Stories from Monday, December 7, 2009

Eastern Greene School District is closed Monday and the rest of county schools are on a two-hour delay. Linton-Stockton,Bloomfield, White River Valley, Eastern Greene and MSD of Shakamak school districts are on a two-hour delay this morning (Monday) following the area's first measurable snowfall.

The Linton Police Department recently wrapped up a state-sponsored Safe Family Travel enforcement blitz -- which focused on seat belt safety. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell explained, "It was an Operation Pullover for seat belts. ... It was promoted and paid for by the state. By being involved it opens up more grant opportunities. That's one reason we participate."...

Look for a body safety program to hit Linton-Stockton Schools this week. Parents are invited to attend the program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the L-S Elementary cafeteria with students attending the program Thursday. Angela Colliver, L-S Elementary counselor, provided details on the upcoming program which will be presented by Indianapolis Police Sgt. Terry Hall -- who is a 30-year veteran and a child abuse expert...

Daniel Ray Clodfelder (Dan), 54, died from cancer on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 in Sarasota Fla. The celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at Poindexter Hall McClure Funeral Home in Odon. There will also be visitation starting at 11 a.m., a burial service at Walnut Hill Cemetery, followed by fellowship...

The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included on report of breaking and entering, one refusal to leave, one fraud, four follow-up investigations, one request for information only, one lifting assistance, six assists to the utility department after hours, five drug investigations, two school/foot patrols, one structure fire, one vehicle fire, one accident with property damage, one suicide or attempted suicide, two medical/illness, one alarm, one suspicious vehicle/person, two assists to other agencies, one reckless driver, one welfare check/concern, one 911 prank/false call, one fingerprint for a gun permit, one domestic dispute, two community relations, one open door/garage, one battery and 12 traffic stops.. ...

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GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Charles A. Rentschler, residential entry, criminal mischief GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Andrew S. Cooper, possession of marijuana State v. Dawson D. Weaver, possession of marijuana State v. Megan L. Damron, battery resulting in bodily injury...

Greene County Salvation Army The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season -- which runs now through Dec. 31. Bell ringers will be at Linton Save-A-Lot, Walmart and Bloomfield IGA. Dates and times may vary. To volunteer call 847-2512. Donations can also be sent to Greene County Salvation Army, R.R. 3, Box 1591, Linton, Ind.,, 47441...

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Charles A. Rentschler. He's accused of attempting to kick in the door of a rural Bloomfield man's house on Oct. 29, while holding a gun, then attempting to light the seat of the man's truck on fire. According to a probable cause affidavit, Rentschler then fled the scene but as he was leaving, he allegedly ran into a truck that was parked in the yard, then ran into the man's porch, breaking two support columns and cracking the roof...

Troy Jerrell has been in law enforcement long enough to know the importance of planning. The Linton Police Department chief saw the results of his department's planning early Sunday morning during Duke Energy's planned power outage in Linton. Actually, nothing happened, and that's exactly what Jerrell had hoped would be the result...

While most Greene County school districts made decisions to keep buses off the roads early Monday, other travelers were slipping and sliding on slick roadways and the Greene County Sheriff's Department reported 20 accidents by late morning.

The White River Valley Wolverines improved to 4-0 on the season following a 47-40 win at Mitchell Saturday night. The Wolverines were paced by three players in double figures. Jared Shelton led the way with 14 followed by David McNeal with a dozen and Cole Goodman with 10...

The Washington Catholic at White River Valley boys basketball on Tuesday, Dec. 22 will be a varsity-only contest at 7 p.m. The WRV at Mitchell girls basketball game will be a varsity-only contest at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Union High School athletic director Shane Reese would like to announce that Tuesday's junior high girls game with Washington Catholic has been postponed...

One person arrested early Sunday evening by officers from the Linton Police Department and Greene County Drug Task Force was followed by another later in the evening. Jolie Alexander, 38, Linton, was arrested after a traffic stop was initiated on SE 12th St. at 7 p.m...

Elyse Weddle drained 18 points to lead the Bloomfield Cardinals to a 51-21 romp past Union (Dugger) Saturday afternoon at Glover Gym. The Lady Cardinals improved to 3-3 on the year and 2-0 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conferece. The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-4 and 0-3 in the SWIAC...

White River Valley battled even with North Knox into the second quarter, but the Lady Warriors pulled away for a 50-18 victory in a high school girls basketball game at Switz City Tuesday night. "To be honest, we played well in the first quarter," said WRV coach Joe Pigg, whose Lady Wolverines dropped to 1-7. "We did a lot of positive things for about a quarter and a half. We even had a brief lead in the second quarter...

Despite holding the Washington Catholic Lady Cardinals to just 12 points in the second half, the Union (Dugger) Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome a slow start and fell 44-33 Monday night in a non-conference battle. The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-5 on the year while the Lady Cardinals collected their first victory against six defeats...

Shakamak rallied for a 12-point deficit to defeat Riverton Parke 40-37 in a high school girls basketball game at Mecca Monday night. Shakamak improved to 2-5, snapping a three-game losing streak. Riverton Parke dropped to 4-4. "The girls really needed this and they fought hard for it," said Shakamak coach Troy Fougerousse. "We were down 22-10 at the half and did not run any kind of offense whatsoever in the second quarter. We took quick shots and did not get our defense set...

James J. Gabbard, 75, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at his home in Port Orange, Fla., surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Lohman Funeral Home in Port Orange, Pastor Raymond Sieg officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10-11 a.m. and the reception to follow...