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UPDATED Abortion amendment by area Congressman draws fire from Right to Life supporters; Compromise amendment drafted (11/07/09)
Eighth District U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), who owns a 100 percent Pro-Life voting record, has pledged to withhold his support for the pending healthcare legislation now being considered by Congress unless his concerns about taxpayer funding for abortions are addressed...

Two injured when two trucks collide near crest of hill (11/07/09)
Two people were injured Friday night in an accident involving two trucks near the crest of a hill on County Road 425S west of State Road 45 in eastern Greene County. One of the drivers, Christopher J. Bailey, 38, Springville, suffered an abdominal injury and was transported to Bloomington Hospital...

UPDATE: THREE-PEAT: Miners win sectional title 28-24!!!!!!! (11/06/09)
Going into Friday's championship game of Class A Sectional 40, the Linton-Stockton Miners felt they still had unfinished business with the North Daviess Cougars. Back on September 25 the Cougars handed the Miners a lopsided 34-6 setback that sent them into a two-week long nosedive that cost them the Southwest Seven Conference crown and forced head coach Steve Weber to reevaluate where his team was headed.

Keeping track of offenders not easy (11/06/09)
Denise Andrew probably knows more convicted sex offenders and murderers than anyone else in Greene County, and they know her. She sees them or talks to them on a regular basis. It's all part of her job. As the Records Clerk at the Greene County Sheriff's Department, Andrew also serves as the Greene County Registrar for the Indiana Sheriff''s Sex and Violent Offender Registry...

Property tax payments due Tuesday (11/06/09)
Tuesday is the deadline to make the fall and final installment of 2009 payable property tax payments without being assessed a penalty. Greene County Treasurer Shelby Meurer said an initial 5 percent penalty will be assessed for the first 30 days after the deadline. The penalty goes to 10 percent after 30 days...

Several regulations cover sex, violent offender's list (11/06/09)
By state law, any county can enact an ordinance charging an annual registration fee to offenders who must register and Greene County has enacted an ordinance. The annual fee in Greene County is $50 to register and $5 to make a change. To register means to report in person and provide information...

H1N1 clinic slated for Linton-Stockton schools Tuesday (11/06/09)

Winner, winner chicken dinner coming to Linton (11/06/09)
Look for a Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner at the Linton-Stockton High School auditoria Nov. 11. Kathy Ray, L-S Project Success counselor, provided the details on the community event that's sponsored by Project SUCCESS and Communities C.A.N. "The purpose of the dinner is to make connections with the community and let them be aware of this resource. We're trying to strengthen the community by helping kids and adults make good choices," she explained...

Pierce: Be aware of farm equipment (11/06/09)
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce is reminding drivers to exercise extra caution and be aware of farm equipment on the roads during the remainder of the harvest season. "The weather has broken and the farmers are out there getting the crops in. They're moving a lot of equipment right now and I'd just like to ask the public to be patient and adjust their driving habits. Drivers need to be cautious," said Pierce...

Eric Harrah receives Harvey Hannah Award from Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce (11/06/09)
Bloomfield Manufacturing Company president and CEO Eric Harrah was honored with the prestigious Harvey Hannah Award during the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce's annual award dinner on Thursday. Guest speaker Andy Roberts highlighted the many contributions that Harrah has made to the town of Bloomfield. "Eric served on the town board as president from 2000-2007...He was an untiring and dedicated servant," Roberts said. Harrah even referred to his time in local government as an "honor to serve and give back."

At 91, James Sanders still enjoys his basket-making hobby (11/06/09)
LYONS -- Former Worthington, Linton and Bloomington resident James Sanders has experienced much in the last 91 years. He's been a farmer, military veteran, business owner and a factory worker. He's always enjoyed being a handyman with a special knack for woodworking and more than two decades ago he took up basket-making as a hobby -- after taking lessons at Conner Prairie Farms, located near Indianapolis and receiving encouragement from an area antique dealer...

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Daniels announces more actions to reduce state spending (11/06/09)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Mitch Daniels today initiated state agency spending reductions following the fourth straight month of lower than forecast state revenues for Fiscal Year 2010. For October, revenue collections were again below the May 2009 forecast. Total tax collections were $46 million below the forecast amount for the month. For the first four months of the fiscal year, general fund revenues are $309 million or 7.4 percent below forecast...

Williams expected to plead guilty Nov. 12 to pair of reckless homicide counts (11/05/09)
The case against Preston Williams, the driver of a black Camaro involved in a head-on crash in eastern Greene County that killed two people in May, will be coming before Greene Circuit Court on Nov. 12 but there won't be a trial. Williams is expected to plead guilty to two counts of reckless homicide during a change of plea and sentencing hearing...

Wilson did a lot for Bloomfield, Greene County (11/05/09)
One of the stalwarts of the Bloomfield community for decades lost a battle with cancer early Sunday morning surrounded by his family. The death of former Bloomfield Town Councilman Walter L. Wilson, 88, leaves behind many memories for his friends and family...

Community Notes (11/05/09)
Parents Day Out Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Parents Day Out on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parents can get a jump on their Christmas shopping and enjoy a Saturday of Christmas shopping while church volunteers take care of your 2 to 14 year old. Call Trinity Lutheran Church at 847-7372 to reserve a place. Lunch and snacks will be served. Child's information sheet must be completed in order to use the child care service...

Man to be in court after allegedly resisting pair of ISP troopers (11/05/09)
Jeffery Levi Werner will be summoned to appear in Greene Superior Court on a preliminary charge of resisting law enforcement after an incident that occurred when two state troopers attempted to serve a warrant. Trooper Adam Davis and Trooper Jon Hart were at Werner's residence near Owensburg around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 with a warrant that was issued out of Monroe County...

No Indiana National Guardsmen at Fort Hood during the shooting rampage (11/05/09)
A public affairs officer with the Indiana National Guard headquarters in Indianapolis issued a statement early Thursday evening related to the shooting rampage that took place earlier in the day at Fort Hood Army base in Texas. "As of now, the Indiana National Guard is not aware of any Indiana National Guard soldiers or airmen currently stationed or on duty at Fort Hood," Public Affairs Officer Lt. ...

Community Notes (11/04/09)
Bloomfield leaf pick-up Leaf pick-up in Bloomfield is now under way. The street department is working rotations of north and south streets and east and west streets. Rake leaves to the curb, not in the street. Woodworkers Club Woodworkers Club will meet Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Shakamak Elementary School library. Snacks will be served...

Faith to move mountains: Eastern teen heads up massive winter coat drive (11/04/09)
An Eastern Greene freshman acted upon a faith challenge he received at a summer Christian youth conference and headed up the collection of more than 500 coats for area needy families just in time for the coming winter season. A good portion of the donated coats of all sizes, colors and designs were delivered Monday...

Jasonville man faces more trouble after punching inmate at jail (11/04/09)
An inmate in the Greene County Jail has been accused of punching another inmate in the face and head five or six times and will be facing a new criminal charge. Aaron W. Evans, 21, Jasonville, was being held in lieu of $15,000 bond on a charge of dealing in methamphetamine, a class B felony...

Bloomfield business helping with holiday project (11/04/09)
Monroe Primary Care in Bloomfield will participate as a sponsoring agency in the 2009 Greene County Clothe a Child/Toys for Tots campaign. The project, begun in 1968 by the Linton Civitan Club, raises funds and collects clothing and toys to provide a brighter Christmas for Greene County families in need of community support. Last year, 540 children received assistance through the generous contributions of sponsoring agencies, area businesses, service organizations and community residents...

Bloomfield water treatment plant project on hold (11/04/09)
Proposed work on Bloomfield's waste water treatment plant has been halted. On Tuesday, the Bloomfield Town Council moved to table the lift station project -- which would include replacing pumps and moving controls above ground among other features. In October, the council decided to advertise for bids for work on the lift station -- with the bids being opened during the November meeting...

Wet weather has slowed work on coal mine railroad spur (11/04/09)
Wet weather has played havoc with construction of a railroad spur that will serve the largest coal mine in the eastern part of the United States. Indiana Rail Road Company spokesman Chris Rund says work on the $17.5 million rail road spur to the proposed Bear Run Mine, located south of Dugger, is progressing as weather permits...

H1N1 immunization clinic coming to Bloomfield schools (11/04/09)
Look for an H1N1 vaccination clinic at the Bloomfield Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School on Friday. The free clinic is slated for noon to 6 p.m. and will be in the BES Literacy Lab. A press release from the Bloomfield School District (BSD) explains that all students were given an informational letter, vaccine information sheet and a consent form Tuesday...

Green to benefit from Friday night event at the fairgrounds (11/04/09)
A helicopter will land at the Greene County Fairgrounds and the doors will open at 5 p.m. on Friday for the Benefit Dinner and Auction to help Chad Green in his fight against Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. Everyone is invited to eat beans and cornbread and fried potatoes, take a horse and buggy ride, get a close-up look inside an AirEvac emergency medical helicopter, or win half a hog in a raffle...