Stories from Monday, December 19, 2016

Nolan E. “Sonny” Reeves, 72, of Switz City, left this world surrounded by family, and entered Heaven on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born in Sullivan, on Feb. 10, 1944, to Nolan E. and Vera L. (Ragsdale) Reeves Page. He married Catherine A. (Messeman) on Oct. 12, 1985...

Anthony Eugene Sanders, 50, Jasonville, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery resulting in bodily injury. Bond is set at $1,000. Shanda Marie Couch, 18, Linton, was arrested on preliminary charges of theft. No bond is set. Danny Ray Deckard, 23, Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated. Bond is set at $4,000...

The Jasonville City Council heard the concerns of its constituents about trash pick up in the city and brought the issue before patrons in a public meeting this week. The council hosted an informational session where quite a few people voiced their disapproval of having one service pick up trash weekly throughout the city, which would be charged in a monthly sum tacked to the utility bill...

Has your Elf on the Shelf been active this winter? What kind of trouble has he or she gotten into? We would love to see what they have been doing over the holidays here at the Greene County Daily World! Submit your pictures of him or her and we will select a few to be posted in the print edition of the Greene County Daily World, as well as an online photo gallery. Be sure to include your name, name of your elf and where you are from. Send them to us in an email to greenecountynewsdesk@gmail.com...

The Linton Public Library is celebrating Christmas this week with a series of events. Adult Services Librarian Diane Anderson said the library has a few extra special events this week to celebrate the holiday, starting with a couple of special visitors Tuesday evening...

Laurel Marie Bucher, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday at her residence. Born Dec. 31, 1929 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Jasper and Helen (Records) Wright. She was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Christian Church...

The Dugger Town Council held it’s regular monthly meeting on Monday evening at the Town Hall. Old business was wrapped up in the beginning of the meeting, as November’s meeting had raised several questions from the citizens in attendance. Unpaid cemetery plots, property clean ups, animals getting loose in the town and the mention of a new park were among the issues raised...

The Linton-Stockton School Board of Directors met Monday evening for its regular monthly meeting. As part of school board meetings, a presentation is given by one or two teachers from a different department each month. The board welcomed presentations by Aaron Lynn, 7th grade science teacher, and fellow science teacher Krystal Shake...

BLOOMFIELD -- The Cardinals jumped out to an early lead Saturday evening and pounded White River Valley 60-26 in a game between Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference rivals. The hosts shot 25-43 from the field (58.1 percent) as they led 30-8 at halftime. ...

BOYS BASKETBALL Shakamak jumped out to an early double-digit lead Saturday night as the Lakers trounced visiting Eminence 72-50. The Lakers (6-1) led 20-10 after one quarter and 34-18 at the break. They outscored the Eels 26-15 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach...

The high school boys basketball schedule is light this week before Christmas. Just three mid-week games are on tap. Linton-Stockton and Bloomfield will both be at home Tuesday night. And both will take on opponents from higher classifications. Class 2A ninth-ranked Linton-Stockton plays host to 3A Vincennes Lincoln...

James David Schaffer, 76, of Newberry passed away Sunday Dec. 18, 2016 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Aug.25, 1940 in Lebanon, Ind. the son of Horace Maynard and Dorothy R. (Gartner) Schaffer. Jim was a self employed turkey farmer and was a member of the Word of Life Fellowship Church in Bloomfield...

The White River Valley School Board recognized individuals of the school system in a regular session meeting Monday evening. First recognized was senior Abby Denham, who received the Lilly Endowment Scholarship, which will cover four years of tuition to an Indiana university and offer a stipend for books...