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Margaret “Peggy” M. Panky
(Obituary ~ 07/27/23)
Margaret “Peggy” M. Panky, age 93, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Glenburn Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born in Bloomington on April 30, 1930, the daughter of Charles E. Wills and Alma Sophia Wilhemina (Ecker) Wills...
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City of Linton rolling out ‘REACH Alert’ notification service
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
Linton Mayor John Wilkes shared information recently about a new method the city will use to keep residents informed of events regarding the City of Linton. “We understand the importance of communicating with you and ensuring that we keep you in the loop regarding events affecting the city,” he said. “As a result, we are pleased to announce the initiation of a new notification service called ‘REACH Alert’.”...
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National Night Out gives everyone reason to celebrate
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
The 13th Annual Greene County National Night Out (NNO) will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1 at Humphreys Park in Linton. The event draws thousands from all over Greene County, including residents and representatives of every law enforcement and public safety agency in the county, everyone coming together in the spirit of community in a relaxed atmosphere complete with effortless camaraderie and, for kids, a lot of prizes...
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City of Linton offering new online park shelter rental service
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
The City of Linton recently announced a new, easier way to reserve and pay for shelter space at Humphreys Park for family gatherings, weddings, receptions, graduation parties or other events. “We have had several inquiries about being able to reserve and pay for the shelters online,” said Linton Mayor John Wilkes. “Now, we have that process completed.”...
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Clay County court hands down a 41-year-sentence for dealing meth
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
After a speedy jury trial in June, an Indianapolis man was sentenced to 41 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections. Jason Lane, 49, Indianapolis, was convicted in Clay Superior Court on Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony obstruction of justice and a habitual offender enhancement...
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Sculpture Trails ‘Fire at Nite’ Iron Pour is July 29
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, located at 6764 North Tree Farm Road in Solsberry, will hold their annual end-of-the-summer iron pour event, “Fire at Nite,” on Saturday, July 29 from noon to 10 p.m.. The event has become an annual tradition for many families and attracts visitors from miles around to witness the Trails owner, Gerry Masse and a few dozen artists-in-residence from locations all over the world scurry around the sites two foundries, melting iron at a temperature of 3,000 degrees, draining the molten mass into carry buckets and pouring their contents out into hundreds of molds made by the artists as well as the day’s visitors.. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 07/27/23)
CRIMINAL CASES Curtis L. Crisp, 40, Linton, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Level 6 felony unlawful possession or use of a legend drug; Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe; Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/27/23)
Community Notes Friday, July 28 Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will meet from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Greene County Library Community Room at 125 S. Franklin Street in Bloomfield. Bring your quilting, crafting or small portable projects and materials needed. We will have a pitch-in, so bring a covered dish, dessert or just yourself and join us for the afternoon. Contact Tina at 812-825-9039 for more info...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/27/23)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 104 incidents and calls for service from July 24-26, including four assists to the public, six assists to other departments, one PO violation, five title checks, three trespasses, one child custody, 10 suspicious, five animal complaints, one juvenile complaint, two mental health issues, one property damage accident, one personal injury accident, three extra patrols, five welfare checks, two burglaries, one information, three road hazards, 16 transports, two alarms, one abandoned vehicle, three unruly subjects, one civil dispute, one domestic dispute, three attempted suicides, one criminal mischief, one theft, one warrant service, one repo and 19 traffic stops.. ...
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UPDATED: WRVSD gets on board with WETC to train bus drivers
(Local News ~ 07/27/23)
Members of the White River Valley Board of School Trustees announced a new partnership formed with Wagler Education and Training Center (WETC) at Monday’s school board meeting. WRVSD Superintendent Dr. Bob Hacker said he had, along with WRVSD Transportation Director Jason Walton, been working on a bus driver training partnership with WETC since last February. ...
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