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Lakers lose first conference game
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-04 00:00:02
Clay City avenged an earlier loss to Shakamak, outscoring the visiting Lakers 36-28 in the second half and came away with a 52-41 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference victory at Clay City Friday night. The Eels, who lost 53-47 to the Lakers in a high school boys basketball game at the Greene County Invitational in January, improved to 11-6, 4-2 in the SWIAC...
Linton firefighters get donation of lifesaving gear
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2012-02-03 20:00:02
The Linton Fire Department now has a faster, cordless method of extricating victims of car accidents and other tight spots, courtesy a donation of two tool sets from a Daviess County company. Graber Post, located in Montgomery, presented the fire department with two cordless tool sets Friday valued at around $900 total...
Crimestoppers' tip leads to drug arrest in Worthington
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 15:00:02
A tip called in to the Greene County Crimestoppers hotline has resulted in a warrant issued for the arrest of a Vincennes man, who police say has been selling narcotic drugs out of a Worthington apartment building. The warrant for the arrest of David K. Elliott, II, was issued Thursday afternoon after Greene Circuit Judge Erik Allen approved a probable cause affidavit...
Second chance to get a high school diploma offered
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 15:00:02
Coordination between the Greene County Foundation and White River Valley High School is allowing people a second chance at receiving a diploma. More than 100 individuals took the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam at WRV in 2011, and about 80 percent of the testers passed the seven-hour test...
Rural Bloomfield allegedly threatens to burn ex-girlfriend's house and car
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 15:00:02
A rural Bloomfield man, who allegedly threatened to burn his ex-girlfriend's house and car, now faces two criminal charges. Greene Circuit Judge Erik Allen on Thursday approved a probable cause affidavit and issued the arrest warrant for William "Trey" Lloyd, who lives on Colds Springs Road near Bloomfield...
Stolen check lands Linton man in trouble
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 15:00:02
A Linton man is facing a receiving stolen property felony charge after he tried to open an account with a check that was stolen. A warrant was issued Feb. 1 for the arrest of 29-year-old Brian Callihan, after he allegedly attempted to open a checking account with a $400 check at MainSource Bank in Linton...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 15:00:02
2012 Greene County Primary Election Filings Updated Feb. 3 Greene County Commissioner District 1 -- John Fowler (R); Ed Michael (R) District 2 -- Steve Lindsey (D); Nathan Abrams (R) Greene County Council At Large (3 seats to be filled) Lori Brown (D); Bob Kirk (R); Jerry Frye (R), Gregg Roudebush (R), Steve Schantz (D); Joann Hanauer Carmichael (R)...
Watch Shakamak vs. Clay City live tonight on live stream
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 14:00:04
You can watch the Shakamak at Clay City boys basketball game tonight by clicking on this link: http://www.thebraziltimes.com/ Once on The Brazil Times' website, go to the live stream channels on the left side of the home page and locate the Clay City button...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 09:00:03
White River Valley High School will host its annual homecoming celebration Saturday night. The Wolverines will play host to Owen Valley. The queen and king will be crowned between the junior varsity and varsity games.
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 02:00:04
Today Saturday, Feb. 4 Sunday, Feb. 5 Monday, Feb. 6 Thursday, Feb. 9 Friday, Feb. 10 Saturday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 13 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thursday, Feb. 16 Saturday, Feb. 18 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Feb. 23 Thursday, March 1 Saturday, March 3...
Crowd shows up to support Dugger town marshal as his job hangs in the balance
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-03 00:00:03
DUGGER -- Looking out over a crowd of around 50 supporters who cheered him, embattled lawman David Heaton choked up a bit. "No matter what happens, if you ever need me, you can call me," he told them. "Because I'll still be there." He paused. "The only thing I can say at this moment is, I still am the town marshal."...
Taylor Township residents asked to participate in income survey to help with fire department grant
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 16:00:03
Residents in the Taylor Township area are reminded that a door-to-door income survey will be conducted to provide data for a grant application that is being prepared for the construction of a new fire station. The survey will be conducted Feb. 6 through March 9...
Chamber members learn Bloomfield Town Council will be asked to assist with farmer's market location
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
Bloomfield Farmer's Market Committee leader Vickie Hatfield informed the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce she will be meeting with town officials about setting a location for the market. "We can't talk about the where yet because we are meeting next week with the Bloomfield Town Council," Hatfield said at Thursday's Chamber meeting...
Jasonville man accused of stealing a cell phone while doing a job interview
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
A Jasonville man, already in jail for allegedly violating his probation on a multiple theft charge conviction in 2009, faces new legal problems after he allegedly took a cell phone while interviewing for a job at the WorkOne office in Linton. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Aaron C. Gardner, 23, charging him with theft, a class D felony...
Bloomington man allegedly forges his name, photo on paternity test
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 22-year-old Bloomington man, who faces a forgery charge in connection with a 2007 paternity test ordered by the Child Support Division of the Greene County Prosecutor's office. Joseph R. Oakley faces a class C felony charge of forgery after he allegedly submitted to an oral swab for a DNA test on Aug. ...
Foggy morning makes for a tough morning commute
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
Charlotte's Unique Boutique has new downtown Linton location
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
Browsing through the wares of Charlotte's Unique Boutique during the Linton shop's first day in its new 116 N. Main St. location, Cathy Reeves marveled at the elegance. From the hanging chandelier to the stained mahogany rails on the staircase leading to the second floor loft where racks of colorful clothes hung, the redesign impressed Reeves, a long-time customer of Charlotte Hardesty's shop...
Union High School Homecoming hopefuls
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 15:00:02
Union High School will celebrate its basketball homecoming Saturday night against Riverton Parke. The queen and princess will be crowned before the varsity game. The candidates are (front, from left) freshman Haley Smith, seniors Shellby Smith, Cheyenne Goodman, and Presli Holmes; and (back, from left) junior Cheyenne Lloyd, sophomores Autumn Secrest and Hallie Smith, and junior Taylor Leigh. Not pictured is freshman Shania Hale. (Submitted photo)...
Heavy fog causing area school delays
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-02 07:00:02
Heavy fog has prompted the following area school districts to operate on a two-hour delay Thursday: Bloomfield Linton-Stockton White River Valley Northeast Sullivan North Knox North Daviess Southwest Sullivan The National Weather Service has issued a "Fog Advisory" for Greene County until 10 a.m. Thursday...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 17:00:02
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Bloomington band with Linton Music Fest ties headed to Super Fan Tailgate Party
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 16:00:04
The Bloomington band which closed last fall's Saturday evening shows at the Linton Music Festival will now open for Jane's Addiction and the Roots on Super Bowl Sunday. Bloomington-based jam band The Main Squeeze won the fan vote in the Rolling Stone and Volkswagen Super Fan Tailgate Party, an on-line contest where supporters could vote once daily on Facebook and other social media...
Fundraiser planned by Steven "Moose" Jackson's family and friends
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 16:00:04
Friends and family of Steve Jackson, affectionately known by many as "Moose," will host a benefit Feb. 12 from 1-6 p.m. Jackson passed away Friday, Jan. 27, after suffering from a stroke. The benefit, which will be at Cruzers Roller Rink in Linton, will help to offset medical and funeral expenses, according to family friend and event co-organizer Christy Phipps...
Local National Guard unit headed to Afghanistan under new company commander
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 15:00:02
The Linton-based Indiana National Guard Company A, 1-151st Combat Team -- The Avengers -- is again preparing for a deployment into a war zone, the third time since 2003. The local Guard unit is expected to leave for pre-mobilization training at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) near Edinburgh in late July. It will depart in October for Afghanistan, according to 1-151st Combat Team Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eric Derue...
To coin a phase: Father and son collect, make money together
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 15:00:02
Most kids his age don't collect coins. Darren Dickinson knows that. "I've gotten a couple into it," the 16-year-old Linton-Stockton High School junior admits. "But not many kids are into it. Some think it's kind of dumb." That's OK, though -- most kids his age haven't held $3 million dollars in their hands, either. He has...
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Greene County General Hospital unveils $6.5 million expansion plan
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2012-02-01 15:00:02
Greene County General Hospital officials formally unveiled its plans to launch a $6.5 million building/renvoation project that will greatly expand the current emergency room and provide more space for other departments. Hospital administrator Jonas Uland said the hospital had its roots in what he called "an old mansion uptown" 100 years ago...
Restauranteur returns to downtown Linton with the Daily Dish
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-02-01 03:00:02
For little Ben Wade, 4 -- but going on 5 -- posing for a newspaper photo might require a small bribe, like the Skylander action figure he's seeking for his birthday. Getting a grilled cheese and chips at Linton's newest restaurant the Daily Dish, however? That he's thrilled to do...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 17:00:02
Greene County Primary Election Filings Updated Jan. 31 Greene County Commissioner District 1 -- John Fowler (R); Ed Michael (R) District 2 -- Steve Lindsey (D); Nathan Abrams (R) Greene County Council At Large (3 seats to be filled) Lori Brown (D); Bob Kirk (R); Jerry Frye (R), Gregg Roudebush (R), Steve Schantz (D)...
Linton man makes initial court appearance on 'meth' making charges
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:02
A Linton man charged with multiple drug charges made his initial appearance in Greene Superior Court on Tuesday morning. David E. Collins, 49, was formally charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, a class A felony; possession of methamphetamine over 3 grams, a class C felony; and possession of precursors with the intent of manufacturing methamphetamine, a class D felony...
County, commissioners disagree on how to remedy e-mail problem
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:02
There is some disagreement on what kind of an email hardware firewall filter system to install at the Greene County Courthouse. Greene County Commissioner's President Steve Lindsey made a request Monday afternoon to the Greene County Council for an additional appropriation to spend $2,900 to install a Barracuda web filter...
County tobacco cessation program coordinator stepping down
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:02
Greene County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition (GCTPCC) Coordinator Nancy Cummings recently announced her intent to retire, and she reflected on the Coalition's accomplishments. Cummings has worked for the Coalition for seven years, and said she has learned a lot of surprising information through reading information packets and attending conferences...
Clergy to be hosted to annual dinner
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:02
The Linton Civitan Club will host its annual Clergy Dinner on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Linton Assembly of God Church. "It's a time where we Civitans honor our clergy for all of their work and support of the community throughout the year," Civitan member Liz Thompson explained...
Resler accused of taking jewelry from woman's home
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:02
A 36-year-old Linton man, who was doing some work at a local woman's home, is accused of taking several items of jewelry then selling them in Terre Haute on three different occasions last November. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jonathan S. Resler, who lives at 5th Street NE, on three counts of theft -- each a class D felony...
Humane Society volunteer called dog's best friend
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 16:00:01
There is an old saying that a dog is man's best friend, but in Greene County, the cliché is reversed. Debra Ludwig, who is a volunteer and part-time employee at Greene County Humane Society, is a dog's best friend. "Last year, she (Ludwig) assisted in placing 59 animals in rescue or foster care," noted Rene Abram, GCHS executive coordinator. "She often makes these arrangements at home on her own time and then actively transports animals to their destination or halfway."...
As lawyer readies suit against Dugger, Heaton falls ill; executive session slated for Thursday
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-31 00:00:02
DUGGER -- As Sullivan attorney John Bodine prepared Monday to take the first steps toward a lawsuit against the Town of Dugger of behalf of Town Marshal Dave Heaton, the lawman fell ill. By Monday, however, Heaton had returned to work. "He had very high blood pressure, due to stress," said his wife Terri Heaton Monday evening...
County agrees to move forward with tax incentives in public-private partnership project
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-30 22:00:03
Following a more than two-hour closed door joint executive session Monday, the Greene County Council and the Greene County Commissioners in separate public meetings approved resolutions that commit tax incentives for the development of a speculative manufacturing and industrial facility in a public-private partnership agreement within the county...
Cullison named Greene County Council president
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-30 22:00:03
Ten-year veteran Greene County Council member Ed Cullison was selected as president of the county's fiscal governmental body at Monday's annual reorganizational meeting. Cullison, an official with Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings and Loan in Bloomfield, follows John Wilkes as president. Wilkes resigned his council position Dec. 31, 2011 to become the new Linton Mayor...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-30 17:00:02
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Sword, knife making hobby keeps rural Bloomfield man busy in his leisure time
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-30 13:00:03
By day, Kyle Willyard works as a project engineer for defense contractor SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) helping to defend the nation's military personnel around the globe. At nights and on weekends he takes on a new role -- designing hand-forged swords, knives, hand axes and a large selection of pewter crafts from the 1750 to 1840 era. He dresses in traditional attire of that time period complete with a colonial three-corner hat...
Rural Linton man arrested on drug charges after search warrant executed
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-30 13:00:03
A 49-year-old Linton man was arrested on methamphetamine manufacturing and possession charges after the Greene County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at his rural residence early Saturday morning. David E. Collins, who lives at Route 2, Linton, was taken into custody at about 12:45 a.m. on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-28 23:00:02
Eastern Greene High School celebrated homecoming with a 67-52 victory over Bedford North Lawrence in a high school boys basketball game Saturday night. Ashley Osborn was named princess while Briar Martindale was honored as prince. (By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World)...
Firefighters battle laundry room blaze at prison for two hours; no injuries reported
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 23:00:03
CARLISLE -- The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility caught fire in its laundry room Friday evening. However, no injuries or deaths apparently resulted. Multiple fire departments were called to battle the evening blaze at the prison, a fight which lasted just under two hours...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 16:00:03
Linton-Stockton High School senior Emily Bough performed a routine along with other Miner Kadets at a recent boys basketball game. The Miner Kadets will perform again Saturday night when the Miners play host to South Knox.
Deregulation bill withdrawn in the House; local barbers, cosmetologist agree it was a bad bill
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
Indiana State Rep. Dave Wolkins withdrew Indiana House Bill 1006, which would have deregulated several occupations in Indiana. The Regulated Occupations Evaluation Committee (ROEC) had suggested the General Assembly eliminate the Indiana Dietitians Certification Board, Committee of Indiana Hearing Aid Dealers, Security Guard and Private Investigators Board, and the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners...
Mother facing criminal charges for not sending child to school
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
The mother of a Linton-Stockton School District kindergarten student is facing two criminal charges because of the child's excessive absenteeism, which is allegedly hindering the development of grade-level academic skills. A probable cause affidavit was approved Thursday in Greene Superior Court and a warrant was issued for the arrest of Crystal D. Pavey, of Route 2, Linton...
Bloomfield still discussing 'balanced' school calendar
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
Bloomfield School District Superintendent Dan Sichting revisited the idea of possibly having a balanced school calendar at Thursday's school board meeting. Sichting submitted a proposal for the balanced calendar to the Bloomfield Teacher's Association (BTA) in December...
A friend's connection sends Karazsias to the Super Bowl
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
Linton-Stockton High School Athletic Director Charlie Karazsia and his wife Kathy are headed to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis, thanks to a little help from their friends. "We lucked out," Charlie Karazsia said. "My wife had a friend who knows people with NFL films."...
Advanced Placement classes to be explained at LSHS informational night
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
Linton-Stockton High School (LSHS) will be opening its doors to all Greene County parents and students Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an Advanced Placement (AP) Night in the auditeria. High Ability Coordinator Nicole Hughes said the event will be open to all college-bound students and parents of students in grades 7 through 11...
Stalking continues to be a growing problem locally
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
Stalking -- unwanted and obsessive attention that manifests in harassment and surveillance-- is a crime which strikes around 3.4 million people over age 18 every year in the United States. It can be charged as a class D felony, or a C felony if it meets certain standards, including threats of sexual assault, battery or murder against the victim -- or if it violates a protective order...
Election candidate filings coming in slow
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
With the deadline to file less than two weeks away it looks like there will be a light ballot for voters to consider in the May 8 Primary Election. The deadline to file candidacy papers for the primary election in the Greene County Voter Registration office is actually less than 10 full business days away -- noon Feb. 10...
NSWC Crane in 'wait and see' mode after announced Defense Department budget cut proposal
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2012-01-27 15:00:04
The preliminary reaction from a Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane spokesman to Thursday's announced Defense Department budget cuts is wait and see what additional information is released by government officials. Spending priorities in the forthcoming fiscal 2013 defense budget request call for reductions in the end strength of the Army and Marine Corps, an increase in special operations forces and maintaining the number of big-deck carriers, Defense Secretary Leon E. ...
