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FREE ACCESS: INDOT to close SR 59 October 13
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
State Road 59 will close during the day to replace a pipe south of Clay City Wednesday. The Indiana Department of Transportation announces maintenance crews will be replacing a pipe structure on State Road 59 located just over three miles south of Clay City on Wednesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting. This work should begin around 7:30 a.m. and close the road until approximately 3 p.m. An INDOT crew will direct traffic around a short detour...
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Faye Lorene Kendall Frank
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Faye Lorene Kendall Frank, 91, of Linton went to Heaven to meet her savior on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. Lorene was born on March 17, 1930 in Clay City to Ralph and Roselea (Flynn) Miller. Lorene was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Loyal Order of the Moose 1434, American Legion Post 22 Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. ...
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FREE ACCESS: Linton police, Northwest Bank warn of scam alert
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
Over the weekend, Linton Police Department issued a warning sent out by Northwest Bank regarding a scam alert being received by Northwest customers. The warning consisted of an email sent from the bank, which read as follows: “At Northwest, the security of your accounts is our top priority...
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Bloomfield sweeps Shakamak, Stone sets new school record
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
BLOOMFIELD – In a game where both teams knew they would face off six days later in the sectional, the Cardinals made easy work of the Lakers winning in three sets, 25-7, 25-10, 25-11 Friday. Shakamak hopes to have their team fully healthy for the sectional meeting at White River Valley...
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Local podcast makes top 10, needs your vote
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
Eastern Greene Entrepreneur Sam Mitchell, who has found success with his podcast, “Autism Rocks and Rolls,” was recently informed he and his podcast have qualified as finalists in the 2021 Discover Pods Awards. The Discover Pods Awards are the largest annual fan-voted podcast awards recognizing the very best in podcasting. The 2021 awards are the fifth annual installment and are the largest yet...
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Fowler Pumpkin Patch to hold second Special Needs Night October 18
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
On Monday, October 4, Fowler Pumpkin Patch, located at 4932 N Greene County Line Rd. in Bloomington, held “Special Needs Night at Fowler Pumpkin Patch”, sponsored by Fowler Pumpkin Patch, Unlocking the Spectrum, Kids Play Gym and the Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast...
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Linton and Eastern Greene learn sectional foes
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
If Linton’s and Eastern Greene’s sectional draws look familiar it should. The Miners will once again travel to face the Marksmen of Tell City located along the Ohio River in Perry County. Linton won the game a year ago, 34-0, as Tell City’s COVID-19 issues in the school caused 20 players to get quarantine. The Marksmen lost starting receivers and defensive backs and were no match for the Miners despite entering the game No. 10 in the state...
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Margaret Ann Frayser
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Margaret Ann Frayser, age 87, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born in South Bend on October 1, 1934, the daughter of Robert & Marie (Schmidt) Haumesser...
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Ruth Geraldine (Wilson) Graves
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Ruth Geraldine (Wilson) Graves, 95, of Laurinburg, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, surrounded by her sons. She was born in Linton on December 11, 1925, the daughter of John and Rosa (Moore) Wilson and resided in Worthington until 2004. She was a 1944 graduate of Worthington-Jefferson High School and worked at the Worthington Post Office and WJ High School. ...
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IHSAA approves basketball mercy rule
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
The Indiana High School Athletic Association approved a mercy rule for high school basketball to be implemented this upcoming season Monday. A running clock will be initiated after the first half when one team has a lead of 35 points or more. The game clock will run continuously except for an official’s timeout for an injured participant, a charged timeout by a team, intermission between third and fourth quarter, and fouls that result in free throws. ...
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Wolverines go down swinging in sectional final
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
VERNE – Down 4-0 to a top five team in South Knox, it appeared White River Valley was going to end its season with a rough loss. Instead, WRV battled the undefeated Spartans to win the second half 1-0. The 4-1 loss could give the team something to build on for next year...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/11/21)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 94 incidents and calls for service from Oct. 4-8, including five property damage accidents, two personal injury accidents, one alarm, five animal complaints, four assists to other departments, six assists to the public, one attempt to locate, two child custodies, four civil disputes, one civil paper service, one criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, three EMS, one fire, two frauds, three harassments, one information call, two intimidations, one interview, one juvenile complaint, one property damage, two reckless drivers, three road hazards, four suspicious, three thefts, two threats, four title checks, 12 transports, two trespasses, two warrant services, three welfare checks and eight traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/11/21)
Tuesday, October 12 The Greene County Veterans’ Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Autumn Trace Senior Community, 1150 County Road 1000 W, Linton. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m. The business meeting will follow the luncheon. All Federal employees, retirees, and spouses are invited and encouraged to attend...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 10/11/21)
CRIMINAL CASES Samatha A. K. Townsend, 33, Lyons, Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent; Class B misdemeanor compulsory school attendance violation Christopher M. Feltner, 36, Linton, Class A misdemeanor theft Jeremy A. Martin, 44, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class A misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction; Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe...
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Commissioners hear health department request, adjust contract
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
The Greene County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 for their bi-monthly meeting in the Commissioners Room at the Greene County Courthouse. The meeting began with an approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, the claims and the payroll...
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Linton man facing battery, intimidation charges
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
Following events which took place on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, Linton resident Cody P. Jackson faces preliminary charges of battery and intimidation. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Linton Police Officer William Walker, police were dispatched to a physical fight happening at Crane Credit Union in Linton...
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Brush strokes and music notes at Jasonville business
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
Citizens of Jasonville gathered on Main Street for a day of painting and fun at Rhythm Garden Music on Saturday, October 9. In July 2021, Lilly Scholars Morgan May Sparks and Micajah Green Grassick received a Lead Forward Community Grant from the Lily Scholars Network for their project with the Greene County Foundation...
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Scoreboard 10-11-21
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
Volleyball Thursday Linton 3, Mitchell 2 Linton defeated Mitchell in the regular season finale 25-21, 24-26, 19-25, 23-25, 15-8. Linton senior Gentry Warrick set another single game record for blocks with 14 as the Miners take a 25-3 record into sectionals...
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