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(06/18/13)
Wednesday Special Teen event at the Linton Public Library. The Unofficial Hunger Games Survival Skills Program with survival expert and author Creek Stewart from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Teens need to sign-up right away by calling 847-7802...
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Fair ~ High: 83°F ~ Low: 63°F Wednesday, June 19, 2013 |
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Greene County General Hospital cuts the ribbon on first phase of renovation project
(06/18/13)
Greene County General Hospital hosted the ribbon cutting for the first phase of the $7.5 million construction project Tuesday. Hospital employees, administrators and community members gathered outside the new entrance of the hospital to celebrate the opening of the new entrance, lobby, gift shop and chapel.....
Linton Chamber of Commerce gearing up for Freedom Festival
(06/18/13)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for nightly entertainment during the Linton Freedom Festival. Chamber president Bill Spurlin said the Freedom Festival Golf Tournament and 5K went well, and thanked sponsors for their help. He added the Cruise-In Car Show will be June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park, as well as the Baby Freedom, Little Miss Sparkler and Mister Firecracker competition to start at 6 p.m..... 
Man accused of setting own house on fire, then walking away with a case of beer
(06/18/13)
Dwane McCloud is accused of setting fire to his own home in eastern Greene County, then walking out the door with a case of beer. McCloud, 50, was in Greene Superior Court last week for an initial hearing -- he was formally charged with arson, a class B felony.....
Deputies work three crashes last week involving drivers who ran off the road
(06/18/13)
Greene County Sheriff's Deputies worked three accidents in three days earlier this month involving cars that ran off the road causing injuries to various injuries to occupants. Two of the drivers fell asleep behind the wheel. On June 8, Deputy Bobby Pierce responded to a crash on Washboard Road, west of Vandeventer Road around 1 a.m... 
Special Olympians honored by Linton City Council
(06/18/13)
Greene County was represented well early this month when several residents participated in the Special Olympic State Tournament at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Local Special Olympians entered into several events including bowling, softball and track and field, and they brought medals home.....
Greene County Commissioners ratified termination of courthouse maintenance supervisor
(06/18/13)
The Greene County Commissioners on Tuesday morning ratified the May 17 termination of former courthouse maintenance supervisor Tim Carpenter. The commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 to re-affirm Carpenter's termination that was carried out by Commissioner Nathan Abrams and Commissioner Ed Michael...
Community Notes
(06/17/13)
Tuesday County Road 100S in Fairplay Township (also known as the Arkansas Crossing) has been reopened. The Linton Public Library will have a free showing "Jack the Giant Slayer" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a PG-13 movie, and anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free refreshments served...
Construction work at Linton-Stockton progressing on schedule
(06/17/13)
Linton-Stockton School Corporation Board of Trustees president Ralph Witty said the current construction projects are still on schedule. Witty said the roof on the middle school should be complete by the end of the week, and the contractors are currently working on installing the sprinkler system, electric system, windows and hanging duct work...
Bloomfield Council promotes Deputy Marshal Inman
(06/17/13)
The Bloomfield Town Council voted to promote Jeremy Inman from Deputy Town Marshal to Lt. Marshal at the special session Monday. Town Marshal Kenneth Tharp requested the move at the June regular meeting in preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and Tharp's vacation time...
Park Road to close June 24
(06/17/13)
The Greene County Highway Department has announced that County Road 1100W (Park Road) between State Road 54 and 200N will be closed on Monday June 24, from approximately 7 a.m. to noon for road resurfacing. Traffic will be restricted to emergency vehicles only...
Cerebral Palsy organization has money to help Greene Countians with disabilities
(06/17/13)
There is free money earmarked for Greene County children and adults with disabilities who are not taking advantage of the many services offered by the United Cerebral Palsy of the Wabash Valley office in Terre Haute. Greene County falls within the 10-county area served by the United Cerebral Palsy of the Wabash Valley, but the variety of services are being under-utilized...
Linton mayor pleased with efforts to make improvements in the city
(06/17/13)
Linton Mayor John Wilkes told the City Council last week that he was proud of several ongoing efforts to make improvements in the community. "They all help to make Linton a better place to live," said Wilkes. "A lot of people are stepping up and putting their shoulder to the wheel. As mayor, I really appreciate that."...
Linton getting ready to sell former Ameritech building
(06/17/13)
The city of Linton is laying the groundwork to sell the Ameritech Building. Mayor John Wilkes told the City Council last week that numerous individuals have looked at the building, and he thought it should be sold. "The city doesn't need to be in the rental business," said Wilkes...
Benefit will raise money for Katelyn Wolfe Scholarship Fund
(06/17/13)
Katelyn Wolfe's favorite local band Orion will headline a memorial benefit in her honor Friday. The Friends of Katelyn Wolfe Memorial Benefit will be selling pulled pork meals and an auction will start at 5 p.m. at Linton's Humphreys Park... 
Sculpture Trails hosts annual cast iron pour
(06/17/13)
It was an amazing show of artistic creativity and plenty of heat at Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, near Solsberry, on Saturday. Sculpture Trials hosted an International Cast Iron Sculpture Exhibition during a 12-hour open house event. The new gallery features 20 new works created during the 2012 Cast Iron Sculpture Workshop. ...
Greene County Foundation continues to support the community
(06/17/13)
The Greene County Foundation is preparing to announce the recipients for the Community Support Grant Cycle. Director Cam Trampke said in the last two years, 17 organizations have received more than $60,000 in support. "That amount continues to grow," Trampke said...
Hospital will host ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony Tuesday
(06/17/13)
Greene County General Hospital will host a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the first phase of a renovation project. Phase one includes the pharmacy, physical therapy department, gift shop, chapel, main entrance and lobby... 
UPDATED Breaking News: Crosley and Buskirk formally charged in the Wolfe murder case during Friday morning hearing
(06/14/13)
The two men suspected of the murder of Katelyn Wolfe appeared before Judge Dena Martin in Greene Superior Court early Friday morning for their initial hearings. Randal E. Crosley, 26, and Jordan W. Buskirk, 25, both of Jasonville, were both formally charged with murder and other crimes amid heavy security in the courthouse...
OPINION: Deciding what to print is not easy
(06/14/13)
Last Friday morning, when someone asked me if I would be working on the story about Katelyn Wolfe and I said yes, they gave me the early warning, "I don't have a very good feeling about this." A couple of days later, as the investigation progressed and I was trying to monitor it all, I got another warning, "Anna, you're going to have a very hard job this week."...
Boil order for Little Cincinnati
(06/14/13)
Due to a water main break, Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc. is issuing a boil order for the Little Cincinnati area. The boil order will be in effect until at least Saturday. A further notice will be sent to notify customers when this order has been lifted. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 384-8261 or visit ehuwater.com...
Resident says tall grass is a hazard
(06/14/13)
Rural Koleen resident Gary Hitchcock says tall roadside grass and weeds are dangerous along Dry Branch Road where he lives. He's driven other parts of eastern Greene County and says the problem is the same. For Hitchcock there is no solace when the rains continue and the grass keeps growing...
Work will begin on Linton sidewalks after the holiday
(06/14/13)
Work will begin on sidewalks in Linton after the Fourth of July as the first phase of the Safe Routes to Schools project begins. Linton Street Superintendent Tim Turpin said work will begin on 2nd St. NE, between D to H Sts., on the first of two projects...
Sculpture Trails to host international exhibition
(06/14/13)
SOLSBERRY ---- Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, near Solsberry, will host an International Cast Iron Sculpture Exhibition Saturday during a 12-hour open house event. The new gallery features 20 new works created during the 2012 Cast Iron Sculpture Workshop... 
UPDATED: Murder suspects allegedly had been planning to rape and murder someone
(06/13/13)
Katelyn Wolf murder suspects Jordan Wayne Buskirk and Randal Edward Crosley talked about wanting to "force themselves onto a complete stranger" more than a week before the alleged homicide took place, according to information contained in a probable cause affidavit filed Thursday morning in Greene Superior Court. The childhood buddies -- Buskirk and Crosley -- had allegedly been talking about raping and murdering someone just to see what it was like. |
