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Michael Shaw Burkett
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Michael Shaw Burkett, 65, of Springville, died at 2:12 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born March 8, 1948 in Peru, IN, he was the son of Orlin R. and Imogene (Johnson) Burkett. He was a carpenter. Survivors include three sons, David, Matthew and Jonathon Burkett; two sisters, Ingrid Fitch and Karen Wright; three nieces, Nici Vestal, Alicia Wright and Sarah Deckard...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/09/14)
Jan. 8 -- Billy Dean Mills, 20, Bedford, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of burglary and theft. He was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Maj. Mike Hasler was the arresting officer. Jan. 8 -- Paul Gregory Roby, 47, Linton, was arrested on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct. His bond was set at $500 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on Jan. 9 after posting $50 cash. Linton Police Officer Paul Clark was the arresting officer...
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Linton-Eastern girls game reset
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
The Linton-Stockton at Eastern Greene girls basketball game that was lost due to weather on Jan. 8, will now be played on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at Little Cincinnati.
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/09/14)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday, Jan. 8 included one request for lifting assistance, two assists to the utility department after hours, one report of vandalism, one structure fire, one vehicle fire, one medical run, one assist to another agency, one complaint of harassment, one extra patrol, three thefts, one disabled or stranded vehicle, two fingerprints for gun permits, one ordinance violation and one battery incident...
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From Indiana Conservation Officers: Ice Safety in the Wabash Valley
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
You are always on 'thin ice,' according to Indiana Conservation Officers who are advising citizens across the Wabash Valley of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams this winter. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Like driving on snow, Hoosiers need to re-learn how to have safe fun on ice...
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Updated: Arrest made in year-old burglary case after GCSD's ongoing investigation
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
An ongoing investigation by the Greene County Sheriff's Department into a burglary that occurred almost a year ago resulted in the arrest of a suspect early Wednesday morning. Billy Dean Mills, 20, of Bedford, is accused of breaking a glass panel in a rear door that led into the kitchen area of a residence in the Springville area, then entering the home.....
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Holtsclaw announces he will seek re-election as Greene County Prosecutor
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
BLOOMFIELD, IND. -- Jarrod D. Holtsclaw has announced that he will seek re-election as Greene County Prosecutor in 2014. Holtsclaw, a lifelong citizen of Greene County, has served as the county's prosecuting attorney since 2007. He served eight years as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Greene County prior to that...
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Warrant issued for fast-talking meat salesman accused of bilking elderly in Greene County
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of a fast-talking meat salesman from Evansville accused of targeting elderly people in Greene County, allegedly bilking them out of hundreds of dollars. William Scott Vogt, 33, Evansville, is wanted on preliminary charges of theft, a class D felony, and deception, a class A misdemeanor.....
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Greene County Invitational Tournament rescheduled, starts Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
SWITZ CITY -- Mother Nature has had her way with the 2014 Team Raydar Greene County Invitational. According to tournament director and White River Valley athletic director and boys head coach J.B. Neill, the tournament will get underway on Saturday with a marathon first round session...
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Keith A. Robertson
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Keith A. Robertson, 49, of Jasonville, IN, passed away at 3:38 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in Bloomington Hospital. He was born Feb. 29, 1964 in Owen County, IN to Ronald Robertson and Sharon (Frye) Robertson. Survivors include his wife, Doris E. "Dee" Robertson of Jasonville, IN whom he married on July 30, 1994; son, David Robertson of Jasonville, IN; daughters, Jayme Caddell of Jasonville, IN, Kayla Hunter of Bedford, IN; 3 grandchildren; mother, Sharon Robertson; 2 step-sons; 5 step-daughters; 14 step-grandchildren; sisters & brothers-in-law, Valarie Brown of Linton, IN, Rita Higgins and David of Gosport, IN, Barbara and Kevin Ford of Eminence, IN; brothers and sister-in-law, Ron Robertson of Spencer, IN, Rick Robertson and Denise of Quincy, IN; several nieces and nephews.. ...
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Victoria A. Stacy
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Victoria A. Stacy, 89, of Linton, died peacefully while surrounded by her family at 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on May 11, 1924 in Beaver, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kubisty) Magiera. ...
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NEWLY UPDATED: School closures and delays for Friday
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
Linton-Stockton Schools - two hour delay White River Valley Schools - two hour delay Eastern Greene Schools - closed Friday MSD of Shakamak - closed Friday
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Elma Clara (Wikle) Walls
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Elma Clara (Wikle) Walls, 76, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday January 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born February 18, 1937 in Martin County, IN, she was the daughter of Orville and Hattie (Sterling) Wikle. Elma was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include her children, Mike (Nancy) Walls of Burns City, IN; Charman (Maurice) Byers, Tena (David) Doane and Rich (Angel) Walls, all of Bloomfield; her grandchildren, Misty Graf, Matt Todd, Cory Todd, Miranda Smith, Chelsey Morris, Jessie Walls, Kyle Doane, Maggie Doane, Hannah Walls and Ally Walls. ...
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Union girls game rescheduled
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
The Shoals at Union varsity-only high school girls basketball game that was postponed in December has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, according to UHS athletic director Clarence Johnson.
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Businesses have opportunity to recycle cardboard through Green Geek
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
Changes may be coming for businesses who choose to recycle their cardboard boxes. Greene County Recycling Center Director Erek Wilson said the center is no longer accepting new businesses to the program that picks up boxes from businesses in the county...
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Shakamak School Board discusses snow days
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
JASONVILLE -- Students in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak, like many others in the area, have been treated to an extended winter break thanks to Mother Nature. Today (Friday) will be the fifth consecutive snow day for the corporation. Superintendent Mike Mogan told board members Indiana School Superintendent Glenda Ritz has granted a waiver for Jan. 6 and 7. Thanks to the waiver, only three of the five days missed will be required to be made up...
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