Stories from Friday, August 1, 2014

July 31 -- Heather Kaye Heath, 34, Mt. Vernon, Ind., was arrested on an out-of-state warrant issued on a preliminary charge of theft. She was being held without bond. Linton Police Officer Jason Wilson was the arresting officer. July 31 -- Benjamin G. Hansel, 65, Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and intimidation. Bond information not available. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jordan Gooding was the arresting officer...

The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 73 calls and incidents Monday through Friday, July 28-August 1, including one abandoned vehicle, ten property damage accidents, one accident involving personal injury, two alarms, one alcohol-related offense, four complaints about animals, four assists to other agencies, one assist to the public, two battery incidents, one burglary, one child neglect investigation, three civil disputes, one criminal mischief, one domestic dispute, three fights in progress, one fraud investigation, two complaints involving juveniles, one open door, two property damage issues, five reckless drivers, one road hazard, one sex offense, two complaints about shooting, one attempted suicide, four reports of suspicious activity, two thefts, two traffic stops, seven inmate transports, two trash issues, three trespassing issues and one welfare check.. ...

The Linton Police Department responded to seven calls and incidents on Thursday, July 31, including one property issue, one theft, one assist to another agency, one complaint about an animal, one report of suspicious activity, one complaint involving a juvenile and one fight in progress...

Indianapolis -- Josh J. Minkler, 51, has been named the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. Minkler served as the First Assistant under former United States Attorney Joseph H. Hogsett and will now lead the federal prosecutor's office...

The Fifth Annual Lamb Jam Music Festival is coming up in August. The event will kick off on Friday, August 1 and will continue on Saturday, August 2. The event will be from noon to 8 p.m. each day at the Roy Clark Building located in the Linton Humphrey's City Park...

DUGGER -- The Dugger Union Charter School Committee will be hosting a community day Sunday at the Dugger Community Building, which is located in the city park, beginning at 2 p.m. DUCS officials will be on hand to provide an opportunity for students in grades 8 through 12 that haven't done the scheduling portion of their registration to start the process...

DUGGER -- When Danny Tieken left Union High School to continue his football coaching career some 25 years ago, he had no idea that the road would ever lead back to Dugger. But that is exactly what has happened as the Fort Branch native has accepted a position as head football coach and administrator at the new Dugger Union Community School, a charter school...

Wyatt LeGrand, a Bloomfield High School alumni, has been using his art to positively impact the community for years. LeGrand received a degree in visual arts education from Indiana University and returned to his Greene County roots to start his career...

Mildred E. Fiscus, age 89, of Worthington, passed away at 2:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born in Bloomfield on January 18, 1925, the daughter of Harley Lee and Hattie (Scherer) Hochstetler...

Saturday, August 2 There will be a Garrett Godsey concert at Mansions in Heaven located at 201 S Franklin St. in Bloomfield. Admission is free. Pizza, prizes, and games will also be available. The Harp Family Reunion will be held at the Walnut Grove Fellowship Hall on August 2. There will be a pitch-in lunch starting at 12 p.m. sharp. Relatives and friends are welcome...

Sunday, August 3 Sunday, August 3 will be the annual homecoming at Koleen Church. The program will begin at 2 p.m. There will be guest speakers from some of our previous ministers and special singing. Everyone is welcome to atend. Please call 384-8516 with any questions...

HYMERA, Ind. -- According to information supplied to the Greene County Daily World by Northeast School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Mark Baker, if Dugger Union Charter Schools were to obtain the old Union High School building, a strict guideline would have to be followed...

HYMERA, Ind. -- There are two sides to every story -- even ones that are as hot a topic as the Union school building. For anyone who isn't familiar with the situation, the Northeast School Corporation decided to close Union High School, Junior High School and Elementary School...

EASTERN -- Rachel McLaughlin, an incoming junior at Eastern Greene High School, attended a Universal Cheer Association Camp on the campus of Indiana University where she was selected to be a part of the 2014 - 2015 All-American Varsity Cheer Team. McLaughlin was one of over 500 high school cheerleaders and dancers chosen from across the U.S...