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Jerry Leon Freeman
(Obituary ~ 12/25/12)
Jerry Leon Freeman, 54, of Solsberry, passed away at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. He was born in Bloomington on Aug. 31, 1958 to Leon and Carolyn (Abram) Freeman. He was a graduate of Eastern Greene High School. Jerry was a carpenter with Artisan Construction in Jamestown since retiring from the Laborers Union in Bloomington. Jerry loved to restore old John Deere tractors, ride his Harley and camp. He was dearly loved and will be missed by family and friends...
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UPDATED -- Blizzard Warning issued: White Christmas one day late predicted as forecast has been upgraded to more severe storm
(Local News ~ 12/25/12)
A major winter storm is headed toward Greene County making it a White Christmas during the evening hours that could impact holiday travel and local commutes. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Storm Warming with blowing heavy snow and freezing rain possible, effective 9 p.m. today (Tuesday) through 7 p.m. Wednesday...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 12/25/12)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. Jared Rush, unlawful hunting of migratory birds State vs. Levi N. Wall, illegal taking of a wild animal, illegal taking of a wild animal (two counts) State vs. Jeffery A. Hutcherson, Jr. unlawful hunting of migratory birds...
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Erratic driving leads to charges for stealing vehicle
(Local News ~ 12/25/12)
Scott Smith, 31, Dugger, was first stopped and arrested due to alleged erratic driving in an intoxicated state, but the charges against him got more serious when the officer discovered he was driving a stolen vehicle. Officer Thomas Jerrels of the Linton Police Department was on patrol at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 18 when he reported he witnessed a red Toyota pickup truck travel west on NE H St. just west of NE 4th St. in Linton...
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County elected officials will be sworn in this week
(Local News ~ 12/25/12)
Greene County elected officials will participate in a swearing-in ceremony Thursday morning -- three days before the new year. The 10 a.m. ceremony, presided over by Circuit Court Judge Erik Allen and Superior Court Judge Dena Martin, will be in the Circuit Courtroom, located on the third floor of the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield...
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Jasonville man wins second place in Quit Now Indiana contest
(Local News ~ 12/25/12)
A Jasonville man won $1,500 from the Quit Now Indiana Smoking Cessation contest. Sean Terrell, 31, was the silver medal winner in the contest, coming in second in the random draw of 4,600 people throughout Indiana. Terrell said he began smoking when he was 15-years-old, and had tried to quit several times in the past few years. His wife, Gayle, urged him to quit smoking for not only his health, but for hers and their daughter, Ava...
- Winter temperatures don't deter fund raising effort (Local News ~ 12/25/12)
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 12/25/12)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Dec. 21 to 23 included: Two trespassing; one fraud; two medical/extractions; two follow up investigations; three information requests; one fight; one utility assist after hours; one vandalism; one protective order violation; one property dispute; one civil complaint; two accidents with personal injury; three accidents with property damage; one funeral escort; six medical/illness; five alarms; one suspicious vehicle/person; two assists to other agencies; one harassment complaint; one theft; one animal/debris in roadway; one disabled/stranded vehicle; one welfare check/concern; two arrests on warrants; one fire department assist; two domestic disputes; one open door/garage; one ordinance violation; one battery; and 12 traffic stops.. ...
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Blizzard conditions expected to hit in early morning hours
(Local News ~ 12/25/12)
This could be a big one. The season's first major snow storm is expected to be of blizzard proportions and blanket the area with 11 to 13 inches of snow amidst strong winds that could produce super-sized drifts, according to Dan Reynolds, meteorologist for WTWO-TV in Terre Haute...
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Wabash Valley Classic preview: first-round postponed, moved from Wednesday to Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 12/25/12)
The Pizza Hut Wabash Valley Classic high school boys basketball tournament has been postponed Wednesday, according to Terre Haute South athletic Brian Mancuso. Playing will begin on Thursday, Dec. 27 at South with Shakamak taking on Owen Valley at 10 a.m...
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