Letter to the Editor (06/29/09)
To the Editor: I would like to thank all fire department, street and highway personnel as well as all others who assisted in the clean-up after last week's severe storms hit the county. Your commitment and team effort is much appreciated. Thank you...

Budget compromise still possible (06/29/09)
As we approach the June 30 deadline for passing a new state budget, we continue to try to seek common ground on many key issues and evryone is wondering where the Governor has gone. He has not been here to offer his leadership. I believe that we will have the chance to vote on a budget in the days to come. ...

Congress needs Institutionalists (06/26/09)
It takes all kinds of people to make the U.S. Congress work. The ambitious and the laid-back, loners and consensus-builders, partisans and aisle-crossers -- all have their place. In these highly politicized times, though, there's one type who is particularly valuable: The institutionalist...

Letters to the Editor (06/24/09)
Thanks for helping with softball broadcast To the Editor: I would like to take this time to let the community be aware that without these following individuals support the radio broadcast of the Class 2A softball state finals between Linton-Stockton and Wheeler would not have been possible. By listening in, you got to share in the dream and memories of these fine and outstanding young women and their families...

If we're going to make progress, we all need to work together (06/22/09)
No person that I know, or that I ever heard of, is right about everything, all the time. Government is a collaborative effort. We all have our jobs to do; we all have responsibilities and obligations to the people we represent. We should all be as willing to listen as we are to talk...

Negotiations underway on budget proposals (06/17/09)
We started the special session Thursday, June 11. You know the Governor has continually warned the Legislature not to use "tricks" or "gimmicks" or stimulus money when creating a budget; now I know why - he wanted to use all those things himself. Now the negotiating begins, and we will make every effort to complete our work by the June 30 deadline. I must tell you, though, early signs are not good...

Letters to the Editor (06/15/09)
A letter from a son Dear Editor, Here is a thought provoking letter, that our readers might appreciate. To clarify, this is in third person theme. Dear Mom & Dad, I don't know if this is a dream or not, but I'm having the strangest frightening experience...

A big adventure trip to remember (06/15/09)
Mike Miller is the area coordinator for the Kicking Bear Archery camp, a national mentoring program. During the 2009 school year, Becky Miller, a Linton High School teacher, approached Mike about speaking with her class. Miller took a day off to talk about his program and spent some time answering questions...

Giant steps needed to deal with drop out problem (06/12/09)
"Simon Says" was a game kids played and enjoyed in the past. "Simon" gave directions to take "baby steps" or "giant steps" to the players. It's time for Greene County to take some "giant steps" to deal with the county-wide high school dropout issue. Bloomfield High School has worked diligently to improve its rate. Recently, it reported an 80 percent rate of graduation. The school should absolutely celebrate these numbers...

Letters to the Editor (06/10/09)
Thanks for making Sample Fair a success To the Editor: Thanks to each of you who attended the 2009 Civitan Sample Fair and those who made the use of the 4-H Building available. The day was very busy with each business displaying their wares and showing how they can serve the Greene County community...

Letters to the Editor (06/08/09)
Talk to lawmakers about Gov. Daniels' budget To the Editor: I wanted to drop you a line about my concerns over the proposed budget and school funding formula proposed by Gov. Daniels. I understand this is a process and the final product could look vastly different than the proposed product. However, I am concerned for the huge shift in philosophy in terms of the proposed school funding formula proposed by Gov. Daniels...

Letter to the Editor (06/05/09)
Eastern Greene road name questioned To the Editor: I would like to address the travesty which took place at the last commissioners meeting. Approximately 150 years of local history was totally ignored to soothe the bruised ego of one man. While I do not envy the commissioners their task of dealing with the headaches created by the naming of roads in the eastern part of the county it was obvious that only Commissioner Holtsclaw was familiar with or cared about the history of some of the roads in the area of the American Bottoms and in particular CR 625E which skirts the western edge of the bottoms.. ...

Letters to the Editor (06/03/09)
There's never been a better time to quit To the Editor: Everyone knows tobacco is a health risk. Most are unaware, however, of the extent of the harm tobacco causes. It is the only legal product that kills a third of its users when used as directed. Up to half of all smokers will die from a tobacco-related disease...

Letter to the Editor (05/29/09)
Can Linton afford annexation? To the Editor: There are three different areas to be annexed. First is 4.75 acres known as Musselman Apartments. Second is 49.48 acres known as Winters Estates. Third is 578 acres east of Wal-Mart. Linton is currently 1,900 acres and this project will increase the land they take care of by 33%. ...

Letters to the Editor (05/27/09)
The 'Potomac Two-step' is shameful To the Editor: Most of us recall with pride the recent precision strike against the three Somali pirates who were holding at gunpoint the caption of an American ship. It was, we are told, the Commander-in-Chief, the President, who dropped the dime on these thieving animals, allowing Navy SEALS to use deadly force to save the captain's life...

A good book can make any day better (05/27/09)
Rainy days are especially good times to pick up a really well written book and lose yourself in the pages. One method for choosing such a book is to let the eye wander across the local library's well stocked shelves. Once your eyes settle on a book cover, reading the synopsis on the inside cover is usually enough to grab your interest...

Orleans built by people who cared; a look at the Greene County Relay for Life (05/20/09)
Orleans was founded in 1815 and the town was incorporated in 1865. Since the earliest days Orleans has been dedicated to progress, with a strong sense of community, built on family and basic Hoosier values. May 11-15 it celebrated Municipal Government Week...

L-S senior class was special for teacher (05/18/09)
This class of graduating Linton-Stockton High School seniors holds a special place in my heart. I spent my last two years at Linton-Stockton Elementary School teaching fourth grade and then fifth grade. Many of my kids from my fourth-grade class decided to be in my room when I was moved to fifth to teach. I couldn't have been happier...

Letter to the Editor (05/18/09)
Post prom committee says thanks for help To the Editor: The Class of 2010 Bloomfield Post Prom Committee would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their donations for prizes and beverages for the BHS Post Prom: Aggie's Fun House, American Legion Post 196, Angel Falls Bottling, Aunties Annes Pretzels (Bosie's Enterprises), Banker's Abstract & Title, Bloomfield Manufacturing Co., Bloomfield State Bank, BR Associates, Inc., Coca Cola, Deb Shops, Inc., Bloomfield Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Eastern Heights Utilities, Farmers & Mechanics Federal Savings and Loan, First National Bank of Odon, Guys & Gals, Holtsclaw Standard Service Station, Hucks, Indiana Beach, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Joe's Pizza, Kerasotes Theatres, Main Street Café & Deli, Owen Batterton, MD, Bloomfield Psi Iota Xi, REMC, TGI Friday's, Teresa's Family Hair Care, Texas Roadhouse, TJ'z Video, Bloomfield Tri Kappa Sorority, Wal-Mart, Mary Kay Consultant-Kristie Bladen, National Guard Armory-Richard Bladen, and Roger Helms.. ...