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12-year-old arrested for threat against Dugger school
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
SULLIVAN COUNTY -- Earlier this week, Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom issued a press release following a reported threat toward Dugger-Union Community Schools. A 12-year-old female was arrested at 12:41 AM Tuesday after making online threats towards students and staff at Dugger-Union Community School...
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REMC votes to reduce board compensation, end insurance benefits
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
In their monthly board meeting held Monday evening, members of the UDWI REMC Board of Directors approved a new compensation structure for members of the board proposed by the Board Compensation Committee. The committee, made up of board members John Royal, David Burger and Jimmy Jackson, gathered compensation data and board practices from similar electric cooperatives in the region as well as nationwide, getting recommendations from many and studying the examples of others...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 02/22/18)
Nathaniel Longfellow McCloud, 42, Paoli, was arrested on a warrant for Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and a writ of attachment. No bond set. David Aaron Butche, 26, Solsberry, was arrested on preliminary charges of Level 5 felony battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine and Level 6 felony possession of a syringe. No bond set...
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Wednesday morning accident sends three to hospital
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
Three people were injured following a vehicle accident in the early morning hours Wednesday. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Davis Aerne reported a vehicle accident on South State Road 45, south of East Wright Road in eastern Greene County, just after 5 a.m. Wednesday...
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Bloomfield NJROTC cadets earn high marks at regional competition
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
Bloomfield High School’s NJROTC Drill Team, led by LCDR Mike Cluver and Chief David Hultberg and commanded by Cadet Jacob King, attended the Washington High School NJROTC Mega Drill Meet, a Multi-Service JROTC Drill, Physical Fitness and Air Rifle Competition on Feb 3, and continued their history of achievement, earning first place overall in the physical fitness team competition, second place overall in military drill and second place overall in the trophy category...
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STEM Learning grants to benefit local programs
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
A $25,000 grant to the Greene County Foundation through Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI) will support five local STEM educational programs in Greene County. These programs range from programming robots and “hacking” everyday problems to learning manufacturing skills and successfully interviewing for a job...
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County responds to complaint of 30-plus dogs
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
On Tuesday, the Greene County Health Department, Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Greene County Humane Society responded to an incident involving upwards of 30 animals. Details of the incident, including location and any additional offenses, are not yet available to the public for this ongoing investigation...
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Jerry F. Russell
(Obituary ~ 02/22/18)
Jerry F. Russell, age 77, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:12 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Linton on July 18, 1940, the son of Kenneth Russell and Alma (Lynch) Russell. Jerry was a life insurance agent, beginning in 1965, working for over thirty-seven years, and retired from Western & Southern Life Insurance in Linton. After his retirement, he transported patients for Medicab...
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A few voices can spark big change
(Editorial ~ 02/22/18)
The next time you begin to think a few voices among the masses cannot make a difference, stop and consider the progress made by members of Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC. In recent years, a handful of members became aware of some suspected improprieties and took a stand. While some people made accusations they were just “stirring the pot,” recent allegations indicate the accusations may very well be true...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 02/22/18)
CRIMINAL CASES Olivia K. Robison, 26, Linton, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine Ashley McKee, 35, Jasonville, Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent Daniel P. Benston, 29, Jasper, Class C misdemeanor reckless driving Anthony Joe Lewis, 35, Linton, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery; Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief...
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Eastern Greene fourth graders give a whoop about cranes
(Local News ~ 02/22/18)
A group of fourth-grade students in Mandy Buskirk’s class recently were issued a challenge by Greene County Extension Educator Malea Huffman. Huffman asked the students to find ways to help whooping cranes. “When I was originally planning the project, I thought we would make a class PowerPoint to share with other fourth grade students,” said Buskirk. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/22/18)
Friday, February 23 The Lively Ladies program will meet at 1 p.m. at the Linton Public Library. and is primarily for ladies of retirement age. Participants can enjoy a wide variety of guest speakers, some light refreshments, and a fun time to relax. Programs and subject matter vary each month...
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