Stories from Thursday, August 21, 2014

SPENCER -- No injuries were reported after a man who had fallen out of a canoe on the White River north of Spencer was rescued by emergency personnel who responded to calls for help from bystanders on the riverbank Wednesday afternoon. Michael Voskoboynik, 49, had been canoeing with a school group between Gosport and Spencer when he fell out of his canoe...

The Jasonville Police Department's activity log for August 13-20 included one property damage accident, two alarms, three assists to other agencies, one assist to the public, one civil dispute, five extra patrols/school, one fight, one incident of harassment, two tickets for infractions, one report of intimidation, one open door, one protective order violation, one reckless driver, four reports of suspicious activity, one theft, one reported threat, 15 traffic stops and three welfare checks...

August 20 -- Travis Webb Hubble, 44, Jasonville, was arrested on a warrant issued on a preliminary charge of theft. His bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Jasonville Police Officer Brian Pilant was the arresting officer. August 20 -- Joshua William Kennett, 34, Linton, was arrested on a warrant issued for alleged failure to appear. His bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released on August 21 after posting $500 cash...

The Linton Police Department responded to five calls and incidents on Wednesday, August 20, including one title check, two property damage accidents, one report of suspicious activity and one traffic stop.

A Jasonville woman has had a lot of goals and aspirations taken from her due to a medical condition, but now, she's fighting back. Ashley Brown was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) when she was 12 years old. EDS, Brown said, is a connective tissue disorder...

Eastern and Richland Taylor volunteer fire departments in Greene County were selected to receive grants in the latest round of Volunteer Fire Assistance awards. Rural and volunteer fire departments from 29 counties across Indiana have been awarded more than $194,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants...

Opal Mae Rowe, 91, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:56 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus, Indiana. Born December 30, 1922 in Vicksburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Oram and Marie (Bechtel) Dove. She worked for RCA in Bloomington and attended Harvest Community Church...

Dorinda Kay Bauer, 47, of Solsberry, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born January 17, 1967 in Washington, North Carolina, she was the Daughter of Klenith James and Joyce Ann (Tuten) English...

Mary F. Lindsey, 68, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in her home. She was born July 12, 1946, in Madisonville, Ky. and grew up in Hanson, Ky. She was an active member in St. John East United Church of Christ. She served on the board at the Center for Women's Ministries. ...

There has been a change to the location for the Evansville Soccer Invitational in which White River Valley is participating this Friday and Saturday. WRV plays at the EVSC Soccer Fields for their first two games, which are located behind where Roberts Stadium used to be and next to Wesselman Park...

The Bloomington South at Eastern Greene volleyball match will be a varsity-only contest, starting at 7 p.m. tonight.

BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Redevelopment Commission heard several project updates and agreed to be the administrators of a proposed blighted property grant during their regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. Rick Coppock told the board the Progress Pointe Development Plan was nearly complete...

On August 22 and 23 the Sandborn Park Board will be sponsoring the annual Black Creek Festival. Since 1968, the festival has provided people from around the community to a weekend full of entertainment, food and family fun. On Friday the activities will commence with the evening meal at 4 p.m. and last until 8. The evening meal will be fish, tenderloin, hamburgers, hot-dogs and Polish sausage with sides available...

Thursday evening, the White River Valley School board met in regular session at 7 p.m., opening with a congratulations for the WRV team who won an FFA championship. Mr. Zuckshwerdt and his National Wildlife Habitat Team traveled to Columbia, Missouri for the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Championship...

SULLIVAN, Ind. (Aug. 21) -- An off-duty Indiana State Excise Police officer's quick response this morning helped save a man's life. Captain Patrick Fulford was speaking with a 66-year-old Sullivan man outside of the Sullivan Newsstand, 6 S. Court Street, when the man suddenly collapsed face-first onto the ground. Captain Fulford immediately began performing CPR on the man...

Edgewood defeated host Eastern Greene 198-206 in a high school girls golf match played Thursday at Hidden Hills. EGHS golfer Lauren Miller shot a 46 to earn low medalist honors. Kaitlyn Hudson fired a 51, Miranda Blocher 53, Emily Prince 56, Gianni Cardin 57 and Clair Byers 64...

The Bloomfield Cardinals picked up their second boys tennis win of the season in as many matches by downing Loogootee 4-1. The Cards only loss was at No. 1 singles where Del Carter was beaten 6-1, 6-3 by lefty Gabe Nolley. Bloomfield had little trouble at the other two singles spots. Conner Dowden blitzed Landon Diamond 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 singles while Jackson Stone beat Landon Wittmer 6-2, 6-0 in the final singles position...

The Bloomfield varsity volleyball team defeated North Daviess 25-16, 25-18, 25-15 Thursday night. The Lady Cardinals improved to 2-0 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference and 2-1 overall. "We had a good night at the net," said BHS coach Ashlea Dunkerly. "I am proud of our hitters. It was a really balanced effort...

A co-ed softball tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. until one team is standing on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Linton FOP softball field. Team make up must include three females and seven males. Cost is $200 per team. A double elimination format will be used...

The Eastern Greene High School varsity volleyball team defeating the junior varsity team from Bloomington South Thursday night. This story will be updated.

After a slow start which left them tied at 4-all with Eminence in the first set Thursday, the Linton-Stockton volleyball team responded by outscoring the visiting Lady Eels 71-17 the rest of the way, coming away with a 25-10, 25-6, 25-5 victory. It was the third win in as many starts for the Lady Miners...

Nobody can say that Amanda Henico has not worked her way up to the varsity. The Linton-Stockton senior is part of the back row rotation for the Lady Miners, who have started the season with victories over Monrovia, White River Valley and Eminence. "Amanda's work ethic is 100 percent, whether it is in a practice or in a game," said Lady Miner coach Libby Fougerousse. "She only knows one speed and that is 100 percent. She is not afraid to hit the floor to go for a ball...

A Service and Valor Awards Ceremony was held yesterday at the Indiana Government Center for Indiana State Police employees. During the ceremony, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter and his primary staff recognized four Bloomington District Troopers for their actions and contributions...

It's time once again for Trail Days sponsored by Hi-Lift Jacks at Redbird State Riding Area. Everything gets underway Saturday morning at 9 a.m. when registration begins, which is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what off-roaders will find to do according to Hi-Lift spokesman Steve Dowden...