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Linton Fire Station offers drive-thru donation station for Sullivan
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Linton Fire Department has had a very busy weekend, gathering up and delivering supplies to Sullivan residents displaced by the F3 tornado that ripped through the area last Friday, destroying 155 homes in Sullivan and taking three lives. “It has been a very busy few days,” said Linton Fire Chief Colton Murray. “But we are holding up well. We have had many people reach out, wanting to help.”...
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Greene County Commissioners declare state of emergency
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
President of the Greene County Board of Commissioners Nathan Abrams declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon in the wake of tornadic activity and winds that damaged homes, buildings, infrastructure and agriculture and caused flooding damage in several parts of the county...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 04/03/23)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 64 incidents and calls for service March 31 to April 2, including one abandoned vehicle, four alarms, five animal complaints, four assists to other departments, two assists to the public, two civil disputes, three domestic disputes, one drug, two EMS, one fire, one missing person, eight property damage accidents, six reckless drivers, three road hazards, one attempted suicide, one suspicious, one theft, two threats, two transports, one unruly subject, three warrant services, three welfare checks and eight traffic stops.. ...
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James “Mike” Michael East
(Obituary ~ 04/03/23)
James “Mike” Michael East, age 85, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Bedford on November 10, 1937, the son of Evan George and Margaret Katherine (Burke) East. Mike was a 1956 graduate of Bedford High School. He served in the Army National Guard. He retired from AT&T after 37 years of service...
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Bloomfield baseball finally healthy, ready to achieve
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
BLOOMFIELD – It is no secret Bloomfield has not won a sectional in baseball in an exceptionally long time and it is also not a secret the 2023 season is a great chance for the team to snap the steak. The Cardinals have not won sectionals since 1972...
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With large senior class, expectations still high at Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
JASONVILLE – When Shakamak varsity baseball has a large senior class, it typically results in a trip to Victory Field in Indianapolis in June. Dylan Collins is in his first season coaching at the school he once played at and is hoping the postseason trend continues in 2023...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 04/03/23)
Tuesday, April 4 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 5:30 P.M., This meeting will be held at 109 I Street NE in Linton. Wednesday, April 5 Bloomfield Public Library will host an event from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate library week. There will be light refreshments...
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Shakamak Chamber to host inaugural event
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” event April 11 at the Jasonville Public Library, following the chamber meeting at 6 p.m.. The event will allow the public to meet the candidates running in the upcoming May primary election...
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The Wolverines are hungry for a second chance at a sectional title
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
SWITZ CITY – The White River Valley Wolverines have a small roster this season with only 12 players. The senior class makes up a quarter of the roster in Bradley Lane, Tristan Crutchfield, and Dylan Strauser. Three juniors also lead the team in Palmer Jerrell, Briar English and Dalton Fulford. The Wolverines have five freshman and one sophomore in AJ Moreno. The seven returning players have big expectations after finishing the runner-up to Shakamak in last season’s sectional championship game...
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Primary preview-Kathy May: Jasonville City Council Ward 4
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The primary elections will be held in Greene County on May 2 and will decide which candidates will run in the general election this November. The only elections to be decided on in the primary election will be the Republican candidate for Jasonville Mayor, either current mayor Larry Watters Sr. or challenger Eric Siepman and the Republican candidate for Jasonville City Council, Ward 4...
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Scoreboard, 4-4-23
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/23)
Softball Thursday Eastern Greene 3, Edgewood 21 Eastern Greene softball opened its 2023 season Thursday at Edgewood and fell to a talented Mustang team. Edgewood prevailed 21-3 thanks to 14 hits and 10 errors by Eastern Greene. EG stats Runs: Bianca Wyatt, Chyann Padgett, Bailee Tieman...
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Primary preview-Ricci Dicus: Jasonville City Council, Ward 4
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
The voters in Jasonville have a couple of important decisions to make on primary election day, May 2. The primary election will decide which candidates run in the November general election. To be decided May 2 will be the Republican candidate for Jasonville Mayor, either incumbent Larry Watters Sr. or challenger Eric Siepman...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 04/03/23)
CRIMINAL CASES Patrick R. Sherrard, 33, Linton, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery; Level 6 Felony intimidation; Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. Carmen D. Harris, 31, Jasonville, Class A misdemeanor OVI endangering a person; two counts Level 6 Felony OVI endangering a person with prior; Class C misdemeanor OVI first offense and no endangerment; Class A misdemeanor OVI with alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more; Level 6 Felony OVI with an ACE of .15 or more with prior; Class B misdemeanor unauthorized entry of motor vehicle.. ...
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Sullivan recovering from EF-3 tornado~Surrounding communities pitching in to help
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
Sullivan County and the southern end of the City of Sullivan are recovering from the devastating effects of an EF-3 tornado that swept in a 13.5-mile path with a maximum width of 660 yards (3/8 mile) through both Friday evening, killing three, injuring eight and affecting the lives of thousands more. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 155mph...
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How to help victims of the tornado in Sullivan
(Local News ~ 04/03/23)
Greene County EMA Director Roger Axe issued a press release Monday in regard to donation needs in Sullivan and Sullivan County. “On behalf of Sullivan EMA in this time of need, we issue this release,” Axe said. Needed are baby formula, both regular and sensitive. ...
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