Stories from Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Linton Police Department responded to 15 incidents for service Wednesday, including one animal complaint, two assists to other departments, three assists to the public, one civil dispute, one domestic dispute, one harassment, one interview, one suspicious activity, two thefts and two title checks...

Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6:30-10:00 p.m., the Ghouls Trail of Fears welcomes one and all to its spooky attractions. The haunted trail has many scares and horrors along its length, and there is a “no scare” walk-through offered for younger guests or those who prefer a milder experience...

The White River Valley School Board took time to recognize students for both academic and athletic purposes. WRV Superintendent Bob Hacker started off by introducing senior Isaac Murdock, who won grand champion of the Future Farmers of America Soils Judging Contest. Murdock was also interviewing for the Lilly Scholarship...

Marion L. “Tuffy” Jackson, 80, of Newberry passed away Tuesday October 18, 2016 at his residence. Born December 11, 1935 in Scotland, Indiana the son of Paul C. and Agnus Marie (Duzan) Jackson. Marion was retired from the Greene County Highway, he also farmed and was the owner and operator of the Jackson Fish Stand with his wife Carolyn, he was a member of the Washington Christian Church and a U.S. Army veteran...

Rebel is an approximately 7 month old jack-russell terrier and beagle mix. He came to the shelter on Aug. 12 as a stray found in Linton. According to staff he is a sweet and calm dog who is nearly house broken. Rebel is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $125...

The Redbird Foundation will host two family-friendly events this Oct. 22 and 23. The Haunted Trails adventure will be open from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, and includes Trunk or Treat at Whitetail Shelter. Cost of this event is $10 for any stock 4 x 4 vehicle...

Scott Carmichael was unable to be contacted. --- An Eastern Greene School Board member will be running for his third term. Troy Fields said he is running for the board to focus on litigation. “An important factor for my seeking reelection is the ongoing litigation involving construction of our current high school,” Fields said. “As an eight-year board member, I feel it my duty to oversee and assure a successful outcome of this lawsuit for the taxpayers. “...

Wednesday, October 19 The main branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Green Public Library will host Baby and Me Storytime from noon to 1 p.m. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Enjoy simple reading, rhymes, music and movement with your baby...