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2 WRV students killed in Friday morning crash; WRV offering counseling
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
On Friday, WRV Superintendent Bob Hacker shared the passing of two WRV students due to a car crash that took place Friday morning. Hacker’s statement reads, “On behalf of the Board of Education, the faculty and staff of White River Valley Schools, and the student body, we are saddened to learn of the passing of two of our WRV High School senior students, Ethan Hayes and Braiden Haton, this morning in an automobile accident...
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County hoops players bring attention to mental health
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
Mental health has been a growing topic during the pandemic and local girls basketball players brought attention to the topic Tuesday night. White River Valley and Bloomfield played each other at the Glover Gym in what was dubbed the “Greene Game.” WRV and Bloomfield players sported green T-shirts during warm-ups and coaches wore green shirts during the game...
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Health Department talks vaccines at commissioners meeting
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
The Greene County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor of the county courthouse. During the meeting, Shari Lewis approached the podium to provide an update on the Health Department. Lewis said, “Just to give you an update on the vaccine status, we’re not participating in the Pfizer immunizations because we just don’t have the infrastructure here for that, but we will be participating in Moderna.”...
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Christmas spirit lures Grinch to Jasonville
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
As Christmas cheer abounds in the town of Jasonville, the mean, green Mr. Grinch lurks in the shadows. According to President of the Jasonville Chamber, James Gadberry, the Grinch was spotted for the first time on Tuesday at the local Subway. Gadberry said, “He’s just kind of mischievous. He messed with their Christmas tree.”...
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“Project Gratitude for Glenburn” raises 11 new tablets for Glenburn Nursing Home
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
Bloomfield resident Sam Marie started Project Gratitude for Glenburn so that Glenburn residents could video chat with their loved ones. In the time of visitor restrictions and social distancing, keeping connected with family is harder than before, but Marie was adamant about helping out...
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Linton senior Abby Brownfield signs on with Lincoln Trail
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/20)
Senior Abby Brownfield signed her letter of intent Thursday to play softball at Lincoln Trail junior college in Illinois. While Brownfield committed in June, the signing ceremony was special to her because of all the people present at the event who got her to the point of playing softball in college...
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Linton demolishes Clay City 71-29
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/20)
No one needed a crystal ball to predict the outcome of Tuesday night’s boys’ basketball game between the Class 2A No. 2-ranked Linton Miners and the Class A Clay City Eels. The Miners had already been battle-tested in four prior games, including the last two...
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Albert J. Fuzesi
(Obituary ~ 12/18/20)
Albert J. Fuzesi, 95, of Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1925, to Louis B. and Anna E. (Veres) Fuzesi. Albert was married to the love of his life, Rose A. (Bennett) Fuzesi for 66 ½ years before her passing in 2012...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/18/20)
The Linton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. The Executive Session of the Eastern Greene School Board will be held at 6:30 p.m., the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m., and the Executive Session of the Board immediately following the regular meeting if necessary. The meeting will be held in the Eastern Greene Schools’ Multi-Purpose Room...
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Dollar Tree coming to Linton Shopping Center Jan. 28
(Local News ~ 12/18/20)
On Jan. 28, 2021, Dollar Tree will open in the Linton Shopping Center, Dollar Tree, Inc. announced. Currently, Dollar Tree is present in 100 cities throughout Indiana, making the new Linton location number 101. The 10,000 square foot store will follow all safety and cleaning procedures that align with COVID-19 regulations...
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Gary L. Pearson
(Obituary ~ 12/18/20)
Gary L. Pearson, Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, at home after a fierce battle with cancer. Born March 10, 1952, the son of Dick and Alice (Riggle) Pearson. Gary was a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, he was a member of the American Legion, Amvets, D.A.V. and Bedford Boat and Sportsman Club. His happiest times were spent in the great outdoors with his sons and grandchildren...
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