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Switz City Council passes emergency procedure resolution
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
The Switz City Town Council, which includes President Glenda Sue Headley, Clerk-Treasurer Carla Porter and council members Bryan Woodall and Gary Frye, met via conference call on April 6, 2020. The purpose of the meeting was to consider a resolution waiving certain procedures and formalities during the disaster emergency declared by President Donald Trump and the public health emergency declared by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb...
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Senior Spotlight: Matthew Ketchem
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/20)
Sport: Linton Miner Track Academic interest/college plan: Marines then IU for sports therapy Color: Black Musical Artist: Bad Wolves Movie: Empire Strikes Back Actor: Henry Cavill Book: Death of Superman Food: strawberries Moment from this season: IU Track meet...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 04/09/20)
CRIMINAL CASES Brittany Goodman, 33, Lyons, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction Gabriel Delacruz, 45, Evansville, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction Cheryl D. Welty, 43, Linton, Class A misdemeanor theft...
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COVID-19 cases in state upped to 6,351
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
As of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 6,351 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state of Indiana. The state website confirms total deaths from COVID-19 in Indiana as 245, with 32,133 people tested. Confirmed COVID-19 cases by county are:...
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COVID-19 deaths in state upped to 245
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
As of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 245 deaths from COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state of Indiana. The state website confirms the total positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana as 6,351, with 32,133 people tested. Confirmed COVID-19 deaths by county are:...
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Senior Spotlight: Preston Lockhart
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/20)
Spring sport: Track (Shot and Discus thrower) Main academic interest and/or college plans: Going to Vincennes University for Programming and Game Design. Favorite color: Red Favorite musical artist: Juice World Favorite movie: Hush Favorite actor and/or actress: Ellie Kemper...
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Senior Spotlight: McKyle Boles
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/20)
Spring sport: Would have been track Main academic interest and/or college plans: My favorite class is Mrs Leibachers English class. Favorite color: Black Favorite musical artist: NF Favorite movie: Rocky Favorite actor and/or actress: Michael B. Jordan...
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Roosevelt Mission comes down
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
With a lot of help from Carr-Thomas Construction, the old Roosevelt Mission in Linton came down Thursday evening. City officials, LPD, Linton Fire and EMTs stood by as, shovel by shovel, the building was demolished, along with two adjacent buildings. Attorney Tim Shonk's office was spared, but the corner of 1st St. NE and Vincennes Street will never look the same...
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Frances “Fran” L. Abbott
(Obituary ~ 04/09/20)
Frances “Fran” L. Abbott, age 83, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 7:14 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Private arrangements are Pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available...
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Harold Wright
(Obituary ~ 04/09/20)
Harold Wright, age 87, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Glenburn Home. He was born in Linton on July 5, 1932, the son of Pierce K. Wright and Cecile (Carpenter) Wright. He was a 1950 graduate of Marco High School and worked for Ladson Wholesale before answering the call to serve his country. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean War and was a First Sergeant. Harold spent 16 months in Korea and when he came home he married Emily Lynn Wright in 1955...
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FREE ACCESS: GC Health Department announces first COVID-19 death in county
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
The Greene County Department of Health Environmental Health Specialist Shari Lewis announced today a confirmed death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was an adult female from Greene County. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the Greene County resident who lost...
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