Stories from Friday, July 13, 2007

A 27-year-old Linton woman is behind bars after being arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant for auto theft. Alisa M. Watters was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Department Reserve Officer Karen Oliphant. According to a probable cause affidavit, filed June 28 in Greene Circuit Court, Stephanie Diehl contacted the Linton Police Department on June 13. ...

Two vehicles were involved in an accident north of the Greene County Humane Society on County Road 1375 West this afternoon (Friday). This report will be updated when more information becomes available.

A sudden announcement this week has forced the Family Life Center to vacate its west location by Aug. 15. FLC Director Dianne Langer explained, "We have just lost the ability to use the building," noting the news about the building located on State Road 54 came unexpectedly...

A 27-year-old Linton woman is behind bars after being arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant for auto theft. Alisa M. Watters was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Department Reserve Officer Karen Oliphant. According to a probable cause affidavit, filed June 28 in Greene Circuit Court, Stephanie Diehl contacted the Linton Police Department on June 13. ...

Kailee Marie Andrew passed away 12:28 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was the infant daughter of Frank Andrew and Jeannie Stephens of Solsberry. Also surviving are; one sister Carlee Bloomer; one brothe, Nathan Burgin; maternal grandparents, Travis and Lorraine Turner of Indianapolis...

Vivian J. Mishler, 78, of Worthington, passed away at 11:14 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007, at Bloomington Hospital. Born July 19, 1928, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Carl and Flossie (Hunsucker) Talbott. She retired from Sarkis Tarzins in Bloomington in 1988 with 32 years service and was a member of the Christian Church...

Brenda Delaney, 58, of Crane, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, July 13 at Golden Living Center in Bloomington. Born Feb. 27, 1949 in New Albany, she was the daughter of Arthur and Clara Shanklin Lechien. She worked for 10 years as an ordnance worker at Naval Weapon Support Center Crane...

Carol A. Channel, 54, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007 after a seven-year-battle with breast cancer. Born in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of Wayne and LaVern (Steinquist) Coombs. After graduating from Bonneville High School, she attended Weber State University...

Harold Butch McDonald, 57, passed away Friday, July 13 at Deaconnes Gateway Hospital in Evansville. Arrangements are pending at Simpson-Volkman Funeral Home in Elberfeld and at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton. Funeral services plans can be viewed later online at www.welchcornett.com...

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The Linton Police Department Thursday responded to one follow up investigation, one information only request, one fight, one brush fire, one loitering, two personal injury accidents, three medical/illness runs, one alarm, two animal complaints, one theft-other, one animal/debris in roadway, one abandoned vehicle and one battery. They made five traffic stops and provided two extra patrols...

Greene Circuit Criminal Cases State v. Jeremy B. Swango, theft, possession of marijuana Marriage applications David E. Lundy, Linton and Amie K. Bays. Linton John Andrew Somuk, Coal City and Joyce N. Bingham, Worthington Property transfers Ira E. and Polly Ann Smith to Roy and Malissa Moorman, property in Jasonville...

Property taxes due July 20 The spring installment of Greene County property taxes are due July 20. If mailed, they should be postmarked by July 20 to avoid penalties. Payments can me made at any branch of MainSource Bank or at the treasurer's office in the courthouse. Credit card payments are not accepted in the treasurer's office; however they are accepted online or telephone. A fee will apply for credit card use...

JASONVILLE-- One 15-year old girl's decision to grow out her hair for Locks of Love was made after watching a TV show featuring children with alopecia-- a disease marked by hair loss or an inability to grow hair. Katie Duncan, daughter of Brad and Missy Duncan of Jasonville, explained, "We were watching a TV show about kids and what Locks of Love can do for them. I thought me and mom could do that."...

Jay D. Schurz is hooked. All it took was one trip to Lake El Salto, Mexico in 2003 by Schurz, who is a Linton resident, for him to fall in love with the most famous big bass waters in the world. "About four years ago, my wife Dana and I traveled with Alan Warren, the host of the Chevy Sportsman TV show, to Anglers Inn at Lake El Salto, Mexico," said Schurz, who works as a financial advisor at his own firm locally. ...

The Greene County Treasurer's Office and MainSource Bank are offering taxpayers a great alternative this year -- paying property taxes at one of the bank's four Greene County locations. If residents are paying the exact amount printed on their statement, they can make their property tax payment at one of MainSource's branches -- Main Branch Linton, Downtown Linton, Bloomfield or Jasonville. The payments made at the bank will then be reported to the treasurer's office...

The Linton Public Library is just a move away. A move down the street that is. The new facility is located on NE First Street, just one block south of the Margaret Cooper Library. But volunteers for the move are still needed and just about anyone can help...

Hold up your hand if you ever procured a pet for your children under the premise that they would be responsible for the pet's care and maintenance. Put your hand down if they actually did provide the major care for the varmint, excuse me, pet. I thought so. Every parent I have ever known has suffered the same plight.  ...

By Dave Taylor Indiana State University media relations director TERRE HAUTE -- In an era of high-priced oil and gas, nuclear power is becoming more of an option for generating electricity, and that option is safe, says a Dugger native who shared the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize...

This letter to the editor from Bloomfield first deputy Bob Richardson of the Bloomfield Police Department will appear in Saturday's Greene County Daily World. Richardson turned in his resignation this morning, as first reported in the Greene County Daily World...

RICHARDSON'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION July 13, 2007 Police Commissioner Bloomfield Town Hall Bloomfield IN 47424 I am submitting this letter of resignation effective July 27, 2007. I am also requesting my leave and compensatory time starting on July 15, 2007 and ending July 27, 2007. ...

SWITZ CITY -- Jake Feltner was presented the $600 Jennifer Lacy Memorial Scholarship by Greene County 4-H Council prior to the start of the yearly livestock auction at the fair on Friday evening. Feltner is the 18-year-old son of Russ and Linda Feltner of rural Worthington. He will attend Vincennes Unversity in the fall and major in business...

When the new Linton Public Library has its grand opening Aug. 4, patrons will have a chance to take a look at a special photograph print that will be hanging in the tutoring room. The photograph was taken by and has been donated to the library by actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal as the "Star Trek" character "Spock."...