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Lyons Raceway closes
(Local News ~ 07/01/16)
As of July 1, the Lyons Raceway Park is no longer under management by current owner and property manager Ohio Oil, Inc. and is currently closed. According to a press release, a confidentiality agreement has been made with the potential purchasing group and no further information is available at this time...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 07/01/16)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 116 incidents and calls from service Monday to Friday, including two abandoned vehicles, 10 property damage accidents, three personal injury accidents, three alarms, eight animal complaints, four assists to other departments, five assists to the public, two burglaries, one child custody, two civil disputes, three domestic disputes, one extra patrol, two frauds, two juvenile complaints, one property, one missing person, one noise complaint, three property damages, two reckless drivers, two road hazards, one sex offense, two shooting complaints, one attempted suicide, seven suspicious, four thefts, two threats, five title checks, 10 traffic stops, 18 transports, two unruly subjects, four warrant services and two welfare checks.. ...
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Julie Ann Hixson
(Obituary ~ 07/01/16)
Julie Ann Hixson, 64, of Linton, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home on June 30, 2016. She was born on Aug. 8, 1951 to William Hurt and Gladys (Tyler) Dyal. She married her husband, Leland D. Hixson on Aug. 13, 2004. Julie was employed as a clerk at Walmart for several years. She loved and enjoyed her family and working with her flowers...
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Veterans honored at Linton Nursing and Rehab
(Local News ~ 07/01/16)
Linton Nursing and Rehab hosted a veteran recognition program Friday afternoon. The program honored residents and staff who had served in the armed forces, according to administrator Tonia Clouse. "It's something we want to have annually," Clouse said. "This year we have Intrepid Hospice coming to present the plaques."...
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Solsberry Fireworks to take place July 3
(Local News ~ 07/01/16)
The 27th annual Solsberry Fireworks will take place Sunday, July 3. According to Easter Greene Fire Chief Tim Deckard, live entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. "We're going to have Sheila Stephens and the Rodeo Monkeys, along with Randy Cowen and Friends playing," Deckard said. "They play all types of music."...
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2016 GCDW Boys T&F Athlete of the Year: John Kirts
(High School Sports ~ 07/01/16)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- When John Kirts went out for the Eastern Greene boys track and field team his freshman season, he received a brutally honest assessment from the Thunderbirds coaching staff. With posting times of 5 minutes, 16 seconds in the 1,600 meters and 11:32 in the 3,200, it was suggested maybe Kirts should run cross country instead...
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Moonlight Films set to release first short film online for free Sunday
(Local News ~ 07/01/16)
While many families are putting out folding chairs for the Freedom festival parade, or drifting through the carnival, two Linton filmmakers will be releasing a short film available for free online. Local filmmakers Ian Mair and James Stevenson are set to release their first short film, A State of Mind, via Facebook and Youtube...
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Dennis "Dale" McLean
(Obituary ~ 07/01/16)
Dennis "Dale" McLean, age 71, passed away in Millersburg, Ohio. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, and Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Lyons. Burial will follow Pleasant Grove Cemetery...
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Helen L. Cox
(Obituary ~ 07/01/16)
Helen L. Cox, age 75 of Linton, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home in Linton. Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com.
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