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Clear cut logging at Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife area has approval of state officials
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 16:00:03
A Sullivan-based coal mining company is legally clear-cutting trees off of section of Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area in northwestern Greene County. Lily Group, which plans to open Landree Mine, an underground operation near the logging site close to the intersection County Roads 700N and 1500W in Wright Township, is waiting for the state permitting process to be completed...
Some unhappy with coal mine company's logging on state property
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 16:00:03
While the clear-cut logging going on at Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area in northwestern Greene County by an area coal company has been deemed legal by state officials, not everyone is happy about the practice. Lily Group, based in Sullivan, the developer of a new underground coal mine located adjacent to the fish and wildlife area, started clear-cutting about 120 acres 10 days ago...
WRV deals with personnel matters
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 16:00:03
Jeff Kail will return this year as the assistant coach of White River Valley's varsity softball team but one member of the WRV School Board opposed the appointment. Kail had been the assistant coach but the board accepted his resignation during a meeting in December...
Owensburg woman in court Monday on alleged fraud and forgery charges
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 16:00:03
An Owensburg woman will appear in court Monday to face alleged Medicaid fraud and forgery charges. Kathryn J. Haywood, 49, will be arraigned in Greene County Superior Court on two counts of forgery, class C felonies, and one count of Medicaid fraud, a class D felony...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 16:00:03
Salvation Army pleased with fundraising effort
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 15:00:02
Things are looking up for the Greene County Salvation Army. Lori Kahl, chairperson for the local service extension unit, said, "We were able to raise $9,759.01 during the recent bell-ringing season." In 2008, the unit raised around $5,800 during the bell-ringing season, she noted...
Shakamak students honored by Chamber of Commerce
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 15:00:02
JASONVILLE -- Jasonville Chamber of Commerce members and special guests, Shakamak School Superintendent Mike Mogan and Shakamak Jr./Sr. Principal Vanessa Hodge, honored Shakamak students at the annual awards banquet Thursday evening. Following dinner in a banquet room decorated in the blue and white school colors, students who earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above were presented certificates by Chamber of Commerce President Andrea Pierce and Vice President Brad Duncan...
Pride in the Park meeting set for Thursday
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-19 15:00:02
If you have an interest in Humphreys Park in Linton, then be sure to check out an upcoming Pride in the Park meeting. Fred Markle, a Linton businessman and concerned citizen, provided details on the meeting. "We have some interested groups, individuals and also organizations here in town that are interested in helping out in cleaning the park and fixing it up," he said...
WRV approves RIF letters to eight teachers
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 22:00:02
The White River Valley School Board gave the administration permission to send out letters of intent to RIF (Reduction In Force) to eight teachers for the next school year. The Board met Thursday evening at the high school with all members present except Andrew Graves...
Linton man falls asleep at the wheel; escapes serious injury
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 17:00:02
Terry R. Wilson, 27, Linton, received only minor injuries when he fell asleep at the wheel early Thursday and ran off the road, hit an embankment, went airborne and rolled. Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan K. Woodall responded to the scene of the one-vehicle accident on State Road 57 south of County Road 200S in Washington Township...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 16:00:01
Ag Day Friday Home-cooked food and agriculture products will be featured at the annual Ag Day celebration at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds on Friday evening. A dinner, prepared by members of the 4-H Council of Greene County and the White River Valley Cattleman's Association, will be served from 5-8 p.m. for $5 per person...
Clayton will not return to the Miners' bench next season
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-18 20:00:02
Linton-Stockton High School will have a new varsity boys basketball coach in 2010-11. After six seasons in charge at his alma mater, Darren Clayton's contract will not be renewed for next season. Clayton, who had a 51-82 mark with the Miners, will continue as business teacher...
Autism: Local family learning to cope with complex developmental disability
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 15:00:02
Elijah Hall suffers from autism, a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. Elijah's case is typical of other Indiana children, who suffer from autism...
Convicted sexual predator behind bars for failing to register
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 15:00:02
A Worthington man who is listed as a sexually violent predator is behind bars after failing to register as a sex offender. David K. Wiggins, 24, 8023 North County Road 100 West, Worthington, was arrested on a warrant by Greene County Sheriff's Special Deputy Jim O'Malley on Tuesday...
Mother of autistic child at a loss to know what to do
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 15:00:02
Linton native Jean (McBride) Ward says she's frustrated and at a loss at what to do now. Her 14-year-old son, Elijah, has autism and she has been unsuccessful in obtaining a group placement or securing the in-home nursing care. About five years ago, state officials offered help and paid for a nurse to come into the home one Saturday a month to care for Elijah and give his mother some relief and a chance to re-charge outside the home under a crisis program...
Linton FFA students fare well at contest
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-18 14:00:01
Some Linton-Stockton FFA members fared well at a recent district competition in which they placed first in the quiz bowl contest. Kimberly Hill, FFA sponsor and L-S agriculture teacher, provided details on the competition held at South Putnam High School on March 10...
Passport Fair coming to Bloomfield Post Office
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 16:00:02
Look for a Passport Fair coming soon to a post office near you. "Post Offices throughout Indiana will be hosting Passport Fairs on Saturday, March 27 to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications," explains a U.S. Postal news release...
Rural Bloomfield man charged following alleged knife attack
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
Joshua A. Wright, 23, of rural Bloomfield has been charged in Greene Superior Court with Class C felony battery with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking another man with a knife. Wright was arrested early Friday after police responded to a 911 call about a fight involving a man with a knife...
Memory Makers to host quilt show Friday and Saturday
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
The members of the Greene County Memory Makers Club will exhibit some of their hand-crafted quilt work Friday and Saturday during a show at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Library in Bloomfield. The organization, comprised of about 25 women and men, has been organized for 11 years and this is the 10th annual show they've put on, according to Linda Benjamin, who is a charter member and currently the club president...
Town of Lyons seeking applicants for housing grants
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
The town of Lyons is looking for applicants for a homeowner rehabilitation grant. Lyons Town Clerk/Treasurer Kim Flynn provided the details on the grant -- which could fund home improvements if awarded. "Basically since we put in for it twice and have gotten it twice, we really need more applicants that haven't applied before," Flynn explained...
Smith family benefits from basket bingo event
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
Ag Day celebration planned for Friday evening
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
SWITZ CITY -- Home-cooked food and agriculture products will be featured at the annual Ag Day celebration at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds on Friday evening. A home-cooked dinner, prepared by members of the 4-H Council of Greene County and the White River Valley Cattleman's Association, will be served from 5-8 p.m. for $5 per person...
Bloomfield Rotary's annual chili supper/auction Thursday; raises money for scholarships
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
The 10th annual Bloomfield Rotary chili supper/auction Thursday at the Bloomfield High School cafetorium is a major fundraiser for a host of college scholarships. The meal starts at 6 p.m. followed by an auction at 7 p.m. The meal includes chili, sandwich and drink...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-17 15:00:03
Kindergarten round-up Shakamak Elementary School will conduct kindergarten round-up April 8 from 9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Children who are 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 are eligible for enrollment. Kindergarten packets are available in the elementary office. Packets should be picked up prior to round-up...
Stray woes trouble Lyons Town Council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 22:00:01
A slew of stray dogs are posing a pressing pooch problem for Lyons, with officials concerned at the rates the Greene County Humane Society would charge per animal to take them in. "Our little grandkids are scared to death," Michael Bruner said, while his wife Joleen noted their small dog had been attacked by a larger stray...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 16:00:03
L-S School Board members learn about the county's alternative school
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 16:00:03
Light was shed on Greene County's alternative school during the recent monthly meeting of the Linton-Stockton School Board. Greene County Academy Director Mike Henne shared details on the school which is located on the campus of White River Valley High School and used by all five county schools...
New underground coal mine waiting on permitting process
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 16:00:03
A proposed underground coal mine in Wright Township is awaiting final permitting approvals from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources before beginning the hiring process and starting production. The proposed Landree Mine is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of County Road 1500 West and County Road 700 North, southwest of Jasonville...
Area students will have a chance to get creative over spring break
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 16:00:02
Area students will have the opportunity to learn a unique art style during spring break at an upcoming class to be offered by a Bloomfield art gallery and studio. Last week, Jeff Reed, a Bloomington wildstyle graffiti artist, conducted a successful class at Casa del Muse in downtown Bloomfield...
Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce looking at ways to improve its services
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 15:00:03
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce is looking at ways to improve its services. At Tuesday's monthly meeting, Chamber Vice President Jim Meng presented six ideas -- which were previously discussed at a chamber planning meeting. The chamber wants to do what it can to help its members, he noted...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 15:00:03
Easter egg hunt Lyons Health and Living Center will host an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday. Age categories are 0-2, 3-6, 7-9 and 9-11. Look for the Easter Bunny as well as gold and silver eggs. Rain date is March 27. Library to use Evergreen system...
Greene County Longbeards stage annual dinner; present scholarships and donations
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-16 14:00:02
L-S Graduation requirements to change on semester system
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 23:00:02
Look for credit requirements to change at Linton-Stockton High School during the 2010-11 year. With the recent change from trimesters to semesters also comes a change in graduation requirements -- which were approved by the L-S School Board on Monday...
Basket bingo on Tuesday to benefit Deputy Shane Smith and Family
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-15 20:00:02
The public is invited to a special Longaberger basket bingo slated for Tuesday evening at the Elks Lodge in Linton. The evening has been organized to benefit Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Shane Smith, his wife Miranda and their infant daughter Lailey who were all involved in a tragic accident in January...
Dugger remembers kindness of Chet Booker, former owner of Booker's Market and Storybook Village
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 19:00:02
Within moments of visitation beginning, the line to pay last respects to Chester Booker stretched nearly to the door of Newkirk Funeral Home Monday...
Greene County Council and Commissioners approve change to WestGate inter-local agreement
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 19:00:02
The Greene County Council and the Greene County Commissioners both took action Monday in separate meetings that will set the stage to amend a 2006 inter-local agreement between the WestGate Authority and the three counties that cooperatively established the tech park near Scotland village...
Linton native to research effects of Chilean earthquake
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:03
A Linton native and Indiana State University graduate will travel to waters off the coast of Chile this week to learn more about changes in the seafloor following the Feb. 27 earthquake and tsunami. Jared Kluesner will be part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's SEARCH (Survey of Earthquake and Rupture in Chile) cruise, funded by a National Science Foundation rapid response research grant...
Linton police arrest two over weekend
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:03
Linton officers picked up two men over the weekend who were wanted on warrants in unrelated cases. Perry E. Shepard, 32, Linton, was arrested at 9:03 p.m. on Saturday. Russell L. Alsman, 22, Linton, was arrested at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday. In both cases, the investigating officer, Thomas A. Jerrels, was assisted by Cpl. Chad Crynes and Reserve Officer Rodney Bredeweg...
Linton Freedom Festival queen crowned
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:02
Mariah Hubbell (middle), the daughter of Michael and Stacy Hubbell, was crowned Linton Freedom Festival queen Saturday night. Katrina Davis (right), the daughter of David and Terry Davis, was named first runner-up, and Lindsey Jones (left), the daughter of Janie Secrest and Michael Jones, was named second runner-up. All are seniors at Linton-Stockton High School...
Science skills shine at annual Linton fair
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:02
How do oil spills affect marine life? At what temperature does a popsicle melt? What's the best mixture for a volcanic eruption? Science was in the air at Linton-Stockton Elementary School last week as the school showcased its third science fair projects and winners...
Foreclosure sales add a lot of extra work
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:02
Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce told the county commissioners on Monday morning that the number of "sheriff's foreclosure sales" continue to grow and is becoming more work than a single person can do. His idea is to hire an Indianapolis firm that specializes in these kind of property sales to take on the administrative responsibilities...
Commissioners approve WTH's proposal
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-15 17:00:01
The Greene County Commissioners took final action Monday morning on a proposal to correct county plat maps by catching up on a large backlog of property splits. A $76,475 proposal from WTH Technologies, Inc. of Indianapolis, was approved by a 3-0 vote...
Nickle sentenced after pleading guilty to dealing methamphetamine
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 20:00:02
Randy J. Nickle of Linton was sentenced Friday to 10 years with four years suspended after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit dealing in methamphetamine, a Class B felony. Nickle was arrested in October after a routine traffic stop by a Linton police officer and an Indiana State Police trooper caused the officers to suspect drug activity was going on in the vehicle...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 16:00:02
Commissioners meet on Monday The Greene County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the third floor meeting room at the courthouse in Bloomfield. Tornado spotter's course A National Weather Service tornado spotters course will be conducted at the Greene County Fairgrounds near Switz City at 7 p.m on April 6. The class is sponsored by the Greene County Emergency Management Agency...
Linton Council hears proposal from the Greene County Horse Council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 16:00:02
The Linton City Council heard a lease proposal from the Greene County Horse Council (GCHC) during its recent monthly meeting. GCHC Vice President Yvette Rollins expressed an interest in leasing the Conservation Club at the February meeting and followed up with the proposal at the March meeting...
County road condition woes traced to budget shortfall
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 16:00:02
With a 10-ton weight limit on the county roads and a dwindling supply of rock to spread over the gravel roads, Greene County Highway Superintendent Mike Hennette is trying to make ends meet and still satisfy the concerns of citizens who are unhappy with road conditions...
Another counterfeit bill shows up in Greene County
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 14:00:02
Another attempt to pass a counterfeit bill in Greene County has been reported to police by a Bloomfield business. Marshal Kenneth Tharp of the Bloomfield Police Department said a white man and woman came into the Subway restaurant on Monday at approximately 9:15 p.m. and used a fake bill to pay for their order...
Students gather for annual Greene County Music Festival
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-12 09:00:03
About 280 teen musicians from six area high schools converged on White River Valley Junior-Senior High School in Switz City on Thursday for the day-long rehearsal that culminated with a mass evening concert in the school gymnasium. The Greene County Music Festival is a tradition that dates back about four decades and for the last 12 years has been hosted by WRV, according to WRV music director Candy Johnson. ...
Greene Academy Director talks to Shakamak School Board
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-11 23:00:01
Greene Academy Director Mike Hennie gave a presentation at the MSD of Shakamak Board of School Trustees meeting Thursday evening. Hennie explained that there were two programs at the Academy -- a suspension program and an alternative program. The suspension program was implemented to keep kids off the street during days of suspension. Hennie noted that there is an average of 15 students in the suspension program...
Charges filed against mother after accident involving minor injuries to her three children
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-11 19:00:02
Three children received minor injuries and were transported to a hospital after the vehicle they were riding in ran off the road and hit some trees late Monday night. Their mother, who was allegedly driving, was not injured -- she ended up in the Greene County Jail...
