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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 06/18/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 26 calls and incidents on Wednesday, June 17, including two alarms, two complaints about animals, two assists to the public, two incidents of criminal mischief, one drive-off theft, one drug-related incident, one complaint about noise, four reports of suspicious activity, five thefts, one reported threat, one title check, two traffic stops and one warrant served...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 06/18/15)
June 17 -- Windy Louise Waggoner, 34, Hymera, was arrested on a warrant issued on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while never having received a license. Her bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Indiana State Police Trooper John Yung was the arresting officer...
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State finals ticket sales extended to 2 p.m.
(High School Sports ~ 06/18/15)
Baseball state finals tickets will be sale until 2 p.m. today at Shakamak High School.
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Updated, Power restored: Crews working to restore power to Linton Utility customers on northwest side
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
Some Linton Utility customers were experiencing power outages Thursday morning as a result of a snapped power line. Around 10:30 a.m., the utility office reported a line had snapped and crews were working to restore power to customers affected on the northwest side of Linton...
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Gary Loren Bowers
(Obituary ~ 06/18/15)
Gary Loren Bowers, "A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts," went to be with Jesus on May 30, 2015. He was born on May 30, 2015, in Joshua Tree, California to Clif and Danielle (Baker) Bowers. Survivors include: His parents, Clif and Danielle Bowers of Joshua Tree, Calif.; one brother, Leon Bowers; maternal grandparents, Cynthia Baker and James and Chris Baker, all of California; paternal grandfather, Jeff Bowers of Texas; paternal great-grandparents, Ronald and Genie Bowers of Linton...
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Paul R. Penna, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/18/15)
Paul R. Penna, Jr., age 83, of Linton, passed away at 11:57 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born November 26, 1931, in Linton, the son of Paul R. Penna, Sr. and Priscilla G. (Michael) Penna. He retired from the Army in 1971. ...
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FCC approves blocking of robocalls, robotexts
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller thanked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today for responding to the calls of state attorneys general and members of the public to allow phone carriers to block robocalls and robotexts before they reach residential landlines or cell phones...
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Regional relationships and global impact discussed by Crane Commanders
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
The Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) hosted Commander Timothy Craddock (NSA Crane) and Captain J.T. Elder (NSWC) at their second quarterly board meeting Wednesday night. The Commanders were on hand to discuss the relationship between the Base of Crane and the local communities and to clear up misinformation about the recent increase in hiring capacity at Crane...
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Lakers, Rox to meet in state finals rematch
(High School Sports ~ 06/18/15)
Defending Class A state baseball champion Shakamak continues its quest for a second consecutive state championship Saturday when the Lakers (23-7) play Rockville (23-4) in the Class A state championship at Victory Field. This year's state title game is a rematch of the 2014 state finals, where Shakamak rallied for three runs in the fifth inning to overtake the Rox 3-2 in winning the title game...
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Tee Up Against Cancer
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
On Wednesday, June 24, the public is welcome to attend the Tee Up Against Cancer dinner and silent auction. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at the Eagle Pointe Golf Course Resort, located at 2250 E Pointe Road in Bloomington. The cost to attend the golf scramble is $35 per person and all proceeds raised will benefit the IU Health Olcott Center for Cancer Education, which provides numerous services for cancer patients from south central Indiana...
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Sculpture Trails now accepting 2016 Iron Sculpture Workshop applications
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
Although seats have already filled for the 2015 Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum's Iron Sculpture Workshops, early bird applications are now being accepted for the 2016 year. The workshops are scheduled Mondays through Saturdays beginning in July. Artist should plan to arrive on Sundays to complete their setups and preparations...
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Marvin J. Peters
(Obituary ~ 06/18/15)
Marvin J. Peters. 86, of Olney, Ill. passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Ill. He was born November 19, 1928 in Greenview, Ill., the son of Frederick Dietrich Peters and Marguerite Eva Thomas. Marvin married Velda Doyen on July 29, 1951, in Petersburg, Ill. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1993. He later married Joan Younker on December 19, 1998 and she survives...
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Schaffer appears in court, requests public defender to represent him on two felonies and two misdemeanors
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
Aaron L. Schaffer, 33, Linton, accused of murder in 2014 but acquitted by a jury and set free in March, was formally charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors when he was back in court Monday for an initial hearing. During the murder trial, Schaffer retained a private defense attorney to represent him but in this latest case, Schaffer requested a public defender...
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Second annual Traffic Jam set for Saturday in Linton's Humphreys Park
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
LINTON -- The second annual Traffic Jam will kick off this Saturday, June 20 at Linton's Humphreys Park, featuring live music, a gun raffle, car show, health screenings, adult hands-only CPR/AED training and a variety of vendors. Traffic Jam is sponsored by the Greene County General Hospital Foundation. The proceeds from the event will be used to benefit Greene County's various community health-based programs.....
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Jimmie K. and Connie Wright selected as Linton Hall of Fame recipients for 2015
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
Jimmie K. and Connie Wright are joining an elite list of distinguished Linton citizens selected each year to be specially honored during the Freedom Festival. "The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce and the Freedom Festival Hall of Fame Committee are pleased to announce the 2015 Linton Hall of Fame Award recipients are Jimmie K. and Connie Wright," according to the committee's announcement this week.....
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Greene County Stingrays starting swim season
(Community Sports ~ 06/18/15)
The Greene County Stingrays' 2015 summer swim season got underway Tuesday with a time trial practice meet at A.M. Risher Pool in Linton. Stingrays coach Kyle Kirchner is in his seventh year directing the program. Kirchner is assisted by Sara Phillips Compton and Michelle Hughbanks.....
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Fundraising underway for new soccer building
(Local News ~ 06/18/15)
The Greene County Soccer Association is undertaking fundraising initiatives for a new Concession/Storage/Restroom facility at the Soccer complex in Linton. Currently the association is operating out of a deteriorating 1970s-vintage trailer at the complex that is in need of replacement...
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