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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/20/13)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included two follow up investigations; two information requests; one lifting assistance; one utility assist after hours; one protective order violation; one funeral escort; one lost and found; two medical/illness; one alarm; two animal complaints; one prowler; one suspicious vehicle/person; one harassment complaint; one theft; one disabled/stranded vehicle; one community relations; one battery; and two traffic stops.. ...
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WRV School Board tackles long agenda: Teacher contract signed, RIF policy approved, budget adopted, positions filled
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
The White River Valley School Board covered a lot of ground during their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. They signed a contract with the teacher's association, approved a new policy for filling open positions after a RIF (Reduction in Force), adopted a budget for 2014, approved updated school policies, accepted three resignations, appointed 14 people to fill vacant positions and handed out kudos for the school's impressive results on ISTEP testing...
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Fundraising effort continues to renovate building at the fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
Efforts to collect money, pledges and support for the planned renovation of the Greene County Extension Service building at the fairgrounds continues. An estimated $827,000 is needed for the project which will renovate and expand both the interior and the exterior of the current building located at the fairgrounds...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/20/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG Sept. 19 -- Clayton Duane Langley, 22, of Worthington, was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court. Bond set at $1,000 cash only. Worthington Town Marshal Randy Raney was the arresting officer. Sept. ...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/20/13)
Open Letter to the Eastern School Board: Thank you so much, for your service to our community. I know it is your job to supervise and evaluate the superintendent. I know that we elected you to do that. I know that you are divided on some issues--so is the community...
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WRV board discussed policy regarding athlete's grades
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
The WRV School Board got an update Thursday evening on the district's new "No-Fs Allowed" athletic participation policy. The new policy was adopted last month and Superintendent Bob Hacker says the initial results are positive. Hacker told the board out of 72 students participating in athletics at the high school building, including grades 7-12, there were five students who were not eligible to participate in athletics the first week. ...
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Clinic and fire department host ribbon cuttings for new facilities
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
CRANE ---- Greene County Health-WestGate and Taylor Township Fire Department hosted a dual ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. Representatives said the neighbors will better provide for the WestGate at Crane Technology Park and surrounding communities...
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Farmers Market and Golf Cart Decorating Contest in Bloomfield postponed due to weather
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
Due to unpredictable weather on the horizon, the Golf Cart Decorating Contest in Bloomfield was postponed until Fri., Sept. 27. In addition, organizers decided to cancel the Farmers' Market in Bloomfield for this week.
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Marylnn K. Modesitt
(Obituary ~ 09/20/13)
Marylnn K. Modesitt, 70, of Linton, passed away at 3:59 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Loy) Walters. She was a homemaker...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/20/13)
Saturday The 'Blast from the past, present and future' first annual car and motorcycle show will benefit Open Arms Christian Ministry. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Linton's Humphreys Park. The first 100 entrants will be given dash plaques. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Brenda Everett at 812-381-0399 or carshow09212013@yahoo.com...
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Lady Lakers earn fourth win
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/13)
After losing the first two sets, Shakamak rallied for a 15-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-9 victory in a non-conference high school volleyball match Thursday night at South Vermillion. It was the fourth win for the Lady Lakers. Bryly Shipman (20), Kacey McKinney (12), Kassandra Fetz (12), Kiley Ashcraft (12), Jerri Beck (10) and Alyssa Garo (10) combined for 76 digs...
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WRV wins conference match
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/13)
White River Valley ventured to Sullivan County and came away with a 19-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-23 victory over Union in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball match Thursday night at Dugger. Allison Wininger (15) and Shannon Pittman (13) combined for 28 kills. They also teamed up for nine aces, three blocks and 25 digs...
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Wolverines lose to Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/13)
The White River Valley High School boys tennis team ended up on the short end of 5-0 score in a match against Edgewood Thursday. At No. 3 singles, WRV's Joshua Jones won the first set but lost 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Chris Weaver. At No. 1 singles, Edgewood's Mitchell Wampler defeated Trent Myers, 7-5, 6-2...
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Thunderbirds roll past Trojans as Hopkins has career night
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/13)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- A slight move in the Eastern Greene offense produced huge dividends. Cody Hopkins, who had been lining up at wide receiver, was moved to the backfield against winless Wood Memorial. Hopkins accounted for 411 all-purpose yards and four TDs as part of an offensive explosion by EGHS, who thrashing the visiting Trojans 56-37 in a Southwest Conference football game here Friday night...
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No. 1 Miners cruise through the Valley
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/13)
FRENCH LICK - About the only thing that seemed to bother Class A No. 1 Linton-Stockton was the rain that fell throughout the night - because it sure wasn't the Springs Valley defense. The top-ranked Miners accumulated 447 yards of total offense on their way to a 48-7 rout of the Blackhawks here Friday night...
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Union loses to Southside Home School 12-0; Friday night football scores
(Local News ~ 09/20/13)
Union slipped to 0-5 after a 12-0 loss against Southside Homeschool Friday night in a high school football game played at Greenwood Middle School. INDIANA HIGHS SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FRIDAY NIGHT Anderson Prep Academy 14, Indiana Deaf 6 Andrean 28, Hobart 14...
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