Stories from Thursday, May 5, 2011

I can't believe it's been 11 years since I became the Linton Public Library director in Linton. I can still remember my interview for the position. I was told the board was looking at making changes in the library to better serve our community. Then we spent seven years on building the new one and expanding our services...

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Heltsley of Linton would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan, to Erin Calahan. Erin is the son of Jeff and Monica Calahan of Coalmont. The couple will be married at a Nuptial Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Terre Haute on May 7 at 2:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception at the Casa Urbana in the Ohio Building, also in Terre Haute...

After a three-year hiatus, Linton's A.M. Risher Pool will resume its evening water aerobics program this summer, beginning June 14. The low-impact exercise program will be held two nights per week, with sessions set from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

A Jasonville woman is facing a Sept. 13 jury trial following her recent arrest on conspiracy to deal methamphetamine. Kristina M. Vestal, 26, was arrested by the Indiana State Police on April 28. She remains incarcerated in the Greene County Jail on $40,000 bond with 10 percent allowed...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Sherry Todd, civil collection. Edward Boyd and Theresa Boyd, dissolution of marriage. Small Claims filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Roger Miller, collection. Midland Funding LLC vs. Jason Cooper, collection...

The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is cultivating interest in a plan to hold a Farmers' Market, hoping its efforts will bear fruit with increased tourism. Chamber member Vickie Hatfield presented information packets at the Chamber's monthly meeting, held Thursday at the Pepperoni Grill...

County residents joined hands in a circle of prayer on a bright and sunny Thursday afternoon on the courthouse square in Bloomfield. The singing of hymns and the offering up prayer for local, state and national governmental officials, local communities, area churches as well as county schools and businesses, highlighted the community prayer service...

When Bloomfield boys basketball coach and science teacher John Bucher resigned last month, it left the door ajar not only for any potential applicant, but for former coach Ron McBride as well. McBride, who after 16 seasons at the helm of the Cardinals, assumed the role of athletic director -- a position by school board wishes -- that wouldn't allow him to continue his coaching duties...

North Central senior Ashli Scott tossed a four-hitter as the LadyBirds defeated visiting Bloomfield 2-0 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference softball game at Farmersburg Wednesday. The Lady Cardinals slipped to 7-6. "North Central is a good team and we played them close," said Bloomfield coach Nicole Fougerousse. "Once again our defense was flawless and the pitching stellar...

Linton-Stockton defeated host West Vigo 3-2 Wednesday in a high school girls tennis match. "We got a much needed win," said Linton-Stockton coach Nathan Skinner. "All the girls played well. "This team as a whole is getting better every match." Ashley Cooper and Bailey Knotts each won in straight sets at singles...

DUGGER -- Ashli Scott and Adara Crooks combined for a one-hitter as North Central blanked host Union (Dugger) 15-0 here Thursday night. The Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference softball game was halted after five innings via the 10-run rule. "I haven't seen all the teams play, but I would say that North Central will be one of the favorites at the sectional," Union (Dugger) coach Rick Swan said of the LadyBirds, who improved to 12-3, 6-0 in the conference. ...

Despite dropping a 3-1 decision on the road at Cloverdale Thursday night, White River Valley softball coach Jeff Kail said his team is making progress. "Tuesday against Linton we were awful," he noted. "Last night at Eastern Greene we were a little better and tonight we were a little better again. We're climbing back."...

Eastern Greene picked up its second victory in three days as the Thunderbird boys golf team defeated visiting Union (Dugger) 187-198 Thursday at Hidden Hills. Landon Miller of Eastern Greene won low medalist honors, shooting 1-over-par 37. Chase Murley shot 46, Nick Cullison 51, Casey Rugenstein and Nick Sutherlin each shot 53 and Landon Corps carded a 55...

White River Valley placed fourth among four teams that participated in a high school boys golf match at Phil Harris Thursday. Cloverdale shot 164, Sullivan 169, Owen Valley 178 and the Wolverines finished with a 232. The Clovers were led by Chris Arnold, who won medalist honors with a 36...

Shakamak pushed its winning streak to three with a 13-10 victory at Owen Valley Thursday. The Lady Lakers, who started 0-9, improved to 3-9. "It is nice to get three wins in a row," said Laker coach B.A. Shipman. "Hopefully we can keep it going." Mikayla Crane went 3-for-4 and scored three runs for the Lady Lakers...

Clay City scored seven runs in their final three at bats as the host Eels defeated Union (Dugger) 11-1 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball game Thursday. The Bulldogs, who trailed just 2-0 going to the fourth inning, slipped to 0-6 overall, 0-3 in the SWIAC in a game that was halted after six innings via the 10-run rule...

Despite a low medalist round of 39 for Garrett Scott, the Shakamak Lakers came up short in their bid for a second win. Host Clay City bested Shakamak 180-182 at Hoosier Hills Thursday afternoon. Scott's round of 39 could've have possibly been even better had he not struggled on one hole...

The Southern Indiana Aces AAU boys basketball squad won one and lost two this past week in a tournament at Indianapolis. The Aces defeated the DuPont Hornets 54-32 with Matt Swartzentruber and Jonny Gingerich each scoring 13 points. In the second game, the Aces lost to the Midwest Hoosiers 71-68...

SPENCER -- The Lady Cardinals looked much sharper Thursday than they did Tuesday against South Knox. Bloomfield traveled to Owen Valley and defeated the host Patriots 5-0 without dropping a set improving their season record to 10-0. Sarah Scott got back in her winning way by defeating Erin Truax, 6-1, 6-4 at the top singles spot...

ELNORA -- The White River Valley girls tennis (1-7) picked up their first win of the season at North Daviess, defeating the Lady Cougars 4-1 here Thursday. All of the athletic teams competing at Cougar Sports Complex, including softball and baseball, wore special shirts to promote Relay for Life...

The Bloomfield High School boys golf team finished third in a golf match Thursday in Knox County. Vincennes Lincoln won with a total of 156. Host Vincennes Rivet shot a 171 and Bloomfield had a 213. The scores for Bloomfield included Evan Wright with a 47...

A 19-year-old Vincennes man was jailed Wednesday in Greene County following his arrest on a warrant charging him with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. Austin J. Brown was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff's Department on a warrant in a case filed in Greene Circuit Court on April 20...