Stories from Monday, October 17, 2022

After a three-year stretch where Linton could not get over the sectional hump, the Lady Miners repeated as sectional champions in Sectional 47 at Eastern Greene Saturday night. To do so, Linton defeated rival Sullivan 27-29, 25-16, 25-16, 25-19 in the sectional final...

Christian “Chris” Sharp, age 64, of Linton passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Linton on June 25, 1958 the son of Jerry Franklin Sharp, Sr. and Vera Kathleen (Clifford) Wall. He was a 1976 graduate of L&M High School in Lyons. ...

John Bill Cary, 71, of Linton passed away with loving family by his side on Friday, October 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 5, 1950 in Linton to John W. Cary, Sr. and Ruth A. (Laue) Cary Cramer. John was raised Catholic and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and SAL American Legion Post 22. He worked as an EMT with Greene County Ambulance for many years...

Rosa Wilkie, age 69, of Spencer, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer. She was born in Sullivan on July 27, 1953, the daughter of Floyd and Lucille (Clark) Cox. She worked as a CNA for most of her life and enjoyed taking care of people during their time of need. She also enjoyed shopping and visiting with friends and family...

Four county cross-country runners kept their seasons going Saturday in Edgewood at a competitive regional. Bloomfield senior C.J. Sylvester is the last boy in the county still running this season as he took the final spot of the top 10 to advance from a non-qualifying team...

The members of the Linton-Stockton seventh grade volleyball team started their school volleyball careers with a very successful season. The ladies finished with an overall record of 18-1, with their only loss coming from North Clay at the Wabash Valley Middle School Tournament where the Miners claimed the runner-up position out of 13 teams. ...

Wininger Construction of Bloomington will showcase the opening of the new high-tech Westcott Smart Home housing development in the WestGate@Crane Technology Park Friday from noon to 8 p.m. with a free open-to-the-public open house event. The event will include a high-speed fiber-splicing demonstration, presentations, food trucks and refreshments for guests...

Violet May Thompson, of Sullivan went to Heaven with loved ones by her side at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1932 in Linton to Jessie Blume and Elsie (Weddle) Collins. Violet married Wendell Ladson on February 6, 1970 and then after his passing, she married Joseph C. Thompson on April 17, 1974...

Sheriff Michael Hasler announced on Thursday, Oct. 13 that Greene County citizens who would like to join him in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is a nonprofit, professional, educational and service organization dedicated to improving the criminal justice system through education, training, service and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Indiana...

The Linton Police Department (LPD) offers all residents the following tips for a safe and happy Halloween: The LPD believes the most effective way to keep children safe is to encourage trick-or-treat at residences of friends or families. The LPD will be conducting additional patrols for trick-or-treaters on Sunday, October 30 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Monday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m....

White River Valley High School’s Wolverine Enterprises (WE) will open the doors of its six student-run businesses for an open house from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 4. The high school is located at 5644 W SR 54 in Switz City. The public is welcome and invited to attend and tour each business to learn about its operation...