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Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Emeritus Gene Riker recently shared an experience he was fortunate to have shared with his son, John Riker, Calvary Baptist Church Senior Pastor and grandson, Sam Riker, who currently attends Providence Baptist College in Elgin, Ill.. ...

Bloomfield Downtown Revitalization Promotion Committee Chair Ryan O’Neall recently issued a press release explaining his group’s efforts to secure sponsors for 2023 activities. The release reads as follows: “We have exciting news. We are, again, actively looking for business sponsors to help fund our 2023...

Senior Christiane Davis, who is studying multimedia journalism, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes...

Pregnancy Choices of Linton, located at 1759 SR 54, has paired with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department to offer new parents the assurance of knowing their car seats are properly installed for maximum safety. “The Sheriff’s Department Safety Technician will be available to inspect car seats for proper installation from 3:30 p.m. ...

A domestic altercation reported in the early morning hours of Jan. 21 landed a Lyons man, Evan Lewellyn, 33, in the Greene County Jail, facing felony domestic battery and felony strangulation charges. The incident, reported in a probable cause affidavit filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Kelly Hutchens, began with a call to the Greene County Dispatch Center at approximately 4:50 a.m....

The Linton Public Library takes pride in its young readers, especially those who continue to use their love of reading in special ways. First grader Ella Klueshner spreads her love of reading to her peers by encouraging them to read whenever she can, according to Linton Library staff...

Friday, January 27 Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will meet from 12-4 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Greene County Library Community Room at 125 S. Franklin Street, Bloomfield. Bring your quilting, crafting or any small portable project and their materials needed. We will have a pitch-in, so bring a covered dish, dessert or just yourself and join us for a relaxing afternoon. Contact Tina at 812-825-9039 for more info...

Bloomfield Downtown Revitalization Promotion Committee Chair Ryan O’Neall recently issued a press release explaining his group’s efforts to secure sponsors for 2023 activities. The release reads as follows: “We have exciting news. We are, again, actively looking for business sponsors to help fund our 2023...

The Bloomfield School District made an announcement this morning that the school would be conducting an e-Learning day today, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2023 due to inclement weather.

Greene County Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Roger Axe issued a press release announcing the decision of Greene County Commissioner Nathan Abrams as to the county’s official travel advisory in light of predicted incoming bad weather...

The WRV Board of School Trustees met Monday and were given a construction update on the progress of extensive remodeling work underway at WRV Elementary School. Maintenance Manager Chuck Sims told the board both of the new air handling units servicing the elementary school gym are now fully operational and the recently remodeled ADA-compliant restrooms added to the new cafeteria are complete and are in use...

“Old Man Winter is about to remind us he is still around.” Said Roger Axe, Director, Greene County Emergency Management Agency. “A winter snow storm is predicted to hit Greene County sometime early Wednesday morning. “As before, we are advising people to get ready,” Axe said. “Take stock and have plenty of the following on hand;”...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers of available assistance to help cover certain costs of complying with regulatory and market-driven food safety certification requirements. Applications for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs are due by Jan. 31, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications for 2023 costs from Feb. 1, 2023, to Jan. 31, 2024. ...

Feeding America and Greene County Health Inc. will host a free drive-thru community food giveaway on Monday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Linton’s Humphreys Park located at 1300 NE A Street. Anyone in need of assistance is encouraged to attend. ...

White River Valley third-grader Elijah Green had a big day full of grown-up responsibilities on Thursday, January 19, as he fulfilled the duties of School Principal for the day after winning an AP reading contest at the school. Different grades earned different point values for each book read. Green earned two points for each of the over-100 books he completed, claiming his victory with more than 200 points under his belt...

The Seventh Annual Linton Stockton Elementary Spelling Bee was held Wednesday evening in the auditeria of Linton Stockton High School. Taking home the title of champion was Linton sixth-grader Janice Chen. Spelling superiority runs in Chen’s family, as big sister Julie earned the top spot in 2018 and 2019. Now in the eighth grade at Linton, Julie Chen took second place Wednesday evening. The Chen family runs the Number One Asian Cafe in Linton...

The Linton-Stockton High School (LSHS) gym was buzzing with opportunity on Wednesday, Jan. 18 as students walked from table to table learning about possible jobs they may want to pursue after graduating. Tables were manned from representatives from local companies...

The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met for their first regular session meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 16. During the meeting, School Board President Katie Elliott added an agenda item, proposing a 2% salary increase for Superintendent Dr. Kathy Goad. To explain the recommendation, Elliott said other staff members had received the increase in the summer...

Friday, January 20 Bloomfield Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room, 501 West Spring Street, Bloomfield. The Linton Public Library will host Bingo for Books at 1 p.m.. Prizes are geared more towards advanced readers with titles from Danielle Steel, John Grisham and many others...

Jayklin Graf, age seven, was born with a genetic disorder called Rubenstein Taybi syndrome, but she’s never let that slow down her pace as she collects toys to donate to Riley Hospital for Children each Christmas. In 2019, Graf collected nearly 2,000 toys for Riley and delivered them with her characteristic sunny smile. This year, Graf collected a stunning 2,537 toys for Riley kids...

A Worthington man, Christopher A. Couch, 31, is facing preliminary felony charges of Level 1 Felony child molesting, Level 3 Felony child seduction, Level 3 Felony rape and Class B misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Indiana State Police (ISP) Detective Ian Matthews, the officer met with ISP First Sergeant Brad Stille Dec. ...

Wednesday, January 18 Bloomfield Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room, 501 West Spring Street, Bloomfield. Thursday, January 19 Bloomfield Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room, 501 West Spring...