Stories from Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The Linton City council met in person at City Hall on Monday, April 12, 2021. After taking a roll call and approving the minutes from the last meeting, the council approved signed claims and the fund and appropriation report. Just two new items were on Monday’s agenda, a discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the proposed increase to rental fees for the cabins and shelters at Linton’s Humphreys Park...

Wendell Duane Foster, 82, currently of Winchester,passed away Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond. He was born July 31, 1938 at home, near Liberty Center in Wells County, the son of Ray and Heloise (Jackson) Foster, both preceding him in death. He was a 1956 graduate of Liberty Center High School in Wells County. Besides Wells County, residences included Ridgeville for 15 years, Indianapolis 15 years and Worthington 20 years...

Thursday, April 15 The Linton Public Library will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. Saturday, April 17 Soup dinner at St. Peter’s Hall, Linton from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive-thru carryout only. First Choice Solutions will be hosting a festival at 714 W. Walnut St. in Washington, Indiana, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Christian bands, food, and a $5 raffle for goodie baskets...

Linton sophomore pitcher Alex Overman keeps building confidence as she pitched the full seven innings giving up just two runs. “I’d say I’ve worked pretty hard and that gives me the confidence to feel like I can do anything up on there,” Overman said on her pitching...

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc, (PACE) is expanding its STEM Camp scholarship program to include girls and boys from Daviess, Greene, Knox and Sullivan Counties. According to the agency, the camps provide hands-on technology activities for youth. Camp options vary from day to overnight. Scholarships are Pace’s way of making sure that financial issues do not stop individuals from attending STEM camps...

The Terre Haute campus of Ivy Tech Community College is now offering two funding sources to help individuals prepare for in-demand machinist careers. Those who are eligible for Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program can earn a tuition-free certificate or technical certificate in Machine Tool Technology. In addition, Gene Haas Scholarships, ranging from $500-$2,000, are now available to help cover costs toward Machine Tool Technology certificates or an associate degree, for the fall 2021 semester...

Event organizers are now accepting applications for the 2021 4-H Miss Greene County Queen and Princess contest. The fee to apply is $25 and the deadline is May 28 at 12 p.m. First and second runners-up and winner of the Queen contest will receive prizes and scholarships in addition to serving with their court at the county fair...