Stories from Thursday, July 18, 2019

A young man from Worthington helped keep fireworks spectators in Jasonville cool with popsicles while also raising funds for the show. Sam Fish, age 9, presented a donation to Jasonville Police Department’s Assistant Chief Ryan Van Horn, on behalf of the Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce...

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... index reaching 105 to 110. The hottest conditions are expected Friday and Saturday. could have a cumulative impact on some individuals, especially those who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors. The most...

During their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, the Greene County General Hospital Board of Directors inducted a new board member, Harry Bedwell. Bedwell is a retired Indiana State Police officer of 34 years. He took his oath of office during the meeting and he was welcomed by the GCGH administration team and board members...

With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees, Greene County Emergency Management is asking community churches and organizations to open their doors as a cooling center. “Greene County churches and other organizations are requested to provide cooling centers during this dangerous heatwave.” Said Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency...

Pauline E. Bedwell, 95, of Sullivan, formerly of Dugger, passed peacefully in her sleep, on July 18, 2019 at Sullivan. She was born on April 14, 1924 in Gambill to Jess and Rulah (Gibbs) Meeks. She married her sweetheart, Oscar L. Bedwell on May 15, 1946...

It’s that time again. It’s the middle of July and it’s time once again for local golfers to tee it up for the Greene County Open Championship. The 78th edition of the Greene County Open is set for Saturday and Sunday at Phil Harris Golf Course, coinciding with the 148th playing of the Open Championship across the pond, this year at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland...

The fifth time was the charm for Turner Royal, who was named the top showman in Thursday night’s Round Robin contest at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds. Turner, representing the meat goat species, is the 18-year-old son of John and Stella Royal of Bloomfield. This is his ninth year in 4-H...

In an effort to address concerns about the staffing of the Greene County Ambulance Service, the Greene County Board of Commissioners have decided to move forward with putting together a proposal to potentially seek a private emergency medical services firm...