Stories from Monday, May 18, 2020

Catherine R. Branstetter, 99, of Greenwood, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at Greenwood Village South. Born Oct. 15, 1920 in Lyons, the daughter of Shannon and Eskel (Overton) Rusher. Catherine was a seamstress, a member of the Bethany Christian Church and attended the Bloomfield First Christian Church, an associate member of the Tri Kappa Kappa and the Furnace Extension Club...

Shakamak senior Ethan Lockard received another scholarship Friday when he was named one of four winners of the Judith K. Bobe Scholarship presented by Pace Community Action Agency. “When I found out the pre-school I had attended offered a scholarship I was excited to fill out an application,” Lockard said. “I am very humbled to receive a scholarship from the foundation where my education began.”...

One of the more interesting, non-high school sporting events I’ve gotten the pleasure of covering during my time with the Daily World so far has to be the Hawks in the Hall tournament at Assembly Hall. The Hawks in the Hall tournament was hosted by the Saint Charles School of Bloomington and the 2020 tournament was the 12th such tournament...

The Linton Farmers Market kicked off its 2020 season last Saturday, and keeping in mind the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the board set a list of guidelines to keep patrons and vendors safe. LFM Board President Mark Stacy said they were initially a little worried about the first market of the year with a 100 percent chance of rain in the forecast and a change to the format. But, he said the weather was beautiful and the social distancing guidelines were well-received...

A Worthington man is facing several charges after reportedly driving a vehicle under the influence and causing serious bodily injury to another individual. Troy A. Lowe is facing charges of Level 5 felony causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II substance in the body and causing serious bodily injury, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended.. ...

The Linton Public Library announced, starting on June 22 there will be a Christmas-themed virtual summer reading event being hosted by the library. Dubbed Christmas in July, the reading program will be running from June 22 until July 31. The virtual reading, being hosted on Facebook will feature fun activities that will allow readers to earn virtual tickets that will be used to enter a drawing for one of five grand prizes that will be $25 Walmart gift cards. ...

Over 1,100 graduates from Ivy Tech Terre Haute ready to serve our communities in the fight against COVID-19 Terry Davis Staff Writer According to a press release from Ivy Tech Terre Haute, over 1,100 graduates from the community college are now prepared to enter the workforce and join in on the fight against COVID-19 after completing their Spring 2020 semester on May 15. ...

According to a press release from Republican State Representative Jeff Ellington, an online marketplace to assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations with attaining PPE to resume operations has recently opened for business – currently at no cost to those who need it, however, that could change depending on multiple factors...

In a press release issued by the Greene County General Hospital, four scholarships were awarded to students who are pursuing a career in health care. The scholarships are in honor of Dr. Mathias Mount and Eleanor C. Mount. The graduating seniors who received them are as follows:...

Isaac Herndon, Jasper, has been named the Chancellor’s Scholar at IUPUI’s School of Informatics and Computing, class of 2020. Isaac, who achieved a 4.0 GPA each consecutive semester of his college career, graduated Saturday, May 16, Summa Cum Laude, with honors of the highest distinction, having attained the top GPA in the School of Informatics and Computing...

Donald E. Dennis, 95, of Linton went to Heaven on Saturday, May 16 at Greene County General Hospital. He was born on March 26, 1925 in Linton to James M. and Axie Marie (Heaton) Dennis. Don married the love of his life, Juanita F. (Chambers) Dennis on June 1, 1946...