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New county environmentalist proposes changes
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
The new Environmental Health Specialist for Greene County has some ideas to help the Greene County Health Department run more efficiently. Shari Lewis took over the role of Greene County Environmental Health Specialist a couple of months ago, and last week, she went before the Greene County Council to discuss some changes she would like to see made in order to help the office run more effectively...
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Winter Weather Advisory until Tuesday morning
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. EST Tuesday According to the National Weather Service, mixed precipitation increasing in intensity is expected by this afternoon, transitioning back to snow tonight. Additional snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, expected this afternoon and tonight. Light ice accumulations are also possible...
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Local student among winners of Regional Pitch Competition
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Bedford — Radius Indiana announced the winners of this year’s final pitch competition held at WestGate Academy on Dec. 6. The contest drew participants from multiple Radius Indiana counties as well as entrepreneurs from across the state. Winners of the High School Competition:...
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Increase in winter coyote sightings is no cause for alarm
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
It’s that time of year again – coyotes are on the move, and Indiana residents might see them more, but this should not be a cause for alarm. coyote According to the Indiana DRN, coyotes are common everywhere in the state, even in urban areas. Coyotes become more active during winter, and the bare vegetation this time of year increases the chance of catching a glimpse. ...
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Nellie Ann (Parkes) Wilcoxen
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
Nellie Ann (Parkes) Wilcoxen, 90, passed away peacefully with her family and caring nursing staff by her side on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the Bloomington Nursing & Rehab. Born Feb. 5, 1929 in Seymour, Texas the daughter of Bert Lee Parkes and Ruth Charlette (Collins) Parkes. Nellie was married to Ronnie Lee Wilcoxen, her beloved husband of 47 years...
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Marilyn J. Dailey
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
Marilyn J. Dailey, 84, of Linton, passed away with her family surrounding her, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Terre Haute. She was born on March 19, 1935 in Greene County, to Edgar and Pearl (Spurgeon) Goodman. Marilyn became Mrs. Alfred A. Dailey on Dec. 25, 1953...
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More snow on the way… remember these safe driving tips
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Bloomington – With last night's snowfall troopers from the Bloomington District investigated several crashes and assisted several motorists (slide-offs, etc.) According to the Indiana State Police Dispatch Center in Indianapolis, statewide, troopers investigated 336 property damage crashes, 79 personal injury crashes and 213 assist motorists calls during the same time period. ...
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William Riley McKeen IV
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
William Riley McKeen IV, 90, of Bloomington, died December 11, 2019 at Meadowood Retirement Community, where he had lived the last four years. Born Feb. 22, 1929, in Terre Haute, Riley was the son of William Riley McKeen III and Henrietta Gilchrist McKeen. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 12/16/19)
CRIMINAL CASES Angel Baughman, 21, Linton, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct; Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement; Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official Shannon E. Forker, 32, Jasonville, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/16/19)
The Linton Police Department responded to 62 incidents and calls for service Dec. 13-15, including one abandoned vehicle, five property damage accidents, four bank/residential alarms, one alcohol offense, one animal complaint, five assists to other departments, one assist to the public, one battery, one child custody, one civil dispute, one criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, one drive-off, five fingerprintings, one fraud, one information call, one juvenile complaint, two reckless drivers, three suspicious, two thefts, three title checks, 18 traffic stops and one welfare check.. ...
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Wilson appointed to LSSC board
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Change was the unofficial theme for Monday’s Linton-Stockton School Board meeting with the last meeting for one board member, the appointment of another and the retirement announcements of two long-time educators. Board member Les Newman recently announced his resignation from the school board after running unopposed for a seat on the Linton City Council. He will take the seat on the council in January...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/16/19)
Thursday, December 19 The Linton Community Group will host their annual free community dinner at Saron Church in Linton. Serving times are 5-7 p.m. or until food is gone. Dine in, stop by for a take-out meal or call 812-847-4911 or 812-847-7821 for home delivery within Linton only, due to possible bad weather. ...
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NARFE holds December meeting in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 met Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield with 13 present. President Larry Dent welcomed all followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chaplain George Butz gave the invocation before lunch...
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Closings and delays for Tuesday, Dec. 17
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Superintendents urged families to have a back-up plan in place in case the weather gets worse overnight...
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