Stories from Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Reva Nadine Roessler (Sharp), of Linton, left this world peacefully in her sleep and joined the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Union Hospital Hospice Unit in Terre Haute. Reva was born in Muncie on Nov. 10, 1942 to Nelson Sharp and Louise Sharp (Johnson). She married her husband of Indianapolis on Nov. 30, 1963. Her hobbies consisted of collecting all things Coke-Cola, Jigsaw puzzles and riding on the golf cart...

Tuesday, March 26 The Bloomfield Public Library will host a roundtable discussion for all of those involved in homeschooling their children from 1-3 p.m. Discuss the roles you would like to see the library play in your child’s education and what you would like the library to do to help you survive homeschooling...

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Innovation Institute (IN3) is making an additional $300,000 in research investments in Indiana in the development of trusted microelectronics, which are counterfeit resistant and immune to a wide variety of attacks. Securing the nation’s semiconductor supply chain is critical to our national security and affects many Indiana companies which use microelectronics in their products...

Supporters, volunteers and staff at Open Arms Christian Ministries will gather on Sunday, April 7 for the organization’s annual Celebration Event at the Greene County Event Center. Featured will be awards, testimonies, musical entertainment, inspiring artwork and the conducting of annual business activities.

The Greene County Council approved new Greene County Coroner Joe Graves’ plan to improve call efficiency for death investigations. Graves’ plan eliminated a clerical position, and shifted the paperwork to himself and his chief deputy, John Boucher. It also adds four assistant deputy positions, who will be paid $150 per run...

A grief-share support group will begin weekly meetings in Solsberry on Thursday, March 28 at the Solsberry Christian Church, located at 10825 E. Christian Church Road in Solsberry. The group will meet each week from 6:30-8 p.m. for 12 weeks. The group is available for anyone seeking support while grieving a loss...

Vernon Eugene Hamilton, 87, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019 in his residence. He was born Oct. 3, 1931 in Linton, the youngest of five children to Alpha Hamilton and Delpha (Boling) Hamilton. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Janice (Borders) Hamilton of Jasonville; children, Veronica Hamilton, Jan Hamilton, Tony Hamilton all of Jasonville; grandchildren, Kelly, Brandon, Brock, Dina; great-grandchildren, Lexy, Mason, Evelyn, Elaim; several nieces, nephews and cousins.. ...

Linton’s all-time leading three-point shooter will have a chance to showcase his skills in an event featuring the top 60 Hoosier high school hoopsters in the class of 2019. Senior guard Tucker Hayes was selected to participate in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Senior Workout at Marian University Sunday...

Records fell nearly as quickly and often as opponents did during the Linton Miners incredible run to the 2019 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 2A State Finals. No fewer than 16 team and individual records were eclipsed during the 2018-19 campaign...

Community Notes Wednesday, March 27 Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library will be showing a movie at 10 a.m. Call the library for more details at 812-875-3815. Greene County Solid Waste Management District Board will meet in executive session following the regular meeting on March 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., at the Greene County Solid Waste Recycling Center, 4316 W. Base Road, Switz City...

LITTLE CINCINNATI -- A new coach and a larger roster could equal more success on the diamond for the Eastern-Greene softball team. First-year coach Ashlie Egan will try to guide the Lady Thunderbirds to a better record than last year’s 2-18 mark. She said the team has a new motto for the season: “Play Hard. Egan explained she wants the players to show respect in everything they do, whether it’s playing on the field or taking care of their gloves...

William “Bill” Yoder, 66, of Gwinn, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. Bill was born on April 7, 1952 in Linton, son of the late John and Vera (Ladson) Yoder. He was a 1970 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School...

The White River Valley Board of School Trustees met for their regularly scheduled monthly public meeting at WRV Middle School in Lyons March 21. Among other agenda items, including the approval by the board of the hiring of Eastern Greene High School Principal Doug Lewis, who will become an official Wolverine June 1, taking the place of retiring current WRV High School Principal LeAnne Kelley, was a presentation and discussion of options to repair or replace the roof of WRV Elementary School...