Stories from Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The Greene County Sheriff's Department reports that it's investigating the disappearance of a 23-year-old Terre Haute woman who was last believed to have been seen in the Linton area. Cecilia Hoffmann is reported to have contacted a friend during the evening hours ---- after 9 p.m. ---- on Tuesday. However, she never arrived at her destination, according to a news release from GCSD Det. George Dallaire. The woman is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Assisting in the investigation is the Linton Police Department and the Indiana State Police. Anyone with information concerning Hoffmann's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Greene County Sheriff's Department at (812) 384-4411.

Two area seniors have been selected to participate in an All-Star series to be played in world's largest high school gym. Former Linton-Stockton standout Dess Fougerousse and former Shakamak Laker standout Brodie Crowe will take part in the fourth annual Class Basketball All-Star Classic Series in the New Castle Fieldhouse...

The Sullivan American Legion Post 139 baseball team fell to 3-2 on the year after a 10-7 loss to visiting Clinton Post 140 at Sportland Field Tuesday night. The game was halted after eight innings due to darkness. "We walked 13 of their batters tonight and left 12 of our runners on base," Post 139 skipper Craig Klitz said. "In the baseball world, that's generally a recipe for disaster and the score at the end of the night proved that to be true."...

Deborah R. Earle, 62, of Linton, IN, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013, at her home in Linton. She was born on Dec. 29, 1950, in Sullivan the daughter of Irvin Ray Earle Sr. and Shirley Wellington Earle. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two grandchildren...

Katelyn Nicole Wolfe, 19, of Linton, IN, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Sullivan, IN. She was born on Feb. 25, 1994, in Vincennes, Indiana the daughter of Eric Wolfe and Denise Wilson Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her mother; maternal grandfather, Bill Drury; and step-grandmother, Kathy Cunningham...

Thursday Sign up to make flower seed balls at the Linton Public Library you can place in your yard and then let Mother Nature do the rest! This is a free program but space will be limited, so call (812- 847- 7802) or come into the library today to get signed up!...

The Linton Public Library will host an interactive program in which students will get a taste of the plot of a popular teen series. The Unofficial Hunger Games Young Adult Survival Skills Program will be at the library Wednesday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m...

The deadline to register for the Greene County fair queen contest is Saturday. The pageant will be July 6 and 7 at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds. The contest is open to Greene County girls ages 16-21, and participants do not have to be a 4-H member to enter...

The family of Susan M. Lennings mourns her passing. She was born on Jan. 16, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to Ralph and Emma Perna. She entered into rest June 9, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Her memory will be cherished by her three daughters, Peggy (Wayne) Simmons, Suzanne (Wayne) Fulford, Lacey (Jeremy) Stone, and her son, Billy (Tracy) Lennings; sister Peggy (Christopher) Picarelli; her grandchildren Seth (Lawren) Wright, Tara Harris, Krysten (Josh) McDaniel, Ashley Lennings, Whitney Lennings, Sierra Lennings, Jaci and Elayni Stone, and her ten great-grandchildren.. ...

Joseph E. Hux, 89, of Dugger, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton, Indiana. He was born on December 7, 1923, in Sanford, Indiana, the son of Raymond Hux and Vivian McCleary Hux. Joseph was a lifetime member of the Dugger American Legion Post 224, Sullivan VFW Post 2459, Zorah Shrine, and Dugger Masonic Lodge #721...

JAIL LOG June 11 -- Jeston Lee Gregory, 28, Jasonville, was arrested on preliminary charges of two counts of theft - receiving stolen property, both class D felonies. Bond was set at $8,000 surety or ten percent cash. Bloomfield Town Marshal Ken Tharp was the arresting officer...

ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday included one incident of trespassing, one fraud, one follow-up investigation, two requests for information, one assist to the utility department after hours, one vehicle fire, two documents transported, five accidents with property damage, one suicide or attempted suicide, one medical/illness, one alarm, one prowler, one assist to another agency, one extra patrol, two thefts, one welfare check or concern, three batteries, and four traffic stops.. ...

Thursday Sign up to make flower seed balls at the Linton Public Library you can place in your yard and then let Mother Nature do the rest! This is a free program but space will be limited, so call (812- 847- 7802) or come into the library today to get signed up!...

Investigating a missing persons case that turns out to be a homicide is no easy task. But members of the Linton Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies worked nearly around the clock to quickly put two men behind bars. Two arrests were made within four days -- a quick turnaround for a complex investigation like this, according to Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell...

(By Sabrina Westfall) Tyler Vivian, 9, was set up on State Road 54 in Linton, in front of Tracy Keen State Farm Office, selling lemonade Wednesday. He raised $311.94, all to be donated to Regions Bank in the name of Katelyn Wolfe to help the family with funeral expenses. ...

Going out for lunch on Friday? The once-a-year Tasting Luncheon in Bloomfield is highly recommended. The Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield invite you to their 36th Annual Tasting Luncheon between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church located at 401 Shyla Lane tucked away in the northwest corner of the town....

Scotland residents are cleaning out their basements, garages, barns and storage areas in preparation for the 21nd Annual Scotland Community Yard Sale on June 22. If you are looking for a 1951 Dodge or a 14-foot aluminum boat with a 9.9 Johnson motor, Bill Russell has one for sale at his yard sale...