Stories from Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Linton-based Indiana National Guard Company A, 1-151st Combat Team -- The Avengers -- is again preparing for a deployment into a war zone, the third time since 2003. The local Guard unit is expected to leave for pre-mobilization training at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) near Edinburgh in late July. It will depart in October for Afghanistan, according to 1-151st Combat Team Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eric Derue...

Greene County General Hospital officials formally unveiled its plans to launch a $6.5 million building/renvoation project that will greatly expand the current emergency room and provide more space for other departments. Hospital administrator Jonas Uland said the hospital had its roots in what he called "an old mansion uptown" 100 years ago...

For little Ben Wade, 4 -- but going on 5 -- posing for a newspaper photo might require a small bribe, like the Skylander action figure he's seeking for his birthday. Getting a grilled cheese and chips at Linton's newest restaurant the Daily Dish, however? That he's thrilled to do...

Friends and family of Steve Jackson, affectionately known by many as "Moose," will host a benefit Feb. 12 from 1-6 p.m. Jackson passed away Friday, Jan. 27, after suffering from a stroke. The benefit, which will be at Cruzers Roller Rink in Linton, will help to offset medical and funeral expenses, according to family friend and event co-organizer Christy Phipps...

The Bloomington band which closed last fall's Saturday evening shows at the Linton Music Festival will now open for Jane's Addiction and the Roots on Super Bowl Sunday. Bloomington-based jam band The Main Squeeze won the fan vote in the Rolling Stone and Volkswagen Super Fan Tailgate Party, an on-line contest where supporters could vote once daily on Facebook and other social media...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings Christian Brewer and Jordan Brewer, dissolution of marriage. Michael Alsman and Connie Alsman, dissolution of marriage. Criminal Filings State vs. Joseph R. Oakley, forgery. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Civil Filings Melissa Magness and Douglas Magness, dissolution of marriage...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department log for Jan. 31 included: One case of criminal mischief; one civil complaint; two suspicious vehicles/persons reported; one theft case; and three traffic stops...

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Most kids his age don't collect coins. Darren Dickinson knows that. "I've gotten a couple into it," the 16-year-old Linton-Stockton High School junior admits. "But not many kids are into it. Some think it's kind of dumb." That's OK, though -- most kids his age haven't held $3 million dollars in their hands, either. He has...

Area Prep Basketball Schedule (V) = varsity only games. Times subject to change. Friday, Feb. 3 BOYS BASKETBALL Bloomfield at North Daviess, 6:30 p.m. Linton-Stockton at Eminence, 6 p.m. North Central at Union, 6 p.m. Shakamak at Clay City, 6 p.m. White River Valley at Eastern Greene, 6 p.m...

White River Valley concluded the regular season with a 50-33 victory at Washington Catholic in a non-conference high school girls basketball game Wednesday night. The Lady Wolverines, who avenged a 44-35 loss at Switz City last February, pushed their record to 7-13 while the Lady Cardinals dropped to 2-19...

John William "Bill" Stone, 65, of Odon, passed away at 3:14 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born Dec. 23, 1946, in West Baden, he was the son of John H. and Lorene (Gammon) Stone. He was a supply technician for NSWC Crane retiring in 1998. He served his country with the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Harvest Community Church in Bloomfield...

Donetta Margaret Worth, 51, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Jasonville passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in her residence. She was born August 25, 1960 in Omaha, Neb. to Donald Worth and Margaret (Pardee) Worth. Survivors include her daughters, Meredith Ann Haseman of Ft. Bliss, Texas, Lacey Jane Haseman of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister & brother-in-law, Tammy & David Rehmel of Lewis, Ind.; brother, Donald Worth of Indianapolis; a niece, Julie May; and a nephew, Mike Rehmel...