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Two arrested in connection to March 17 murder
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
The Linton Police Department arrested two people in connection to the March 17 murder of 46-year-old John P. Chapman. Brandon Allen Christopher Lee Criss, 34, of Linton, and a juvenile were booked into Greene County Jail on charges related to the suspected murder of Chapman, according to a press release from Linton Police Chief Paul Clark...
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Greene County Courthouse details office restrictions due to COVID-19
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
While the State of Indiana is under a Stay-At-Home-Order, offices in the Greene County Courthouse are still serving its residents with some restrictions in place. If you need assistance from an office in the Greene County Courthouse, check out this link first, or visit www.co.greene.in.us and find the Interim Greene County Courthouse and County Office Restrictive Policies under the breaking news bar...
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Healthcare coverage – get covered, stay covered
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
Having healthcare coverage is more important now than ever. Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. (Pace) Health Insurance Navigators are available. Hoosiers need assistance with online, mail and phone applications to understand health insurance rules and changes, or any other help getting covered and staying covered...
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Forging a new path for Indiana students
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
Every promising Indiana student deserves the opportunity to pursue an affordable, world-class education. With its new Fast Start program, which could easily save Indiana families thousands of dollars, Purdue University has taken yet another step toward making this possible...
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Linton City Council meets in special session
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
The Linton City Council met in special session Thursday in a virtual format to approve two items in response to the ongoing goal of reducing the spread of COVID-19. Linton Mayor John Wilkes first presented a change to the salary ordinance for “Stay Home Pay During a Declared Emergency.” Those who can perform their city duties from home will be expected to do so, but must be available to return to their work station if requested...
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James Thomas Jackson
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
James Thomas Jackson, 60, of Solsberry, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. Born January 31, 1960 in Crane, he was the son of James Alfred and Sharon (Evans) Jackson. He worked in preventive maintenance at Indiana University and was a veteran of the United States Army...
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Elena Irene (Moore) Stitch
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
Elena Irene (Moore) Stitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2020 at the age of 76 in Orlando, Fla. Elena is survived by her husband, Ronald Stitch; her children, Diane Dolan and her husband Dave Dolan, Sherri Ramler and her husband Michael Ramler, Jack Moore, Mike Moore and Acacia Stitch; her grandchildren Josh Crynes, Tyler Dolan, Keely Fleming, Meagan Shonk, Amanda Augirre, Kyla Fleming and Mikey Moore; her great-grandchildren Kalen Donie, Kole Shonk, Forrest Galippo and Alivia Augirre.. ...
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Books in bloom at Shakamak State Park
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
The joy of a good book and the beauty of nature. A new project in Jasonville will combine the two. Ashley Sluder, with plenty of help from her husband Cody and assistance from their “very busy-bodied” 7-year-old daughter, is working to place five lending libraries in Shakamak State Park...
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FREE ACCESS: Linton Food Pantry ‘bursting at the seams’
(Local News ~ 03/26/20)
Linton Food Pantry Board member Pat Kelly said the pantry hasn’t seen many visitors since the recent lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has confined most citizens to their homes except for essential trips out. Many businesses have temporarily closed and some social services have been suspended, but the food pantry is open...
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Rita Jane Kester
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
Rita Jane Kester, age 95, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully at 12:20 am on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Spencer on February 4, 1925, the daughter of Roxie Hedrick and Edna (Franklin) Hedrick. She worked at Herff Jones Jewelry Store in Indianapolis, where she lived for over 50 years. She loved playing bingo and spending time with her family...
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Terry (Ollie) Botsford
(Obituary ~ 03/26/20)
Terry (Ollie) Botsford, age 71, of Avon, passed away on March 18, 2020 at Hendricks Regional Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1948 the son of Charles and Ollie A. Botsford. He is survived by his sons, Aaron, Adam (A.J.) and Alan Botsford; seven grandsons; siblings, Amy Tucker, Conrad Botsford, Charles Botsford, Nancy Ulrich, Donald Paul Lehman and Phyllis Millick; and several nieces and nephews...
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