Stories from Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Donors of all types are wanted to give for good at the Linton Police Department Fallen Officer Blood Drive, being held at the station on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The drive will be held from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., and appointments can be made using this link: https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/.../drive_schedule/153705...

The 13th annual Marsh Madness event held by Friends of Goose Pond February 26 was a success this year, attracting more guests than anticipated on a sunny Saturday. With self-driving tours happening out at Goose Pond FWA, the Roy Clark Building was abuzz with activity Saturday as Marsh Madness Festivities took place at the Roy Clark Building at Humphreys Park in Linton...

Linton sophomore Bradie Chambers and Eastern Greene sophomore Keylee Hudson received more recognition for their 2021-22 season Tuesday as they were named as honorable mentions to the 2022 Indiana Basketball Coaches Association/Franciscan Health Underclass All-State team...

Community Notes Thursday, March 3 WRV Elementary School will hold a Kindergarten Round-Up. Parents/guardians may call 812-875-3839 to schedule a time to attend. Friday, March 4 Bloomfield Elementary will hold a Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bloomfield Elementary. Items to bring: Birth certificate, proof of residency, social security number, immunization records and your future Cardinal. Please call the Elementary Office at (812) 384-4271 for more information...

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) (left) welcomes Dr. Doug Cassel, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Linton, to the House Chamber Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the Indiana Statehouse. Cassel was invited to the Statehouse to lead the House’s invocation as “Pastor of the Day” by Borders. House members invite religious leaders from their communities to start legislative proceedings with a prayer before the opening of each session day...

Wagler Education and Training Center, formerly Turning Point Education Center has partnered with the Greene County and Sullivan County Jails to offer inmates a second chance at education. In the last two years, Greene County Jail has served 29 students in the education program, with 13 obtaining a diploma. Sullivan County Jail has served 18 students in their education program, with nine obtaining a diploma...

The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has announced the promotion of Major Kevin Hobson to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lt. Col. Hobson will now serve as Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Chief of Staff Investigation and Intelligence...

The Linton-Stockton High School chapter of the National Honor Society, sponsored by teachers Chandra Breneman and Macy Magni, held a Candlelight Cancer Ceremony Saturday afternoon, “Celebrating those who have won the battle, those who are still fighting and those who have lost the fight against cancer”...