- Greene Gab Episode 48 (Local News ~ 09/08/17)
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Lady Lakers fall in three sets to North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/17)
A change in rotation helped the Lady Lakers fall at North Knox Thursday. Shakamak coach Amy Robertson said the Lady Lakers changed the rotation because Cloe Hinkle was out with an illness, but it didn’t help as the Lady Warriors won 25-12, 25-13, 25-15...
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Cross country roundup: County JV runners, Bloomfield Junior High
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
County JV runners compete in Clay City Invitational Shakamak’s junior varsity teams competed Thursday afternoon in a mixed cross country meet that concluded the Clay City Invitational. Clay City finished first of the boys’ teams with 16 points, followed by Cloverdale, 65; Edgewood, 69, and Shakamak, 86...
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County runners fare well on tough Clay City course
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/17)
CLAY CITY -- County runners pleased their coaches with improved times Thursday afternoon at the Clay City Cross Country Invitational. The coaches of Shakamak, Linton, and White River Valley said they were glad to see their runners improve their times on a tough Clay City course. The course may lack the hills of other courses, but it has some long, gentle slops, a narrow path through the woods, and features several sharp turns...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 09/08/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 19 incidents for service Friday, including one animal complaint, one assist to other departments, six fingerprintings, one harassment, one property, one theft, two threats, four traffic stops and two welfare checks...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/08/17)
Eli Thompson, 20, Jasonville, was arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and operating after never receiving a license. Bond set at $5,000 with 10 percent allowed. Samuel Wayne Rego, 19, Linton, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. No bond set...
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Bloomfield Pool is necessity
(Editorial ~ 09/08/17)
It has been five years since the Bloomfield Town Council made the tough decision to close the town’s pool, and since then several people have stepped up to gather more than $500,000 to remedy the issue. When the decision was first made to close the pool in the summer of 2012, there was a lot of frustration and concern. One of the biggest concerns was, “What are the kids going to do this summer?”...
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Road closure set late Sunday in Linton
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
Traffic will be rerouted on State Road 54 during the late night hours Sunday in Linton. A portion of the highway will be closed off between 10th and 12th Streets NE starting around 11 p.m. The City of Linton will be working to fix a water leak in front of Dirt Busters Car Wash. This work may also cause a temporary loss of water pressure...
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Final Sunday in the Park set for this weekend
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
The annual Sunday in the Park is scheduled for this weekend at Lyons Town Park. Organizers Buck and Judy Mullis said this Sunday will be the 10th and final year for the event, and are looking forward to a final county-wide event packed full of good food and fellowship...
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Autumn Trace Ladies
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
At Linton’s Autumn Trace Assisted Living, from left, Lois Boruff, Annalee Hostetter, Velma Goshorn, Vada Abrams, Pam Belden, Jeri Wampler and Kimberly Hoffman.
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Houston named first ‘Cause for Applause’ recipient at LSSC
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
Linton-Stockton School Corporation implemented a new program to recognize its employees and staff, and the first “Cause for Applause” recipient has been announced. Linton-Stockton High School’s head custodian Bobby Houston was named the first Cause for Applause recipient. A press release from Superintendent Nick Karazsia explains, “This is a monthly award from the Linton-Stockton School Corporation for those who go above and beyond their normal duties.”...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 09/08/17)
Criminal Cases Vicky Freeman, 53, Linton, Level 6 felony intimidation, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct Fred Reed, 51, Newberry, Class B misdemeanor invasion of privacy Jason Haywood, 34, Bloomfield, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery, Level 6 felony domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor interference with reporting a crime, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief...
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Inmate allegedly sneaks meth into facility
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
An inmate at the Greene County Jail is facing charges after allegedly sneaking methamphetamine into the facility. According to a probable cause filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bobby Pierce, Shelly Wilkinson, 41 of Bloomfield, allegedly brought the methamphetamine in on Aug. 23...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/08/17)
Saturday, September 9 The Bedwell/Hardesty family reunion will be held at Pleasantville Rock House. Lunch will be at noon, please bring a covered dish. The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1959 will host its annual class party at 6 p.m. at the Linton Housing Authority Building in West Linton. Contact Brenda Fisher at 812-876-1713 or bfisher41@gmail.com for more information...
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John Dyer
(Obituary ~ 09/08/17)
John A. Dyer, age 70, of Worthington, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington and will be posted when available. Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com...
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Bloomfield Chamber talks upcoming Apple Festival
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce met Thursday at the Pepperoni Grill and was updated on Apple Festival plans by Judy Branstetter, Apple Festival Secretary. Branstetter said the 48th Annual Bloomfield Apple Festival has about 60 vendors lined up to date, and the popular festival will have around 80 by its scheduled opening date...
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Pet of the Week
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
This week’s GCDW Pet of the Week is Sophie. Sophie is a 13 to 14-week-old pug/beagle mix. Little Sophie is current on shots, heartworm negative and will be microchipped. Still too young to spay, Sophie comes with a spay voucher. She is currently working hard on being housebroken, and will obey simple commands. ...
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Hoosiers helping Houston photo gallery
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
We here at the Greene County Daily World have been happy to feature photos and stories of the many ways in which ourselves and our fellow residents have banded together to help the residents of Houston and other areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey. ...
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Connie S. Lewis
(Obituary ~ 09/08/17)
Connie S. Lewis, age 75, of Linton, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family. 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...
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9/11 gathering invites public to pray for spiritual revival
(Local News ~ 09/08/17)
Cry Out America will hold a prayer gathering in Linton’s Humphreys Park on Monday, Sept. 11 from 7-8 p.m. “We do it on that day, in memory of what happened on 9/11,” said organizer Dixie House. The Greene County Chapter of Cry Out America invites that public, and especially church members and spiritual leaders, to unite in silent prayer regarding problems in the country...
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Miners ground Falcons, 54-18
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/17)
CAYUGA - The Linton-Stockton Miners kept the North Vermillion Falcons grounded largely by keeping themselves on the ground. The Miners pounded it on the ground for 607 rushing yards and eight touchdowns and romped, 54-18 over the host Falcons at Gibson Field Friday...
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