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Bradie M. Shrum Golden Paws

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Kindergarten

002Taylor Harris, Vanessa Jackey, Paul Ault, Ethan Coats, Danny Storms

Not pictured:  Zoe Meredith

First grade

004Front row:  Kyera McCormick, Peyton Mancine, Isabella Elliott

Back row:  Nick Jaurequi, Emily Fleece, Mikey Bailey, Kaiden Romero-Hembree
Second grade

006Maddie Akers, Britney Gregerson, Hunter Simpson, ShyannSpringer

 

Third grade

008 (1)Seth Ponsford, Gunar Lawson, Julia Bowling, Timmie Floyd

Not pictured:  Grace Furnish

 

Fourth grade

010Front row:  Jaidon Crawford, Cameron Pollock

Back row:  Torrance Davis, Clara Shepherd, Kendall Morlang, Savannah Cain

Fifth grade

011 Front row:  Gracynn Harrison, Cassie Walls

Back row:  Matthew Strange, Leon Brown, Madison Greene

Not pictured:  Haleigh Brough

Drug Activity in Scott County Disrupted, Four Arrested

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Over the weekend, several drug arrests were made by Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies.

During the late shift on Friday, February 12, 2016, deputies received information that activity, consistent with drug activity, was taking place at 150 Blunt Avenue in Austin, IN.

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Larry Burnett
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Christine Smith
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Renea Clark

Deputies along with officers from the Austin Police Department responded to that address and made contact with the occupants of the residence.

While speaking with the occupants, it was learned that there was a camper also being occupied on the property.

Deputies responded to the camper and made contact with a LarryM. Burnett, age 43, and a Christine N. Smith, age 29.

While speaking with the pair, deputies located a hypodermicsyringe lying on a shelf inside of the camper.

Deputies investigated further and located more hypodermic syringes, marijuana, paraphernalia associated with intravenousdrug use, and heroin, inside of the camper.

Chief Deputy Don Campbell, who was out during the late shift assisting deputies, described that one of the syringes was “loaded” for use.

Burnett and Smith were both arrested charged with possession of a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and for visiting a common nuisance.

On Sunday, February, 14, 2016, a Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1994 Tan Buick near Marshfield Road and Slab Road.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as John B. Watts, age 35.

It was discovered that Watts had a warrant out for his arrest through Scott County for strangulation. Watts was asked to step out of the vehicle and initially refused the deputy’s command.

Watts then stepped out and began resisting by pulling away from the deputy and then fled on foot. Watts was subdued by an ECW (electronic control weapon) and subsequently taken in to custody.

The vehicle was occupied by a passenger identified as Renea C. Clark, age 32. Inside of the vehicle, deputies located two handguns, ammunition, paraphernalia associated with drug use and drug dealing, and approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

Watts and Clark were both placed under arrest by Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies. Watts is being charged with resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a handgun without a permit, and possession of paraphernalia.

Clark is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a handgun without a permit, and possession ofparaphernalia.

All subjects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Chief Campbell explains that the Sheriff’s Office has received an overwhelming submission of tips from the public.

Chief Campbell encourages the citizens of Scott County tocontinue their efforts in reporting criminal activity and explainsthat a great number of recent drug arrests are adirect result of deputies investigating the tips received.

Report any suspicious activity, including drug activity, to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office maintains several options for reporting criminal activity anonymously, including the department’s website, Facebookpage, and a tip line, 1.812.752.7898.

WSLM LAUNCHES NASCAR WEEK WITH COVERAGE OF SPEEDWEEKS 2016

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WSLM and Motor Racing Network is poised to kick off its 47th year of motor sports coverage this weekend from Daytona International Speedway as NASCAR begins a new season.

Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited was the first of 71 races MRN – “The Voice of NASCAR” – will deliver to WSLM and through live streaming at wslmradio.com.

Motor Racing Network’s schedule from “The World Center of Racing” will encompass 10 days of action culminating with the 58th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 21 with the broadcast beginning at Noon on WSLM 97.9 FM. 

“I”m proud to bring another year of NASCAR action to the racing fans around the WSLM listening area,” said Becky White, owner. “WSLM has always been known for racing action, being one of the first stations to bring open-wheel racing to the airwaves back in the 50s and 60s with local tracks and broadcasts from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.”

White said WSLM broadcasts all NASCAR Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Truck races via MRN and PRN as well as the Brickyard 400 via the Indy Radio Network, making it the only station in the Kentuckiana area to include all these races.

“Some stations carry a portion of the races, but WSLM has the entire schedule, which makes it nice for our listeners to listen to the entire season,” said White.

This year’s programming from Speedweeks will honor the memory of long-time MRNannouncer Barney Hall, who passed away last month at the age of 83.  Each race broadcast will include a moment of silence at Lap 45 to commemorate Hall’s 45 years of service with the network.

Eli Gold, host of MRN’s pre-race show, will remember Hall in an essay that will air before Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited.  Barney also will be featured in Motor Racing Network’s pre-race coverage of the 58th Daytona 500.

“We’re all still grieving over the passing of Barney Hall and we miss him dearly,” said MRNPresident and Executive Producer David Hyatt.  “Speedweeks will feel a little empty this year.  But in many ways, I’m certain Barney will be with us for every lap.  I applaud Programming Director Ryan Horn and his team for assembling the elements that will help us all remember once again just how special Barney was – not only to MRN but to NASCAR.”

Live coverage of Saturday’s Sprint Unlimited will start at 7 p.m. (EST).  MRN’s Speedweeks programming will include live coverage of Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Kroger on Sunday afternoon, when the front row will be set for the season-opening Sprint Cup Series race.

On Monday night, there’ll be a one-hour special titled “DAYTONA Rising: The Future Is Now,” chronicling the $400 million frontstretch redevelopment of Daytona International Speedway.

Tuesday night, Gold will host a special airing of “NASCAR Live” from Outback Steakhouse in Daytona Beach, Fla., with NASCAR President Mike Helton the featured guest.

The cornerstone of the network’s Speedweeks coverage from Daytona will be a stretch of five race broadcasts in four days beginning with the Can-Am Duel twin qualifying races for the Daytona 500 on Thursday, Feb. 18, in primetime.

Coverage of the Feb. 19 NextEra Energy Resources 250 in the Camping World Truck Series will begin at 7 p.m.  Tyler Reddick is the defending race winner, Erik Jones the reigning series champion.  The following day, MRN will broadcast the PowerShares QQQ 300 XFINITY Series opener at 3 p.m.  Ryan Reed won last year’s race while Chris Buescher, his Roush Fenway Racing teammate, was crowned series champion in 2015.

Speedweeks concludes with coverage of “The Great American Race,” the season-opening Daytona 500, on Sunday, Feb. 21.  Joey Logano is the defending race winner.  Kyle Busch will open his bid for a second consecutive Sprint Cup Series championship.

From 27 tracks in North America, MRN will deliver live coverage of 71 races spread across NASCAR’s three top national series: Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Trucks.

Veteran announcers Joe Moore and Jeff Striegle will anchor the majority of events, which will include the Sprint All-Star Race from Charlotte Motor Speedway in May and the season-ending Ford Championship Weekend from Homestead-Miami Speedway in November.

In addition to its award-winning race coverage, MRN will broadcast all Sprint Cup Series practice sessions from the 12 International Speedway Corporation-owned tracks, Dover International Speedway, Pocono Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway during All-Star Weekend in May.

Motor Racing Network’s 2016 broadcast schedule will once again conclude with live coverage of the Sprint Cup Series Awards from Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2, with live streaming at MRN.com and on the MRN App.

 

2016 MOTOR RACING NETWORK / Race Schedule

(NSCS/Sprint Cup Series, NXS/XFINITY Series, NCWTS/Camping World Truck Series)

All times Eastern, subject to change

Feb. 13                     Sprint Unlimited (NSCS, 7 p.m.)

Feb. 14                     Daytona 500 Qualifying (NSCS, 1 p.m.)

Feb. 15                     “DAYTONA Rising: The Future Is Now” (7-8 p.m.)

Feb. 16                     “NASCAR Live” on location in Daytona Beach, Fla. (7-8 p.m.)

Feb. 17                     “NASCAR Live” Special Edition from Daytona Beach (7-8 p.m.)

Feb. 18                     Can-Am Duel at Daytona (NSCS, 6 p.m.)

Feb. 19                     Daytona International Speedway (NCWTS, 7 p.m.)

Feb. 20                     Daytona International Speedway (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Feb. 21                     Daytona International Speedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

Feb. 27                     Atlanta Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 4 p.m.)

 

March 12                 Phoenix International Raceway (NXS, 2 p.m.)

March 13                 Phoenix International Raceway (NSCS, 1:30 p.m.)

March 19                 Auto Club Speedway (NXS, 3:30 p.m.)

March 20                 Auto Club Speedway (NSCS, 2:30 p.m.)

 

April 2                       Martinsville Speedway (NCWTS, 2 p.m.)

April 3                       Martinsville Speedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

April 23                    Richmond International Raceway (NXS, 12 p.m.)

April 24                    Richmond International Raceway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

April 30                    Talladega Superspeedway (NXS, 2:30 p.m.)

 

May 1                       Talladega Superspeedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

May 6                       Kansas Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

May 7                       Kansas Speedway (NSCS, 6:30 p.m.)

May 13                     Dover International Speedway (NCWTS, 5 p.m.)

May 14                     Dover International Speedway (NXS, 1:30 p.m.)

May 15                     Dover International Speedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

May 20                     Charlotte Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 7 p.m.)

May 21                     Charlotte Motor Speedway (NSCS, 7 p.m.)

 

June 4                      Pocono Raceway (NXS, 12:30 p.m.)

June 5                      Pocono Raceway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

June 10                    Texas Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 8:30 p.m.)

June 11                    Michigan International Speedway (NXS, 1 p.m.)

June 12                    Michigan International Speedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

June 18                    Iowa Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

June 19                    Iowa Speedway (NXS, 1 p.m.)

June 25                    Gateway Motorsports Park (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

 

July 1                        Daytona International Speedway (NXS, 7 p.m.)

July 2                        Daytona International Speedway (NSCS, 6:30 p.m.)

July 7                        Kentucky Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

July 20                      Eldora Speedway (NCWTS, 7 p.m.)

July 30                      Pocono Raceway (NCWTS, 12:30 p.m.)

July 30                      Iowa Speedway (NXS, 7:30 p.m.)

July 31                      Pocono Raceway (NSCS, 12:30 p.m.)

 

Aug. 6                       Watkins Glen International (NXS, 1:30 p.m.)

Aug. 7                       Watkins Glen International (NSCS, 1:30 p.m.)

Aug. 13                    Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Aug. 17                    Bristol Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

Aug. 27                    Michigan International Speedway (NCWTS, 12:30 p.m.)

Aug. 27                    Road America (NXS, 2:30 p.m.)

Aug. 28                    Michigan International Speedway (NSCS, 1 p.m.)

 

Sept. 3                     Darlington Raceway (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Sept. 4                     Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (NCWTS, 2 p.m.)

Sept. 4                     Darlington Raceway (NSCS, 5 p.m.)

Sept. 9                     Richmond International Raceway (NXS, 7 p.m.)

Sept. 10                   Richmond International Raceway (NSCS, 6:30 p.m.)

Sept. 16                   Chicagoland Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

Sept. 17                   Chicagoland Speedway (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Sept. 18                   Chicagoland Speedway (NSCS, 2 p.m.)

Sept. 24                   New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 12:30 p.m.)

 

Oct. 1                        Dover International Speedway (NXS, 2:30 p.m.)

Oct. 1                        Las Vegas Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

Oct. 2                        Dover International Speedway (NSCS, 1 p.m.)

Oct. 15                     Kansas Speedway (NXS, 3:30 p.m.)

Oct. 16                     Kansas Speedway (NSCS, 1 p.m.)

Oct. 22                     Talladega Superspeedway (NCWTS, 12:30 p.m.)

Oct. 23                     Talladega Superspeedway (NSCS, 1 p.m.)

Oct. 29                     Martinsville Speedway (NCWTS, 1 p.m.)

Oct. 30                     Martinsville Speedway (NSCS, 12 p.m.)

 

Nov. 4                      Texas Motor Speedway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

Nov. 11                    Phoenix International Raceway (NCWTS, 8 p.m.)

Nov. 12                    Phoenix International Raceway (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Nov. 13                    Phoenix International Raceway (NSCS, 1:30 p.m.)

Nov. 18                    Homestead-Miami Speedway (NCWTS, 7:30 p.m.)

Nov. 19                    Homestead-Miami Speedway (NXS, 3 p.m.)

Nov. 20                    Homestead-Miami Speedway (NSCS, 1:30 p.m.)

 

Dec. 2                       NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards in Las Vegas, 8 p.m.

State Police Respond To Over 350 Cases Due To Snow

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Crashes, Slide Offs, Assist Motorists and Road Closures

Sunday’s winter storm that started around 12 noon Sunday and on through 8 p.m. affected a large portion of the state.  During this time frame the Indiana State Police responded to:

  • 68 Personal Injury Crashes
  • 199 Property Damage Crashes
  • 102 Assist Motorist Calls

According to Washington County Sheriff Roger Newlon, officers had responded to 3-4 slide-offs locally. No injuries were reported.

Fortunately, thus far, the Indiana State Police has not taken any fatality crash reports related to today’s winter storm from 12 noon to 8 p.m.

All motorists are reminded of these important winter weather driving safety tips:

  • Reevaluate the necessity of a trip during a winter storm
  • If you MUST travel, leave early, reduce speed, have a fully charged cell phone as well as a winter emergency travel kit
  • Remember that 4×4 or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles may allow a driver to drive faster in snow and ice, but these vehicles DO NOT STOP ANY FASTER than a 2 wheel drive vehicle
  • Reduce speed and increase following distance
  • Wear Seatbelts
  • If involved in a property damage crash, the participants should, if possible, move their vehicles off the road to a safe place and exchange information.

According to INDOT, the following counties in the WSLM LISTENING AREA are under an advisory driving condition because of the snow and ice – Monroe, Brown, Bartholomew, Martin, Lawrence, Orange, Dubois, Crawford, Washington, Floyd, Jennings, Clark and Jefferson.

Scott County is under a WATCH category, which means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

Michael Lee Gramlin, age 56

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Michael Lee Gramlin, age 56, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. He was born July 13, 1959 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Edward “Ray” and Mary (Carpenter) Gramlin On June 9, 1984 he married Doris (Stamper) Gramlin and she survives.

He worked for 20 years as a certified machinist at the former Ewing & Hall Machine Company in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Michael was a 1977 graduate of West Washington High School.

He enjoyed fishing, racing, engine building and modification and NHRA drag racing. He was also a former Boy Scout leader for Troup 104 in He is survived by his wife, Doris Gramlin, his mother, Mary Gramlin, one son, Jeremy Gramlin all of Fredericksburg, Indiana.

Three brothers, Danny (Norma) Gramlin of Salem, Indiana, Mark (Melissa) Gramlin of Fredericksburg, Indiana and Bryan (Faith) Gramlin of English, Indiana.

He is preceded in death by his father Edward “Ray” Gramlin on June 9.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra with burial to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Eleanor Jane Churchman Smith, 89

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Eleanor Jane Churchman Smith, 89, of Salem, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Salem Crossing, surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born on October 21, 1926, to the late Fern Hazel Wilson Churchman and Novell Lester Churchman. She was a graduate of Salem High School. On June 28, 1944, she married Lee Edward Smith.

Eleanor had previously served as secretary to the Board of Directors at Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Co., Inc. Through the years, she has served in many leadership positions for her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also volunteered with Cub Scouts and Relay For Life. She enjoyed traveling, photography, sailing, reading, playing games, puzzles, crafting, relaxing at her cabin on the river, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Terrilee (Bill) Suvak, and her son, Kim (Phyllis) Smith, both of Salem; 7 grandchildren: Greg (Ann) Suvak, Mark (Ginger) Suvak, Eric (Christi) Burnett, Andrea Hardin, Evan (Windy) Levin, Levi Smith, and Kimberly Smith; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fern & Novell Churchman; her husband, Lee Smith; her brother, Eugene Churchman; and her son, Mark Alan Smith.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Dawalt Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen Kemker officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Eleanor’s memory may be made to Relay For Life of Washington County or the Alzheimer’s Association.

700 Yellow Trucks Continue to Plow, Treat State Highways

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Temps to rise; Freezing rain chances for morning commute

Local Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors monitored weather forecasts and deployed yellow trucks ahead of today’s snowstorm. As of 3 p.m. Eastern time, about 700 trucks continue to plow and treat state highways.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through midnight for western and southern Indiana south of a line from Lafayette to Cincinnati, Ohio.

Each INDOT plow route takes 2-3 hours to complete with salt assisting in melting between passes. Trained truck drivers alternate shifts of 12 hours or more to ensure around-the-clock coverage.

Temperatures impact roads

Right now pavement temperatures remain well below freezing, requiring road salt to work harder to melt snow and ice. Granular salt helps to add traction while lowering the temperature at which the ice melts.

Air temperatures are predicted to rise ahead of the Monday morning commute, increasing the chances for freezing rain in southern and central Indiana. Drivers should not be over-confident with pavement that appears to be bare as there may be a clear coating of freezing rain or “black ice”. Even four-wheel-drive vehicles and large trucks are no match if all tires are on ice.

INDOT maintenance supervisors will closely monitor the boundary between rain, sleet, ice and snow and adjust their deployment of manpower, equipment and materials as appropriate.

Sandra Shaw Stewart, 71

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Sandra Shaw Stewart, 71, of Eden, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her home.

Sandra was a native of Washington County, the daughter of the late William Eugene and Laura Lloyd Shaw.  She had lived in Rockingham County, North Carolina for the past 30 years.  She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia.  Sandra loved the Lord and her family and her grandchildren were the apple of her eye.  She lived her life with a humble and peaceful strength and she cherished the memory of her classmates from Salem High School Class of 1962.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Ron Stewart, sons:  Ronnie Stewart, Jr. of Stoneville, North Carolina, and Josh Stewart and wife Jana of Reidsville, North Carolina, brother:  William Eugene Shaw and wife Paulette of Columbus, Indiana and grandchildren:  Jake Stewart and Jodi Stewart.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 19 at 2:00PM at Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, February 19 from 1-2PM at Weathers Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.

Tips lead to drug arrest in Austin

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On February 12, 2016, Scott County Sheriff Deputies acted off of information received through the department’s tip-line and conducted several home visits.

One of the residences visited was at 143 Rural Street in Austin, IN.

Deputies made contact with the home owner and advised her that they had received information that there was a lot of activity consistent with drug use and drug dealing associated with her residence.

While deputies were speaking with the homeowner, one of the deputies observed a syringe in plain in view and observed a male subject, later identified as Barry L. Fox, trying to conceal something inside a bedroom of the residence.

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Barry Fox

After speaking with the homeowner, deputies were granted permission to come inside and investigate.

Once inside the residence, deputies located a hypodermic syringe, drug paraphernalia associated with intravenous drug use, and oxymorphone in the bedroom where Fox was observed trying to conceal something.

Barry L. Fox, age 31 was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and for Maintining a Common Nuisance.

Oxymorphone is a controlled substance listed in schedule II. Oxymorphone is marketed by several different pharmaceutical companies but the most popular one that Scott County law enforcement combats is Opana.

The Scott County Sheriff’s office was assisted by officers with the Austin City Police during the home visit.

Sheriff McClain encourages the citizens of Scott County to report any suspicious activity, including drug activity, to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff McClain reminds the citizens that the Sheriff’s Office maintains several options for reporting criminal activity anonymously including the department’s website, Facebook page, and a tip line.

Brooks and Yearwood Schedule Second Show at Yum Center

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The KFC Yum Center announced this morning that GARTH BROOKS and Trisha Yearwood have just added a second show to their dates in Louisville. 

The Country Music Super Couple will be playing at the YUM Center on Friday, April 8 7:00 PM and on Saturday, April 9 7:00 PM.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now with an 8 ticket limit!!

Buy ONLY at the following:

www.ticketmaster.com or ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks

or Either Ticketmaster Express 1-866-448-7849

or 1-800-745-3000

*No sales at the venue box office or Ticketmaster outlets

February 12th.

Special Note: Select seats protected with paperless delivery.    

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 ALL SEATS SOLD BEST AVAILABLE

TICKET PRICES:

$61.07 plus $3.66 tax plus $4.00 facility fee plus $6.25 service charge = $74.98.

 The Garth Brooks World Tour Sponsored by GhostTunes 

 

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