Stories from Tuesday, August 6, 2013

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG Aug. 5 - Brittany Nicole Lake, 26, Linton, was arrested on a warrant issued for a preliminary charge of theft. Her bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. She was released later the same day after posting $400 cash. Greene County Jail Officer Terry Jackson was the arresting officer...

LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included one incident of trespassing, one request for information only, one vandalism, one criminal mischief, one disabled or stranded vehicle, two welfare checks or concerns, three domestic disputes and one traffic stop...

A 1980 graduate of Shakamak High School has returned home after accepting a position as pastor at Lebanon Baptist Church located just outside of Jasonville in Midland. Mike Rotman recently answered God's call after some very specific praying. "Last Thanksgiving, God answered some very specific prayers that I had been praying for years regarding my family in Jasonville. ...

JASONVILLE -- After 25 years, Pizza Villa II, in Jasonville, has a new location. Pizza Villa II and Rhythm Garden Music Studio have recently relocated to 101 East Main St. Pizza Villa II, owned and operated by Kathy May, began in 1985 in Bloomfield. In 1988, the business moved to Jasonville. The original Pizza Villa -- JoEtta's Pizza Villa -- was opened in Linton in 1969 by Jo Etta Turpin. After her death in 2001, her son, Rob, took over the business...

The Linton WorkOne office will host a series of Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) exploration classes. Work Force Training Coordinator Susan Neal said the workshop will be hosted once a month and explain the details of the career to those interested. "This is a career exploration class for anyone that may be interested in becoming a CNA. We are going to discuss local providers for free training and criteria they need to meet to be assisted (financially)," Neal explained...

The design of proposed county logo that sports a Sandhill Crane in front of the sunset is not flying yet with the Greene County Commissioners. On Tuesday, the commissioners tabled for the second time any action on accepting the logo design that was submitted to them July 16 by Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Joan Bethell...

A Greene County resident is one of three new custody supervisors at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. Kevin Ewers has advanced to Correctional Sergeant at the maximum-security prison. Ewers was promoted from Officer to Sergeant along with Anthony Kimmich of Clay County and Bradley Hiatt of Sullivan County...

The town of Dugger was reimbursed nearly $135,000 from its water provider recently for overcharges during a two-year-plus span that began August 2010, town officials say. The revelation came after board members were questioned at their monthly meeting Monday as to why they hadn't announced the payment from the city of Linton, despite having the funds for some time...

A 65-year-old Solsberry man shot and killed himself in Bloomington on Monday afternoon after a visit to the Veterans Affairs Clinic on Landmark Ave. David Todd was pronounced dead at 4:58 p.m. after he was transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head...

The Greene County Commissioners agreed Tuesday morning to change the way they handle the issuance of timber road permits. Under the new policy, the county highway department will have to secure the signatures of both the landowners and the "logger" who is going to do the work as an added layer of liability protection in case the roads are damaged...

Residents using County Road 800W in and near the Lyons town limits should beware that a new lower speed limit will soon established, following action Tuesday morning by the Greene County Commissioners. The speed limit on the one-half mile stretch of road ---- from State Road 67 to the intersection with County Road 100S ---- will soon be 35 mph following a vote to move forward with drafting an ordinance by the commissioners...

This year's Linton Music Festival will bring opportunities to more than musicians. Greene County organizations can volunteer in groups to work in parking or the kids area for the festival. Any tax-exempt group, church organization or government group can volunteer in groups of four to six to work in 10 different shifts throughout the weekend...

LITTLE CINCINNATI -- The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds begin their sixth year of football under head coach Luke Dean with two of their first three games on the road. It's also a year that sees the Eastern Greene squad cast back into Class 2A and Sectional 40 and sees the removal of Southside Home Schedule from their slate...

Greene County residents of all ages were out in force for a night out against crime Tuesday evening at the National Night Out event in Linton's Humphreys Park. The event was organized by the Linton Police Department but law enforcement officers from every department in the county were on hand as well as representatives from many social service agencies, organizations and businesses...

Wednesday The Worthington SonShine Shop is having a bag sale July 30 through August 10. Fill one bag or more for $8 each. This includes all clothing, shoes, toys, and a selection of books and tapes. Calvary Baptist Church will host Training Our Youth Club (T.O.Y.) starts today from 6:50-8:20. Children 4 years to grade 6 are welcome. 'Train up a child in the way he should go' - Prov. 22:6. For more information, call 812-847-7110. We will be using Master Club Curriculum...