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Linton church brings ministry to downtown
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
A Linton church has purchased an empty building downtown and its members are working to remodel it into a community center. It will also serve as an extension of the church, to help meet its growing needs. The building, on A St. SE, one block east of South Main St., formerly housed a laundromat owned and operated by the Mike Lannan family of Linton. It has been closed for several years...
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Nina M. Horn
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Nina M. Horn, 90, of Bloomfield, passed away at 10:13 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Feb. 1, 1912 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Ora H. and Abigal (Smith) Myers. She was a cook at the former Lyons and L&M schools. She was a member of Lyons United Methodist Church and Lyons Order of the Eastern Star...
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Elizabeth Hardesty
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Elizabeth Hardesty, 73, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Born Sept. 16, 1929 in Park, Ind., and was the daughter of John and Alice (Sizemore) Warnick...
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No. 1 WRV to face No. 5 Bloomfield on Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
One of the lightest weekends for boys basketball will feature one of the biggest games in the state. For the first time since 1958, a Switz City-based team will be making the short trek across Highway 54 east to play at Bloomfield. Since 1990-91, when Switz City, L&M and Worthington-Jefferson consolidated to form White River Valley, Bloomfield always played WRV in the Thanksgiving Classic, which was hosted by the Wolverines. ...
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Commissioners don't action on Dibble's job classification
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- How to classify Greene County Economic Development Corporation director Charley Dibble's job was discussed by county commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Dibble, who has been at that post for four years, has technically been working as an independent contractor for the non-profit GCEDC. However, under that classification no taxes are checked out of his paychecks...
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Decision in hospital vs. Bedwell suit to come within 30 days
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
A lawsuit filed by Greene County General Hospital against Harry and Connie Bedwell of Linton should have a decision within 30 days. A trial was conducted in Owen Circuit Court on Wednesday concerning the claim for possession case. The hospital had purchased the Bedwell's property north of the hospital in 1998, and a written contract was drawn up between the two parties...
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The tale of a lost turkey in Dugger
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
DUGGER ---- A wild turkey has invaded Bulldog country. A full-grown turkey, injured and apparently unable to fly, has taken up residence in Dugger. The bird has an injured leg, but can get around pretty well, walking. Residents have been periodically spotting the big bird all around town for the past four weeks, and some people have even been feeding it. So far, the turkey has managed to elude predators...
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Diesel fuel spill contained quickly
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
The accidental spilling of several gallons of diesel fuel at a Linton bulk fuel plant earlier this week was quickly cleaned up, according to Linton Fire Chief Wendell "Sparky" Sparks. The spill occurred Monday morning at the B&B Ellis Bulk Plant near the Southside Express gas station and convenience mart, on Linton's south side. Both businesses are owned by Bill and Brad Ellis, who are father and son...
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A Christmas list for Santa Claus ..
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
It has seemed more like spring than Christmas time the last couple of days. Warm temperatures and rain just don't go hand-in-hand with little kids looking forward to Santa Claus making his annual stop. So just in case Santa gets confused and doesn't check his list twice before leaving the North Pole, here's some ideas that could help bring some holiday cheer to the area:...
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County trying to figure out what to do about insurance
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
Insurance. It has almost been said as a profanity at Greene County Council meetings while the council tries to figure out how to pay the county's increasing health insurance bills. The council faces the task of figuring out how to curb the costs of the insurance...
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Maelu Timmons
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Maelu Timmons, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born May 21, 1927 in Bremen, Ind., she was the daughter of Fred Irvan and Violet (Hill) Gillion. She was a cook and waitress for several area restaurants in Worthington and The Cardinal Inn in Bloomfield...
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