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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/25/14)
Feb. 24 -- Joe Lee Hofmann, 35, Jasonville, was arrested on preliminary charges of theft, criminal mischief, criminal trespass and unauthorized entry into a vehicle. His Bond was set at $9,500. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Brown was the arresting officer...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/25/14)
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday, Feb. 24, included one fight, one incident of criminal mischief, one disorderly conduct, one funeral escort, two medical runs, two alarms, one complaint of harassment, one theft, one bomb threat, one welfare check, one fingerprint for a gun permit and one traffic stop...
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Defendant pleads guilty in baby shaking case, sentenced to work release
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
A father, arrested last April and accused of shaking his baby causing injury to the child's brain, pleaded guilty to the crime of neglect of a dependent, a class D felony, and was recently sentenced in Greene Circuit Court by Special Judge P.J. Pierson. Following the sentencing, charges against the mother were dismissed...
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Weather trend draws in migrating birds in time for Marsh Madness
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
Warmer weather last week was a welcome blessing to the organizers of the 5th Annual Marsh Madness Festival in Linton. The warming trend was enough to entice increasing numbers of migratory Sandhill Cranes as well as a variety of geese to the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area and Greene-Sullivan State Forest properties just in time for the festival that kicks off Friday night...
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Norma Fay Callison
(Obituary ~ 02/25/14)
Norma Fay Callison, 86, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on March 8, 1927 in Elnora to Hollis and Jenny (Young) Edmondson. Norma became the wife of Burke Callison in 1945. Norma was a member of the Elnora Christian Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, playing cards, quilting and making her own ceramics...
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Thomas Joe Cox
(Obituary ~ 02/25/14)
Thomas Joe Cox, 50, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. He was born December 11, 1963 in Davies County, Ind. to Morris L. and Charlene S. (Nowling) Cox. Survivors include his wife, Lisa A. ...
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Helen Margaruite Andis
(Obituary ~ 02/25/14)
Helen Margaruite Andis, 83, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on February 24, 2014 at Parkview Village in Odon. She was born in Knox County, Indiana on April 30, 1930 to Curtis and Osia (Rader) Lynn. Helen was united in marriage to Dwight Leon Andis on April 6, 1947...
- Shelton finishes second (Community Sports ~ 02/25/14)
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Pyne finishes third at Hoop Shoot
(Community Sports ~ 02/25/14)
Joshua Pyne of Bloomfield (10-11 year old boys) was a third place finisher in the third round of competition in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at New Castle Saturday. Pyne was sponsored by the Linton Elks Lodge 866. Posing for a photo following the competition were (from left) Indiana Elks Association State Hoop Shoot Chairman: Gary Hendrick, Pyne, first place winner Daniel Bacon, second place winner Cameron Jackman and Indiana Elks Association President John Sauer. (Submitted photo)...
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Frady wins Hoop Shoot state title
(Community Sports ~ 02/25/14)
Hannah Frady of Bloomfield (12-13 year old girls) was a first place winner in the third round of competition in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at New Castle on Saturday. Frady was sponsored by the Linton Elks Lodge 866. Along with the other champions, Frady will advance to the fourth round in the Regional Finals in Angola in March, where she will compete with other winners from Ohio and Michigan. ...
- Hughes finishes as state runner-up (Community Sports ~ 02/25/14)
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Albert John DeGott
(Obituary ~ 02/25/14)
Albert John DeGott, 51, of Bloomfield passed away at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas on February 22, 2014 after a long illness of almost eight years. Born March 26, 1962, he was the son of Frederick and Patricia DeGott of New Albany, Indiana...
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Linton-Stockton to host MATH Bowl on Thursday evening
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
The community is invited to attend the MATH (Math Academic Teams for Hoosiers) Bowl at Linton-Stockton Thursday evening. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the high school auditeria and feature 12 area elementary school teams competing. Greene County schools will include Linton-Stockton, Eastern Greene and Bloomfield...
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White River Valley high school expands dual credit program
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
The White River Valley School Board has approved new dual credit opportunities to be added to next year's high school curriculum. After working with Vincennes University and Oakland City University, the board recently approved the addition of 39 credits, totaling 27 dual credit courses available to students for college credit...
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Bulldogs lose road game
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/14)
North Vermillion pushed its record to 12-10 after a 60-49 victory over visiting Union in a varsity-only high school boys basketball game Tuesday night. Union was outscored in each of the first three quarters as the Falcons led 16-12, 34-26 and 48-36...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/25/14)
Wednesday, Feb. 26 The Greene County Coin Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the 4-H Building. Dealers will set up at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Any questions, call 384-8516. The Greene County Advisory Plan Commission will meet at 4 p.m. in the Greene County Commissioners Meeting Room of the courthouse...
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Church Briefs
(Crime News ~ 02/25/14)
Wednesday, Feb. 26 The Greene County Coin Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the 4-H Building. Dealers will set up at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Any questions, call 384-8516. The Greene County Advisory Plan Commission will meet at 4 p.m. in the Greene County Commissioners Meeting Room of the courthouse...
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Miners blast Vikings on senior night
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/14)
With a workman-like effort and a proficient offense -- and even better defense -- the Linton-Stockton Miners dismantled a beleaguered looking West Vigo squad 71-41 Tuesday night. Linton-Stockton connected on 26 of 49 shots from the field (.530) and 5 of 10 from three point range...
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UPDATED: Sealed warrants served by Greene County Drug Task Force; three suspected drug dealers behind bars
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
Sealed warrants, issued as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Greene County Drug Task Force (GCDTF), were served overnight, and three men accused of drug-dealing were behind bars Tuesday morning. Mickey L. Tosti, 61, of Linton, is facing three counts of dealing methamphetamine, all as class A felonies...
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Hospital meets with community members to discuss needs
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
The strengths and weaknesses of Greene County were discussed in a health needs assessment meeting hosted by Greene County General Hospital Tuesday night. The Indiana Rural Health Association conducted the meeting with members of the community and the hospital staff to learn the values of the community as well as some of the community's issues to help zero in on the health needs of the community...
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Conservation Farmer, Teacher of the Year honored at SWCD annual meeting
(Local News ~ 02/25/14)
The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized two people for their hard work in conservation and educating youth during the organization's annual meeting Tuesday. Paul "Bucky" Cullison was honored as the 2013 Conservation Farmer of the Year.....
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Lisa D. Sowders
(Obituary ~ 02/25/14)
Lisa D. Sowders, 39, of Worthington, passed away 4:23 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born Aug. 8, 1974, in Seymour, to Terry and Debby (Coulter) Skaggs. Lisa had been a CNA, with Home Health Care. She is survived by three daughters, Kiana Fleshman, Bloomfield, Makayla Fleshman, Hayden, and Rachelle, Hayden; mother, Debby Carrico, Worthington; father, Terry Skaggs, Freetown; companion, Ray Fox, Worthington; brother, Eric Skaggs, Seymour; sister, Sara Skaggs, Freetown; like a sister, Michelle Snyder, Worthington.. ...
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No. 1 Barr-Reeve knocks off Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/14)
Class A No. 1 Barr-Reeve pushed its record to 19-1 after a 59-41 victory over visiting White River Valley in a non-conference high school boys basketball game at Montgomery Tuesday night. WRV, who has lost 15 of the past 17 meetings with the Vikings, dropped to 7-10...
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