Stories from Thursday, June 19, 2014

There's only 54 miles between Jasonville and Rockville on a road map. There's even lesser distance between the two teams in baseball terms. And that's according to both coaches. Shakamak head coach Chip Sweet and Rockville mentor Bob Kyle both agree the two teams are about as even as they can be heading into Saturday's IHSAA Class A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis...

Kerman K Lovelace, 87, of Dugger, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton, Indiana. He was born on March 16, 1927, in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Urban Lovelace and Dona Bedwell Lovelace. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Hubert and Robert Lovelace...

By Rick Curl STAFF WRITER Recipients were recently announced for the second annual Stephen L. Campbell Memorial Scholarship as well as plans for the golf outing that helps support the award. Named winners of this year's scholarship funds were White River Valley seniors Jenny Wagner and Trent Carpenter...

A seven-year-old boy was transported to the hospital with severe injuries Wednesday as a result of a motorcycle crash in Linton. Emergency medical personnel and police were dispatched to a residence in southwest Linton around 5 p.m. Linton Police Officer Nick Yingling reported the driver (the child) of the motorcycle, a green 2008 Kawasaki KX65, was riding through his yard, on private property, and lifted the front wheel off the ground and accelerated, while looking at neighbor children playing in their pool. ...

Linton resident and parent Nick McCammon addressed the Linton-Stockton School Board during their regular meeting Monday evening to discuss bullying issues at the Linton-Stockton Elementary School. McCammon said his daughter, along with other classmates, has been bullied and he doesn't feel that the school has done their duty to resolve the issue. He noted that school corporations have responsibilities set in legislation that aren't being met at the elementary school...

The Worthington Police Department, Indiana State Police and personnel from other agencies responded to a crash involving a semi-truck in Worthington on Thursday afternoon. The mishap occurred on the south side of town at a railroad crossing where the semi-trailer blocked traffic for some time...

The Linton Police Department responded to eight calls and incidents on Wednesday, June 18 including two complaints about animals, two warrants served, one personal injury accident and three thefts.

Support for the Brooklin's Angel Memorial Benefit on Saturday has been growing and the two candidates for Greene County Sheriff have gotten on board, helping to raise money that will go to the Cancer Unit at Riley Hospital in honor of Brooklin Shorter...

After 21 years of serving the townsfolk of Linton, officer Karl Jacobshagen has decided to retire. Effective Friday afternoon at around 4:30 p.m. Jacobshagen give up patrolling the streets of Linton in favor of riding the rails of the Indiana Railroad Company...,,

It's that time of year again, as Linton citizens gear up for the annual Freedom Festival. With events lasting from Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, July 5, there are sure to be plenty of activities to entertain throughout the week. There will also be two events, the 5K Run and Fitness Walk on Saturday, June 21 and the Austin Mincey Memorial Motocross Race on Sunday, June 22, held in conjunction with the Freedom Festival activities...

The White River Valley School Board has hired a new principal for the WRV Junior/Senior High School. In their regular meeting Thursday evening, the board approved the hire of Kevin Smith to be the new principal by a unanimous vote with one member, Gerald Murdock, absent.....

Friday, June 20 The Breath of Life Ministry Center will host "Movie in the Park" on Friday, June 20 in Linton's Humphreys Park. The movie will begin at dusk about 9:30 p.m. with a Veggie Tale showing prior to the feature film. They will show the 2014 movie "The Son of God." Free popcorn and drinks. bring your chairs, blankets and bug spray and enjoy a free family evening in beautiful Humphreys Park...

Saturday, June 21 The Union Church Gospel Sing will be Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. The church is located on SR 43 between Hendricksville and Solsberry. Singing by the locals of the church and everyone is welcome to bring a song and join in. For more information, call Pastor Danny Hillenburg at 812-699-8917 or 812-876-5680. Everyone welcome...

Wallace "Wally" F. Boyd, age 88, of Linton, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available. Online condolences can be sent to the family at ...

June 18 - Robert Wayne Ceol, 31, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of dealing in a synthetic drug, possession of a controlled substance, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia. No bond information available. Linton Police Officer Nick Yingling was the arresting officer...