Stories from Monday, June 21, 2021

According to a notice sent out by the City of Linton Utilities Department, the department will be having an emergency substation maintenance power outage on Tuesday, June 22 beginning at 11:59 p.m. that will last until Wednesday, June 23 until around 2 a.m.. The map indicates the areas of the city that will be affected by the outage...

James Merritt Sparks, 72, of Sullivan passed away Sunday June 20, 2021 in his residence. He was a equipment operator for Hoosier Energy at Merom. James was born April 4, 1949 in Linton to Gaylord and Mary E. (Merritt) Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Chrystal (Warnick) Sparks; daughters, Susan Gofourth (James) and Sara Moore (Margaret Karnes); sisters, Marge George, Nancy Ochoa and Cathi Delp; brother, John sparks; grandchildren, Cara Gofourth, Cassie Moore and Reggie Karnes and several nieces and nephews. ...

Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 90 incidents and calls for service June 18-20, including three property damage accidents, three personal injury accidents, two alarms, three animal complaints, four assists to other departments, six assists to the public, one battery, one civil dispute, three domestic disputes, one EMS, one fire, one harassment, one interview, one juvenile complaint, one open door, one P.O. ...

Frank D. McCrary, 83, of Sandborn, passed away with his family by his side, on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home. Frank was born on February 3, 1938 in Decker Chapel to Ray and Helen (Lane) McCrary. Frank married his loving wife of 60 years, Lenora R. (Bubenzer) McCrary on October 9, 1960...

Ivan Ernest Workman, 89, of Lyons, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1931 in Greene County. He was the son of Ernest and Elizabeth (Foddrill) Workman. He graduated from Solsberry High School in 1949, and shortly after, joined the Air Force, retiring in 1970. He served two years in Southeast Asia, where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He had over 2,000 hours of flying time...

Tina (Cox) Collins, age 62, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 7:29 A.M. on Monday, June 21, 2021, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available.

Cheri E. Lambert, 63, born December 17, 1957 in Linton passed away June 15, 2021. Cheri attended Worthington Jefferson High School. Cheri lived a life filled with love and light, which guided her pursuit to become a psychic advisor. She is survived by her three daughters, Shannan Kelm York, Ashleigh Kelm Loyd and Layla Lambert Guinn; 14 grandchildren, Alyssa, Nevaeh, Shaun, Jimarcus, Chauncey, Lemonte, Lillyanna, Chason, Lahndon, Charles, Christian, Aletha, Aniyah and Loyal and her two sisters, Jonamay and Avetta Lambert. ...

On Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 6:30 a.m, Connie L. Carr, age 72 and a member of Linton First Christian Church, passed from this world of time and timely things to her heavenly reward. After five years of battling a relentless illness, Connie lost the fight. She died peacefully at home with her husband and beloved dog Sophie at her side...

The Linton Freedom Festival is back, after being canceled in 2020 due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s festival promises a jam-packed schedule with something for everyone. Saturday, June 26 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.--Car Show at Humphreys Park...

Staff from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) participated in the “Surviving the Color” run. Team of Mercy hosts the event each year to help raise funds to provide assistance to the loved ones of those who have attempted or committed suicide. WVCF donated $1,000 to show the facility’s support for what Team of Mercy does on a daily basis for survivors...

Bloomfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Trent Lehman recently announced updates to the ongoing building project at the elementary school and elsewhere. “The elementary classrooms are cleared and cabinets are being installed, the new bus barn is going up and the south side drainage work started this week,” Lehman said. “The project is moving forward effectively.”...

To make room at Humphreys Park for Freedom Festival activities, Linton Farmers Market will temporarily relocate June 26 and July 3 to downtown Linton, on A Street NE next to Jiffy Treat. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “WIC will be at the Market with checks as well,” said Market Manager Amanda Smith. “We double their checks, so the customer can get twice as much produce. We also double SNAP up to $20 per week.”...

CRIMINAL CASES Jennie Lynn Rupert, 47, Bloonmfield, Class A misdemeanor battery; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Charlotta Lucille Preece, 38, Bloomfield, Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with knowing violation and prior conviction within 10 years...

INDIANAPOLIS – Shakamak came into state title game with hot bats but Monday Night at Victory Field was a chilly evening for the Lakers. Washington Township took advantage to win 6-0 and capture its first ever state title in baseball. Shakamak only mustard one hit in the contest after outscoring its last three foes 34-2...