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REMC: Almost all power restored after Saturday tornado
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC announced crews have completed restoration to the Lawrence Hollow area, bringing the total number of members without power to 23. Ten of those had crews working on them Monday night, and the rest have either been contacted to make repairs on their side or will be restored Wednesday...
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County council to revisit proposed income tax Monday
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
The Greene County Council will meet in special session next Monday to revisit the proposed Correctional or Rehabilitation Facilities (CRF) Income Tax. The council had a first reading on the proposed 20-year, .2 percent income tax on Monday, but due to a split vote -- following a public hearing -- it did not pass on the first reading...
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Billy Dean Willhite
(Obituary ~ 06/18/19)
Billy Dean Willhite, age 81, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born in Elnora on April 16, 1938, the son of Ernest Willhite and Hula (Bateman) Willhite. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from General Electric in the mid-90’s. He loved to garden and landscape around his house...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/18/19)
Community Notes Wednesday, June 19 The Greene County General Hospital will hold a Paparazzi jewelry sale in the hospital lobby from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything is $5 and all proceeds go to the Pink Ladies. Cash, cards and checks accepted. The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents “Craft” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six...
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Unofficial detour approved around SR 54, Crowe Road closure
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
The Greene County Commissioners approved an unofficial detour around the road closure at State Road 54 at Crowe Road near Ridgeport. Greene County Highway Department Superintendent Roger Hamilton approached the commissioners Tuesday morning with the proposed agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation to allow an unofficial detour using Holtsclaw Road, American Bottoms Road and Crowe Road for regular motorists. ...
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Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library announces summer hours
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
According to a press release issued Monday, June 17, the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Board of Trustees recently announced special hours for the remainder of the summer. This was decided at their regular monthly meeting held at the Library Annex on Wednesday evening, June 12...
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Carnegie Heritage and Art Center to present works of historic Jasonville resident
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
An event is planned at the Carnegie Heritage and Art Center in Linton July 5 that is sure to please both locals and out-of-towners in the area for the holiday. The evening at the Carnegie will feature a reception from 5-7 p.m. to introduce a month-long showing of the works of the late Archie Zimmerman, a former Jasonville resident, coal miner and newly-discovered folk artist...
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Greene County Health receives perfect score during site visit
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
According to a recent press release, Greene County Health received a perfect score during its annual 2019 site visit, meeting all 19 program requirements. “We are very proud of this achievement and what it means for Greene County Health. We have undergone a number of changes within the past year, and we are so proud that we have been able to work through these changes as a team and accomplish so much. ...
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Worthington Tri Kappa initiates new members, installs new officers
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
The Worthington chapter of Indiana philanthropic sorority Tri Kappa recently initiated three new members, Kim Archer, Ashley Cullison and Gloria Groves. While Archer and Groves grew up in Worthington, Ashley Cullison came from St. Louis. “Whether they are homegrown or imported, they are welcome to the chapter,” said Tri Kappa’s Susan Bays. “They will join in on projects that support charity, philanthropy and culture in Worthington and throughout Indiana...
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Eastern Greene AG teacher receives Turn the Key award
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
Eastern Greene Schools Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor, Ms. Shelby Britton, received the Indiana Association of Agriculture Educators (IAAE) State Teacher Turn the Key Award. Britton was presented the award June 10 at the IAAE banquet in Lafayette. In December, she will be representing the state of Indiana at the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) Convention in Anaheim, Calif...
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Theta Gamma Alpha Alumnae June meeting
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
Theta Gamma Alpha Alumnae held their June 6 meeting in the home of Marilyn Dallaire at noon. Hostesses Marilyn, Carol Carney and Betty Edwards welcomed members to the first meeting of the new fiscal year. The theme for the meeting was “sisters birthday party”. ...
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Greene County Board of Commissioners declared state of emergency in wake of Eastern Greene tornado damage Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/18/19)
According to a press release issued by Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Roger Axe, Greene County Commissioner Ed Michael signed a state of emergency declaration Tuesday evening. From the press release: “A Tornado/Flooding Disaster Declaration was signed at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon by Edward “Ed”...
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IBCA invites three county players to workouts
(High School Sports ~ 06/18/19)
The basketball season just never seems to end for some players. The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has invited three Greene County players to participate in the IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Showcase events. The boys’ workout is scheduled for this Saturday, June 22, at Ben Davis High School, 1200 N. Girls School Rd., Indianapolis. The girls’ workout is slated for Monday, July 15, at the same high school...
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