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Greene County schools open girls basketball season week of Nov. 2

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The leaves are turning, and the nights are cooler. It’s that time of the year again — the start of high school basketball season.

The girls take center stage this week as all five county schools hit the hardwood for their season openers.

Some county coaches report low total numbers for the varsity and junior varsity teams, so if you’re planning to attend a game you will need to check to make sure of the starting time. Some schools may not field a junior varsity team.

Bloomfield’s Siera Babcock and April Settles are both starting their fifth seasons at their respective schools. Both were standout players for the Cardinals and Wolverines.

Garrett Vandeventer at Linton and Brock Dowell at Shakamak are starting their third seasons at their respective schools, and Nathan Martindale is embarking on his first season as head coach at Eastern Greene.

The schedule for Nov. 2-7:

Nov. 3 — Eastern Greene at Owen Valley, WRV at West Vigo, Mitchell at Bloomfield, Shakamak at Vincennes Rivet

Nov. 5 — Eastern Greene at Brown County, West Vigo at Shakamak

Nov. 6 — Bloomfield at Loogootee

Nov. 7 — Linton at West Washington, South Knox at Eastern Greene, Sullivan at WRV, Shakamak at North Putnam Tournament

Final Saturday of early voting set for Oct. 31 in Greene County

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Final Saturday of early voting set for Oct. 31 in Greene County

Greene County voters will have another opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election during the final Saturday of early voting.

Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at two locations:

  • Greene County Voter Registration Office: Second floor, Room 225, Greene County Courthouse, 1 E. Main St., Bloomfield.

  • Roy Clark Community Building: 1351 A St. NE, Linton.

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Linton Fire Department announces change to Halloween candy distribution

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Linton Fire Department announces change to Halloween candy distribution

The Linton Fire Department will not be handing out candy tonight, Friday, Oct. 30, because crews will be attending the high school football game as required by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

However, firefighters will be ready to welcome trick-or-treaters Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with plenty of candy and treats.

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INDOT reminds drivers to stay alert for road crews, deploys Project Greenlight to increase worker visibility

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INDOT reminds drivers to stay alert for road crews, deploys Project Greenlight to increase worker visibility

As daylight hours decrease, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay alert for road crews. One way INDOT continues to increase awareness of workers in low-light or low visibility conditions is through Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights.

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Shakamak voters to decide $499,000 operating referendum Nov. 3

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Shakamak voters to decide $499,000 operating referendum Nov. 3

Voters in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak will decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, whether to approve an operating referendum that would authorize up to $499,000 annually in additional property tax revenue for the district for no more than eight years.

The proposal would allow the district to impose an additional property tax rate of no more than 25 cents per $100 of assessed value to help fund daily school operations, retain teachers and staff, maintain academic programs and support school safety initiatives.

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