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It's not a grand jury's job to find guilt or innocence
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
When a grand jury indicted Cecil T. Gallagher in the murder of Paula K. Pauling the process raised questions about the role of a grand jury. This was the first grand jury called in Greene County for at least 16 years. According to Indiana law, a grand jury shall consist of six grand jurors and one alternate and may be impaneled by the circuit court or a superior court with criminal jurisdiction. ...
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Ina P. (Stinson) Leffler
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Ina P. (Stinson) Leffler, 87, of Bloomfield, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Sept. 6, 1914, in Brazil, she was the daughter of Porter E. and Mattie (Fennell) Stinson...
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Charles Dixon Rochelle
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
ARLINGTON, Texas ---- Charles Dixon Rochelle, 56, of Arlington, Texas and formerly of Bloomington and Worthington, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 in Arlington, Texas. Born Sept. 6, 1945, in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of Margaret Louise (Parker) and Thalmadge Vernon Rochelle...
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John Steele
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
John Steele, 83, of Linton and formerly of Dugger, passed away at 12:30 p.m., today, Aug. 22, 2002 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Born April 11, 1919 in Sullivan County, he was the son of John and Naomi Steele. He was retired from J.I. Case in Terre Haute, and was a veteran of World War II...
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James R. Stamm
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
WILLIAMSPORT ---- James R. Stamm, 75, of Williamsport, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at his residence. Born July 3, 1927, in Rutherford, he was the son of Andrew and Matti (Drexler) Stamm. He was a retired laborer and shipping clerk at Hyster Company in Danville, Ill., for 18 years. He graduated from Marco High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of American Legion Post 479 at Lyons...
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Evelyn Joann Talley Hill
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
DUGGER ---- Evelyn Joann Talley Hill, 55, of Dugger, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 8, 1946 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter Truman and Helen Robertson Talley. Survivors include, her mother, Helen Talley of Dugger; one son, Terry Ray Hill of Springville; three brothers, Steve Talley of Switz City, Jerry Talley of Dugger and Terry Talley of Sullivan; and one sister, Connie Bohnert of Dugger...
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Charles Kugler Dean
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. ---- Charles Kugler Dean, 91, of Hendersonville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002. He was a retired owner of Dixie Electrotype Co. He was a member of Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, and was a talented athlete and was elected to the Castle Heights Sports Hall of Fame...
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Cards blank Northview
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
Bloomfield's boys tennis team opened the season with a 5-0 victory over host Northview Wednesday. Corey Gremore and Jordan Burnett, playing No. 1 and No. 3 singles, both lost first set tiebreakers before coming back to win in three sets. It was career win No. 26 for each Gremore and Chad Burnett, who won in straight sets at No. 2 singles...
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Linton tops WRV in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- One coach's pleasure is usually one coach's pain. Such is the case for Linton-Stockton volleyball coach Mike Misner and White River Valley coach Becky Borter. After playing well in a season-opening victory against Sullivan Tuesday, WRV dropped the final three games as they came up on the short end of a 14-21, 21-18, 21-12, 22-20 score to Linton-Stockton here Wednesday night...
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Misner trying to build a winning attitude
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
SWITZ CITY ---- Shaking a losing attitude is not an easy task. If you don't believe it, just ask Linton-Stockton volleyball coach Mike Misner. The L&M graduate took over the L-S program after the 1998 season, which saw the Lady Miners win just four matches while dropping 23. It was their sixth consecutive losing season...
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Task force trying to uncover problem
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
MONTGOMERY ---- A task force of veterinarians was in Daviess County today, at the request of Gov. Frank O'Bannon, to figure out why such a large number of horses have contracted West Nile Virus. To date, all six Daviess County horses tested at animal health laboratories have tested positive for the virus...
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Linton woman involved in wreck in Jasonville
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
JASONVILLE ---- A Linton woman was taken to Sullivan County Community Hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Jasonville on Wednesday evening. According to Jasonville Police Officer Jim Gadberry, the accident happened at 5 p.m. at the intersection of South Park St. and Liberty St...
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Girlfriend, boyfriend face drug charges
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- An investigation into voyeurism resulted in a high speed chase and drug charges. Susan Freeman, 22 of Bloomfield, is charged with maintaining a common nuisance, reckless possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana under 30 grams. Her live-in boyfriend, Donald E. Hodge, Jr., 33 of Bloomfield, is facing charges of maintaining a common nuisance, reckless possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing law enforcement by means of motor vehicle...
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Black Creek Festival set for this weekend
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
SANDBORN ---- Members of the Sandborn Lions Club have been working hard for weeks preparing for the town's upcoming Black Creek Festival. The Lions Club members have been working eight hours a day, five days a week, to finish the inside of the kitchen in the new Anderson Shelterhouse at the park. They are rushing so the kitchen will be in working order and food can be prepared for the Black Creek Festival, which will be Friday through Sunday...
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Hodge believes staying positive is important
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
If anyone figures out a way to be in two or three places at once, give Vanessa Hodge a call. The Shakamak Junior/Senior High principal enjoys her new position, but she's having a devil of a time trying to divide up her time. As the head person at the Jasonville school, she's in demand...
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Time in Germany proves valuable for teacher
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
For Linton-Stockton High School German teacher Britney Lynn, spending a month in Germany was a way to help her complete a college degree, and a much-enjoyed vacation as well. Lynn returned to her home in Bicknell on Aug. 13, and started classes this week...
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Nicol not aware of death threat
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
It's no secret that emotions are running high when it comes to the proposed I-69 route. Just how high became evident at the last round of public hearings in Terre Haute, Bloomington and Evansville this week. There were reports that Indiana Department of Transportation Commission Bryan Nicol had received a death threat...
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Mildred Louise Wilson
(Local News ~ 08/22/02)
Mildred Louise "Midge" Wilson, 63, of Linton, passed away at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 1, 1938 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Ted and Elsie Louise (Ridge) Miller. She was a past member of the Wright Township Fire Department...
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