Stories from Monday, January 20, 2020

Beginning Feb. 12 and continuing through April 9, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified. Free tax preparation is offered to people of all ages, especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. No appointments are taken...

Terre Haute- Hamilton Center has been awarded the Project AWARE Systems of Care (SOC) School-Based Engagement grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). The grant provides $4,942 to fund Community Action Poverty Simulations (CAPS) that will help increase awareness and understanding about poverty and how it impacts the youth and families in our community. ...

Delores Ann (Wilbur) Calvert, 84, of Worthington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 19, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Delores was born on Oct. 11, 1935 to Richard and Lucy (Dyer) Wilbur. Delores was an only child and enjoyed spending her childhood on the farm, west of Worthington. She married Leonard Calvert, Jr. in August 1952. They had one son, Leonard Dwayne Calvert on Feb. 21, 1953...

Arkie L. Vandeventer, 82, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arkie was born on Dec. 25, 1937 in Highland Township in Greene County to Richard M. and Carol K. (Price) Vandeventer. ...

13 million young boys around the world grow up dreaming of hearing their name called by Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred in June’s amateur draft, but only .009 percent of those dreamers ever have their dreams become reality. Linton-Stockton senior Kip Fougerousse is enjoying an excellent basketball season for the Miners, but is garnering more attention for his skills on the baseball diamond rather than the basketball court...

While some snowflakes have been falling over the weekend, the Bloomfield Community Pool is already planning for warmer weather. The Bloomfield Community Pool is seeking a pool manager and lifeguards for the 2020 season. Individuals applying for the pool manager position must be at least 18-years-old. ...