Stories from Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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Two rural Bloomfield residents sent to the hospital after a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Solsberry. Indiana State Police say Chad Mobley's 2008 Volkswagen disregarded a double yellow line when he attempted to pass another vehicle driving up a hill on State Road 43, south of Wagner Road, about 3:20 p.m...

Multiple news sources, including the Indianapolis Star, are reporting that a massive FBI raid focused on Indiana is now underway. The raid reportedly involves more than 300 agents and two states. Details won't be released until afternoon at least.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is surprised to learn that an Illinois-based auto auction firm maintains office locations in three Greene County communities. Dealer Auction Access, Inc., based in Chicago, Ill., sets up office suites and assists individuals in establishing a physical office space in order to gain access to dealer-only auctions across the county...

Margaret L. Arthur, 92, of Terre Haute passed away August 22, 2012 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born July 28, 1929 in Greene County to James and Grace (Stanley) Fuller. She was a longtime member of the Maryland Community Church and had retired from the Vigo County Public Library...

Linton-Stockton School Corporation recently decided it wanted to make things more wireless friendly by allowing students to log onto their Internet network through their smart phones or other devices for academic purposes. Before the policy change, cell phones and many other wireless devices were not allowed on campus...

WORTHINGTON -- The annual Worthington town-wide yard sales Sept. 1 will be more than just a chance to seek good deals, but an opportunity to try out a new eatery. Route 67 Ice Cream and Diner will open its doors for an initial appearance in the community that day...

GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Small Claims Filings George Whitaker, Sharon Whitaker vs. Dish Network, Molly Axtel. Infractions Macie J. Long, speeding. Phillip J. Christy, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility. Erik S. Kirkman, driving left of center; driving while suspended...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Aug. 21 included: One illegal burn; one follow-up investigation; one juvenile/deliquent case; one disorderly conduct report; one property damage traffic accident; one suspicious vehicle/person; three domestic disputes; one battery case; and 26 traffic stops...

After a 60-14 shellacking at the hands of North Central last week, the Union High School football team will try to bounce back Friday night at Riverton Parke. The Panthers, who lost 66-0 at Attica last week, are in the second season under coach Jason Wilburn...

2012 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATS Games through Aug. 17 (Unofficial) RUSHING RECEIVING PASSING SCORING...

White River Valley boys tennis opened the season with a 3-2 win over Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference and 2011 sectional champion North Daviess. The No. 1 doubles team of Luke Mowery and Trent Myers won in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. The other two wins took all three sets. Getting his first start at No. 1 singles, Michael Fisher outlasted his opponent, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4...

The annual Greene County Invitational boys and girls cross country meet is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday at White River Valley High School. Admission will be $3 per person or $5 per car load. A gate worker will be at the parking lot entrance closest to the track...

The Balls of Fire coed softball tournament has been scheduled for Sept. 15-16 at the Linton F.O.P diamond. Entry fee is $150 for the double-elimination tournament. The first eight teams will be accepted. For more information, contact Nicole Peter at (812) 798-5271 or JP Meurer at (812) 798-0175...

The Linton-Stockton boys tennis team dropped a 5-0 decision to host Owen Valley Wednesday night at Spencer. "We didn't get pushed off the court like we did last night," head coach Brad McKinney said referring to his team's loss to Vincennes Rivet on Tuesday night. "I thought the singles players were in their matches but could not come up with the points they need to close out games and flip the scorecards more."...

Eastern Greene Babe Ruth League will host a fall baseball league at the Eastern Greene baseball diamond for players in grades 7-12. Cost is $50 per player and the league will accept individuals as well as teams. The season will begin on Saturday, Sept. 8 and run through Saturday, Oct. 13...

EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Having a day designated in your honor by the Bloomfield Town Council before an assembly of your classmates at Eastern Greene Elementary School might be bit overwhelming to a lot of 10-year old youngsters. But B.J. Yoho is unlike many of his peers.

The second round of Greene County Biggest Loser will kick off this week to provide a chance to get fit for the holidays with a monetary incentive. Interested participants can register Friday at True Care Chiropractic in Linton from 9 to 11 a.m. or 5 to 7 p.m...