Chris' Corner
Chris is publisher of the Greene County Daily World. He can be reached by email at cpruett79@gmail.com or by calling (812) 847-4487
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Coach Hart: ‘No stage is too big for them’
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 9:51 AMAnyone who is familiar with Joey Hart knows his dad has had a big influence on his coaching career. The senior Hart coached 20 years at Union High School in Dugger and led the Bulldogs to four sectional titles, and had a great run in the 1997 state tournament before losing to eventual-state-champion Bloomington North 62-51 in the Terre Haute Regional championship game... -
It's not time for retirement, just time for a change of scenery
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 7:00 PMI’ve always said the first couple of paragraphs of any story, column or feature story are the hardest. Once you get past that, the words seem to flow from your fingertips. I’ve been staring at a blank screen for days trying to figure out a way to start this column. So here goes... -
Difference Maker will be honored at annual banquet
Posted Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 8:17 AMOne of the best nights of the year for Greene County Daily World employees is later this month. Election night can be fun. Covering area teams in the state tournament is exciting. There are many other things we write about that get the creative juices flowing... -
Parade helps bring us together
Posted Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 8:39 AMThe Fourth of July is one of those holidays we stick out our chests and proclaim how proud we are to be Americans. In Linton and Greene County, Indiana, we tend to stick our chests out a little further than most. Because we’ve been celebrating the Fourth with a parade and other activities for 113 years... -
For the welfare of our country: Words have consequences
Posted Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 4:00 PM3As I sit in my office staring out the window Friday morning, I can see Linton City Hall. I have no clue if Mayor John Wilkes is inside, overseeing a project somewhere in town or attending a conference. But I can assure my employees he’s not sharing on TV, the radio, social media or in our newspaper that we’re “The enemy of the state.” Wilkes doesn’t always agree with what’s in the newspaper. ... -
Event to support Middle Way House
Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 8:13 AMThere are times I shake my head at some of the human tragedies that surface in our society today. Drug abuse. Sexual assault. Domestic violence. Child abuse. And that’s the short list. Just when you think things couldn’t get worse, they do. How do we solve such problems? Education would be a good start... -
Do you know a Difference Maker?
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 12:00 AMOne of the best nights of the year for the Greene County Daily World is still over three months away, but it will be time for the third annual Difference Makers banquet before you know it. Nominations are now being accepted for those who will be honored Sept. 20. The time and location of the event will be announced at a later date... -
Stop and smell the roses
Posted Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 4:16 PMHow many times have you heard the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses?” How often do you slow down from your hectic life and enjoy your blessings? I’m guilty of worrying too much about work and not allowing myself to see other parts of life as I should. My guess is I’m not alone. We all face that from time to time. When that hectic lifestyle keeps us from seeing other important parts of the world around us, that’s when it becomes a problem... -
County crews working to handle potholes
Posted Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 4:02 PMYou know it’s spring when people start finding mushrooms, you hear the crack of the bat for baseball and softball seasons, and you can begin wearing shorts outside and not freeze. Oh, almost forgot. And you have to slow down for a pothole about every quarter of a mile... -
Martha Glover remembered for her smile, compassion
Posted Friday, May 18, 2018, at 12:00 AMIf you ask 10 people who knew Martha Glover what they remember most about her, almost all would say her smile. “Martha was always happy and had a smile on her face,” Bloomfield High School Athletic Director Ron McBride recalled... -
Study addresses disconnect with rural internet access
Posted Friday, May 4, 2018, at 1:32 PMReliable internet access isn’t something that’s on the list of concerns for most people who don’t live in rural America. If you choose to live in the country, far from the nearest stoplight, it’s almost a given if you want reliable internet you’ll have to pay a lot or go without... -
Understanding the Indiana voucher program and its impact
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 8:05 AM1Have you ever wondered how much money public schools are losing because of the Indiana voucher program? The Indiana Association of Pubic School Superintendents (IAPSS) recently released an analysis to share that information, according to IAPSS Executive Director J.T. Coopman... -
Greene County has a Bright Future ahead
Posted Friday, April 20, 2018, at 9:33 AMThere are many nights when employees of the Greene County Daily World lay their heads on their pillow and feel good about what they accomplished that day. Thursday night was one of those nights. Unfortunately, in today’s culture, small-town newspapers get lumped in with the national media when the topic turns to politics and “fake news.” So you can imagine some of the emails, phone calls and other conversations we have with our readers... -
Free soup warms the soul at monthly event
Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 8:08 AMSome members of Linton First Christian Church had a vision in October 2015 that has blossomed into something that helps many in our community each month. What started out as an outreach program — 2nd Saturday Soup in October 2015 — has turned into a monthly event at Linton’s Humphreys Park... -
Spring cleaning to spruce up downtown
Posted Friday, March 30, 2018, at 8:09 AMIf you get into the spring-cleaning mode next month and can’t stop, consider sharing your talents by making downtown Linton look a little better. The organization Rediscover Downtown Linton will host its fifth annual spring cleanup day April 21, and it’s encouraging business owners and residents to help... -
Local market showing impressive numbers
Posted Friday, March 23, 2018, at 9:45 AMAs I looked out my office window Wednesday morning the first thing that came to mind certainly wasn’t the Linton Farmer’s Market. Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that spring has arrived and no more wintery weather is allowed... -
Miners have now become the hunted, not hunters
Posted Friday, March 2, 2018, at 8:55 AM5When picking high school basketball sectional winners, many hardcore fans turn to John Harrell’s amazing website for help. The former newspaperman’s website is outstanding and provides a treasure chest of valuable information. But be cautious. When it comes to Hoosier Hysteria, even numbers don’t always tell the whole story... -
Students showcase power of prayer
Posted Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 9:49 AMEvery now and then something happens to remind me why I’m proud to call Greene County home. It’s not something I go looking for or is planned. It’s something that just pops up and makes me appreciate our area. It happened again Saturday night between games at the Greene County Invitational at White River Valley High School. Eastern Greene had just defeated Shakamak to capture third place, and Bloomfield and Linton were moments away from warming up for the championship game... -
Volunteers are the backbone of our community, country
Posted Friday, September 1, 2017, at 8:28 AMMost days before crawling out of bed I look at the ceiling fan and utter six words in my head: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Why the ceiling fan (it has three lights)? The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It’s a daily reminder... -
Banquet tops list of many memories
Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 5:20 PMThere have been many memorable moments at this newspaper since walking through the doors for the first time in August 1983. News. Sports. Friendships. Tragedy. I could name several in each category that have made this job and career one I’m thankful for every day...
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