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Friday Nov 27 | Banner-Gazette

Volunteers wanted for new BBBS program at EWMS

Spaulding said there is a misconception about the corporate mentoring program that the adult volunteer has to work.

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Related Topix: Salem, IN

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Banner-Gazette

When will the courthouse shine?

"I know what happens if the lights don't come on and it's not pretty," she said.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Banner-Gazette

Borden principals selected as Principals of the Year

Two Borden principals have been selected as Principals of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals for District 12.

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Related Topix: Borden, IN, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Switzerland County, IN, Pekin, IN, Education Etc.

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Banner-Gazette

Jolly resigns from Delaney board

One of his biggest concerns was Delaney's funding. He said in the past the park's budget came from a percentage of the tax base.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Tribune/Sunday Ledger Tribune

Crime Wrap: Woman wanted for alleged burglary spree arrested in Clarksville

A 22-year-old woman wanted since September for a burglary spree across Southern Indiana counties is in police custody.

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Related Topix: Clarksville, IN, Floyd County, IN, Crawford County, IN, Clark County, IN

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Charlotte Channel 9

Robbery Foiled By Wrong Turn, Police Say

A Louisville man has pleaded guilty to robbing a rural Indiana bank at gunpoint, and police say he could have pulled it off if not for a minor mistake -- making a wrong turn , WLKY-TV reported.

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Related Topix: Campbellsburg, IN

Banner-Gazette

The 2009 Christmas Assistance Program (CAP) has begun

This year applications will not be accepted at the schools. Applications will be taken for the program at the West Side Baptist Church, in Salem on November 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and again on November, 15, 2-4 p.m.. Those applying will need to bring with them proof of residency.

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Related Topix: Salem, IN

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Fredericksburg.com

Rev. James H. Pierce Jr.

Rev. James H. Pierce Jr. The Rev. James H. Pierce Jr., 62, of Beltsville, Md., formerly of Fredericksburg, died Friday, Oct.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Linton Daily Citizen

Greene County Community Learning Center 'safe' from closure for now

While Community Learning Centers in Martin and Washington counties received some bad news last month announcing their closure at the end of the year, the Community Learning Center of Greene County appears to be safe, at least for the time being.

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Related Topix: Greene County, IN, Martin County, IN, Indiana, Education Etc., Switz City, IN

Tue Oct 06, 2009

The News and Tribune

Intoxicated driver reportedly drove more than 100 mph

A Washington County woman who was reportedly driving more than 100 mph on Interstate 65 from Memphis to Scottsburg on Monday evening has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving, both misdemeanor offenses.

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Related Topix: Scottsburg, IN

Sat Oct 03, 2009

Times-Sentinel

Salem church celebrates 175 years

When I first learned that the Salem United Methodist Church would be celebrating such a special anniversary, my memory booted up a picture of the charming old church in its spectacular rural setting.

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Related Topix: Zionsville, IN, Salem, IN, Boone County, IN

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Fishers Star

County parks to get sprucing up

Hamilton County is planning a $2 million upgrade throughout its parks system, including the relocation of two historic bridges over the White River.

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Related Topix: Hamilton County, IN, Carmel, IN, Westfield, IN, Noblesville, IN, Cicero, IN

Wed Sep 16, 2009

The Tribune

Farmers push bridge project

A group of Vallonia-area farmers renewed their efforts Tuesday to move county commissioners forward on a project to replace the Cavanaugh Bridge.

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Related Topix: Vallonia, IN, Jackson County, IN, North Vernon, IN

Mon Sep 14, 2009

WBIW-AM Bedford

Truck Overturns Near Cambellsburg

A truck wreck over the weekend totaled two vehicles. About 2 1/2 miles away from the town of Cambellsburg in Washington County on highway 60 a truck reportedly overturned while hauling another vehicle on a trailer.

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Thu Sep 10, 2009

The Courier-Journal

American Red Cross sets 4 area blood drives

The American Red Cross has four upcoming blood drives: * YMCA of Southern Indiana, 4812 Hamburg Pike, Clarksville, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Indiana, New Albany, IN, Salem, IN, Pekin, IN, Campbellsburg, IN

Tue Sep 08, 2009

The Tribune

Restoration makes strides

About 10 years ago, a group of people decided they wanted to tackle the restoration of a landmark in the county's oldest community.

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Related Topix: Jackson County, IN, Floyds Knobs, IN, Vallonia, IN

Fri Aug 28, 2009

The Tribune

Wanted man considered armed and dangerous

Police are seeking a Washington County man wanted on a criminal warrant who they say fired shots at them and fled on foot Friday.

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Related Topix: Vallonia, IN

Thu Aug 27, 2009

Banner-Gazette

Public hearing on Land Use Planning process erupts with angry and accusations

During the heated exchanges, opponents of the concept kept repeating their claims that the majority of people in Washington County are opposed to it.

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Related Topix: Pekin, IN, Bloomington Metro, Bloomington, IN

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Tribune/Sunday Ledger Tribune

Washington County judge may hear Theatair X case

Nearly three months after Clarksville Town Court Judge Sam Gwin recused himself from the town's case against Theatair X, the parties have still not found a judge who will take the case.

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Related Topix: Clarksville, IN, Clark County, IN

Banner-Gazette

Commissioners vote to approve Land Use Planning Commission Ordinance

Currently, Salem and Livonia are the only two areas that have a land use plan in place in the county.

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Related Topix: Livonia, IN

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