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Eugene Raymond Richards
(Obituary ~ 07/31/17)
Eugene Raymond Richards, 83, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence. Born Aug. 30, 1933 in Chadron, Neb., he was the son of Fredrick and Rosalie (Buffington) Richards. Eugene was a mechanical engineer for NSWC Crane, retiring in 1999. He was a member of American Legion Post #196 in Bloomfield...
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State program creates savings account option for those with disabilities
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell announced the launch of its INvestABLE Indiana Savings Plan. The plan was made possible by the passing of the ABLE Act of 2014. It allows the creation of tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities to save for their future, and pay for disability-related expenses without endangering access to vital public benefits. ...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/31/17)
Skyler Dean Langley, 24, Brazil, was arrested on a warrant for residential entry, auto theft, battery against a public safety official, escape and resisting law enforcement. Bond set at $11,000 with 10 percent allowed. Brian Lee Flowers, 37, Rosedale, was arrested on a warrant for auto theft. Bond set at $4,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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Ruth E. Jolliff
(Obituary ~ 07/31/17)
Ruth E. Jolliff, 75, of Elnora, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 30, 2017 at Good Samaritan Ho spital in Vincennes. She was born in Raglesville, Ind. on Nov. 10, 1941 to Roy B. and Hazel M. (Wagoner) Myers. Ruth was married to her loving husband, Marvin O. Jolliff on Sept. 12, 1959...
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Dennis D. Russell
(Obituary ~ 07/31/17)
Dennis D. Russell, age 69, of Lyons, passed away at 5:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born in Lyons on March 24, 1948, the son of Rollie and Eleanor (Johnson) Russell. Dennis worked for 35 years for Pennsylvania Central until his retirement. ...
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SIDC requests additional funding from county first time in decades
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
The Southern Indiana Development Commission asked for a slight increase in annual funds as the Greene County Commissioners prepare to submit budgets. Executive Director Greg Jones said for the past 44 years, SIDC’s annual budget request was a fee of 25 cents per person in the county. But, with the extra projects SIDC has taken on, the organization is requesting an additional $2,500 from each of the counties in its five-county coverage area...
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Rosedale man allegedly states ‘FBI’ instructed theft of car
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
A Rosedale man is facing charges after he allegedly received orders from the FBI on his phone to drive to Linton and steal a car. According to a probable cause filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department Detective Shawn Cullison, Brian Flowers, 37, allegedly stole the vehicle on June 9...
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‘Old Clifty Day’ to celebrate 150 years of log cabin church
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
A local group will be holding Old Clifty Day in order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a local establishment. Tom Jochim, Vice President of the Old Clifty Memorial Association, said the celebration will be open to the public. “We will be starting at noon and it will go on until the last person leaves,” he said...
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Sculpture Trails event grows every year
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
Since 2009, according to co-founder Lisa Masse, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum has held its annual “Fire at Night” iron pour and attendance has risen each year. This year’s event, held Saturday, July 28, attracted a bigger crowd than ever. Guests covered a gently sloping hillside, sitting in canvas chairs or on blankets, enjoying the summer evening while watching the 40 or so artists do what they love to do...
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Helen F. Fougerousse
(Obituary ~ 07/31/17)
Helen F. Fougerousse, 78, of Jasonville, passed away at 2:47 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Regional Hospital, Terre Haute. She was born April 15, 1939 in Indianapolis, to William Clay Dicus and Jessie America (Rawley) Dicus. Helen married Robert Franklin Fougerousse, July 9, 1955 and he passed away Oct.23, 2002...
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Grain bin in Switz City collapses, explodes
(Local News ~ 07/31/17)
Around 1 p.m., Jordan White posted a video to Facebook. Since then, it has been viewed by more than a million. An overhead tank filled with more than 10 thousand bushels of corn collapsed as the bin was being unloaded into a truck. The bin spilled roughly 93 thousand gallons of corn, took out a power-line, and the grain dust and electrical spark created a fireball that caused extensive damage...
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