Stories from Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Pastor Ford D. Bond, age 64, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on October 16, 1956 to Roy E. Bond and Gertrude F. (Cooksey) Bond. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1975. Pastor Bond earned a bachelors degree from Indiana State University in 1992 and his masters degree in 1994. On March 14, 1992, he married Janis M. (Foote) Bond in Terre Haute...

Mary Jane Royalty, 78, of Bloomington, passed away May 23, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington. Mary Jane was born November 4, 1942 to Gaylord and Mary Sparks in Jeffersonville. She attended school in Bloomfield, where she graduated in 1960. After high school, she was blessed with one son, Scott, in 1965. ...

Sunday, May 30 The Libertarian Party of Greene County will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Linton. Anyone interested in meeting with local Libertarians are welcome to attend. For further information, visit www.libertarianpartygreenecounty.com...

The Lady Lakers of Shakamak got off to a strong start in Tuesday’s game against the North Central Thunderbirds, putting the first run on the board early, but they couldn’t hold on to the lead, losing 7-5 in the Sectional Semifinals. Second-year Lady Laker Coach Linsey Yeryar was proud of her athletes for not giving up against such a strong Thunderbird team. Yeryar expressed her faith in Lady Lakers pitcher Ashlyn Landry...

BLOOMINGTON – White River Valley’s school record holder in the high jump in senior Jailyn Lundy added another honor Tuesday in the Bloomington North Regional. The title of state finalist. Lundy match her season best of 5’2” to advance. Joining her from Greene County is freshman Sophie Hale of Linton. Hale finished third in the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.35...