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The Bloomfield NJROTC placed fourth overall at the Floyd Central Drill Meet recently in a field of 11 teams. “The individual event teams led by Cadets Alydia Weddle, Blaine Vandeventer, Nick Pittman and Dominic May faced tough competition from Marine, Air Force, Army and Navy JROTC schools from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in a nine-event, all day competition,” said BHS Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer David Hultberg. ...

The Worthington Town Council held a public hearing November 28 to hear from residents concerned about upcoming sewage rate hikes. The town, which is facing the need to update and replace an aging and ineffective system found to be out of compliance by state inspectors, was not chosen for first-round funding offered by OCRA to offset the costs of planned wastewater treatment upgrades...

Pleasant Grove Farm in Lyons has supplied Greene County residents with Christmas cheer since 2006, and this year is no different. Their holiday light show has returned for the 2023 season with the bright displays, inflatable characters and radiant decor they are known for. Pleasant Grove Farm is located at 2750 South Pleasant Grove Farms in Lyons, just four miles south of Linton...

As described in a probable cause affidavit filed by Linton Police Officer Alan Jackson, a domestic dispute on November 18 and eventual search warrant of a residence resulted in the arrest of a Linton man, Justin McDonald, 38. The alleged perpetrator was taken into custody on preliminary charges of Level 5 felony battery with a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony intimidation with a deadly weapon, two counts of Level 5 felony unlawful carrying of a handgun, Level 6 felony pointing a loaded firearm, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine, two counts of Level 6 felony possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor battery, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.. ...

What seemed like a typical Friday at Linton-Stockton High School provided quite the turn for senior Justin Brown as a few unexpected guests entered his morning band class. Representatives from the Greene County Foundation, along with Brown’s loved ones, interrupted rehearsal to relay the exciting news: Brown had been named the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient...

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet their state senator...

A free community Christmas party will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 15 at Meek Financial Center, located at 89 A St NE in Linton. All are welcome to come and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, crafts, meeting Buddy the Elf and other family fun...

The final mobile food pantry food giveaway of the year is scheduled for Monday, December 18 at Humphreys Park in Linton, located at 1300 NE A St.. The drive-thru event, which begins at 10 a.m. and continues until supplies run out, has been steadily growing since its introduction and regularly assists hundreds, including families and the elderly. The staff is made up entirely of volunteers, directed by organizer Wendy Bailey...

Community Notes Friday, December 8 Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will host a Christmas Party from 12-5 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Greene County Library Community Room at 125 S. Franklin Street in Bloomfield. They will have a craft exchange of anything craft-related that you wish to get rid of and give to a good home. ...

Thursday, December 7 The Shakamak Elementary Christmas Program “Twas the Night Before Christmas” will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Elementary gym. Linton-Stockton Elementary School will hold a Winter Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with free admission at the elementary playground. ...

Residents of Jasonville traded their traditional Columbia blue for red and green last weekend in a variety of activities to celebrate the Christmas season. On Saturday, the Jasonville Home for the Holidays festivities kicked off with Grow Jasonville’s Second Annual Donut Dash at 10 a.m.. Participants chowed down on sweet treats from Hometown Doughnuts following the 1.5 mile run/walk down Meridian, Oak, Park, Main and Lawton Streets as Rayden Rehmel crossed the Heritage Block finish line first...

The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees met on Monday, Nov. 27 for their monthly public session. Superintendent Scott Van Der Aa provided information on the newly-acquired Competitive Science of Reading Grant from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)...

Bloomfield Middle and High School has been named a Purple Star School by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) according to a press release from Nov. 9. The designation highlights schools for “their significant display of commitment to service members, veterans and students and families connected to our nation’s military” as stated by IDOE...

According to a press release issued by the Greene County Foundation Friday, Justin Brown, a senior at Linton-Stockton High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Greene County. “Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership,” the release states...

December 1 The Linton-Stockton Miner Kadets will host a holiday gift-wrapping fundraiser at Saron Church in Linton from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. For a monetary donation, Kadets will wrap the gifts brought to the event while you enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and cookies as you wait. Curbside drop-off and pick-up options will also be available, and no wrapping materials are required unless preferred...

According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department (GCSD) Deputy Andrew Shelton and a supplemental affidavit filed by GCSD Deputy Cameron Frye, an altercation between spouses that began in Lyons on November 26 ended a few hours later with the arrest in Dugger of Gerald D. Pirtle III, 40...

Editor Bloomfield High School NJROTC cadets hosted the annual “Cardinal Competition” on Saturday, October 14. The Cardinal team finished third overall after 11 very close contests. “The overall finish came down to the wire with the last event, called NJ Ball, deciding everything,” said BHS Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer David Hultberg...

Friday, December 1 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will have a Facilitated Work Session from 4:30 p.m to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Middle School Conference Room at 109 I St NE Linton, IN 47441. The Linton-Stockton Miner Kadets will hold a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser at Saron Church in Linton from 4 p.m. ...

Generations Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability has positively impacted numerous lives of elderly and homebound members of Greene and surrounding counties through charitable efforts. For yet another year, the Build A Basket program aims to provide these recipients with holiday cheer in the form of gift baskets, whether it be a laundry basket, storage tote with lid, hamper, kitchen trash can or even a simple box...

Family Life Center in Bloomfield has been awarded a $5,000 grant from First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation according to a press release from First Financial Bank. The grant, one of over $510,000 awarded in total, is to “create positive change in the areas of workforce development, education and neighborhood development, with a particular emphasis on low-income communities”...

Our nation’s animal shelters are in crisis due to increased owner surrenders and stray intakes, spiking post-pandemic euthanasia rates across the country, according to the Shelter Animals Count database. To help as many pets find loving homes just in time for the holidays, BISSELL Pet Foundation is once again prompting a national call for adoption with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” reduced-fee adoption event...

Brandan K. Crain, 38, of Solsberry has been preliminarily charged with Level 4 felony possession of a firearm by a serious violent offender, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony obliterating identification marks on a firearm, Level 6 felony possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia following the serving of an arrest warrant on November 13...

Tuesday, November 28 Items purchased from the Shawnee Theatre’s Festival of Trees auction will be available for pickup from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Fun, educational games and activities will be available for little ones at the Linton Public Library. Saturday, December 2...

Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Chandelier Barn in Montgomery on Nov. 15. Community members from Greene and surrounding counties were in attendance, including Daviess, Knox, Lawrence and Martin counties, all of which are served by SIDC. Past and present members of the board and employees as well as family and friends gathered to honor SIDC’s half century of work...