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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/07/16)
Monday, June 6 Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will meet in the hospital cafeteria at 1:30 p.m. The Hendricksville Area Association is holding a special fundraiser breakfast from 7:00 am -10 a.m. at the Community Center on Hwy. Ind. 43 in Hendricksville. The breakfast is to raise funds for the Children's Christmas Fund. Come join us...
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Classic Cruisers Cruise 'em or lose 'em in Linton
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
The 24th annual Classic Cruisers Car Show will be at Linton's Humphrey's Park on Saturday, June 25. Registration will take place on the day of show, from 9 a.m. to noon. Entry fee for the show is $10 per entry. "All proceeds go to Riley Children's Foundation and other charitable activities," said Bob Evans, the show's organizer and club president...
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Rosemary McKamey
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Rosemary McKamey, 85, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, June 5 surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of Zelbert and Edith (Gainey) Swango. Rosemary grew up in Owensburg. She was a loving mother and homemaker, who also worked as a nurse for many years at Bloomington Hospital and ran a small book store in Bloomfield...
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Program coming back to Indiana for storm shelters
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is re-opening a program that will reimburse Indiana residents that install a storm shelter to their homes. The program will reimburse 75 percent of the costs (up to $4,500) after the installation is completed, according to a press release from IDHS...
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Evelyn Pickard
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Evelyn I. (Foster) Pickard, 88, of Worthington passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 7 at I.U. Health Hospice House after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Greene County on March 23, 1928 to Clarence E. and Bernice (Hasler) Foster. Evelyn was known as the "Avon Lady", and belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Eastern Star. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend...
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VIDEO: Local law enforcement learn about railroad safety
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
--- Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell and Jasonville Police Chief Jim Gadberry reflect on what they learned during the "Officer on a Train" safety training. --- Local law enforcement took a two-county ride on an Indiana Rail Road train to get a better understanding of train safety...
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Making a difference at Kicking Bear Camp
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Kicking Bear is a nationwide ministry devoted to "Helping underprivileged and at-risk youth, or any youth, who wants to get into the outdoors." It accomplishes this goal by hosting a free-of-charge, three day program that encourages sportsmen and women to get involved with today's youth...
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Linton Freedom Festival Colors of Fun 5k Run/Walk
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce has added a fun new event to its activities this year. Called "Colors of Freedom Fun Run," the event is 2.5-mile course around Humphrey's Park in Linton, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10. Participants will pass five different color stations as they circle the park, each station armed with a different brightly colored powder with which to pelt each entrant every lap...
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Public information provides leads to BPD
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Bloomfield Town Marshal Kenny Tharp termed the first installment of Warrant Wednesday a success. As part of an ongoing partnership with the Bloomfield Police Department, the Greene County Daily World published photos and information of seven individuals with outstanding warrants with Bloomfield addresses in the April 13 edition...
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Bloomfield Town Council considers K9 proposal from Chief Deputy Holt
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
The Bloomfield Town Council met for its regular meeting Tuesday evening, and one item up for consideration was a written proposal from Chief Deputy Marvin Holt and Marshal Kenny Tharp, requesting the possible addition of a K9 drug detection dog in 2017...
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