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Oaktown News

Local news for Oaktown, IN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jun 17 | The Evansville Courier and Press

Temblors still shaking up region

By Mark Wilson Monday, June 16, 2008 Nearly three dozen earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 or greater have been recorded in the Tri-State since the 5.2 quake that rattled the region on April 18.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Courier-Journal

Flooding moves downstream in Southern Indiana

Sandbagging and evacuations continued yesterday across south-central Indiana as record flood waters receded in some counties but threatened homes and property in downstream areas.

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Related Topix: West Terre Haute, IN, Knox County, IN, Edwardsport, IN

Mon Jun 02, 2008

WTWO-TV Terre Haute

Man Shoots Himself in Oaktown

A Knox County man is injured after a shooting early this morning. Police say 20-year-old Justin Bline of Oaktown shot himself in the hand with a small firearm around 2 a.m. Monday.

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN

Mon May 19, 2008

WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Fire claims life of Knox County man

Around 10:00pm Wednesday night, fire crews arrived on the scene of a house fire in Oaktown, Indiana.

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN, Vincennes, IN

Sat May 17, 2008

WTWO-TV Terre Haute

Fire Kills Valley Man

A man is dead after a fire destroyed his home late last night. This is the third fire related fatality in Knox County this week. via WTWO-TV Terre Haute

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN

Thu May 15, 2008

WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Oaktown home goes up in flames

An investigation is underway into a Wednesday night fire in southern Indiana. Just after 10:00 p.m., firefighters found intense flames shooting from a two story house at 104 Park Street in Oaktown. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN

Fri Apr 04, 2008

WTWO-TV Terre Haute

U.S. 41 Construction

Vincennes area drivers saw the beginnings of construction on a major road Thursday. via WTWO-TV Terre Haute

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Related Topix: Vincennes, IN

Tue Apr 01, 2008

TristateHomepage.com

Regional Summary, Wednesday 3/26

Indiana Summary --- Two Lives Lost In House Fire -- A deadly fire has claimed two lives this morning. via TristateHomepage.com

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Related Topix: Carlisle, IN, Indianapolis, IN, New-Lebanon, IN, Graysville, IN

Sun Mar 30, 2008

The Indianapolis Star

After chase, teen killed in crash of stolen van

Sullivan Indiana State Police say a 15-year-old boy was killed when the stolen van he was driving crashed in western Indiana after a police chase. via The Indianapolis Star

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Related Topix: Sullivan, IN, Carlisle, IN, Indiana

Fri Mar 28, 2008

Tribune-Star

Teen dies following high-speed pursuit

“The toxicology report is still pending but it's not believed [drugs or alcohol] was a factor”

The crash of a van that a teen allegedly stole in Carlisle resulted in the boy's death in Sullivan on Monday evening. via Tribune-Star

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Related Topix: Mackey, IN, East-Enterprise, IN, Patricksburg, IN, Graysville, IN

Tue Mar 25, 2008

Tribune-Star

Police identify teen in fatal stolen vehicle crash

The male driver involved in a one-vehicle fatal crash at about 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Section and Silver streets in Sullivan has been positively identified as Landon Jay Dunn, 15, of Oaktown, according ... via Tribune-Star

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Related Topix: Sullivan, IN, Graysville, IN

Wed Feb 06, 2008

WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Wild Pursuit

A Kentucky man is arrested after a wild pursuit in southern Indiana. The Knox County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police say they tried to stop a pickup truck in Oaktown, but as officers approached ... via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN

Mon Feb 04, 2008

Muncie Free Press

State Police Arrest Drunk Driver after Altercation

KNOX COUNTY, IN - Sunday night, February 3, at approximately 9:56 p.m., Indiana State Police and Knox County Sheriff's Department were investigating a domestic complaint at a residence on South Wabash Street in ... via Muncie Free Press

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Related Topix: Servia, IN, Knox County, IN, Wabash, IN

WBIW-AM Bedford

Man Arrested Following Jailbreak

An escapee from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility was captured in Knox County Saturday morning. via WBIW-AM Bedford

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Related Topix: Knox County, IN, Servia, IN, Patricksburg, IN, Prairie-Creek, IN

Sat Feb 02, 2008

IndyStar.com

Inmate quickly captured after escape

Dreyer & Reinbold Infiniti Come in and Test Drive the impressive Mazda CX7 or the GMC Acadia Click Here! OAKTOWN, Ind. via IndyStar.com

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Tue Jan 22, 2008

WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Noisy Neighbor

“Someone to talk to me and buy me out, so could be in the country again”

Some southern Indiana residents are looking to get out of the shadow of new coal mine. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

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Tue Jan 08, 2008

Tribune-Star

Verizon activates cell site in Carlisle

“Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains reliable.”

Improved coverage means clearer reception The Tribune-Star Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Carlisle that improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in the following areas: In Carlisle, ... via Tribune-Star

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Related Topix: Sullivan County, IN, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Carlisle, IN

Thu Dec 27, 2007

PrimeNewswire

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Carlisle, Ind.

“Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains reliable.”

CARLISLE, Ind., Dec. 27, 2007 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Carlisle that improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in the following areas: * In Carlisle * U.S. Route 41 between ... via PrimeNewswire

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Related Topix: Sullivan County, IN, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Carlisle, IN

Sun Dec 02, 2007

Massillon Independent

5. Constant complainer drags entire office down the dumps

“I can do it if I want because it's my house”

Comment on this story. Constant complainer drags entire office down the dumps DEAR ABBY: I have a great job, get along with everyone I work with and go home at night happy, even when things get a little hectic. via Massillon Independent

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Thu Nov 29, 2007

Brownfield Network

2 Hoosiers named to Watermelon Promotion Board

Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 2:27 PM by Dave Russell Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner has appointed two Hoosiers to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. via Brownfield Network

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Related Topix: Vincennes, IN

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