Stories from Friday, January 17, 2020

Note: Due to a computer issue, there will not be mugshots for the following book-ins. Ricky Cain, 40, of Bloomfield, was arrested Jan. 9, 2020 on preliminary charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a syringe. Bond $8,000. Jessica White, 37, Linton, was arrested Jan. 9, 2020 on preliminary charges of disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement. Bond $1,500...

The Shakamak Lady Lakers struggled early in the season, but have continued to show signs of improving as the season has gone along. The Lakers had a long break between games, playing Attica Dec. 28 and North Daviess this past Tuesday and the defense stepped up in both games holding Attica to 22 points and the Lady Cougars to 23...

Term 1, Grading Period 2 All A Honor Roll Devin Barton Jaedyn Boram Jordyn Boram Mel Cornelius Baron Davidson Chaselyn Hammond Blaise Newton Kyle North Kaiden Tschudny Alexcia Walton Rygley Yeryar A/B Honor Roll Clara Barber Levi Burris...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 met Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at the 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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Brother Edward Morris Smith, Sr. 75, of Bloomfield, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Born May 12, 1944 in Fayetteville, Tenn., he was the son of Connie Mayhew and Georgia Lee (Taft) Smith. Brother Ed was a retired minister. He founded Gethsemane Tabernacle Church in Bloomfield. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard...

William “Jerry” Carpenter, 77, of Bicknell, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jerry was born in Ragsdale on March 27, 1942 to the late William “Bill” Carpenter and Esther (Ridgway) Carpenter. He worked for Pepsi Cola in sales and delivery for 39 years. He also was employed at Double Cola/ Grapette for two years and was a service station attendant in Bicknell. Jerry was a devoted husband and family man, who in his free time enjoyed working on cars...

The Class 2A No. 4-ranked Linton Miners hit the road Friday night to defend their GCI crown in a finals rematch against 1A No. 6 Bloomfield. The Cardinals looked poised and determined to defend their homecourt against their conference rival, as the early stages of this game showed this would be a physical battle that will come down to the wire...

BOYS BASKETBALL Shakamak 33 North Daviess 45 The Shakamak Lakers hit the road Friday night to take on conference foe North Daviess. Shakamak changed their lineup around heading into this game, giving sophomore Tyler Vivian a start at center for the Lakers...