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UPDATE: Name released in Linton homicide investigation
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The Linton Police Department is investigation the suspected murder of a man located in an abandoned house in southeast Linton. According to a press release issued by Linton Police Chief Paul Clark, the Linton Police Department was dispatched to the residence on March 18...
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Severe thunderstorms possible tonight
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather statement concerning possible severe thunderstorms in the area, including Greene County. The outlook for Thursday anticipates Two rounds of rain, one this morning and one this evening through the overnight hours which will produce upwards of an additional inch of rain. This in combination with yesterday's rainfall may lead to some flooding. Thunderstorms, some severe, are possible this evening through tonight...
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Bridge to be named after 'unofficial Mayor of Solsberry'
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
A Solsberry resident went before the Greene County Board of Commissioners this week to request permission to name a bridge after a man who has dedicated much of his life helping the small Greene County town thrive. Jared Shirley told the commissioners he would clean up the area around the bridge and would pay for the signage to mark the bridge west of Solsberry on Tulip Road, one mile west of the Solsberry store...
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Italian virus death toll nears China's as outbreak spreads
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
ROME (AP) — The Chinese city where the coronavirus first took hold reported no new homegrown cases Thursday, while the death toll in Italy was poised to overtake that of China in a dramatic illustration of how the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States...
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Rose-Hulman’s ‘Ask Rose’ Math & Science Helpline extends hours to help homebound students
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
TERRE HAUTE -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s AskRose math and science tutoring helpline has extended its daytime hours Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, to help homebound middle and high school students better understand math and science homework problems from their virtual or online classes during the current coronavirus public health crisis that has led to many schools moving to an e-learning environment...
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56 positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, the following are cases and deaths by county of residence Adams Cases: 1 Deaths: 0 Bartholomew Cases: 1 Deaths: 0 Boone Cases: 1 Deaths: 0 Clark Cases: 1 Deaths: 0 Fayette Cases: 1 Deaths: 0 Floyd...
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Gov. Holcomb: Indiana schools to remain closed until May 1
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
STATEHOUSE -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that schools throughout the state will remain closed until May 1 during a media briefing Thursday afternoon. He made the announcement during a media briefing at the Statehouse as part of the steps the state is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19...
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GCGH makes changes in light of COVID-19 concerns
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Linton -- Due to growing statewide COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, Greene County General Hospital has relocated its outpatient lab to the TeamOrtho Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center for routine lab work (blood and urine tests only) in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19...
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Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs to award veterans assistance during COVID-19 emergency
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) coronavirus emergency application is available now at in.gov/dva and will provide undisrupted assistance to veterans and their families during this National Emergency COVID-19 crisis...
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Thomas “Tom” Taylor
(Obituary ~ 03/19/20)
Thomas “Tom” Taylor, 88, of Farmersburg, passed away at 6:36 a.m. at his residence that he was raised in with his family by his side. He was born in Sullivan County on January 2, 1932 to Alva Taylor and Vera (Brown) Taylor. Tom graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1950 and studied agriculture for two semesters at Purdue University. After serving four years in the...
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Bloomfield eLearning canceled as of Friday; school is closed
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Following a mandate from the governor, Bloomfield School District Superintendent Jeff Gibboney announced the school will be closed and eLearning Days canceled. "Earlier today, Governor Holcomb issued an Executive Order mandating a statewide school closure until May 1, 2020. Beginning Friday, March 20, the Bloomfield School District plans to cancel any remaining scheduled days of eLearning and instead fully close," Gibboney announced Thursday afternoon...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/19/20)
Thursday, March 19 The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in executive session at the Bloomfield Fire Station on Mill Street at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is reference personnel. In honor of Disability Awareness Month, the Bloomfield Public Library is holding an open house from 6:30 p.m. ...
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Bloomfield’s “Cookie Lady” grateful for donation
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
I would like to express my wholehearted thanks to all of the people of Worthington who gave my daughter Linda an envelope filled with $105 in cash to give to me to help offset the cost of cookie ingredients and to thank me for the cookies. The donors are anonymous and so I cannot thank each one personally, but I hope this letter reaches them all with my sincere thanks for thinking of me...
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FREE ACCESS: White River Valley Schools announce closure until May 1
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
White River Valley School Superintendent Dr. Bob Hacker issued a press release Thursday informing the public of WRV’s compliance with the announcement by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb shutting down all Indiana school until May 1, 2020. “Thank you for your support as we work through these unprecedented times,” Hacker said. ...
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Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Laker Laundry to town
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Members of the Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Scott and Aletta Royer, owners of Laker Laundry, to Jasonville on Tuesday, March 17.. Scott Royer, with wife Aletta by his side, did the honor of cutting the red ribbon at the new laundry, located at 355 W. Main , symbolizing a fresh start for the new business as well as adding a new face to the landscape of Main Street in Jasonville...
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FREE ACCESS:First COVID-19 case confirmed in Terre Haute
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
According to a press release, on Thursday, March 19, 2020, Union Health officials received notice of its first patient to test positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. The appropriate department and staff members that provided services to this patient have been notified. ...
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FREE ACCESS: Linton-Stockton Schools to remain closed until May 1
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Linton-Stockton Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathy Goad issued a letter to district parents Thursday, announcing the LSSC plan to conform to the ruling by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb closing all Indiana schools until May 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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FREE ACCESS: GCGH Foundation organizes “People Need People’ community blood drive for Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Stacy Burris, MPA—Director of Foundation and Community Outreach of the Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) Foundation recently announced an upcoming community blood drive set for Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Saron United Church of Christ, located at 440 1st Street NE in Linton...
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FREE ACCESS: Eastern Greene Schools will be closed through May 1, 2020
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Eastern Greene Schools Superintendent Trent Provo issued a release on Thursday, March 19. The release states: "On Thursday, March 19, Governor Holcomb ordered all schools in Indiana to close through Friday, May 1. I will be meeting with my administration team on Monday, March 23. Together, we will start planning and making decisions concerning the rest of the school year. After our planning session, we will communicate
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FREE ACCESS: Shakamak Schools working on plan as schools remain closed until May 1
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
MSD of Shakamak Superintendent Nick Karazsia sent out a message to parents Thursday afternoon, following the executive order from Indiana Governor Holcomb to keep schools closed until May 1. "I'm sure you have heard by now that Gov. Holcomb has closed all schools up to May 1. ...
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IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Cancelled
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/20)
Following today’s directive by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb that all Indiana schools will be closed until May 1, the Indiana High School Athletic Association announces that this year’s IHSAA boys basketball state tournament is officially cancelled...
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Dr. Bob E. Smiley
(Obituary ~ 03/19/20)
Dr. Bob E. Smiley, 85, of Bloomington, formerly of Linton, went peacefully to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. He was born October 22, 1934 in Bloomington to James Robert Smiley and Dorothy (Harding) Parrot. Bob married Effie Belle (Mowery) Smiley on August 17, 1956 and, after her passing, married Betsy (Eads) Smiley on October 21, 2014...
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