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Wolverines blank Bluejackets, Cardinals end season
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/21)
VERNE – It was not a game White River Valley players will remember as their best performance but the Wolverines held on to top Mitchell 1-0 Wednesday. Thirty minutes into the game, Craven Palmer found sophomore Dalton Fulford for what turned out to be the game winner. ...
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Single-vehicle accident claims life of Linton woman
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office issued an accident release Thursday regarding a Wednesday single-vehicle fatality accident. Laura L. Kramer, 61, Linton, was driving a 2005 blue Ford Ranger in the area of SR 54 and CR 230 N. At approximately 1:28 p.m., according to witness statements and observations at the crash scene, Kramer was driving northbound on SR 54 and, for unknown reasons, drove off of the east side of the highway...
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Rickie Sue Bechtel
(Obituary ~ 10/07/21)
Rickie Sue Bechtel, 76, of Washington, went to her heavenly home Sept. 30, 2021. Rickie Sue was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Glasgow, Ky., to the late Charles Brake and Velma Scott Brake. She was a member of Odon Christian Church and retired from NSWC Crane as an explosives handler. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed cooking, bird watching and gardening. Rickie Sue was a kind soul who never met a stranger and she will be missed by many...
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Linton Sanitation holiday trash schedule
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
The City of Linton Street and Sanitation Department would like to inform residents that trash pick-up will run on schedule for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, Oct. 11. The department wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday.
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Lakers drop two matches in five sets as Stone hits milestone
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/21)
The Lady Lakers went the distance in two games this week but fell to Clay City Monday 25-19, 25-21, 23-25, 19-25, 15-11. Shakamak fell on senior night the next day to Riverton Park 17-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-14, 15-9. Monday night, the Lakers managed to take the Eels to five sets after losing the first two...
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Holtsclaw issues letter for Domestic Violence Awareness month
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw issued a letter on the subject to Greene County. “While domestic violence and intimate partner abuse is something that should be first and foremost in our minds every month, October is a chance to raise awareness about something that affects every single community in Indiana,” Holsclaw wrote...
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Joe Don Wise
(Obituary ~ 10/07/21)
Joe Don Wise, 79, of Coalmont passed away at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born February 26, 1942 in Howesville to Max O. Wise and Josie M. (Miller) Wise. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lee Ann Wise of Coalmont, whom he married on February 24, 1963; children, Donya Bengert (Mike) of Haubstadt and Robert Wise (Amy) of Jasonville; grandchildren, Audrey Regan (Billy), Natalie Peters (Trevor), Seth Wise and Rachel Wise...
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New study on homelessness in Greene County finds lack of resources to address issue
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
According to a press release issued by Faculty Liaison and Public Relations Officer for the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, Jessica Hayes, people who experience homelessness in rural areas are often unseen, sleeping in wooded areas, abandoned buildings or other substandard accommodations...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 10/07/21)
CRIMINAL CASES Paul R. Pearson, 55, Linton, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement with a vehicle; Class C misdemeanor OVI; Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance; Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/07/21)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 62 incidents and calls for service from Oct. 1-3, including one abandoned vehicle, three property damage accidents, two personal injury accidents, four alarms, one animal complaint, four assists to other departments, three assists to the public, one burglary, one child custody, two civil paper services, two domestic disputes, three EMS, one fraud, one juvenile complaint, one open door, one P.O. ...
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Indiana Chamber calls on Hoosiers to enter “Coolest Thing Made in Indiana” contest
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
According to a release from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, “the gauntlet has been thrown down”. Entries for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s new Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition are now being accepted, and manufacturers from around the state are being invited to join in what’s shaping up to be a heated competition...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/07/21)
Friday, October 8 Beech Creek Township Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat Jonah fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults are $12 per person and kids 12 and under are $5. Kid’s menu will include mac and cheese and hot dogs. This year, due to COVID, we will be offering a to-go box for $10 including three pieces of fish and all sides...
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Bloomfield council discusses public safety reports
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Members of the Bloomfield Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in the Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting began with an approval of the claims, utility adjustments and minutes from the previous meeting...
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Bloomfield school board hears concerns, discusses masking
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Members of the Bloomfield Board of School Trustees met at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 in the High School Media Center for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with a public hearing on teacher compensation and negotiations. As there were no public or board comments on this, the board moved on to public comments...
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Bloomfield chamber discusses events, town updates
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
On Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and the chamber board met for their regular monthly meeting at Casa Sevilla restaurant in Bloomfield. The meeting began with a discussion about the upcoming annual Chamber Dinner, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, 2021 at the Greene County Event Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6 p.m...
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Holtsclaw issues letter for Domestic Violence Awareness month
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw issued a letter on the subject to Greene County. “While domestic violence and intimate partner abuse is something that should be first and foremost in our minds every month, October is a chance to raise awareness about something that effects every single community in Indiana,” Holsclaw wrote...
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Bloomfield woman faces theft charges after Walmart visit
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Linton Police Officer William Walker, Bloomfield resident Elizabeth A. Fields, 39, faces preliminary charges of theft after she was caught attempting to take items from the Linton Walmart without paying...
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GCGH to host Prescription Take-Back Day
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
According to a press release issued by Greene County General Hospital (GCGH), the next National Take Back Day will be Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at the hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, prescription drugs and vaping devices. ...
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Ghouls gonna gather as Spookfest returns to Linton
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Witches are dusting off their cauldrons, spirits are starching their fanciest sheets, werewolves are carefully combing out their lustrous fur and vampires are sending their most elegant capes to the cleaners in preparation for the Saturday, October 30 return of the Spookfest celebration to downtown Linton...
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Clothe-A-Child/Toys-For-Tots applications open all month long
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Oct. 1, 2021 marked the beginning of another year of the Clothe-A-Child and Toys-For-Tots projects, organized by the Linton Civitan Club since 1968. Applications are now open for families to complete and will be accepted until Oct. 29, 2021. Families living in Greene County school districts who meet income guidelines are eligible to receive benefits for children 12 years and younger, and families who are approved will get vouchers to shop for new clothing for each eligible child. ...
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Scoreboard 10-7-21
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/21)
Boys Tennis Tuesday Doubles Tournament Bloomfield seniors Baylin Graf/Ryan Schulte d. Gus McCrary/Cayden McCrary of Vincennes Lincoln 6-0, 6-2. Graf and Sculte advanced to the sectional doubles championship with the win in Jasper. That match with Caleb Armstong and Jaylyn Rook was moved to Thursday after rain washed the court. Result was after press...
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Bloomfield school board hears concerns, discusses masking
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Members of the Bloomfield Board of School Trustees met at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 in the High School Media Center for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with a public hearing on teacher compensation and negotiations. As there were no public or board comments on this, the board moved on to public comments...
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Bloomfield council discusses public safety reports
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Members of the Bloomfield Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in the Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting began with an approval of the claims, utility adjustments and minutes from the previous meeting...
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Frightmares in Linton will give up the ghost after 2021 season
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Frightmares Haunted House, a go-to Halloween destination in Linton for 11 years, will close the coffin lid after this season, ending a spooky reign filled with jump scares and all things spooky. Frightmares was born in Linton in 2011, birthed by the creative minds of owners Kegan Inman, Alex Phipps and Cristy Phipps...
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Bone to be wild: GCHS ready to Bark or Treat Oct. 9
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
On Saturday, October 9, the Greene County Humane Society in Linton, located at 1026 N 1375 W, will be hosting their annual Bark or Treat festival from noon to 6 p.m. This annual event will include a variety of notable features such as a pet costume contest with prizes from local merchants, the not-so-scary kid-and-pet-friendly haunted trail, pumpkin painting, music, food vendors, bandanna tie-dye booth, Verisi blood bus, merchandise vendors, pumpkin decorating contest and lots of animals ready for adoption.. ...
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Bloomfield woman faces theft charges after Walmart visit
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Linton Police Officer William Walker, Bloomfield resident Elizabeth A. Fields, 39, faces preliminary charges of theft after she was caught attempting to take items from the Linton Walmart without paying...
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Bloomfield chamber discusses events, town updates
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
On Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and the chamber board met for their regular monthly meeting at Casa Sevilla restaurant in Bloomfield. The meeting began with a discussion about the upcoming annual Chamber Dinner, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at the Greene County Event Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6 p.m...
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