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From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-17 22:00:02
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50-year anniversary class awards scholarships
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 19:00:03
Greene County to receive more than $649,000 in pay back from state
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 18:00:03
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The state will pay off a remaining $212 million owed to local governments by the end of this month, a year ahead of schedule, Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday. Daniels said tax collections in March and April were strong and that he was confident the state would end the fiscal year on June 30 with a fourth consecutive budget surplus. ...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 18:00:03
No parking South Main Street in Linton will be a no-parking zone on Monday. The street will be repaved that day, weather permitting. Lyons Strawberry Festival A strawberry dessert contest will be held in conjunction with the Lyons Strawberry Festival June 1. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Anyone can enter...
Worthington man faces three felonies after gun incident
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 17:00:03
Preliminary charges filed Friday in Greene Superior Court against Dickie Allen Phillips, Jr., 31, Worthington, include three felonies and one misdemeanor. He was arrested Wednesday evening by Worthington Town Marshal Dennis Conaway after an incident involving a handgun...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 17:00:03
What started as fun soon turned to trouble for one Bloomfield resident. Wendy R. White Norris, 26, was arrested for resisting law enforcement and criminal recklessness after driving with a passenger on her vehicle hood and failing to stop for law enforcement...
Sheriff's department adds two new deputies
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 17:00:03
The Greene County Sheriff's Department will have two new faces starting Sunday. Brad Deckard, a former Bloomfield Deputy Town Marshall, and Bob Pierce, a current Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Officer, were unamiously approved for hiring Thursday night by the Greene County Sheriff's Board...
Bloomfield School evacuated because of natural gas leak
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-16 18:00:03
A natural gas leak forced the evacuation of the Bloomfield School complex about 2:10 p.m. Friday. Superintendent Dan Sichting reports that the approximate 1,000 students in the elementary, junior high and high school were released early.
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 14:00:06
Jordan K. Moore, 18, Linton, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday after a police officer stopped him for disregarding a stop sign. Moore was riding a 49cc Moped when Patrolman Paul F. Clark II observed the moped weaving on the roadway before failing to observe the stop sign on the corner of 2nd St. S.W. and D St. S.W. in Linton...
Linton bar closed by state officials after owner's conviction
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-16 18:00:03
A Linton bar was shutdown Thursday afternoon by an order from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. The N'Zone bar at 33 East Vincennes Street was closed when an Indiana State Excise officer served the "pickup order" on the establishment's permit because one of the corporation's stockholders is no longer eligible to hold a three-way liquor permit because he has been convicted of a class C felony.
Bloomfield receives grant for downtown project
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-16 15:00:02
LPD investigation leads to another meth arrest
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 09:00:03
Following a month-long investigation led by LPD Det. Josh Goodman, a third person has been arrested in connection with a methamphetamine manufacturing operation in rural Linton. A warrant was issued Thursday afternoon for the arrest of Levi Elkins, 18, Linton, and he was taken into custody by Linton police officers Thursday evening...
Van swerves to miss deer, ends up in water filled ditch
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-16 06:00:03
A Daviess County man swerved to miss a deer crossing the road late Thursday night and ended up in high water along State Road 57 -- just north of the State Road 54 intersection commonly known as the Lighthouse Junction. Paul Bevers, 62, Route 2, Montgomery was southbound on U.S. ...
Fire heavily damages kitchen in Linton home
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 22:00:04
WRV agrees to participate in alternative school plan
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 21:00:03
The White River Valley Board of School Trustees approved a plan to participate in the proposed program for alternative education in Greene County. At the board's regular monthly meeting Thursday night, superintendent Layton Wall said he was happy that four board members had attended the county superintendent's meeting this week for the discussion about alternative education...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:03
The Greene County Foundation Festival Weekend is just around the corner and headline performer Roy Clark says he is rested and ready to entertain the folks in Linton. There are still tickets left for the annual Roy Clark and Friends Show and some spots available for the celebrity golf tournament...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:03
"Well done good and faithful servants. You will make a difference in someone's life," said the Rev. Mike Roth, vice president of Greene County Habitat for Humanity, as he received a check from Linton-Stockton students in the amount of $20,242.12 to be applied toward the next HFH house to be built in Linton...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:03
For food, fun and freebies don't miss the annual Ladies Civitan Sample Fair. The traditional fundraiser is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Admission is $1. The fair showcases a mixture of not-for-profit organizations as well as local businesses, said Ladies Civitan Secretary Liz Thompson...
BPD reserves put on hold by council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:03
Department updates and other miscellaneous items were a part of the business at hand during the May meeting of the Bloomfield Town Council. During the police update, Town Marshal Kenny Tharp requested the appointment of Anthony Price, Terry Jackson and Darcy Nichols as reserve officers...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:03
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 19:00:02
K of C passing out Tootsie Rolls Linton Knightof Columbus members will be passing out Tootsie Rolls this weekend at intersections and locations in Linton, Switz City and Linton for donations. All proceeds will got to assist mentally challenged individuals in Greene County. MSD Shakamak School Board The Shakamak School Board will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the school media center. Executive session at 7:30 p.m. in the central office. Linton-Stockton School Board The L-S School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the superintendent's office. Executive session at 6 p.m...
Hancock, Utt face charges following traffic stop
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-15 19:00:02
After a Linton police officer stopped a pickup truck for speeding through town on State Road 54 on Wednesday night, two Linton residents wound up in jail. Ashley Hancock, 23, and Billy J. Utt, 27, are facing a number of criminal charges. The preliminary charges filed Thursday against Hancock include battery upon a police officer, a class D felony; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; and public intoxication, a class B misdemeanor...
Bloomfield FFA students recognized
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 15:00:03
The Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School FFA Chapter recently conducted its annual year-end banquet to honor members for their achievements in the past school term. Senior Nicole Thombleson received the UAP Richter Award, Ben Vandeventer was the recipient of the Star Greenhand Award for a first-year member while senior Jenny Wilson was the winner of the Star Chapter Degree Award, which goes to an upperclassman...
More than a wave from behind a windshield
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-15 15:00:03
KIRKUK, IRAQ -- Many of the veteran soldiers of Alpha Company of 1st/151st out of Linton have been previously deployed to the Middle East where they conducted missions largely on foot. Now that their missions are behind the wheel of a armored vehicle, they don't miss walking in burning heat, but many miss the interaction with the local population...
White River Valley junior steps up to get her school involved
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 22:00:02
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley junior Kelsey Anderson had attended Relay for Life events in the past, but she had never been on a team. So this year, she decided to start one. Anderson, a member of WRV's Student Council, said she always thought it was something her school should do...
Things shaping up at WestGate Tech Park
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 20:00:03
CRANE -- With an eye fixed on the future and a belief that if it's built they will come, WestGate Technology Park co-developer and architect Dale Ankrom looks out over the 300-plus acres that lies in three adjoining counties. A vision for excellence is foremost on his mind...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 20:00:02
Goodman Family Benefit A benefit for John and Bonnie Goodman, of Worthington, will be from noon to close Saturday at Blondie's Eagle Inn in Hymera. All money will benefit medical bills incurred by the family. Both were in a serious motorcycle accident. Call (812) 383-7100 for more information...
Hunter Fund may help Bloomfield get sirens
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 19:00:03
Thanks to the Helen Hunter Fund the town of Bloomfield may soon have tornado sirens. The matter was discussed Monday night by the Bloomfield Town Council and then tabled for additional research by the council. The Helen Hunter Fund covers purchases that help the community, advised John Rowe, the town attorney. Certain determinations need to be made to use this fund...
More activities planned for this year's Relay for Life at Bloomfield Park
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 19:00:03
The 13th annual Greene County Relay for Life is set for Friday and Saturday at the Bloomfield Town Park. The annual event raises money for the American Cancer Society and is a celebration of life. "The theory is to walk for 24 hours in celebration of those who have survived cancer and continue to fight back against cancer," said Nicole Cox, who is the local event chairperson...
Educators working together to solve issues
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 19:00:03
"The highs and lows of education starts with you the leaders," said Harry Huber as he spoke to Greene County School Administrators at the Greene County Grant and Professional Development Consortium's second annual dinner and board meeting Tuesday night at Saron Church in Linton...
WestGate building named for former NSWC commander
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 19:00:03
CRANE --The legacy as an innovative leader and a friend left by former Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division commander -- the late Capt. William J. "Bill" Nelson USN -- will long be remembered by those who knew and worked with him during his tenure in southwestern Indiana...
State Fire Marshal's investigator says cause of mobile home blaze undetermined
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 17:00:02
TULIP -- An investigator for the Indiana State Fire Marshal's office has ruled the cause of a rural Bloomfield mobile home fire on Wednesday morning as undetermined. Richland-Taylor Township Fire and Rescue Chief Randy Baker said his department asked for the assistance from the state fire marshal in trying to determine what ignited a blaze at the mobile home owned by William Akers, Route 1, Box 72A-3, Bloomfield...
Man buys 'clean' urine for probation drug screen test
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-14 19:00:03
Amid the regular criminal filings that appear on the books in the Greene County Clerk's Office, an unusual charge appeared on Wednesday morning. It was a class B misdemeanor for possession of a device or substance used to interfere with a drug or alcohol screening test...
May misses perfect game, throws no-hitter
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-14 01:00:02
Shakamak senior Jaret May just missed a perfect game, but settled for a no-hitter as the Lakers blanked visiting White River Valley 11-0 in five innings in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball game at Jasonville Tuesday night. "Jaret was one batter from pitching a perfect game," said Shakamak coach Matt Fougerousse. "There was two outs in the fifth when he hit (Clay) Rollings in the back. He got the next guy to ground out to finish the no-hitter...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 21:00:02
Red Bonnet Belles Red Bonnet Belles will meet at 11 a.m . Saturday at Pamida and travel to Chamber's Restaurant in Spencer for dinner at noon. Bloomfield School Board The Bloomfield School Board will meet in executive session at 1 p.m. Thursday in the junior high conference room...
Bloomfield Council talks about golf carts, ATVs, skateboards
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 21:00:02
Golf carts and skateboards were a part of the discussion during the Bloomfield Town Council's meeting on Tuesday. Council President Jo Ann Carmichael introduced the skateboard item--noting that she was recently approached by local boys who expressed interest in a skateboard park...
Students ask N.E. Sullivan school board to ban smoking
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 21:00:02
HYMERA -- Approximately 30 S.A.D.D members of the North Central Jr./Sr. High School chapter made a presentation Monday night asking the Northeast School Corporation Board of School Trustees to ban smoking on all campuses. Each member wore a shirt printed with, "Why Should Our Pathways to Education Be Cloudy."...
Lyons Town Council learns water improvement project is going well
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 21:00:02
The Lyons Town Council heard an update Tuesday night on the on going water improvement project. The council members learned the project dollars are looking good. The inside of the water tank has been painted and the outside painting is progressing...
Old Williams Hotel demolition ready to start next week
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 21:00:02
Worthington Town Council President Hal Harp reported to the council Tuesday night that the demolition of the old Williams Hotel complex is expected to start next week. "On Monday, I expect to get the official notice to proceed. Assuming the contractor can start on Monday, the building should be down in two weeks," said Harp...
50-year graduates forging bond with current WRV grads
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 17:00:04
A half century ago, 35 members of the Switz City Central High School graduating class were presented with their diplomas. Many in this group of graduates fanned out across the country to pursue a variety of careers. The school building where they attended class and cheered on their favorite athletic teams is now gone -- consolidated into White River Valley Junior-Senior High School...
Kuehn selected to continue cheering career at ISU
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 17:00:04
A Linton-Stockton High School senior will be a part of the Indiana State University Sycamore cheer team in the fall. Brittany Kuehn, daughter of Becky and Tim Kuehn, made the cut for the squad after trying out Sunday. "We had practice Saturday night and tried out all day Sunday," Kuehn explained...
Bloomfield Lion's Club Scholarship winners
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 17:00:04
Traffic tickets may be going up in Linton
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 16:00:04
You may soon be digging deeper to pay for traffic violations if ticketed in the city of Linton. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell gave his recommendation on the matter during the Linton City Council meeting Monday night...
Linton police work pair of traffic accidents
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 16:00:04
Linton police worked a pair of accidents involving teens on Monday evening that caused non-life-threatening injuries to two people including a bicyclist. At 5:40 p.m., LPD Patrolman Karl Jacobshagen was called to the intersection of A St. N.E. and 3rd St. after a collision involving two vehicles. Both had been traveling eastbound on A St...
Line-up set for Roy Clark show: See video and hear music from the headline performers
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 16:00:04
Country music legend Roy Clark and an array of his talented musical friends will gather in Linton later this month for another memorable night of entertainment and two days of golf. The Greene County Foundation will present the yearly Roy Clark and Friends benefit show, which raises scholarship money for local high school graduates, at 7 p.m. on May 31 at the Linton-Stockton High School gymnasium...
Niebrugge back in jail after alleged bond violation
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-13 17:00:04
Anthony J. "Tony" Niebrugge is back in jail. On April 24, Niebrugge, 38, of Linton, was convicted in Greene Superior Court of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a class C felony, and residential entry, a class D felony. The court allowed Niebrugge to remain free on the bond that he had already posted in this case until his sentencing hearing. His total bond included one regular bond of $84,500 with 10 percent allowed and one surety bond of $50,000...
LPD chief wants to increase traffic violation fees
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-13 13:00:03
You may soon be digging deeper to pay for traffic violations if ticketed in the city of Linton. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell gave his recommendation on the matter during the Linton City Council meeting Monday night. The traffic violation ordinance has not been updated since the early 1980s, Jerrell said...
Lady Cards win on senior night
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-12 23:00:03
The Bloomfield girls tennis team finished the regular season with a 3-2 win over Barr-Reeve Monday on the Cardinal courts. The Lady Cards singles players were on top of their games and swept singles permitting only four total games. Bailey Maryfield defeated Kacie James 6-0, 6-1 at the top singles spot. The No. 2 position was won by the Lady Cardinal Nikkole Thombleson 6-2, 6-0. Sarah Miller continued the sweep for the Cards by pounding Devan Bullock 6-0, 6-1...
Jasonville okays fire equipment testing, firefighter physicals
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2008-05-13 10:00:04
The Jasonville City Council unanimously granted the fire department's request for the testing of equipment and medical physicals for the firemen. Speaking for the fire department, Assistant Chief Darren Sluder informed the council that some fire chiefs and cities have been blamed for deaths because equipment wasn't tested or firemen weren't given physicals...
Old Linton City Hall coming down
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2008-05-12 21:00:02
Linton's old city hall and fire station will soon be a memory. The Linton City Council voted to accept bids for the demolition of the "A" Street building during its meeting on Monday. "It costs $38,000 to keep the old city hall," explained Mayor Tom Jones...
