Stories from Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Roy Ward III, 31, Kennett, was arrested on a warrant for auto theft receiving stolen parts. No bond is set.

Wednesday, May 17 Linton First United Methodist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening. Pre-registration is required. To register for an appointment, call 1-888-653-6450 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. The Linton Public Library will have a School’s Out Movie Celebration at 1 p.m. with free drinks, popcorn and candy. All are welcome to attend...

William David “Bill” Calvert, 58, of Alabama, formerly of Worthington, passed away in Florida on May 8, 2017. Bill was born on Sept. 27, 1958 in Indianapolis, the son of Charles “Gene” and Patricia (Bucher) Calvert. Bill served his country in the United States Navy and graduated from Diesel Mechanic School in Nashville, Tenn. Bill was an over the road semi-truck driver and loved spending time with his children and grand-children...

Susan Theresa Sachtjen, 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 16, 1942 in Crobsy, Minn. the daughter of Gordon and Dora (Johnson) Gibbs. Susan graduated in 1981 from the police academy, she was a police officer in Spencer for many years, she was one of the founding members of the FOP 183 in Spencer, a member of the Bloomfield American Legion Auxiliary Post 196, VFW and Moose in Spencer...

Last Monday evening just before 6 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Caleb Garvin conducted a traffic stop at US 231 and Lamplite Lane about four miles south of Bloomfield. During conversation with the occupants of the vehicle, Trooper Garvin observed criminal indicators and consent to search the vehicle was obtained...

JASONVILLE - Weather appeared to be the only thing that could stop the Shakamak Lakers Wednesday. A fast start for the Bloomfield Cardinals did not last. Bloomfield had Shakamak in a 2-0 hole after a half inning of play. Dustin Kettler led off with a solo home run for the Cards. Kyler Hudson reached base on an error. Hudson moved to second on a base on balls to Adam Dean and scored on Dakota Brown’s base hit up the middle...

BLOOMFIELD -- The Lady Cardinals celebrated Senior Night Wednesday by defeating visiting Owen Valley. Led by senior pitcher Sidnie Finch, Bloomfield (4-13) rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Owen Valley (6-16) 5-3. Bloomfield coach Mike Potter pointed out the Lady Cards outhit Owen Valley 7-5 and committed only two errors...

Miners tame Lions 12-2 Linton-Stockton went on the road to Loogootee Tuesday and came home with a win, 12-2 in seven innings over the Lions. The Miners pounded out 13 hits in putting a dozen runs on the board. Cory Anderson started on the hill for the Miners. Anderson went five innings allowing just one run which was unearned. Kendall Williams finished up...