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Linton man arrested by GCSD stemming from April OVWI incident with WPD
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Clayton Maverick Neff, 21, of Linton, was arrested by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Payton around 4:15 a.m. Friday on a warrant that was issued out of Greene Superior Court on Wednesday. Deputy Payton was assisted by Linton Police Officers Paul Clark and Tom Jerrels...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/30/14)
May 29 -- James Colin Bekiares, 31, Bloomington, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of maintaining a common nuisance and two counts of dealing in marijuana. He was being held without bond. May 29 -- Wesley Ryan Sipes, 18, Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of theft. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Bloomfield Town Marshal Ken Tharp was the arresting officer...
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ICO Mike Gregg receives DNR Lifesaving Award and District Officer of the Year
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Indiana Conservation Officer Mike Gregg was recognized with two awards presented during the Indiana Department of Natural Resources awards ceremony on Wednesday. Gregg received the Lifesaving Award and he was named as Officer of the Year in District 5...
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Vincennes will "Paint the town Red" June 6, 7
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
VINCENNES - Vincennes will "Paint the town Red" June 6 and 7 during the Red Skelton Festival that will feature a variety of activities for young and old. The annual festival honors Vincennes native Red Skelton, America's most beloved clown. Except where noted, all events will take place downtown on Patrick Henry...
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Big weekend in Lyons: Strawberry Festival features a horse pull, music, contests, food and lots of strawberry shortcake
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
This year's Lyons Strawberry Festival on Sunday features babies, basketball, corn hole, classic cars, a horse pull, a live musical performance by Greene County's Sheriff and of course, gallons of strawberries, plenty of ice cream, and strawberry shortcake...
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Vonda I Smith
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
Vonda I Smith, 91 of Dugger, Ind. passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Glenburn Nursing Home. Vonda was born on December 5, 1922 in Sullivan County, Ind., the daughter of Mack Stringer and Mae Arney Stringer. She was a member of the Jasonville Assembly of God Church...
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James Lee Moyer
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
James Lee Moyer, age 85, of Worthington, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Linton Nursing & Rehab in Linton. He was born in Greene County on April 1, 1929, the son of Carl A. and Edna (Blanton) Moyer. Lee was a farmer, salesman of farm equipment and automobiles, and owned Lee Moyer Sales in Worthington...
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Bloomfield School planning one-to-one initiative program
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
The Bloomfield School Board heard information on the status of the district's one-to-one initiative in their regular meeting Thursday night. Superintendent Dan Sichting updated the board on the status of the initiative that is set to be piloted at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. Sichting said the district continues to make preparations to launch the initiative that will call for students to bring their own devices to use throughout the school day...
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Linton Public Library to kick off "Fizz Boom Read" summer reading program
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
School-aged children in Linton have the opportunity to continue reading throughout the summer with the Linton Public Library. After starting this week, library director Richard McLelland said the official kick-off of the summer program titled "Fizz Boom Read" will be at the library on Saturday, June 7 with Animal Tales, a program featuring a number of different animals...
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Renovations prepare kitchen at St. Peter for "Noodle Day" dinners
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
The noodles will be as delicious as ever at the annual noodle dinner sponsored by the St. Ann Altar Society at Linton's St. Peter Church in November. However, there will be two noticeable changes in the church hall that day. With new appliances and a facelift, the recently remodeled kitchen will be making its debut. Plus, there will be a new face among the workers and servers in the kitchen as the Rev. Joseph Erbacher will be helping in the popular event for the first time...
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Children learn about weather from WTHI-10's Kevin Orpurt
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Library visitors at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library main branch got the opportunity to become junior storm watchers when WTHI Channel 10's Meteorologist Kevin Orpurt visited the library Friday afternoon. Orpurt visited the library to teach local children about storms and weather. He taught about the difference between high and low pressure and the sources of thunder and lighting...
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Charles Irvin Mobley, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
Charles Irvin Mobley Jr. 68 of Sullivan, Ind., went to be with the Lord at 8:40 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana July 15, 1945, the son of Charles Mobley Sr. and Frieda Walters Mobley. He was a retired from Phosphate Miner, and attended the Faith Community Church in Dugger...
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Miners defeat Eastern Greene; will face Arrows in title game Monday night
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
There will be a new local Class 2A Sectional baseball champion. Linton-Stockton got a complete-game pitching performance, played flawless defense and made the most of seven hits as the host Miners defeated Eastern Greene 7-2 in the semifinals of the Linton-Stockton Sectional at Roy Herndon Field Friday night...
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Church Briefs
(Crime News ~ 05/30/14)
Saturday, June 7 The Second Annual Spirit Sprint 5K will be Saturday, June 7 at Worthington City Park. A Kids Fun Run (for children 12 and under) will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K Walk/Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for registration prior to the event or $20 on the day of the event. ...
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UPDATED: Lakers defeat Clay City; advance to championship game
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
JASONVILLE -- The Shakamak Lakers managed to do what they do best in the semifinals of IHSAA Class A Sectional 57 -- use solid pitching and defense in support of solid hitting. Behind the pitching of starter Braden Scott, relievers Kyler Fulford and Braxton Yeryar the Lakers quickly erased an early 1-0 Clay City lead then systematically pulled away for a 7-1 win over the Eels to advance to Saturday night's title game against White River Valley...
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WRV defeats Eminence; to play Shakamak in title game Saturday night
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
JASONVILLE -- It wasn't perfect by any stretch, but the White River Valley Wolverines managed to survive a two and a half hour marathon with the Eminence Eels. After trailing at one point 6-2, the Wolverines sent 12 men to the plate in the sixth inning, scored eight times and pulled out an 11-6 win in the semifinals of the IHSAA Class A Shakamak Sectional here Friday night...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/30/14)
Saturday, May 31 A Benefit for Bill Fainot, a heart surgery patient, will be Saturday, May 31 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 479 in Lyons. The fare includes hamburgers and hot dogs, an auction, raffles, drawings, door prizes and fun. Please come out, join the fun and help Sue and Bill...
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