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LSMS students play piano with bananas
(Local News ~ 10/30/19)
Last year, Linton-Stockton added an Innovation Class at the middle school, and last week the students went before the school board to showcase what they are learning under the direction of Tiffany Todd. Todd explained the goal of the class is to allow students to use combine the tools in front of them and their imagination...
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County Council may reconsider probationary stipulations
(Local News ~ 10/30/19)
The Greene County Health Department’s search for new staff members has started a conversation among the Greene County Council about a probationary pay reduction for new county employees. Greene County Health Department Board President Pete Powers went before the council Monday afternoon to see if the council would temporarily waive the pay decrease during the 90-day probationary period...
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Lyons man accused of child molesting
(Local News ~ 10/30/19)
A Lyons man was arrested on a preliminary charge of Level 1 felony child molesting. Jimmy England, 44, was booked into Greene County Jail where he is being held on $40,000 bond with 10 percent allowed. The charge was filed in Greene Circuit Court by Greene County Sheriff’s Department Det. Shawn Cullison...
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Ellington invites aspiring teachers to apply for scholarship
(Local News ~ 10/30/19)
STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington) encourages aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Current high school seniors, college freshmen and college sophomores can earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years, totaling $30,000. ...
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Lady Wolverines looking to rebound after graduating three starters
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/19)
The White River Valley Lady Wolverines are going through their final preparations before the season starts next week, and will have some key pieces to replace from last year’s team. WRV graduated four seniors, three of were starters, and are looking to replace their two leading scorers from 2018...
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The road to a Sectional Championship looks to run through Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/19)
The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals basketball team has been on a tremendous run the past few seasons, reaching the sectional championship game each of the last four years, resulting in three championships for the Lady Cards. Head Coach Ron Knepp is entering his fifth season at the helm in Bloomfield and will be looking to replace five seniors from last year’s team...
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Robert J. ‘Bob’ Turner
(Obituary ~ 10/30/19)
Robert J. ‘Bob’ Turner, 87, of Linton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mishawaka on October 26, 1932 to Jesse James and Bertha Evangeline (Baney) Turner. Bob married Edna May (Baldwin) Turner and after her passing, he later married Norma Jean (Hurst) Turner...
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Big crowd turns up for Spookfest costume contest at Saron Church
(Local News ~ 10/30/19)
The rescheduling and location change due to rainy weather conditions this year didn’t dampen any spirits at this year’s Spookfest costume contest, held at Saron Church in Linton on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Tons lined up to take the stage to show off their costumes, with judges Amanda Louzon Smith, Molly Johnson and Summer Perry making tough choices to name the winners...