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Marty Walters, convicted of the 1993 murder of Robert Gillett, to be released from prison on Thursday, May 30
(05/23/13)
Martin J. "Marty" Walters has served his time and next week, he's set to be released from prison. Walters, now 50 years old, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) on June 22, 1994 for burglary and murder. His expected release date was June 2, but when a release date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the DOC releases the inmate on an alternative weekday. In this case, Walters should walk next Thursday, May 30...
Community Notes
(05/23/13)
Friday Oklahoma Relief Effort: Donations of non-perishable foods and essential items can be dropped off at a box trailer collection site in front of the Drunk Monkey on State Road 67 near the Triangle in downtown Worthington on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. ...
State Road 54 at Ridgeport closed for eight hours after gravel truck accident
(05/23/13)
Greene County - (Ridgeport) Timothy K. Phillips, 53 of Mitchell, was driving the red 1999 Mack dump truck hauling gravel that overturned this morning in Greene County at State Road 54 and County Road 725 East. That crash was cleaned up and traffic began to flow normally late in the afternoon.....
UDATED: State Road 54 east of Bloomfield is open
(05/23/13)
The dump truck hauling gravel that overturned this morning in Greene County at State Road 54 and County Road 725 East continues to cause traffic to be restricted to one lane.
Policy change: Sheriff's deputies now handling courthouse security detail
(05/23/13)
The position of Courthouse Security Supervisor was dissolved Tuesday afternoon by the Greene County Council. In a change of policy by the county commissioners about a month ago, courthouse security duties are now being carried out by the Greene County Sheriff's Department...
It's good to know what kind of items can not be brought into the Greene County Courthouse
(05/23/13)
Recent patrons to the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield will notice some security changes. Security guards at the east entrance/exit doors are now wearing sheriff's department uniforms and they are armed with a weapon. These officers are fully deputized and able to serve warrants, court papers and transport individuals to jail on the order of the courts...
ISP asks for help in Badger case
(05/23/13)
Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post are currently soliciting help from the public with the nearly six month investigation into the death of rural Sullivan County farmer, 85-year-old Lowell R. Badger. With the onset of warm weather and the propensity for folks to be hiking, fishing, mowing, and other summer activities, detectives request person(s) be vigilant of items which may have been discarded by the perpetrator(s) of this heinous crime; particularly in the area of SR 154 West of US 41 and north, with special attention to areas around West County Road 350 North. ...
Aiken to be memorialized at season opening Shawnee Theatre performance
(05/23/13)
"The arts are necessary in our lives no matter what form it is." The late Mary Aiken
The lights will dim at the beginning of Shawnee Summer Theatre's opening night June 13 as a special tribute to a long-time board member and community arts supporter...
Lyons optometrist honored for 50 years of membership in professional organization
(05/23/13)
A local optometrist was honored by the American Optometric Association with a 50 year Membership Service Award. Don Steward, OD, who has offices in Lyons and Bloomfield, said he joined the American Optometric Association while attending college. He has been a practicing optometrist for 47 years...
Community Notes
(05/22/13)
Friday, May 24 Oklahoma Relief Effort: Donations of non-perishable foods and essential items can be dropped off at a box trailer collection site in front of the Drunk Monkey on State Road 67 near the Triangle in downtown Worthington on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. ...
Hunger Awareness Day features 6K Run/Walk, golf tournament and concert to benefit Linton Food Pantry
(05/22/13)
Hunger Awareness Day 2013 in Linton on Saturday, June 8, will feature a 6K Run & Walk, a golf tournament and an evening concert, all to benefit Linton's Food Pantry. This the third year for the event organized and sponsored by the Linton First Christian Church...
Local relief effort gathering steam; accepting donations for truck rolling to Oklahoma on Tuesday
(05/22/13)
The suffering caused by the massive tornado in Oklahoma this week touched hearts across the nation, and a businessman in Worthington decided to use his resources to send a little help. Justin Coleman, owner of the Drunk Monkey, is planning to host three benefit shows at his bar on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and he's providing space to collect donations...
Students honored at Turning Point Education Center
(05/22/13)
SWITZ CITY -- District 62 State Rep. Matt Ubelhor presented several Turning Point Education Center (TPEC) students with certificates of achievement Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday was the last day of school for the Open Arms Christian Ministry-based GED and credit-recovery program...
Grouting work in Linton will start next week
(05/22/13)
The mine subsidence grouting project on the northwest side of Linton will be starting as early as Tuesday. Representatives from contractor Howard Concrete Pumping Company Inc., project leaders from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and Linton Mayor John Wilkes gathered at the future site of the batch plant Wednesday morning...
County Blighted Property Ordinance takes effect June 14
(05/22/13)
The county's new Blighted Property Ordinance will be effective June 14 and the Greene County Commissioners say interest has been running high among residents wanting to clean up properties in their neighborhoods. At Tuesday's meeting, the commissioners announced that complaint forms are now available at the Greene County Health Department office...
State treasurer addresses Linton-Stockton Chamber
(05/21/13)
Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock addressed the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon. Mourdock said it was convenient he sat next to Greene County General Hospital's new CEO Brenda Reetz and Commissioner Rick Graves, who sits on the hospital board...
County Council approves bond issue for Redevelopment Commission
(05/21/13)
The Greene County Council approved a resolution Tuesday that makes the county a tax-backed guarantor of an $8 million bond issue for the county Redevelopment Commission. The approved resolution creates the vehicle to implement a Special Benefits Tax (SBT) only in the event of a future extreme financial emergency...
Wanted: Christopher Levi Clouse accused of failing to register as a sex offender following his release from prison
(05/21/13)
A warrant is out for the arrest of Christopher Levi Clouse. Clouse was convicted of child molesting in 2011 and was sentenced to time in prison. He was released from the New Castle Correctional Facility on April 19, and he's required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He has allegedly failed to do that and his whereabouts are unknown...
Community Notes
(05/21/13)
Wednesday Walnut Grove Cemetery will be placing flags on the graves of veterans at 5 p.m. They are in need of helping placing the 230 flags. Saturday, May 25 The Carnegie Heritage & Arts Center of Greene County is proud to showcase the amazing photography of Nick Schneider and his daughter Nicole Byrd in the Southeast Gallery through June 22 with opening reception Saturday, May 25th from 1-4 p.m. ...
Linton will go to seven period school day next year
(05/21/13)
The Linton-Stockton School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to transition from the current six period school day to a seven period school day in the middle and high school starting in the 2013-14 school year. High school principal Nathan Moore explained the school day would only be two minutes longer, and still start at the same time, have the same length of passing period and lunch period...
Commissioners hire new maintenance supervisor
(05/21/13)
The Greene County Commissioners hired a new courthouse maintenance supervisor on Tuesday morning. Tim Barker, of rural Bloomfield, was appointed to the position by a unanimous vote of the commissioners. He will start work on Wednesday morning. The position is among the annual appointments done by the commissioners each January...
WestGate continues to expand
(05/21/13)
CRANE ---- The number of tenants in the WestGate at Crane Technology Park keeps expanding. Today (Tuesday), Design To Delivery, Inc. (D2DInc), a consulting firm supporting private companies and government agencies engaged in federal procurement and government contracting, officially opened its first office outside of its Washington, D.C. region in the WestGate at Crane Technology Park...
Another new tenant locates in WestGate Technology Park
(05/21/13)
CRANE ---- The number of tenants in the WestGate at Crane Technology Park keeps expanding. Today (Tuesday), Design To Delivery, Inc. (D2DInc), a consulting firm supporting private companies and government agencies engaged in federal procurement and government contracting, officially opened its first office outside of its Washington, D.C. region in the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park...
WRV School Board acts to cut costs and save $350,000
(05/20/13)
SWITZ CITY ---- The White River Valley Board of School Trustees took cost cutting action Monday night that is projected to save the school district about $350,000, according to interim Supt. Jerrell Vandeventer. Vandeventer made the cost-saving recommendations and said he believed this would be an ongoing process to keep the school's General Fund solvent...
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