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Third abandoned house on Bear Run Mine property burned down Saturday night
(Local News ~ 09/28/15)
For the third time in as many months, Union Fire Protection Territory was called to a fire that engulfed an abandoned house on property owned by a Sullivan County mine. UFPT Assistant Chief Dave Heaton said crews were called around 9 p.m. Saturday to property near the intersection of County Roads 600E and 800S in Sullivan County, on property owned by Bear Run Coal Mine...
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Apple Festival Parade slated for Sunday, October 4
(Local News ~ 09/28/15)
Organizers are gearing up for the annual Bloomfield Apple Festival parade, which is slated for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. "The parade is the closing event of the festival weekend. It provides the last gathering opportunity for friends and families to bring the excitement to an end," said Kris Jarman, who is assisting with the coordination of this year's parade...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/28/15)
September 25 -- Jarod Lee Cooksey, 26, Linton, was arrested on a preliminary charge of battery resulting in serious bodily injury. His bond was set at $10,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Linton Police Officer Nick Yingling was the arresting officer...
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Linton-Stockton Homecoming Royalty crowned on Friday night
(Local News ~ 09/28/15)
Linton-Stockton Homecoming Queen Sydney Smith (left) and Princess Madison Millick (right) were crowned during half-time of the Linton Miner football game Friday night. (By Shad Cox)
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Daniel R. Quillen
(Obituary ~ 09/28/15)
Daniel R. Quillen, 77, passed away September 11, 2015, in Bexley, Ohio where he had resided for several years. Daniel was born in Bloomfield, Indiana in 1938, the son of Ralph and Versa Baker Quillen. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and spent most of his life near Portsmouth, Ohio, traveling from there to the various construction sites throughout the country where he operated heavy machinery...
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Mary Roselyn Shacklett
(Obituary ~ 09/28/15)
Mary Roselyn Shacklett, 76, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 in her residence. She was born February 10, 1939 in Coalmont, Ind. to Alton Shacklett and Opal (Yeryar) Shacklett. Survivors include her best friend and husband of 60 years, Ronnie Luxton of Jasonville, Ind.; brothers and sister-in-law, Allyn Bryan and Eleanor June Shacklett of Linton, Ind., Alvis Buell Shacklett of Jasonville, Ind.; sister-in-law, Pattie May Shacklett of Jasonville, Ind.; ex-sister-in-law and friend, Patty Ann LeClercq of Terre Haute, Ind.; several nieces and nephews, several great and several great-great nieces and nephews; blessed with many, many very close friends.. ...
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William D. "Doug" Fish
(Obituary ~ 09/28/15)
William D. "Doug" Fish, age 68, of Linton, passed away at 12:18 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Linton on May 6, 1947, the son of Ona E. and Wilma Ruth (Gabbard) Fish. Doug was a 1965 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School, was signed on to play football at Huntingdon College in Alabama, and attended Indiana State University. ...
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Sullivan County politician arrested by FBI, charged with voter fraud, inducing Greene County resident to lie
(Local News ~ 09/28/15)
Officers with the FBI arrested Sullivan County Councilman Max L. Judson, 70, Monday morning on voter fraud charges. Judson, who is also a member of the Sullivan City Board of Public Works and Safety, was charged with knowingly having a Greene County resident fill out an absentee ballot for the 2014 Sullivan County primary election and for attempting to convince that person to lie to authorities, according to an affidavit filed on Sept. ...
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Rev. Harold Nolting
(Obituary ~ 09/28/15)
Rev. Harold Nolting, age 98, of Linton, passed away on Monday evening, September 28, 2015, at the Lyons Health & Living Center. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted online when available. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.welchcornett.com...
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UPDATED: Bulldogs can't hold on to late fourth quarter lead
(High School Sports ~ 09/28/15)
DUGGER -- Dugger Union Community Schools quarterback Anthony Ellis hit Willis Martindale with a 24-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter for a 35-32 lead but the Bulldogs could not hang on. After the score gave the hosts the lead with 4 minutes, 39 seconds left to play in the game, Tindley returned the ensuing kickoff 79 yards for the eventual game-winning score...
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Local Sports Roundup: September 28
(High School Sports ~ 09/28/15)
VOLLEYBALL The Bloomfield Lady Cardinals volleyballers swept South Knox 25-21, 25-18 and 25-17 at South Knox Monday. "It was another balanced effort from my hitters and blocking was much stronger tonight," coach Ashlea Dunkerly said. The coach credited aggressive serving with being a key component in the win...
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UPDATED: Eastern Greene girls capture Shakamak CC Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/28/15)
JASONVILLE -- Led by Lynnly Kirman's sixth place finish, the Eastern Greene girls cross country team won the Shakamak Invitational on Saturday morning. The Lady Thunderbirds edged Owen Valley, 47-48 while the host Lady Lakers finished third with 58...
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Linton-Stockton football team no longer undefeated
(High School Sports ~ 09/28/15)
Just two weeks removed for making state-wide headlines, the Linton-Stockton football program is again in the spotlight. Only this time the team is being stripped of a victory on the field, instead of winning an award. After the Miners 41-0 homecoming win over visiting North Daviess Friday night, the school learned an ineligible player had entered the game. .....
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Wolverine netters outlast Miners
(High School Sports ~ 09/28/15)
SWITZ CITY - With the match knotted at two apiece it all hinged on the No. 1 singles match between White River Valley's Alex Wolfe and Linton-Stockton's Zach Hall. Wolfe outlasted Hall in the third set to earn a 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 win. And the Wolverines picked up their first win on the court this season with the 3-2 decision over the visiting Miners...
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