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Firewood program extended at Shakamak State Park
(Local News ~ 03/01/18)
The public can cut certain downed trees in designated areas at Shakamak State Park for firewood through March 31. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas...
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Frederick Junior Cox
(Obituary ~ 03/01/18)
Frederick Junior Cox, 91, 0f Bloomfield, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at his residence. Born Dec. 19, 1926 in Solsberry, he was the son of John and Daisy (Crockett) Cox. He served his country in the Korean War with the United States Army. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad...
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Elizabeth A. Gates
(Obituary ~ 03/01/18)
Elizabeth A. Gates, 86, of Newburgh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born in Mt. Vernon on Aug. 12, 1931 to Earl and Una Belle (Duckworth) Hames. She married Hubert Gates on Dec. 20, 1951...
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Rosemary L. Crody
(Obituary ~ 03/01/18)
Rosemary L. Crody, age 96, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully at 8:15 pm on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center. She was born in Worthington on May 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Curt and Lettye (Arnold) Stough. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Robert) Price of Rosedale; grandson, Richard (Pamela) Price; great-grandchildren, Randall (Andrea Nicole) Price, Matthew (Pacee) Price and Adam Price; great-great-granddaughters, Eisley Price and Raelynn Price...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 03/01/18)
CRIMINAL CASES Richard A. Overton, 33, Linton, Class A misdemeanor OVI endangering a person; Class C misdemeanor OVI; Class C misdemeanor OVI with alcohol concentration between .08 and .15 Justin T. Barnard, 35, Linton, Level 6 felony theft between $750 and $50,000...
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Tillie Jessup
(Obituary ~ 03/01/18)
Tillie Jessup, 93, Mooresville, passed away at home peacefully March 1, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Tillie was born February 2, 1925, in Jasper, to the late Frank and Helen (Betz) Knebel. She married the late Dale Jessup on November 19, 1954, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2017. Appropriately, the devoted couple are reunited eternally...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 03/01/18)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log Robert Eugene Harding, 36, Switz City, was arrested on a warrant for being an habitual traffic offender. No bond set. John E. Davis, 36, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for Level 6 felony dealing methamphetamine; Level 6 possession of methamphetamine; possession of a hypodermic syringe; Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance; Class A misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Woman arrested for attempted robbery, battery
(Local News ~ 03/01/18)
A Worthington woman is being held in Greene County Jail on several charges after multiple alleged attempted car break-ins and thefts on Linton Stockton School Corporation property while reportedly under the influence. Justine E. Gardner, 28, of Worthington, faces preliminary charges of one count of attempted robbery, a Level 5 felony; two counts of battery, a Class B misdemeanor; and one count of criminal trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor...
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Jimmy Beasley: ‘I’ve got your six’
(Local News ~ 03/01/18)
According to www.gotyour6.org, the phrase ‘I’ve got your six’ means ‘I’ve got your back, I’m looking out for you.’ The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing a pilot’s rear as the six o’clock position. It is now a ubiquitous term in the military that highlights the loyalty and cooperation found in military culture. The same or similar loyalty and cooperation exists right here in Greene County, in at least one local school district...
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Falin signs LOI to play volleyball at Franklin College
(High School Sports ~ 03/01/18)
LITTLE CINCINNATI -- Timber Falin will continue her volleyball career as a Lady Grizzly. On Thursday, Feb. 22, the Eastern-Greene senior signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Franklin College, a small Division III college near Indianapolis. Last season, the Lady Grizzlies compiled an 11-14 record...
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County to move forward with seeking attorney
(Local News ~ 03/01/18)
The Greene County Council gave the Board of Commissioners the go-ahead to start the process of potentially seeking a full-time attorney. Commissioners President Nathan Abrams went before the council Monday afternoon to discuss creating the position of full-time attorney for the board as long-time attorney Marilyn Hartman plans to retire at the end of the year...
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