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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/08/21)
Friday, July 9 Farmers and Mechanics Federal Bank will host a Community Appreciation Day. Visit any location to celebrate with food, giveaways and shred services. Monday, July 12 The Eastern Greene School Board will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. in the Eastern Greene School’s Central Office Board Room. The regular session will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary/Middle School Multi-Purpose Room unless more space is needed...
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WVCF CS promoted to OII Supervisor
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
Randy VanVleet has been an employee of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) since October 1996. He began his career as a correctional officer, and was promoted to correctional sergeant in 2001. In 2013, VanVleet decided to pursue his interest in investigation and applied for a position in the Office of Investigations and Intelligence (OII)...
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WVCF and the WILL Center partner to help those in need
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
The WILL Center and Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) are working together to help those in need. The WILL Center focuses on empowering people with disabilities by ensuring they have access to community resources. One of the ways they do so is by providing wheelchair-accessible ramps. Applicants submit a physician’s statement along with their application and, if approved, receive a ramp at no cost...
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Greene County General Hospital participates in cancer screening registry
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
According to a press release from the Greene County General Hospital (GCGH), GCGH is participating in the American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Registry. Participation in the registry is voluntary and will allow the hospital’s imaging center to compare its lung cancer screening performance to other facilities across the nation...
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One fatality in Sullivan County crash
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
An incident occurred on July 6 between a semi-tractor-trailer and a pickup that ended the life of one individual. According to a release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at the junction of S.R. 159 and C.R. 350 S. At the time of the preliminary investigation, Master Trooper Polly Blackburn of the Indiana State Police (ISP) indicated that the crash happened at approximately 11:49 a.m. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 07/08/21)
CRIMINAL CASES Daniel A. Wilson, 36, Jasonville, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Seth Logan Delph, 26, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class B possession of marijuana; Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended with prior conviction...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/08/21)
Friday, July 9 Farmers and Mechanics Federal Bank will host a Community Appreciation Day. Visit any location to celebrate with food, giveaways and shred services. Monday, July 12 The Eastern Greene School Board will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. in the Eastern Greene School’s Central Office Board Room. The regular session will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary/Middle School Multi-Purpose Room unless more space is needed...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 07/08/21)
Linton Police Department Activity Log The Linton Police Department responded to 21 incidents and calls for service July 7-8, including seven fingerprintings, one investigation, one threat, one personal injury accident, one warrant service, three suspicious, one property damage accident, one assist to other departments, one noise complaint, one alarm and three traffic stops...
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Hoosiers now have another way to sign up as organ and tissue donors
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
For the first time, hunting, fishing and trapping license applications will include the option to register as an organ and tissue donor Donate Life Indiana and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have partnered to give Hoosiers the opportunity to save lives as an organ and tissue donor when purchasing their hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. As of July 7, all online hunting and fishing license sales will include the option to register as a donor...
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Bloomfield Town Council discusses wells, new businesses
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
Members of the Bloomfield Town Council met at the Bloomfield Fire Department on Tuesday, July 6 for their monthly meeting. Council President Scott Yoho began the meeting with a moment of silence for council member Bob Uland, who passed away last week...
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Finding fur-ever homes: Bissell Pet Foundation helps empty shelters
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
Beginning July 7 and lasting through July 11, the Greene County Humane Society will be taking part in the Bissell Pet Foundation (BPF) event “Empty the Shelters”. “Empty the Shelters” is a summertime national event put on by the Bissell Pet Foundation...
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Bloomfield man donates hand-made knife set to VFW Auxiliary
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
A Linton man, Alan Goodman, did his sister a pretty big favor recently. Goodman created and donated a hand-made knife and leather sheath set for his sister, Tammy James, Auxiliary Treasurer, to raffle off in order to raise funds for the Linton VFW Post 7118 Auxiliary...
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A tale of three ministers
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
Perhaps there’s something in the water at Linton First United Methodist Church (LFUMC). From its humble pews, no fewer than three certified lay ministers, Kate Biggs, Tyler Fiscus and Bob Frields, have sprung in recent months. According to United Methodist Churches of Indiana, certified lay minister (CLM) is a position created by the 2004 session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. Other positions within the church are certified lay speaker and certified lay servant...
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WRVSD Board action clears way for bond projects
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
The White River Valley Board of School Trustees met on Monday, June 21. The board passed two resolutions that evening, clearing the way for renovation projects at both the elementary school and the high school. Both buildings will receive much-needed HVAC updates soon after the start of the calendar year...
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SON Ministries will bring back the food pantry float in parade
(Local News ~ 07/08/21)
SON (Stewards of Need) Ministries, a group comprised of area churches Apostolics of Greene County, Linton First Christian Church, Saron United Church of Christ, Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church, Saint Peter Catholic Church, 12th St. Church of God and Linton Assembly of God, will once again have it’s food pantry float in this year’s Freedom Festival parade...
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