Stories from Friday, January 26, 2018

Our Pet of the Week this week is Wolfgang. Wolfgang is an approximately five-year-old boxer/greyhound mix. Wolfgang is neutered, up to date on shots and house trained.

Brody Boyd hears the footsteps. The former Union (Dugger) and University of Iowa standout is well aware of the specter bearing down on his position among Indiana high school basketball’s all-time scoring leaders. The approaching hoofbeats belong to one Romeo Langford of New Albany...

This week, Patti and Kristen talk about a film premiere, a government shutdown and more!

Despite what some people think, even the best of athletes are not immune to repercussions. A local school made sure students were aware of this. A group of local athletes has been temporarily suspended for actions the school could not confirm due to privacy concerns...

CRIMINAL CASES Kage Ryan Grove Fougerousse, 22, Jasonville, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement Robert B. Roper, 53, Bloomfield, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Gary D. Reed, 29, Solsberry, Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug

CRANE - Naval Support Activity Crane will be participating in a national, Navy-wide exercise referred to as Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield from Jan. 29 to Feb. 8. “In order to ensure we are trained and prepared, we must exercise our forces and security processes,” said Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, in a video released this week. “Training and preparedness are critical to our mission readiness.”...

SWITZ CITY – The Linton-Stockton Lady Miners outscored the White River Valley Lady Wolverines 25-5 over the last 11 minutes of the first half, closing out the regular season with a 57-41 win over the Lady Wolverines Thursday at Switz City. The win gives Linton-Stockton (18-3) the undisputed Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference title. The Lady Miners were undefeated in SWIAC play at 7-0...

When a team forced to call upon its reserve unit faced a 13-2 opponent ranked ninth in Class 2A the final result was predictable. As expected, the Linton-Stockton Miners jumped out to a 23-7 first quarter lead, increasing the margin to 30 before halftime and easing away to a 74-28 victory over the shorthanded Eastern Greene Thunderbirds...

Reba N. Wilson, 94, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Reba was born in Marco on August 16, 1923 to Roy and Nina (White) Hauser. Reba was a housewife and once worked at G. E. in Linton, Formfit in Jasonville and at Kellers in Linton. Reba was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and the Forever Learning Homemakers Club in Smith Township. Reba is survived by her daughters, Annette Daniels of Worthington, Elaine (Charles) Conklin of Indianapolis, Karen (Richard) Dennis of Terre Haute; granddaughters, Michelle (Jeffery) Fisher, Jennifer (Morgan) Heaton, Kristi (Brad) Gilstrap; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Reba was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell V. Wilson; infant son, Harry Wayne Wilson; two brothers, Ralph Hauser and Harry Hauser; grandson, Jeffrey A. Neidigh; and son-in-law, Jay Daniels. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington. Pastor Harrold Crenshaw will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvertville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, and again Tuesday, 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church or the Calvertville Cemetery through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.welchcornett.com.