Stories from Wednesday, October 9, 2019

The organizers of Linton’s Fall Arts Festival, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., are making final preparations to make this year’s downtown Linton event better than ever. The event is free and provides lots of activities and attractions for children and families, while showcasing the works of local artists, artisans, craftsmen and musicians...

Greene County libraries are coming together, along with other county agencies, to provide residents the best in genealogy resources they have to offer during the “Get to Know Greene County” Family History Night, to be held at the Linton Public Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, followed by another event, “Books + Internet = Success” Genealogy Class scheduled for Monday, Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m...

The Greene County Council expressed interest in purchasing a building to expand the Greene County Public Defender’s Office. Greene County Attorney Marvin Abshire told the council that the Board of Commissioners has expressed interest in purchasing the former office of Marilyn Hartman, located at 44 S. Franklin Street on the square in Bloomfield...

The Greene County Hospital Auxiliary met on Oct. 7 in the hospital conference room with 18 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Dorothy Soliday. Ruby Grindstaff gave the devotions entitled “Searching For Treasures.” Stacy Street gave all ladies present their annual flu shot...

WTIU and Monroe County Airport are partnering to host a new free family-friendly event. Community Flight Night takes place Saturday, October, 19, from 6 to 9 pm on the grounds of Monroe County Airport, 972 S. Kirby Road in Bloomington. “WTIU is excited to be part of what we hope is a new annual event. ...

Hubert Leon “Ollie” Oliphant, 91, of Mooresville, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by loved ones and in the comfort of his own home. Ollie, as he was known by family and friends, was the third of five children born to the late Fred and Rachel (Fulk) Oliphant. He was born on Monday, May 28, 1928 in Freedom...

Members of the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce gathered at 40 Vincennes St. in Linton Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of Gina’s Watering Can with a ribbon-cutting. The new Linton flower shop is owned by Gina and Rich White of Linton. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. ...

The Linton Lady Miners continued their busy week of volleyball playing their second match in a four-day stretch of playing every day by defeating Edgewood on the road Tuesday night. Linton defeated the host Mustangs in four sets; 23-25, 25-11, 25-23, 25-15...

The Linton chapter of Civitan International hosted their annual banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Saron United Church of Christ. The annual banquet’s purpose is to award the Civitan of the Year as well as Citizen of the Year. In addition to these awards, the new officers are installed in their roles for the coming year...

The Linton Lady Miners volleyball team stayed hot, defeating the visiting Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices. After losing to North Knox on Sept. 24, the Lady Miners have rattled off 10 straight wins. They have stayed hot despite an unrelenting schedule. Just this week, they played for the SWIAC championship on Monday night at rival Bloomfield, traveled up to Edgewood last night and played a tough Vincennes Lincoln team tonight...