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Community supports trips to statehouse
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/23/19)
To the Editor: This letter is long overdue, but time gets away from us all sometimes. My name is Rebecca Mayfield and I am the government and economics teacher at Linton-Stockton High School. I have been working here for three years, having come from Clay County before that...
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Knox, Hendricks Counties selected for Opioid Treatment Programs
(Local News ~ 01/23/19)
Terre Haute - On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Hamilton Center, Inc. CEO, Melvin L Burks, was joined by Kevin Moore, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA), to announce the State of Indiana has awarded Hamilton Center two additional licenses to open opioid treatment programs (OTP) in both Hendricks and Knox Counties...
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George L. Forsdick
(Obituary ~ 01/23/19)
George L. Forsdick, 78, of Bloomfield passed away Tuesday January 22, 2019 at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield will be handling all arrangements...
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Bloomfield Public Library ready ‘FORE’ annual fundraiser
(Local News ~ 01/23/19)
The Bloomfield Public Library staff are busy getting ready for their sixth annual “Golf FORE the Library” fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2. Each year, library staff transform the space into a mini putt-putt golf course with 18 holes. The golfing event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. The cost to golf is $5 per person and $15 for a group of four...
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Billy Lennings
(Obituary ~ 01/23/19)
Billy Lennings, known to family and friends as “BB” passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 in his residence at the age of 55. Billy was born on April 8, 1963 and was a graduate of Union High School in 1981. He enjoyed pleasure and competition squirrel and coon hunting over the years, especially with his dad. He was also an avid sports fan, particularly watching his nieces play...
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AREA ROUNDUP: Shakamak Lakers; Miner fifth grade
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/19)
Lakers unable to catch Vikings A slow start doomed the Shakamak Lakers (3-13) Tuesday at home against the West Vigo Vikings (6-9). Shakamak fell behind 20-8 after one quarter of play and trailed 30-16 at the half falling to the visiting Vikings 59-49. The game had been rescheduled from Saturday’s weather-related postponement...
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Silas Robbins signs with University of Southern Indiana track
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/19)
As a three-sport standout at Linton-Stockton High School Silas Robbins figured he’d have options when it came time to decide which sport he’d pursue at the collegiate level. In tennis Silas teamed with twin brother Sammy as Linton’s No. 1 doubles tandem. This past fall the Robbins duo posted a 16-6 record. As a team they advanced three times to the regional round – twice at Jasper and this year at Bedford...