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On August 6, 2020 at approximately 11:09 p.m., Sullivan County Deputy Justin Copeland was doing extra patrol in Hymera, when he observed a black Jeep Cherokee with a license plate light out. Deputy Copeland conducted a traffic stop, and further discovered that the vehicle had a fictitious plate...

During the Greene County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, COVID-19 preventative equipment and response was at the forefront of the agenda. With over $1.038 million in CARES act funds allocated toward Greene County COVID-19 prevention and response, commissioners considered a myriad of options as they were presented. A few companies approached the board to propose solutions with multiple approaches to viral and bacterial sterilization and mitigation...

Dr. Duane Chassie, invited the public to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting for “A Place Called Hope,” a temporary residence for homeless female veterans at 501 E. 9th St., Clay City, during Tuesday’s meeting of the Clay City Town Council. Dr. Chassie said $50,000 has been invested in renovating the property and there is more to do...

Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant have opened enrollment in American Citizen Planner – Indiana, an online training course for local planning officials and interested residents. Participants will learn about core planning issues, practices and theories related to community planning and service as a public official. After completing online coursework and participation in two webinars, students will earn the “Master Citizen Planner” certificate. The enrollment period ends August 21...

On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 24 rural Hoosier communities will receive more than $15.3 million in federal grant funding to improve water infrastructure. The Town of Bloomfield, Indiana is among the recipients of the award, receiving $700,000 for improvements to the wastewater collection system and treatment plant. ...

In 1965, Fish King made its debut in the area, becoming an icon for residents as it drove around towns, setting up in grocery store parking lots. “People always turn around if they see the trailer with the big fish on the side. I have had many people of all ages tell me when they were a kid it was always a big deal when the Fish King came to town,” owner Trent Wilkes said...

The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting on Thursday, with 2020 Bloomfield High School graduate Peyton Davis as guest speaker. Davis, a four-year DECA member, gave a presentation on DECA’s mission, highlighting the value the organization brings to students and communities...

The Greene County Foundation is now accepting applications online for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to Indiana residents who graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2021 and receive their diplomas no later than June 30, 2021. Details related to the award are available on the Foundation’s website at greenecountyfoundation.org/scholarships/lilly/. The deadline to apply is September 10, 2020...

With school set to start August 11, a special meeting of the White River Valley School Board was conducted on Thursday. In old business, a motion was approved to accept a bid from HFI for $5,975 to fix the HVAC system in the high school gym. In anticipation of possible tort or negligence claims resulting from returning to in-person learning, the board passed a motion to approve a resolution. ...

Students were in “good spirits” on Eastern Greene’s first day back, according to Superintendent Trent Provo. Wednesday marked the first day back for Eastern Greene students after schools were interrupted at the end of last school year. Students, who are returning to school in as much normalcy as possible, are open to the changed policies and rules in the school, Provo said, mentioning that they didn’t have any problems the first day...

With an unprecedented number of blood drives cancelled due to the recent pandemic, there is an immediate need for blood donations. Saron United Church of Christ, located at 440 1 St. NE, Linton, will be hosting the Greene County Hospital Blood Drive on Thursday, August 6 from 9a.m.-6p.m. ...

Sullivan City Hall employees continue to work remotely this week as a result of positive COVID-19 cases within the City's administration. To date, City Hall has confirmed three positive cases. As a result, City Hall will continue to remain closed to the public for the safety of everyone and employees will work remotely...

The Linton Farmers Market joins markets across the country this week in celebrating National Farmers Market Week. This national celebration, sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Farmers Market Coalition, was developed to highlight all the different ways that farmers' markets benefit their local communities including; increasing access to fresh, nutritious foods, stimulating local economies, supporting healthy communities, preserving America's rural livelihoods and farmlands, and promoting local, sustainable food systems. ...

Wagler Motorsports Park will be hosting the 2020 Scheid Dieselfest from August 28-29 in Lyons, Indiana. Attendance for the 24th annual event is expected to exceed 8,000. Friday and Saturday’s lineup includes: Show-N-Shine Contest, Vendor Midway, Dyno Contest, the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck Pull (qualifications start at 11AM), Outlaw Diesel Super Series Drag Racing, Saturday Kiddie Pedal Pull, with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck & Tractor Pull Each Evening at 7 p.m. ...

On July 13, Carlisle resident Susan Brown, 66, shot her ex-husband in a Marathon gas station parking lot on Highway 41 in Carlisle, Indiana. 59-year-old Faron Deece Brown was pronounced dead on July 30 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Sullivan County, video surveillance shows a black GMC truck belonging to Faron pull into the southside of the Carlisle Plaza at about 7:03 p.m. ...

The 8th Annual Open Arms 5K Run Walk - Hustling for the HEbron Home for Boys - took place Saturday morning at the Worthington Town Park. Jonathan Hayden, a White River Valley High School student, was the overall Male winner in a time of 17:26. Julie Schulte, a former stand-out runner at Bloomfield High School and the University of Indianapolis, was the overall female winner in a time of 20:05. She was also the third overall finisher in the Magnificent 7 sanctioned road race...

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for a pipe replacement project on State Road 59 in Linton near Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Beginning on or around Monday, Aug. 10, INDOT Maintenance crews will be replacing a culvert pipe on S.R. 59 requiring a full excavation of the roadway in this area. During this project, the road will be closed to through traffic, however local traffic will have access up to the point of closure...

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for a bridge project on State Road 54 near Linton. Beginning on or around Wednesday, Aug. 12, contractors will close one lane of S.R. 54 about a mile east of the S.R. 59 intersection to perform a bridge deck overlay on the structure spanning Bee Hunter Ditch. ...

If you’ve ever wanted to sharpen your gardening skills and you have an interest in sharing your knowledge with others, Purdue Extension has the ideal program for you. The goal of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program is to train volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in local communities. ...

According to their Facebook page, the Linton Police Department received a complaint from a local resident who received an unsolicited packet of seeds postmarked from China. LPD suspects “brushing” to be the motive of the mailing. The Better Business Bureau defines brushing as a deceitful practice online sellers use in order to inflate their sales numbers. ...

At Thursday’s Bloomfield School Board meeting, low student enrollment dominated the discussion. Reportedly, current elementary student enrollment for 2020-21 is at one-third of the school’s average enrollment of 450, with approximately 260 students who have not yet registered. ...

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that Indiana would remain in the stage 4.5 reopening until August 27. Holcomb opened his press conference by sharing his words on the recent passing of Former Indiana Gov. and South Bend Mayor, Joe Kernan. Kernan passed away on July 29 from Alzheimer’s at the age of 74...

This weekend, The Joint WAA Committee of Kiwanis and Rotary will be hosting the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit on Sunday, Aug. 2 and Monday, Aug. 3 from 3-8 p.m. The mobile exhibit will be located in downtown Vincennes, offering free tours to the public. The tour continues Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mackey Grocery in Bicknell, Indiana. The Exhibit will be located at 321 North Main Street, Bicknell, Indiana...

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. has announced Head Start and Early Head Start Programs will be provided via virtual education services starting on August 10th. A developmentally appropriate virtual learning platform will be used, and staff will ensure...