Stories from Friday, September 7, 2018

SULLIVAN CO., IN - On Sept. 4, 2018 at approximately 5:35 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff's Department Lt. William Snead was traveling eastbound on S.R.54, when he noticed a pickup traveling westbound. According to a press release from Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom, as the pickup passed the patrol car, a male passenger suddenly ducked down, in what appeared as an attempt to hide from the officer...

The Greene County Foundation announced the winners of the Helen Hunter Scholarship, the Kenny & Ruth Richardson Scholarship, and the Linton Tri Kappa Scholarship. All of these scholarships are established to provide funding for current college students who are continuing their post-secondary education beyond their freshman year, including graduate studies...

A Celebration of Life in honor of Kristal Biggs Slager (11/1/1954 – 05/03/2018) will be hosted by the Lyons American Legion Auxiliary at the Lyons American Legion Post 479, 580 W. Broad St., Lyons, Ind. on Sept. 15, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kristal passed away at her home in Cedar Lake, Ind. on May 3, 2018 surrounded by family and friends...

The celebration of Sam and Brenda Floyd's 50th wedding anniversary is Sept. 8 at the Worthington Park from 1-3 p.m. The loving couple has two children, Lori Dickinson (Tony) and Eric Floyd. They are blessed with five grandchildren Samantha Jo Zaygi (Shadow), Kyle Dickinson, Gage Floyd, Malea Floyd and Braxton Floyd. ...

The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need. The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major ABO groups. However, some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population...

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for this weekend. According to an alert issued Friday, the NWS said the watch will remain in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday evening in areas throughout the state, including Greene...

The members of the Linton Fall Arts Festival committee are busy as bees, making preparations to bring yet another year of fall fun to the streets of downtown Linton. This year brings back all of the most popular events, adding a few things as well. The Festival of Scarecrows, BBQ Smoke-Off, Classic Car Cruise-In, Vendors Marketplace, Sugar Cream Pie contest, street games, street-corner buskers, nighttime s’mores at the fire pits and Silly Safaris will return, joined by a new attraction this year.. ...

What started out with six Greene County muscle car afficionados has become, one year later, a global group boasting over 3,200 members from the U.S, Canada, Germany, Australia, China and Saudi Arabia. And it’s all for the love of Greene County kids...

Our Pet of the Week this week is Roxie. Roxie is a 3-4-year-old mixed breed female doggie. Roxie is spayed, heartworm negative and current on shots. “She can sit on command but would prefer to cuddle in your lap. She loves going for walks and would REALLY love a home,” said Larissa Tripp of the Greene County Humane Society. The fee to adopt Roxie is $125. For more information, contact the Greene County Humane Society at 812-847-4780...

CRIMINAL CASES Kenneth K. Fielder, 23, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug; Level 6 felony unlawful possession or use of a legend drug Ryan J. Major, 22, Bloomfield, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction...

Community Notes Sunday, September 9 Second Sunday Sing at Six-everyone is welcome. Christian fellowship and Christian music on the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Linton City Park. Bring lawn chairs. Monday, September 10 The Linton Public Library will host Adult Book Club at 5 p.m. The current month’s book can be picked up at the circulation desk...