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Public questions MSD of Shakamak hiring procedure
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of School Trustees held a meeting at 6 p.m. on August 13 in the school library, citing Indiana Code 20-26-5-4.3(a), which requires “at least seven days before a contract for employment is entered into by a governing body and school superintendent, the governing body shall hold a public meeting on the proposed contract at which public comment is heard.”...
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Linton-Stockton students have successful first day of school
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
School is back in session at Linton-Stockton schools, and although this year’s changes are unprecedented, the students and staff are taking the changes in stride. Vice Principal of Linton-Stockton Elementary Nathan Moore said the first day of school was “fantastic. ...
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Addiction to rock out at The Vault
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
Steve Morin on bass guitar and vocals from Jasonville, Jeff Wilson on guitar and vocals from Linton, Bryan Figg on guitar and vocals from Terre Haute, Levi Lynch on lead guitar from Clay City, Danny Gossman on Drums from Terre Haute and John Stewart for sound and lights from Switz City. ...
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Dugger Union back in session
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
School is back in session at Dugger Union, with classes beginning last week, Aug 6. According to sign language teacher Tracy Hunt, “while it (the first day of school) was chaotic, it was also absolutely amazing to see everyone come together and work together like a well oiled machine.” Hunt says the administration and school board at Dugger Union are top notch, commending jr./sr. ...
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Shakamak aims to put full season together
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
Volleyball is a big deal at Shakamak and coach Emeril Goff hopes to build off her first year. The Lakers went 6-20 in 2019 and Goff and her team feel they have learned from it. “Last year we struggled a little bit because of our passing. We started off really strong and we kind of flaked off during the season. I think I learned that I need to stay hard on them,” Goff said...
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Wolverines energized by new coach
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
After taking a break from coaching Angie York is back at White River Valley to coach the Wolverine varsity volleyball team. York played at WRV and coached the program in the 90s. “This is my first year back. Prior to 2020 I coached WRV from 94 to 99. I’ve done some volunteer coaching. Still loving the game of volleyball. Love the girls. Thought they needed an older perspective for the game,” York said...
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High expectations at Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
The expectations are higher than ever for Bloomfield volleyball and there is a good reason why. The Cardinals are coming off back-to-back sectional titles and a regional title in 2019. The highlight of the season was coming from two games back to beat Hauser in the regional final. Bloomfield fell to Trinity Lutheran in semistate. A mark it hopes to reach in 2020. Coach Deanna Potts has plenty of options and athletes she can throw at opposing teams...
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Linton to tower over foes
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
Loaded with height and a winning pedigree, the Linton-Stockton varsity girls volleyball team is looking to be another tough out in 2020. While Linton has a young roster, Coach Scott Vanderkolk sees his team a dangerous opponent to anyone in the state...
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Dugger Union excited to take next step
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
Lois Astleford continues to build up the volleyball program at Dugger Union as arguably, no other local program has matured as far as the Bulldog volleyball team has over the last five seasons. “We went from not even knowing if we were going to have this sport to girls wanting to come out and play. There is a lot of talent that they have to fight for spots,” Astleford said...
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Local man suing City of Linton to get his “sanctuary” back
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
Lifelong Linton resident Jarod Lee is being represented by the ACLU of Indiana in a lawsuit against the city of Linton, filed July 28, 2020. Lee, whose family name is in the park’s title, grew up on property bordering the 660-acre public Lee/Sherrard Park, otherwise known as the Conservation Club, which offers trails for hiking and biking and several ponds for fishing...
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Lyons Town Council and Legion in conflict over parking
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
At the Lyons town council meeting held on Aug. 11, the board discussed a conflict resulting in a rescinded parking lot agreement between the American Legion post 479 and the Lyons community building. Because the parking lot beyond the concrete parking is owned by the Legion, the community building previously had a written agreement allowing people attending events at the community building to park in the lot between the two facilities...
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Goosepond Pizza closes until further notice
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
Goosepond Pizza in Linton announced Wednesday that due to increased numbers in COVID-19, they will be closing their dining room until further notice. Their pick-up window and carry outs would continue to be available. A day later, on Thursday, Goosepond followed up with an announcement that they would be closed until further notice. ...
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Thunderbirds to fight for winning year
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/20)
The last time Eastern Greene had a winning record in volleyball was in 2015, but coach Whitney Richardson sees a solid foundation building up inside the T-Bird program. “We only lost one senior from last year. We were really young with only one senior. There are a lot of girls with a lot of skills and I am excited to refine those skills this year. I’m looking to have a pretty successful season,” Richardson said...
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Denver "Denny" Hubble Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/14/20)
Denver "Denny" Hubble, Jr., age 79, of Linton, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Linton on July 30, 1941, the son of Denver Hubble, Sr. & M. Irene (Holder) Hubble. Denny was a 1960 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. He retired from the United States Army after 18 years where he served three tours in the Vietnam War and two tours stationed in Korea. He was also stationed in Germany...
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Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center on the brink of closure
(Local News ~ 08/14/20)
Linton’s Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center is in danger of extinction. Filled with local history, the center’s mission statement is to “preserve, nurture, and display our community’s heritage as well as promote appreciation, education and the participation in the visual, literary and musical arts of Greene County. We also pledge to preserve and maintain the historic 1908 Carnegie Margaret Cooper Library Building.”...
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