-
North Knox press keys 57-36 win over WRV
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
SWITZ CITY -- North Knox D-feated host White River Valley 57-36 Monday night. The Lady Warriors (9-2) used a merciless press to help force 28 WRV turnovers and turn a close game into a rout. WRV (2-8) trailed by only two after one quarter of play, but North Knox ground down the Lady Wolverines with their press and led 34-21 at the half...
-
Sullivan pulls out win over Shakamak in fourth quarter
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
Shakamak turned in its best effort of the season Saturday night, but fell short against Sullivan. Sullivan (3-0) outscored the visiting Lakers (0-3) 19-11 in the fourth quarter to pull out the 59-45 win. The Lakers led 14-11 after the first frame, but Sullivan outscored the visitors 18-7 in the second to take a 29-21 halftime lead. The Lakers cut the game to 40-34 after three, but the fourth quarter saw the Golden Arrows pull out the W...
-
Friday marks fifth anniversary of unsolved homicide in Sullivan County
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
Sullivan — Friday will mark the fifth year anniversary of the unsolved homicide of 85-year-old Lowell R. Badger of rural Sullivan County. The retired farmer was found deceased from a gunshot wound on the floor of his bedroom at his rural Sullivan County home at 10447 West County Road 350 North. The homicide is believed to have occurred sometime between Friday, Dec. 7 from 8 p.m. and 9:23 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012...
-
Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 12/05/17)
The Linton Police Department responded to 10 incidents for service Tuesday, including one abandoned vehicle, one animal complaint, five fingerprintings, one local ordinance violation, one traffic stop and one welfare check.
-
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/05/17)
Jacob Ryan Cornwell, 23, Bloomington, was arrested on a warrant for operating while intoxicated. No bond set. Erica Marie Lemmons, 26, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for theft. Bond set at $10,000 with 10 percent allowed. Mitchell L. Prince, 38, Solsberry, was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery. Bond set at $5,000 with 10 percent allowed...
-
Miners third, Lady Miners tenth in latest poll
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners have risen to tenth in Class 2A in this week’s Associated Press girls basketball poll. It is believed to be the first time a Lady Miners basketball team has been state ranked. Linton-Stockton (7-1) is off to the best start of any Lady Miners girls basketball team since the 1982-83 team started the season 10-0...
-
Werner joins Strategic HR Solutions
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
According to a press release issued by Strategic HR Solutions, Lindsey Werner has joined the firm to further develop their growing portfolio of local and state accounts. Werner comes with a wealth of human resources knowledge and experience from having spent the last two years as Benefits Administrator with Huse, Inc. in Bloomington. Prior to the two years with Huse, Werner worked at Monroe Hospital and Lyons Health and Living...
-
Trio of Lady Miner volleyballers earn All-State mention
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
Three Linton-Stockton volleyball players earned All-State recognition from the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association. Senior outside hitter Ryleigh Fidler and sophomore setter Aubrey Walton were named to the IGCSA first-team Class 2A All-State team. Senior libero Brantli Lannan earned Class 2A second-team All-State honors from the ICGSA...
-
Lyons man faces battery charges against same victim
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
A Lyons man is facing charges after an alleged domestic battery. According to a probable cause filed by Lyons Police Department Town Marshal Ronald Sparks, an incident including Joshua Denny, 23, and an alleged female victim took place on Dec. 2. Sparks wrote upon his arrival, Denny stated he had gone to a residence to see a friend, where he located the alleged victim and an argument ensued...
-
Commissioners hear filing system quotes
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
The Greene County Commissioners heard quotes in regards to a new filing system at the courthouse during a regular meeting Tuesday morning. The commissioners heard from Tim Barker of courthouse maintenance in regards to the filing system, which will reportedly condense the current system from three rooms into one room. The change will also reportedly eliminate the need for 50-60 filing cabinets, according to Barker...
-
Linton man, correctional officer, faces federal charges
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
According to a press release by United States Attorney Josh Minkler, a Terre Haute Federal Correctional Officer is facing federal criminal charges for bribery and other offenses. Leon Perry III, 41, of Linton has been arrested for involvement in “an elaborate scheme” in which he “allow[ed] inmates to leave the grounds, have sexual relations on the grounds and bring contraband into the prison in exchange for cash and other items.”...
-
‘You’ll like Linton’ for the holidays
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) has just the thing for residents trying to complete their Christmas shopping chores. Sure to please both current and former Linton residents, LSSC is offering “You’ll Like Linton” shirts in a variety of sizes and colors...
-
Melvin Clark
(Obituary ~ 12/05/17)
Melvin Dewayne “Mel” Clark, 72, of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Sept. 15, 1945 in South Bend to Paul Clark and Irene (Crist) Clark. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Martha Ann (Criss) Clark of Terre Haute who he married on Dec. ...
-
Anna Lee Wools
(Obituary ~ 12/05/17)
Anna Lee Wools, age 91, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available. Online condolences may be sent at www.welchcornett.com...
-
Eastern Greene giveaways lead to Brown County runaway
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
LITTLE CINCINNATI – It’s tough to score when you don’t have the ball. Too many Eastern Greene turnovers in the early going led to too many scoring opportunities for Brown County. And the visiting Lady Eagles took full advantage. Brown County turned the Lady Thunderbirds giveaways into a 31-6 halftime advantage en route to a 50-17 win Tuesday...
-
Lady Miners suffer season’s second setback
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
A sluggish start sent the Class 2A 10th ranked Linton-Stockton Lady Miners down to defeat for just the second time this season Tuesday at Monrovia. The host Lady Bulldogs blitzed the Lady Miners 19-4 in the second quarter and handed Linton a 57-46 loss...
Stories from Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Browse other days