Stories from Thursday, December 10, 2020

Riley Children’s Foundation and PetSmart Charities know that pets have the remarkable ability to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, improve our mood and bring us unconditional love. That’s why, with the help of a $63,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, the Riley Hospital for Children Pet Therapy Program is aiming to improve quality of life and provide a healthy diversion from the usual hospital routine for children while receiving treatment. ...

James C. Cravens, 78, of Jasonville, formally of Linton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Shakamak Good Samaritan Home in Jasonville, Indiana. He was born on Sept. 15, 1942, in Linton, to Max J. and Margaret E. (Tincher) Cravens. James was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Linton. He worked in the warehouse for Coca-Cola in Linton for thirty years. James was an avid NASCAR and IU Basketball fan and loved his music...

The Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) announced its priorities for the upcoming 2021 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly on Thursday. ISBA’s number one agenda item is to maintain and support full funding for public schools. The current state budget, which has been increased four percent per year for the past two years, supplied $763 million in new dollars for K-12 education. ...

Communities in Senate District 39 will receive nearly $2.7 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. ...

An offroad vehicle and trailer were reported stolen from the Beech Creek Township Fire Department on Tuesday. According to Detective David Elmore of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, “The last time we know it was there for sure was Thursday the third [based on statements from witnesses].”...

Todd A. Fulford, age 57, of Worthington, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. He was born in Linton on March 2, 1963, the son of Rex & Karen (Fulk) Fulford. He was a 1981 graduate of Worthington Jefferson High School. He was a self-employed roofer for 25+ years and was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. ...

No. 1 Linton-Stockton had no trouble with SWIAC foe Clay City Thursday night as the Lady Miners cruised to a 95-18 victory. The 95 points might be a new record high for points in a game for the program. Linton led 18-3 four minutes into the contest and 31-5 after the first quarter. ...