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UPDATED: Warming shelters on standby in Greene County
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Warming shelters are on standby if the need arises in Greene County. Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe said two warming shelters were opened Sunday night, but were not utilized. "By the time we got them opened up the power came back on, and no one needed to come up there," Axe explained Monday morning...
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Tuesday's National Weather Service Zone Forecast for Greene County: Wind Chill Warning until 7 pm
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN 342 AM EST TUE JAN 7 2014 THE COMBINATION OF VERY COLD TEMPERATURES AND STRONG WINDS WILL PRODUCE WIND CHILLS OF 25 TO 40 BELOW THROUGH MIDDAY. WIND CHILL VALUES WILL IMPROVE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING AS WINDS DIMINISH AND TEMPERATURES WARM.....
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/07/14)
Jan. 3 -- Alvino Ray Love II, 20, Sullivan, was arrested on a warrant issued for a preliminary charge of theft. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on Jan. 4 after posting $400 cash. Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Woodall was the arresting officer...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/07/14)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday, Jan. 6, included two requests for lifting assistance, two assists to the utility department after hours, one structure fire, two alarms, one complaint about an animal, one suspicious vehicle or person, one theft, two disabled or stranded vehicles, one message delivery, one welfare check or concern, one 911 prank or false call, one arrest -- wanted on a warrant, and one community relations detail...
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Updated Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Indiana State Police Advisories and Updates
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
State to Increase Emergency Operations Center Staffing Beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday, the State of Indiana Emergency Operations Center will increase staffing to assist with expected amounts of significant snow, extremely low temperatures and very windy conditions...
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Bloomfield man wanted on two warrants arrested in Linton
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Nathan P. Michael, 31, of Bloomfield was wanted on two warrants and taken into custody late Monday after Linton police officers learned he could be found in a room at Allen's Motel in Linton. The warrants were served at approximately 10:45 p.m. by LPD Officer Paul Clark, Sgt. Chad Crynes, Officer Tom Jerrells and Indiana State Police Trooper Richard Klun...
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Local grocery stores see influx of sales due to weather
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
In light of dire warnings of the forecasts for this week, Greene County patrons filled local grocery stores. Local stores reported increased sales Friday, Saturday and Sunday causing some stores to run out of items. Linton Baesler's store manager Dave Evans said the store got hit Friday and Saturday with a record number of sales...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 01/07/14)
INFRACTIONS Russell W. Tolbert, speeding Joseph M. Mundy, speeding Jeffrey T. Saxton, speeding Edward A. Terrell, speeding Brieanna N. Geiger, speeding Katie E. West, speeding Stephen R. Boulanger, speeding Steven G. Sorensen, speeding James G. Orman, speeding...
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Graves will continue to lead Commissioners
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Rick Graves, of rural Switz City, will again lead the Greene County Commissioners in action taken Tuesday during the annual reorganization meeting. Graves, who is starting his fourth year as the District 3 Commissioner, said he was happy to serve another year as president...
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David L. Garwood
(Obituary ~ 01/07/14)
David L. Garwood, 79, of Linton, entered into eternal rest Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton.
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Northeastern Greene County bridge closed effective Jan. 20
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
A northeastern Greene County bridge has been authorized to be closed, effective Jan. 20, to make emergency repairs. The Greene County Commissioners took the action during Tuesday morning's regular meeting after receiving an engineering report advising that repairs were necessary for Bridge No. 24...
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Harold Vincent Skeel
(Obituary ~ 01/07/14)
Harold Vincent Skeel, 90, of Worthington, passed away at IU Health Hospice in Bloomington on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. He was born in Emmison, IN on May 19, 1923 to Walter L. and Lola (Courtney) Skeel. Mr. Skeel was a member of the Christian Church for 80 years. ...
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Rosemary "Mary" Cornelius
(Obituary ~ 01/07/14)
Rosemary "Mary" Cornelius, 82, of Dugger, passed away at 12:09 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2014 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born at home in White County, Illinois on June 5, 1931 to George and Edna (Barbre) Sullivan. Her family later moved to Indiana and she graduated from Union High School in Dugger in 1949. She was a member of Bethel Community Church in Dugger...
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Jasonville man arrested for public intoxication
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
A 50-year-old Jasonville man was arrested last Friday night after officers responded to a complaint from a Midland resident that someone was banging on their doors and windows and had gotten into one of the resident's vehicles. Adam T. Caddell was booked into the Greene County Jail by Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Woodall...
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County's finances reviewed
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Greene County investment finances were reviewed Tuesday morning during the annual meeting of the County Board of Finance. The board consists of the three commissioners -- Rick Graves, Ed Michael and Nathan Abrams -- as well as county treasurer Kelly Zimmerly, who serves as secretary...
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Travel Watch expired at noon; will not renew
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Roger Axe said it appears the worst of the winter storm is behind us. The Level II Travel Watch expired at noon Tuesday, and there are no longer any travel advisories for Greene County. The Level II Travel Watch was put in place Sunday night, and restricted travel to emergencies and to and from work...
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Schools can apply for snow day waivers
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
With freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions left over from winter storm Hercules' wrath, Greene County students have enjoyed an extended winter break. Greene County schools closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, adding three more snow days to the school year, totaling five for the school year so far. ...
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Community Notes
(Community Sports ~ 01/07/14)
Wednesday The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will have a Board of Finance meeting immediately following their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. in the community room at the main branch. Thursday, Jan. 9 The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 for their regular monthly meeting in the conference room at the Greene County Sheriff's Department located at 204 County Road 70 East at the east edge of Bloomfield...
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Zina A. Bennett
(Obituary ~ 01/07/14)
Zina A. Bennett, 50, of Linton, passed away Sunday morning Jan. 5, 2014, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1963, in Linton. Zina's parents were the late Honore 'Red' and Ann M. (Mason) Mounier. On July 18, 1987, she married Bobby G. Bennett...
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BRIEF: Holtsclaw announces he will seek re-election as Greene County Prosecutor
(Local News ~ 01/07/14)
Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod D. Holtsclaw announced late Tuesday afternoon that he will seek re-election in 2014. Holtsclaw served eight years as a deputy prosecutor prior to becoming Greene County's prosecutor in 2007. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council.....
- Travel Status by Indiana County, Map updated Tuesday at noon (Local News ~ 01/07/14)
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