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Donna R. Curl
(Obituary ~ 07/24/17)
Donna Ruth Curl, 55, of Fayetteville, NC passed away at home Wednesday, July 19 following a long illness. She was born March 20, 1962 in Knox County to James and Margaret (Sapp) Robertson. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and a brother, James Robertson...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/24/17)
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 131 incidents and calls for service from July 17-21, including two abandoned vehicles, seven property damage accidents, one personal injury accident, six alarms, seven animal complaints, one assist to other departments, six assists to the public, two ATV complaints, one battery, one burglary, one criminal mischief, three domestic disputes, two drugs, two EMS, one extra patrol, one harassment, two interviews, two juvenile complaints, one property dispute, 11 reckless drivers, four road hazards, one shooting complaint, 10 suspicious activities, six thefts, five threats, five title checks, 24 traffic stops, 12 transports, one warrant service and three welfare checks.. ...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/24/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 70 incidents and calls for service from Friday to Sunday, including two property damage accidents, one personal injury accident, three alarms, four animal complaints, four assists to other departments, one assist to the public, one ATL, one battery, one child neglect, four domestic disputes, three extra patrol, one fight in progress, four fingerprinting, one harassment, two property disputes, one missing person, one parole violation, two reckless drivers, two road hazards, three suspicious cars/people, two thefts, one threat, two title checks, 21 traffic stops, one unruly subject and one welfare check.. ...
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Bloomfield Public Library assists homebound readers
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
Many rural areas of Greene County have no library services, and for some homebound residents, getting to a public library is impossible. Seeing the need to service such patrons, Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library (BEGCPL) has had success with its “Library Express” service...
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Glenburn Home to host 13 week GriefShare program
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you may find that not many people understand the depth of your hurt. GriefShare is a 13 week program for those needing support in the healing progress. It addresses concerns you may have, such as how to deal with those who try to rush you through your grief, how to handle grief-related anger, how long the journey of grief typically lasts and why your pain is so overwhelming. ...
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Solsberry man allegedly batters, threatens woman’s life
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
A Solsberry man is facing charges after he allegedly battered a woman in his residence and threatened her life. According to a probable cause filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chris Anderson, charges were filed against Clinton James, 36, after responding to a request to a welfare check on the victim on June 16...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/24/17)
Tuesday, July 25 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 5 p.m.. This meeting will be held at 801 NE 1st Street in Linton. Wednesday, July 26 White River Valley will hold registration for freshmen and sophomores, freshmen may register from 8-11 a.m., and sophomores from noon to 3 p.m. at WRV. Those from any grade who are unable to make these times may register from 3-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday...
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Harvey Helms Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/24/17)
Harvey “Junior” Helms Jr., age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on July 17, 2017 in an automobile accident. He was born on July 29, 1928 to Harvey, Sr. and Mildred (Heaton) Helms in Bloomfield. Harvey was a dairy farmer for many years in Bloomfield. He enjoyed taking drives to look at crops and sight see, especially around Odon and the Amish community. ...
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Jack Wallace
(Obituary ~ 07/24/17)
Jack Wallace, 86 of Dugger, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his home in Dugger. Jack was born on Nov. 7, 1930 in Pleasantville, the son of Scott Wallace and Beatrice (Carrico) Wallace. He was an electrician employed of Local Union 1393, and a member of the Sullivan V.F.W...
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Inaugural Worthington event a smash
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
On a sweltering July afternoon, new civic group Worthington Merchants and Friends held their first-ever Party in the Park event at Worthington Park. Formed in April, the group, founded by Worthington residents Jo Fleetwood (vice president) and Sherry Vandeventer (president), includes Secretary Martha Smith and Treasurer Kelly Reel...
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LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/17)
WRV Golf Scramble White River Valley High School Athletic Director Troy Greenlee would like to welcome and encourage area golfers to participate in the Wolverines annual athletic department golf scramble. The scramble will take place at Phil Harris Golf Course on Saturday August 19 with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start...
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Linton, Sullivan communities come together for a greater cause
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/17)
The Linton-Sullivan rivalry on the football field is well documented. The Linton Miners and Sullivan Golden Arrows have lined up across from each other on the football field for over a century. The series dates back to 1904 with a break from 1909 until 1920. The two teams have met every year since 1926...
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Woman's body recovered from Cataract Falls
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
According to an official release by Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 5, Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of a 61-year-old woman at the Upper Falls in Cataract State Recreation Area after she reportedly fell into the water at the bottom of the falls...
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James R. Richards
(Obituary ~ 07/24/17)
James R. Richards, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born to the late Theodore and Tommy Lee (Wright) Richards. James was a history teacher for Vigo County School Corporation for 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed bird watching, reading, traveling, gardening and painting. James was also a member of the National Audubon Society. James and Sara were host and hostess of the Bellevue Home in LaGrange, Georgia. James was a United States Army veteran...
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UDWI plans to hold audit information
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
The Utilities District of Western Indiana (UDWI) REMC board of directors said, for the time being, they will not be releasing the results of phase I of the audit. In May, the board voted to seek an internal controls audit from an independent accounting firm. The first phase of the audit, which was recently completed, focused on the financial, budgetary and operational activities...
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Eastern Greene School Board: ‘We’re ready’
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
The Eastern Greene School Board of Trustees met in special meeting Monday evening, and announced “We’re ready.” In a flurry of activity, the board has been readying for the upcoming school year by making necessary staff additions,
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Purdue and Westgate 'forge a new path'
(Local News ~ 07/24/17)
The Westgate Academy Training and Conference center was decked out in black and gold Monday evening when people gathered to celebrate the partnership between Purdue and WestGate. The partnership would become even stronger as it was announced Purdue will take over control of Westgate from STIMULUS Engineering...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/24/17)
Dustin Mark Brooks, 22, of Indianapolis, was arrested on a warrant for possession of marijuana. No bond set. Fawn Kimberly Dove, 35, of Linton, was arrested on a warrant for two counts operating while intoxicated, felony operating while intoxicated and habitual traffic offender. Bond set at $10,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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