Stories from Friday, September 30, 2022

Applications for assistance to Greene County families in need of new clothing and toys to put under the Christmas tree are now being accepted by the Linton Civitan Club, which has held the annual giveaway since 1968 in the community. The program is for families with children 12 years old and under...

Joan McGee Stader, 90, of Washington passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Envive Healthcare in Sullivan. She was born in Clay County, Ill. on December 1, 1931 the daughter of Richard and Anna (Carter) McGee. She married Billie Robert Stader on December 21, 1957, becoming a dedicated Navy wife...

Helen L. Borders, 91, of Dugger passed away Thursday September 29, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Sullivan County February 17, 1931, the daughter of Carl Patton and Zella Walters Patton. Helen was a member of the Church of Christ in Dugger...

Brenda M. (Minella) Fisher, 81, of Martinsville passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at IU West Hospital in Avon. She was born in Linton on January 10, 1941 to Frank and Ruby (Wilkinson) Minella. Brenda married the love of her life, Gary L. Fisher on June 15, 1962, celebrating over 60 years together...

Community Notes Tuesday, October 4 The Newberry Town Council meeting has moved from Oct. 3 to today at 6 p.m.. Meeting will be held at town hall. Wednesday, October 5 The Bloomfield Public Library will host a story time at 10:30 a.m. The Linton Public Library will be starting up Spin-a-Yarn again. It will be the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.. We will make hats in October, November and December. Come in early for a supply list and directions...

There are three seats up for grabs on the Linton School Board during this November’s general election, and each candidate has at least one opponent. In District 1, Jared Albright faces Bill Bedwell. In District 2, Byron Goodman, Craig House and Elizabeth Mason all vie for a seat and Scott Bell faces Katie Elliott for the remaining at-large seat...