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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/09/14)
The Linton Police Department responded to 18 calls and incidents on Wednesday, October 8, including one property damage accident, one complaint about animals, four assists to other agencies, two assists to the public, one domestic dispute, one fight in progress, five special details, two reports of suspicious activity and one theft...
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Absentee, early voting currently underway in Greene County
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
Believe it or not, voting in the 2014 General Election is already underway. While the polls won't officially open until Tuesday, Nov. 4, those wishing to cast ballots beforehand have other options. The first is early voting, which Greene County Voter Registration Clerk Marjorie Cullison says is the best alternative for people wishing to avoid standing in line or traveling to their voting site on election day...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/09/14)
October 8 -- Grace Elizabeth Mathies, 27, Bloomfield, was arrested on a preliminary charge of contempt of court in a criminal case. She was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Dennis Conaway was the arresting officer. October 9 -- Michael H. Chitwood, 42, Bloomington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of theft. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Greene County Sheriff's Reserve Deputy Josh Fuller was the arresting officer...
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Indiana Code prohibits campaign signs on state highway right-of-way
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds all Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from federal and state highway right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way...
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Logan C. Russell
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Logan C. Russell, 33, Bloomfield, died October 5, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Logan was born February 27, 1981, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Logan graduated from White River Valley High School in Switz City. He had worked in construction for a period of time. An avid video game player, Logan was also an accomplished artist. He loved to draw, doodle, and dabble in graphic art. He was a NASCAR fan and also enjoyed country music...
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James W. Fleetwood
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
James W. Fleetwood, 62, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital as a result of a car accident on Sunday. James was born July 18, 1952 in Bloomington to the late Jack and Barbara Joan (Thacker) Fleetwood. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School...
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Early morning crash results in property damage
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
Around 8 a.m. a crash occurred west of Linton on County Road 150 North, west of County Road 1300 West, resulting in property damage, but no injuries were sustained. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Jordan Gooding was first to respond to the crash and reported that Kole Gardner, 17, of Linton, was driving in the west bound lane of County Road 150 North when, as he was attempting to get a drink, his Ford Escort went off the south side of the roadway...
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Mirisa Jones Memorial events on Saturday bring awareness to life-threatening syndrome
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
One local mother and sister are determined to bring awareness to a life-threatening obstetric complication after the loss of their daughter, sister, grandson and nephew. Mirisa Jones passed away on Aug. 31, 2011 due to complications of H.E.L.L.P. (Hemolytic anemia Elevated liver and enzymes and Low Platlet count) syndrome. Mirisa was pregnant with her second child -- a son to be named Noah -- at the time of her death...
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IHSAA notebook: cross country sectionals Saturday, football draw Sunday, volleyball draw Monday
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
October 9, 2014 Football Tournament Pairings to be Revealed Sunday First round sectional matchups in the 43rd Annual IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts will be announced Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT...
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Hammer fitting in well at Dugger Union
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
DUGGER -- The Dugger Union football team has had a up and down season, as evidenced by its 3-4 record going into Friday's game against Traders Point Christian. But probably the most consistent part of the Bulldogs has been kicker Seraphin Hammer. The 5-8, 138-pound foreign exchange student from Wabern, Switzerland has been booming kickoffs near the opponent's goal line and pinning opposing offense's back with his punts...
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Lady T-Birds defeat NC to stay unbeaten in SWIAC
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
Eastern Greene continued its season-ending road trip with a 16-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-21 victory over host North Central in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball match Thursday night. The Lady Miners improved to 17-9, 6-0 in the SWIAC...
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WRV wins in three at North Daviess
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
ELNORA - White River Valley won in three sets 25-23, 25-16, and 25-18 at North Daviess in SWIAC volleyball match Tuesday. In the first set, the Lady Wolverines fell behind 15-9 but rallied to tie the score at 18. A series of WRV errors gave North Daviess a 23-20 lead but the Lady Wolverines came back to win the first set...
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Shakamak Board tends to short agenda
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
JASONVILLE -- The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of School Trustees worked through a short agenda at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Thursday evening. Superintendent Mike Mogan announced the school's count on this semester's official count day was 793.5. Mogan noted that kindergarten students count for one half of a student instead of a full student...
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Worthington firefighters fish fry helps keep kids warm
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
The volunteer firefighters who serve with the Worthington Fire Territory (WFT) have one giant fish fry every year and it's this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the fire station in the Municipal Building on the Triangle in Worthington. WFT Fire Chief Kyle Steward says the department goes all out for this one event for a reason -- to "Keep the Kids Warm."...
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Foli now in charge of DUCS football
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
After Danny Tieken left his positions as academic director and football coach at Dugger Union Community School (DUCS) earlier this week, as first reported by the Greene County Daily World on Monday, Kyle Foli has assumed the head football coaching position...
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Linton welcomes new Massage Therapist
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
Saturday, Nicole Burns will be hosting the Grand Opening at 10 a.m. for her new business, Nikki's R & R Massage, located at 78 South Main Street in Linton. Burns, the massage therapist and business owner, says her business will offer the community unique services...
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Worthington church provides complimentary community dinner to help fight hunger
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
WORTHINGTON -- The Women's Service Council at the Worthington Christian Church will be hosting a hot meal every month that will be open to the community free of charge. The church has hosted two community dinners this year; however, the ladies of the Service Council are hoping to see a much better turn out this month...
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Waitis L. Rogers, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Waitis L. Rogers, Jr., age 92, of Worthington, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2014, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on Edwards Street in Worthington on August 10, 1922, the son of Waitis Sr. and Edith (Ball) Rogers. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II...
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