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GCDW Pet of the Week
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
Our Pet of the Week this week is Pippy. Pippy is a 7-9-month-old shepherd mix. Pippy is spayed and current on shots. The staff at the Greene County Humane Society said she does very well with other dogs and people, and would make a great family pet. The fee to adopt Pippy is $125. For more information, contact the Greene County Humane Society at 812-847-4780.
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City of Linton announces MLK Jr. Day holiday trash schedule
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
Brent Murray of the City of Linton Street Department reminds residents that there will be no trash pick-up on Monday, Jan. 15, due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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Basketball Roundup: WRV, Eastern girls
(High School Sports ~ 01/12/18)
WRV romps at Washington Catholic 57-37 The Lady Wolverines used a big second quarter Thursday night to crush host Washington Catholic 57-37. White River Valley (5-12) trailed 14-9 after one quarter, but outscored the Lady Cardinals (1-13) 20-7 in the second to take a 29-21 halftime lead. They upped the margin to 42-31 after three quarters and outscored their hosts 15-6 in the third quarter...
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Lady Eels take control in third to beat Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 01/12/18)
CLAY CITY -- What a difference a quarter makes. Clay City (13-7, 4-1 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play) exploited seven Bloomfield turnovers in the third quarter to break open a close game and take a 36-26 lead over the visiting Lady Cardinals (10-9, 3-2). Bloomfield would never get closer than nine in the fourth quarter and fell 52-39...
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Road conditions: Tell us what you see
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
We can hear the ice hitting the windows in Linton, so let's help each other out as we start the morning commute. What kind of road conditions are you seeking and where? Comment on this story or visit us on Facebook to share with your friends and neighbors...
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Deputies report Sullivan County roads treacherous
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom announced as of 5:30 a.m. on Friday, all roads in Sullivan County are ice covered and extremely hazardous. Deputies have observed crews from State Highway, County Highway and City Streets attempting to keep up, however freezing precipitation continues to fall at this hour...
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Do you have meeting or event cancellations?
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
Have you canceled a meeting or event due to the weather? We can help you spread the word. Send your cancellations to us at greenecountynewsdesk@gmail.com
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MOTORISTS BEWARE: Busted water main in Linton
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
City of Linton Utilities workers are working to fix a busted water main. A 6-inch water main has busted from what appears to be the cold temperatures Friday morning at the intersection of C and 9th Streets NE. Utility workers are currently pumping out the water to get to the busted line underground...
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Union seeks to rejoin IHSAA
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
The Union School Board recently gave the green light to reapplying for admission to the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Athletic director Joe Pigg said the board authorized on Monday night filling out the application for readmission. Union had to leave the IHSAA after the Northeast School Corp. voted on Dec. 2, 2013, to close the junior/senior high school and Dugger Elementary. Union became a charter school in 2015 through Grace College...
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Jemima (Jyme) Jo Bucher
(Obituary ~ 01/12/18)
Jemima (Jyme) Jo Bucher, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away Jan. 11, 2018 at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born May 5, 1940 in Linton, and was the daughter of Earl and Fannie (Ockerman) Lowder. Jyme was a 1958 graduate of Bloomfield High School, and a graduate of ISU with a degree in Vocational Home Economics. She taught at L&M for four years and later taught at Bloomfield High School for 22 years. Jyme was also a member of the Ore Branch Church of Christ...
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Greene County hit with ice and snow
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
The Greene County area was hit with rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow overnight Thursday into today. The National Weather Service forecast for today is calling for some additional sleet or freezing rain in the morning, with snow accumulating to 1 to 3 inches. According the NWS, the chance for snow is 100%...
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Lady ‘Dogs do it again
(High School Sports ~ 01/12/18)
Two nights after scorching the nets for a school-record 51 points at Palestine, Ill. Autumn Everson struck again. Everson buried a last-second, game-winning 3-pointer lifting the visiting Dugger Union Lady Bulldogs to a 46-44 win over the Turkey Run Lady Warriors...
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Indy man faces additional charges after discovery of fraudulent prescription labels
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
An Indianapolis man arrested Dec. 28 by Indiana State Patrol Trooper Richard Klun after a traffic stop on I-69 faces further charges after officers discovered fraudulent prescription drug labels in a locked safe in the suspect’s vehicle. Ryan Q. Mahone, 24, of Indianapolis, was arrested on preliminary charges of Level 6 felony counterfeiting, Class A misdemeanor possession of a fraudulent sales document, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction, Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class B possession of marijuana.. ...
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Ronald McDonald House Charities offering scholarship
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
INDIANAPOLIS – Online applications are being accepted through Jan. 18 for the 2018 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana (RMHCCIN) scholarship program. Since 2008, RMHCCIN has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement...
- UPDATE: School and organization closings for Friday, Jan 12 (Local News ~ 01/12/18)
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Billie Gene Lee
(Obituary ~ 01/12/18)
Billie Gene Lee, 83, of Bloomfield, passed away at 8:54 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at his residence. Born April 28, 1934 in Newberry, he was the son of Marion E. and Arvilla L. (Mayhu) Lee. Billie worked for H & H Motors in Bloomfield. He later retired from Rollison Logging Equipment as parts manager...
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Timothy J. Latimer
(Obituary ~ 01/12/18)
Timothy J. Latimer, 59, of rural Bloomfield, was surrounded by family as he passed peacefully from this life to eternity on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 2018. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, to Raymond A. and Wilma Jean (Hedrick) Latimer. On Feb. 10, 1979, Tim took Cheryl Ann (Everhart) to be his wedded wife...
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No games Friday, Jan. 12
(High School Sports ~ 01/12/18)
All three area high school boys basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 12 have been postponed due to weather and the weather-related school closings. Shakamak's game at North Daviess has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 13. Both teams had an open date and will try again tomorrow...
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TPEC grads hold nothing back
(Local News ~ 01/12/18)
Turning Point Education Center held a commencement ceremony Friday evening for a record number of 42 graduates. Most of them, along with their friends and families, braved the snowy evening weather to celebrate their accomplishments at Linton’s First Christian Church...
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Linda Brown
(Obituary ~ 01/12/18)
Linda Brown, age 68, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. Funeral arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available. Online condolences may be made at www.welchcornett.com...
- Everett M. Nolting (Obituary ~ 01/12/18)
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