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Bloomfield Library prepares for 2017
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The Bloomfield Library Board met on Wednesday evening for it’s monthly meeting occurring on the second Wednesday of every month. Main points of business included the approval of the 2017 Strategic Plan, which now includes a additional Technology Plan due to the new technology added to the library over recent years...
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WRV explodes in third quarter to beat Eastern and take keg home
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/16)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Visiting White River Valley used a 13-0 run in the third quarter to pull away from Eastern in a 49-36 victory Thursday night. Eastern led 23-20 in the third quarter, but the Lady Wolverines ripped off a 13-0 run, and the Lady Thunderbirds would never get closer than eight. The victory gave WRV a 9-3 record, 4-0 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play, allowing them to take the Greene County Keg to Switz City. Eastern fell to 4-9, 2-1...
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Shakamak gets back on track, rolls past Lady Miners
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/16)
JASONVILLE - In a game in which the personal fouls and turnovers nearly matched the point totals, the Shakamak Lady Lakers finally started lighting up the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. Shakamak broke open the ragged affair with a 25-point quarter, pushing its lead from 10 to 22 and coming away with a 52-30 win over the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners in Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference action here Thursday...
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Bloomfield Life Skills classes give back to community
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School Life Skills classes have been busy raising money for local organizations. The high school class, led by teacher Kelly Cochren, donated $314 to the Eric Harrah Memorial Toy Drive. The high school class sold hand-crafted ornaments, which included a lot of glitter and hand-drawn art by student Seamus Jarman...
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Judy Norman
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
Judy Norman, 73, of Switz City passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14 at her residence. Born Jan. 20, 1943 in Linton, the daughter of Renos and Geneva (Herold) Scott. Judy was a teacher’s aid at Central and White River Valley School, she had also worked at Sarkes Tarzian in Bloomington, she was a member of the Switz City Full Gospel Church...
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School accountability grades released
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The Indiana Department of Education released the 2015-2016 statewide school accountability grades on Tuesday. According to the press release, area schools scored as follows: Bloomfield Elementary School: C Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School: B Eastern Greene Elementary School: C...
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Frederick Eugene Lewis
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
Frederick Eugene Lewis, 71, of Bloomfield passed away Thursday Dec. 15, 2016 at his residence. Born December 28, 1944 in Linton, the son of William and Hazel Ruth (Wilson) Lewis. Fred retired from Crane as an Electrical Technician, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, and retired from the Army National Guard, he was a life member of the Bloomfield American Legion, a life member of the Crane VFW, Past Seventh District American Legion Commander and the NRA...
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Rita Gayle Grove
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
Rita Gayle Grove, 65, of Owensburg, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at her residence. Born April 8, 1951 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Gerald “Pete” Eads and Ruth (Sherlock) Eads Heltenburg. She retired as a payroll tax administrator for Indiana University. She was a member of the Cincinnati Christian Church and the Red Hat Society...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/16/16)
Joshua Lee Corlett, 28, Solsberry, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. No bond is set. Bradley Joseph Deford, 35, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for OWI involving endangerment. Lorraine Miller, 43, Spencer, was arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement. Bond is set at $4,000...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 12/16/16)
The Linton Police Department responded to 18 incidents for service Thursday and Friday, including one animal complaint, one assist to other departments, six assists to the public, one child custody, one child neglect, one domestic dispute, one fraud, one suspicious, four traffic stops and one welfare check...
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Greene Gab Episode 17
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
In this episode, Andrew and Patti discuss ordinances, BJ Claus, our Pet of the Week and the Linton Miners Class A state championship edition...
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Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School to pilot biotech dual credits
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
According to a press release issued by Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School, the school will pilot the first course in a biotechnology dual credit pathway, in conjunction with Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, beginning Jan. 17. BIOT (biotechnology) 100 is the survey of biotechnology, as summarized in the press release...
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GC Humane Society receives holiday donation
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
Greene County Humane Society Director, Michelle Chapman said two donations were recently made after the Greene County Daily World published it’s holiday wish list earlier this month, supplying the shelter with every item on the list. The shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11-3 p.m...
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Council votes to resolve fund balance issues
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The Greene County Council voted to use the Riverboat Fund to deal with ongoing balancing issues in the county’s budget. Auditor Patty Baker said the issues date back well before she took office, but have resulted in a total of $14,163.74 worth of negative balances. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 12/16/16)
CRIMINAL CASES Thasha Collins, 37, Vincennes, Class A misdemeanor theft, Level 6 felony theft, Class A misdemeanor criminal trespass Lorraine Miller, 43, Spencer, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement Brian Carpenter, 44, Switz City, Level 6 felony residential break and entry, Level 6 felony criminal confinement, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery, Level 6 felony possession of a legend drug, Class B misdemeanor refusal to aid an officer...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/16/16)
Friday, December 16 Bloomfield American Legion Post 196 is having a fish fry from 6-8 p.m., and karaoke from 8-10 pm. This event is open to the public. Proceeds from our fish frys are donated to local community organizations--come on out and support your community...
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Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School to pilot biotech dual credits
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
According to a press release issued by Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School, the school will pilot the first course in a biotechnology dual credit pathway, in conjunction with Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, beginning Jan. 17. BIOT (biotechnology) 100 is the survey of biotechnology, as summarized in the press release...
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Miriam Home residents pay it back
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The residents of Miriam Home, a residential treatment facility for girls, located at Open Arms Christian Ministries in Switz City, know what it’s like to need help, and to receive help from others. They also know how good it feels to give, and prefer the latter...
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Linton Public Library to kick 2017 off with a blood drive
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
The Linton Public Library will kick off 2017 by giving back and hosting the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Library. The American Red Cross website states how due to holiday blood shortages, donors are urgently needed to meet patient needs nationwide...
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Miners halt Lakers winning streak
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/16)
JASONVILLE - Questions surrounded Friday night’s Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference matchup between the Linton-Stockton Miners and the Shakamak Lakers. First and foremost, would Shakamak - off to a 5-0 start - extend its unbeaten streak? Would Linton-Stockton be able to contain Shakamak's explosive shooting guard Tanner Yeryar? Yeryar entered Friday’s contest averaging 29.2 points per game...
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