Stories from Monday, May 26, 2014

A 31-year-old woman was arrested early Monday after police were dispatched to the scene of a domestic dispute at 2:15 a.m. at a residence on East Scotland Road, Newberry, in south central Greene County. Kelly Oliphant of Crane was booked into the Greene County Jail on preliminary charges of domestic battery in the presence of a minor -- a class D felony, and disorderly conduct -- a class B misdemeanor...

Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Shawn Cullison was dispatched at 10:48 a.m. Sunday to the scene of a rear-end collision involving two vehicles on State Road 54, west of County Road 700 West. Kaylee B. Raybern, 19, Worthington, who was driving a 2008 Mazda 3, was transported to Greene County General Hospital by the Greene County Ambulance Service...

The Linton Police Department responded to 36 calls and incidents Friday-Sunday, May 23-25, including one property damage accident, three alarms, three complaints about animals, three assists to other agencies, five domestic disputes, one drive-off theft, one fight in progress, two reports of harassment, one property incident, two reckless drivers, one residential entry, one complaint about shooting, one attempted suicide, two reports of suspicious activity, two thefts, two title checks, three traffic stops and one unruly person.. ...

The Eastern Greene High School JAG students are again sponsoring a "Graduation Gown Give Back" program. Every year they ask all graduating seniors, that want to "pay it forward," to donate their gowns back to JAG so that the next year the gowns can be used to help out another student...

Marilyn R. Goggins, 67, of Jasonville, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 in her residence. She was born July 29, 1946 in Terre Haute, Ind. to Arthur E. Griggs and Margaret (Gadberry) Griggs. Survivors include her husband, Rhonie D. ...

BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield will soon have a new logo thanks to a contest sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. As a follow-up to last summer's successful "Imagine Bloomfield" project, the project's steering committee announced a Town of Bloomfield logo contest last February and the deadline for entries is coming up on Saturday, May 31...

Sunday, May 25 The Crystal Valley Quartet will be at the Bethany Christian Church at 6 p.m. This is a free concert and everyone is invited. A love offering will be taken. Bethany Christian Church is located in the Plummer community. Two miles west of Bloomfield on State Road 54, turn south on County Road 250W and follow the signs...

Tuesday, May 27 The recycle bin is now in place in Worthington next to the town garage to accept the following recyclable items: Shrink wrap and plastic film, all paper, magazines, phone books, soft-cover books, office paper, cardboard, brown paper bags, aluminum cans and foil, tin and steel cans and all plastic bottles (1-7). The following items are not acceptable: Glass, Styrofoam, light bulbs, flower pots, take-out food containers, wax paper, waxed cardboard, wax milk cartons...

Moments of silence fell across Greene County and the nation on Monday in celebration of Memorial Day. Many gathered in ceremonies across the county on both Sunday and Monday to remember the servicemen and women who gave their life to protect our country...

CLAY CITY -- Union failed put seven complete innings together this spring, losing all 15 softball games in the regular season. But here on Monday evening facing elimination of the forever kind, the Lady Bulldogs led from start to finish, holding off White River Valley 5-4 in the opening semifinal of the Class A Clay City...

CLAY CITY SOFTBALL SECTIONAL MONDAY Union 5, White River Valley 4 Clay City 4, Shakamak 2, suspended with Shakamak coming to bat in the top sixth inning TUESDAY Clay City vs. Shakamak, resumes at 5 p.m. Championship game -- Union vs. Clay City, 7 p.m...