WRV, Clay City set to meet in Class A title tilt

By Rick Curl, Sports Writer

CLAY CITY -- It was a night of offense as the White River Valley Lady Wolverines and Clay City Lady Eels advanced to Tuesday's championship game of Class A Sectional 57 here Monday night. WRV advanced after outlasting Union... >>
Lady Miners advance to semifinals

By B.J. Hargis, Sports editor

VERNE -- Micaela Hazlewood had the only extra base hit -- a run scoring double in the bottom of the sixth inning -- to plate Josha Kenworthy with the go-ahead run as the Lady Miner softball team defeated North Knox 4-2 in... >>
Relay for Life raises $50,000

By Sabrina Westfall, Staff Writer

SWITZ CITY -- Survivors, caregivers and friends of all ages walked the White River Valley gym for 24 hours over the weekend to raise awareness, and funds, for the American Cancer Society. A lively Linton-Stockton Elementary... >>
Dog owner was arrested after an infuriated man called police because three dogs had viciously attacked, mauled, chewed and killed his rabbits

By Anna Rochelle, STAFF WRITER

A dog owner was arrested after an infuriated rural Bloomfield man called police because three dogs had viciously attacked, mauled, chewed and killed his rabbits and scattered them all over his yard. Cody Dale Sowders, 28,... >>
Ground broken for Lyons' veteran's memorial

By Jo Chiparo, Staff Writer

LYONS -- In honor of those from Fairplay, Grant, Washington and Stafford townships who so valiantly and proudly fought for freedom, a groundbreaking ceremony was conducted Saturday morning at the Lyons Community Center for a... >>
Youngster has a special birthday party

Seven-year-old Genevieve "Neve" Grav, of Bloomfield, had a special birthday party Saturday. Read Nick Schneider's blog on the left hand side of this home page to find out why it was so special. (Submitted photo) >>

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By Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor

Much can be learned from Neve's birthday party >>

Anna Rochelle

Thanks to Vernon Burgess for some special memories >>

B.J. Hargis

More to Hartman than athletics >>

By Rick Curl

Records fell at SWIAC track >>

By Sabrina Westfall

New college grad is always there for me >>

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Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area: A southern Indiana treasure

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I-69 officially opens for traffic

Video highlights of Monday's I-69 ceremonies. (Courtesy of the Indiana Department of Transportation)

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Community Notes (05/20/13)
Tuesday A benefit night for Apostolic Bibleway Church will be held at Burger King in Linton. The restaurant will be donating 20 percent of their profits on select items to Apostolic Bibleway Church. For eligibility to have proceeds donated, you must have a flyer. A flyer can be received by contacting Brandy at 699-8275...

"Goose Pond: The Story of a Wetland and Its Neighbors" wins coveted Telly Award

The documentary film "Goose Pond: The Story of a Wetland & Its Neighbors" has won a national Telly Award in the nature/wildlife program category. The documentary "Goose Pond: The Story of a Wetland & Its Neighbors" was selected as a Bronze Telly Award Winner out of nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, according to the film's executive producer and Linton native, Bill Barnes, who now lives in Charlotte, NC. Barnes, who received notification of the award late last week, is pleased with the recognition the film winning the Telly Award will bring to the area of southwestern Indiana where he grew up. The Telly Awards were founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Click here for a preview of the film.

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OBITUARIES

Lowell Roy Bailey (05/20/13)
Lowell Roy Bailey, 93, of Little Cincinnati passed away Monday May 20, 2013 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. Born December 14, 1919 in Little Cincinnati, the son of Paris and Carrie (VanMeter) Bailey. Roy was a self employed carpenter and a Minister, he was the founder of Free Pentecostal Holiness Church in Little Cincinnati and ministered there for several years...

Vera Moehlmann (05/20/13)
Vera Moehlmann, age 87 of Linton, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available.

Cindy Martin (05/20/13)
In the twinkling of an eye a miraculous healing took place on Thursday afternoon in Hendricksville IN. Those who were blessed to live it will never be the same. Cindy Martin, 53, of Hendricksville, went to be with the Lord at her residence after long and courageous battle with A.L.S...

Wanda R. (Owings) Van Slyke (05/20/13)
Wanda R. (Owings) Van Slyke, 69, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Garden Villa Healthcare in Bloomington, following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1943 in Bloomington, a daughter of the late Rev. Wallace J. and Esther M. (Shute) Owings...

Rosella Ann Perigo-Barton (05/20/13)
Rosella Ann Perigo-Barton, 83, of Linton, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born May 8, 1930, in Linton, the daughter of Clyde and Lexie (Pope) Perigo. She retired in 1987 from General Electric in Linton where she assembled motors. ...

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State news

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise....
Officer shoots man outside NW Ind. health clinic
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- A northwestern Indiana police officer has shot a man while issuing a citation for an illegally parked semitrailer....
September trial set for hair salon lottery suit
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Seven hairstylists fighting for a share of a $9.5 million lottery prize won by their former co-worker at an Indianapolis salon will see their case go to trial in September, a judge said Monday....
2 children reported dead from Indianapolis fire
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- An Indianapolis-area mother was less than two months from breaking ground on a new home designed to accommodate her three autistic children when a fire swept through the family's apartment Monday, killing two of her children....
Ex-Indianapolis councilman gets 2 years for fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A former Indianapolis City-County Council member and minister was sentenced to more than two years in prison Monday for helping squander a doctor's $1.7 million charitable donation in just over a month on luxury vehicles, jewelry and expensive vacations....

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Linton musical

Students at Linton-Stockton performed the classic musical "Little Women" on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon. The classic tale is set during the Civil War and deals with poverty versus wealth, independence, family love, and sibling...

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