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ISU students visit Greene County to learn about economics
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
A group of Indiana State University students visited Greene County Wednesday afternoon to gather data and learn more about what the communities are doing to better themselves. The seven Labor Economics students, along with economics instructor Katrina Babb, met at Linton City Hall with Radius Indiana Director of Community Development Stacy Shonk-Burris, Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) West Central Community Liaison Jill Curry and Linton Mayor John Wilkes...
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Michael H. N. Allen
(Obituary ~ 03/03/17)
Michael H. N. Allen, 72, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. He was born Sept. 18, 1944 in Linton to Ernest Allen and Frances McCain Allen. Michael graduated from Bloomfield High School and was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. ...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 03/03/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 25 incidents for service Friday, including two property damage accidents, two animal complaints, one assist to other departments, five fingerprintings, one intimidation, two interviews, one local ordinance violation, one suspicious activity, eight traffic stops, one trespass and one warrant service...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 03/03/17)
Garrett Strauser, 35, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for cruelty to animals. Bond is set at $5,000. Joshua Adam Sargent, 33, Sandborn, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery. Bond is set at $500. Jordan Andrew Guy, 27, Lyons, was arrested on a warrant for battery resulting in bodily injury. No bond is set...
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Greene Gab Episode 28
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
In this week's episode, Andrew and Patti tell you about a new athletic program at Bloomfield High School, Marsh Madness, an Eastern Greene alumni and more.
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Robert E. Richardson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/03/17)
Robert E. Richardson Sr., Age 74 of Linton passed away peacefully Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family members. Born in Dugger on April 26, 1942 to Charles E. and Lily O. (Blough) Richardson. Robert was a graduate of Union Dugger High School in 1960. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., having served during the Vietnam War era. Robert retired from Crane N.S.W.C. as an Explosives Technician in 1997...
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Community: Greene County Native Awarded Bloomington District “Trooper of the Year”
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
BLOOMINGTON - The Indiana State Police “Trooper of the Year” Award was recently selected by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post and was presented before all Troopers at a recent District Meeting. Factors used to determine the “Trooper of the Year” included, but were not limited to, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement and specialty assignments such as SCUBA, ERT, Meth Lab Team, Instructor ratings, or other services performed for the department that go beyond normal expectations.. ...
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Innkeepers express concern over proposed tax
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
With the proposed Innkeeper’s Tax expected to be on the next Greene County Council agenda, local business owners who will be affected are speaking out. Mark Bartlow, co-owner of Goose Pond Lodge and Retreat, said he fears the proposed 5 percent tax, which would be added to the bills of those staying at his establishment, would drive customers away...
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Township leaders should use meetings to provide peace of mind
(Editorial ~ 03/03/17)
Our Opinion Township leaders should use meetings to provide peace of mind Two eastern Greene County communities may soon have an officially merged fire department, but there are still quite a few questions which need answered for some involved. Last week, a public meeting was hosted to discuss the possible merging of the Owensburg Fire Department and Center Township Fire Department to create a Center-Jackson Township Fire Territory...
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Eighth annual Marsh Madness Kickoff Banquet
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
The Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival began it’s eighth year with the traditional kickoff banquet held at the Linton Elks Lodge 866 Friday evening. The community-based educational and celebrational festival is held each year in Linton, at a couple of venues in the city, primarily Humphrey’s Park...
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The true value of libraries: History, community and the futures of local youth
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
Although the original brick building of the Worthington-Jefferson Township Library will turn a century old this year, the new addition turns just 16--nearly coinciding with the amount of time Andrea Fuller said she has been the librarian. “I hope we are here for another 100 years,” said Fuller, “for all generations to come--there is a lot of history here.”...
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Innkeeper’s Tax to be presented at next county council meeting
(Local News ~ 03/03/17)
Greene County Economic Development Executive Director Brianne Jerrels plans to make a final presentation to the Greene County Council about the proposed Innkeeper’s Tax at the March meeting. The meeting will be March 27 at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners Room on the third floor of the Greene County courthouse...
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