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Shakamak bids farewell to Keller with retirement presentation
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
At the Thursday meeting of the Shakamak Board of School Trustees, Maintenance-Transportation Supervisor Jerry Keller was celebrated for his 22 years of service. Superintendent Jeff Gambill led a retirement presentation in Keller’s honor as he presented Keller with a commemorative clock engraved with his name and years of service...
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Linton falls to Sullivan in Wabash Valley Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/23)
On Thursday, Dec. 28, the Linton boys basketball team met Sullivan for a chance to play on Friday. The Miners fell behind early and were unable to climb back, falling 63-50. The Miners are now 7-3 on the year. Linton fell behind 20-6 after the first quarter, with senior Jamison Fields scoring eight in the first half but the Miners were still down 31-19 at halftime...
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May moves into fourth all-time scoring, Lakers end Classic on high note
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/23)
After two straight losses in the Wabash Valley Classic, the Shakamak boys basketball team used a team effort to end the tournament on a high note with a 62-43 victory over Cloverdale on Thursday, Dec. 28. Scoring 16 in his final game of the Classic, senior JT May took possession of fourth all-time in career points in Shakamak history...
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Bloomfield advances to consolation finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/23)
On Thursday, Dec. 28, the Bloomfield boys basketball team advanced to the Wabash Valley Classic consolation finals with a 45-38 win over West Vigo. The Cardinals have now won two straight after dropping game one to Linton. Against West Vigo, the Cardinals led 11-6 after the first quarter thanks to a strong start from sophomore Hunter Abner...
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Holiday tourney round-up
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/23)
While Linton, Bloomfield and Shakamak boys compete in the Wabash Valley Classic, other teams across the county have been playing in other holiday tournaments. At the Toby Yoho Classic, both Eastern Greene and Bloomfield girls fell in both games of their pool play, with Eastern Greene falling to Springs Valley 49-29 before losing to Tecumseh 67-47...
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Bloomfield wins consolation bracket
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/23)
After dropping their first game of the Wabash Valley Classic, the Bloomfield boys basketball team rattled off three straight wins to secure the consolation bracket trophy. The Cardinals took down Greencastle 66-45 thanks to three players with over 17 points...
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Phyllis Foster
(Obituary ~ 12/29/23)
Phyllis Foster, age 86, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Linton on May 15, 1937, the daughter of Clarence and Mamie (Hensley) Foster. She enjoyed listening to the radio, cooking and spending time with her family...
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