Stories from Thursday, July 20, 2017

Failure to use a turn signal resulted in drug charges for a Bloomington man Tuesday night. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Blake McCamey reported at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, he conducted a traffic stop in the area of County Line and Chapel Road after the driver failed to use a turn signal...

The Linton Police Department responded to 27 incidents for service Thursday, including two property damage accidents, two animal complaints, one assist to other departments, two assists to the public, one domestic dispute, two extra patrols, one fingerprinting, one juvenile complaint, one noise complaint, two title checks, nine traffic stops, one warrant service and two welfare checks...

Janie Marie Drew-Secrest, 46, Linton, was arrested on a writ of attachment. Bond is set at $400. Donald Hays, 39, Paragon, was arrested on a warrant for dealing methamphetamine and strangulation. No bond is set. Nathaniel Lee Samons, 20, Seymour, was arrested on a warrant for possession of marijuana. No bond is set...

The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC board of directors has named a new CEO. According to a press release issued by the board Wednesday, Dan Arnold will serve as the interim CEO. The appointment of the interim CEO follows the termination of long-time chief executive officer Brian Sparks, who the board said they felt he “did not fulfill management expectations for UDWI” following the results of the first phase of an internal audit...

The community is encouraged to “Go Blue for Elliott” this weekend to support a Bloomfield family following the loss of their young son. Elliott Dean Blazier, the 2-year-old son of Bloomfield Police Department Officer JR Blazier and wife Jessica, died on June 23 after being struck by a vehicle during the family’s vacation in Missouri...

In a small but important gesture, the Bloomfield Town Council and Technical Review Committee have decided to turn in their $3,500 coring sample bill to the Department of Natural Resources. The decision took place July 19 during a meeting at the Mill Street Firehouse. ...

Every year the Greene County Stingrays Aquatics Club celebrates the continued successes of the swim team at its annual end of season party. But this year’s season-ending bash Tuesday evening was extra special. It was the 50th Anniversary celebration for the swim team, based in Linton since the opening of A.M. Risher Pool in the mid-1960s...

Carlisle - A Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) sergeant and two correctional officers were rushed to the hospital after a brutal attack by two offenders shortly before 6:30 a.m. Offender Cortez Wheeler #133308 was talking to Correctional Sergeant Brad Colglazier when, without warning, Wheeler punched him in the head, knocking Sergeant Colglazier out. ...

Hornet 5K Run/Walk The Seventh Annual Solsberry Hornet 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 22 starting at 8 a.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Easter Greene Cross Country program. Participants may register online at mag7raceseries.com...

Friday, July 21 Worthington VFW Post 7117, located at 25 North Commercial Street in Worthington, will hold a Benefit Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Post. The meal will be spaghetti and garlic bread for $6 to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars Core Programs, including Troop Support, Youth Scholarships, Educational Outreach, Youth Activities and Community Volunteerism...

Linda Hubbell, age 59, of Lyons, passed away at 8:32 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born in Linton on Nov. 10, 1957, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Mae (Shonk) Padgett. She worked many years at Lyons Health & Living Center...

Richard Johnson, age 64, of Linton, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available. Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com...