Stories from Sunday, April 15, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Nocus, age 86, died April 14, 2018 after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 16, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, to Victor Nocus and Elsie (Schofield) Nocus. He grew up and attended school in Bicknell. Kenny was married to Celia Mae Nocus on May 1, 1955. ...

The City of Linton will be looking into potentially securing a grant to clear a dilapidated building on East Vincennes Street. Mayor John Wilkes said the current owner of the Eagle’s Building on Vincennes Street, west of First Street NE. “The state fire marshal is involved,” Mayor Wilkes told the city council last week...

Music, comedy and laughter filled the air March 9 and 10 as the hottest show in Branson, Missouri came to Bloomfield’s own Shawnee Theatre. Pierce Arrow, who are well known for their various types of music including gospel and country, performed for three sold-out shows along with comedian James Sublet who joined the group bringing the crowd to its feet...

Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well, reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program. Purdue Extension-Greene County is partnering with Greene County General Hospital and Autumn Trace to offer Dining with Diabetes sessions, starting Monday, April 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Autumn Trace Senior Living Community, located at 1150 N. 1000 West, Linton...

Lakers pound Patriots 18-8 in six The bats came alive for the Shakamak Lakers Friday against visiting Owen Valley. Shakamak pounded out a season-high 20 hits and blasted the Patriots 18-8 in six innings. The Lakers finished a collective 20-for-38 at the plate...