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Jiffy Treet holds ribbon-cutting with LSCC
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
By Patti Danner Jiffy Treet owners Doug and Stephanie Wasnidge, front row center, celebrated their first anniversary of owning the popular Linton ice cream shop by holding a ribbon-cutting with Jiffy Treet employees and members of the Linton Stockton Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 28. ...
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TPEC helps 131 grads turn the tassel
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
Turning Point Education Center held their graduation ceremony Friday evening at Linton First Christian Church, celebrating 95 adult learners earning their high school equivalency (HSE) certificates and 36 more earning skills certifications in welding, CNA, teaching assistant, administrative assistant, electronics and clinical medical assistant...
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Prettying up the park
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce members, from left, Bob Bradford, Dale Knotts and Jeff Franklin spent Wednesday evening at Humphreys Park making sure everything is perfect for guests. The Linton Freedom Festival began Saturday, June 29 and will continue through Saturday, July 6...
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Maddalynn Joeann Grimes
(Obituary ~ 07/01/19)
Maddalynn Joeann Grimes, age 5, of North Charleston, S.C., formerly of Linton, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was born in Sullivan on July 1, 2013, the daughter of Matthew Grimes and Gabrielle Pattison. She was a happy little girl who loved to sing and dance. She just finished kindergarten at Eagle Nest Elementary School in North Charleston, S.C...
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To plant or not to plant?
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
“Farming is about coaxing harmony to flourish where you need it. It’s about work and work some more.” This year’s rains and storms have denied farmers any trace of harmony. CNBC reported, “Storms have left millions of acres unseeded, and crops that were planted late at a greater risk for damage from severe weather during the growing season.”...
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GCSD to sponsor Jasonville Blessing Box for month of July
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department will be sponsoring the Jasonville Blessing Box for the month of July. Jasonville’s Blessing Box is located at 146 West Main Street. Donors and sponsors work to keep the box full of non-perishable food so individuals who may be in need can discreetly stop by the location to grab items without judgment...
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Alice Lorene Pearson
(Obituary ~ 07/01/19)
Alice Lorene Pearson, 83, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born March 17, 1936 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Elzsworth and Mamie Marie (Flater) Riggle. Alice was a homemaker and attended the Bloomfield South Side Wesleyan Church...
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FREE ACCESS: SR 54 to reopen under traffic restrictions
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that State Road 54 in the Ridgeport community will re-open soon under traffic restrictions. At this time, INDOT has determined the geological slide in this area to be stable enough to open with one lane of traffic controlled by temporary signals. ...
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James K. Fields
(Obituary ~ 07/01/19)
James K. Fields, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 30 at his home. He was born October 9, 1939 in Stafford Township, Greene County, the son of Daniel and Doris Madge (Cline) Fields. Jim graduated from Marco High School in 1957. He graduated from Indiana State with a bachelors degree in 1961 and a masters in guidance in 1965. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/01/19)
Community Notes Monday, July 1 Adult summer reading program starts at Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Library, and lasts until Aug. 31. Fill out a slip for each book you read this summer, and receive a prize each week. A weekly winner, and an overall grand prize winner will be selected. The more you read the better your chances of winning...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 07/01/19)
CRIMINAL CASES Brandi M. Corlett, 28, Bloomington, Class A misdemeanor theft Ryan T. Reynolds, 35, Dugger, Class B misdemeanor battery Chance Howard, 20, Linton, Class C misdemeanor illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage Kameron M. Thompson, 20, Bloomfield, Class C misdemeanor illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 07/01/19)
The Linton Police Department responded to 77 incidents and calls for service June 28-30, including two property damage accidents, two animal complaints, three assists to other departments, three assists to the public, one burglary, one domestic dispute, four extra patrols, one fingerprinting, four information calls, three property, four special details, four reckless drivers, two repos, six road hazards, five suspicious, one theft, one threat, one title check, 21 traffic stops, two trespass, two unruly subjects, one warrant service and one welfare check.. ...
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Mark Pirtle holds his lead, wins Greene County Senior Championship
(High School Sports ~ 07/01/19)
For the third year in a row the Greene County Senior Open golf tournament has a new winner. Mark Pirtle fired an opening round 2-under-par 69 Saturday and followed it up with an even-par 71 on Sunday to win the 2019 Greene County Open Senior Championship this past weekend at Phil Harris Golf Course...
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As the weather heats up, so does golf at Phil Harris
(High School Sports ~ 07/01/19)
The golf action will be hotter than July in the coming weeks at Phil Harris golf course. July is always a busy month at Phil Harris. It begins of course with the week of the Fourth. Transplanted Lintonians returning home for Freedom Festival activities and class reunions may want to get in a round of golf while they’re in town...
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Evansville extends offer to Vanessa Shafford
(High School Sports ~ 07/01/19)
Vanessa Shafford was just dealt an Ace. The rising junior basketball standout for the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners recently received an offer from the University of Evansville and coach Matt Ruffing to play for the Lady Purple Aces. Shafford announced Sunday afternoon via Twitter: “Blessed to say I have received an offer from the University of Evansville! Thank you Coach Ruffing and staff!”...
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Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations open
(Local News ~ 07/01/19)
WASHINGTON -- USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 14. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate...
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