Since 2013, the way the hospital files complaints is accomplished through a stream-lined program...
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