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ViaQuest Hospice recognized as a ‘We Honor Veterans’ partner
(Local News ~ 11/01/21)
It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the US are veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, ViaQuest Hospice of Linton has become a national partner of “We Honor Veterans”, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs...
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‘Pet Peace of Mind’ gives hospice patients peace of mind
(Local News ~ 11/01/21)
A new program, “Pet Peace of Mind,” offered by ViaQuest Hospice of Linton helps hospice patients plan for the placement of their beloved pet or pets after their passing. Funded by PetSmart Charities, the program allows hospice teams to empower their patients and manage the loss of control that occurs with hospice care by planning ahead for the placement of their pet, eliminating unintentional neglect of the animal or animals in question...
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Wayne Wright
(Obituary ~ 11/01/21)
Wayne Wright, age 95, of Linton, passed away at 3:06 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Greene County General Hospital. He was born in Hamtramck, Mich. on January 20, 1926, the son of Enos & Edna (Lynch) Wright. He graduated from Linton High School and received his master's degree in education from Indiana State University. ...
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Bloomfield High School student awarded academic honors
(Local News ~ 11/01/21)
Bloomfield High School senior Christopher Royal has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Christopher received the Rural and Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service. These National Recognition Programs grant students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country...
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Two-vehicle crash on Newberry Bridge leaves three injured
(Local News ~ 11/01/21)
According to a release issued by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, an accident involving two vehicles sent two drivers and one passenger to the hospital. The release says the accident, which occurred on Friday, Oct. 29 at approximately 5:45 p.m., happened as a result of a 2003 silver Chevrolet Silverado being driven by Tennysom resident Mark Hampton, 57, losing control of his vehicle...
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Crash on SR 54 sends all involved to the hospital
(Local News ~ 11/01/21)
According to a release issued by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, an accident which occurred Friday, Oct. 29 at 4:55 p.m. at West SR 54 and 1375 West sent four to the hospital. The release says a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, being driven by Joshua Anderson, 41, of Jasonville, was traveling south on County Road 1375 West and contained a juvenile passenger...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 11/01/21)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 122 incidents and calls for service from Oct. 25-31, including four abandoned vehicles, 13 property damage accidents, four personal injury accidents, two alarms, one bank/residential alarm, 10 animal complaints, four assists to other departments, two assists to the public, one child neglect, two child custodies, one civil dispute, one criminal mischief, three domestic disputes, one drive off, four EMS, one fire, four juvenile complaints, three property complaints, one noise complaint, one open door, six reckless drivers, one residential entry, one repossession, two road hazards, one sex offense, one shooting complaint, 10 suspicious, three thefts, two threats, three title checks, 13 transports, three trespassings, one unruly subject, one warrant service, five welfare checks and five traffic stops.. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 11/01/21)
CRIMINAL CASES Jeremy C. Hall, 38, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Amanda M. Miller, 42, Freedom, Level 6 felony theft where value of property is between $750-$50,000 Bobby J. Gallagher, 42, Jasonville, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy - violates a protective order, two counts...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/01/21)
Tuesday, November 2 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. to hold a special session of the board. The meeting will be held at 801 First Street NE, Linton, IN. The Greene Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will host a public meeting to discuss the tentative agreement between the board of Greene Sullivan Education Cooperative and the Greene Sullivan Education Association at 8 a.m. ...
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Joe Bond Hays
(Obituary ~ 11/01/21)
Joe Bond Hays, age 92, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 2:47 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Worthington on August 29, 1929, the son of Marcus and Mary Louise (Bond) Hays. Joe was a 1947 graduate of Jefferson High School. He then went to officers training school in the Army and served in the Korean War. After the war, he went to Purdue and received a bachelor’s of science degree in agriculture...
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