Stories from Monday, November 28, 2022

JASONVILLE – If Saturday night was any indication, Shakamak showed why teams need to extend their defenses against them. The Lakers hit 10 shots from outside the arc to beat the Patriots of Vincennes Rivet 61-48. Coach Brodie Crowe began his second season with a win but wants be known for more than just shooting...

Linton senior Alex Overman made her college choice official last week when she signed her letter of intent to play at Oakland City. “I am very excited to play at Oakland City University,” Overman said. Overman will take her softball pitching skills to the school in Oakland City, Indiana...

Paul Wayne Thompson, 73, of Owensburg passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his residence. Born on December 16, 1948, he was the son of Delmar L. and Betty J. (Roberts) Thompson. He married Virginia “Ginny” Hanson on April 2, 1973, and she survives...

Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 52 incidents and calls for service from Nov. 25-27, including seven property damage accidents, two personal injury accidents, six alarms, three animal complaints, one assist to other departments, two assists to the public, one ATL, two civil disputes, two domestic disputes, three EMS, one fight in progress, one juvenile complaint, one mental health issue, one reckless driver, one road hazard, one attempted suicide, one suspicious, one theft, one threat, one trash, two trespassings, one welfare check and 10 traffic stops.. ...

CRIMINAL CASES Devin Bradley Tatlock, 24, Linton, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. James Allen Picou, 47, Lyons, Class A misdemeanor OVI endangering a person, Class C misdemeanor OVI. CIVIL CASES...

According to Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom, on Nov. 25 at 3 p.m., Sullivan County deputies responded to the Dugger area in regard to an unwanted guest, reportedly armed with a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies observed a male inside of a parked vehicle in front of the residence...

LINTON – The transition from football to basketball for Linton athletes is over as the Miners won their season opener at Gobbler Games Shootout over Northview 76-44 Saturday. Linton’s varsity roster is mainly comprised of football players who played as the No. 1 team in 2A during the fall. Now, they are the highest ranked team in 2A on the hardwood...

Linton held the Parade of Lights Christmas event Saturday in Linton, drawing a larger crowd than ever before. Visitors were treated to the lighted parade, Santa’s arrival with Mrs. Claus on a Linton Fire Department truck, pictures with Santa, letters to Santa drop-off, the annual tree-lighting by Mayor John Wilkes and Christmas carol performances by Linton-Stockton Middle School and high school choirs led by Katie Graves...

Photo by Chrystal Salesman Founders and supporters of Bloomfield nonprofit Erin’s Purpose gathered Sunday for a ribbon-cutting for a new tiny home located on the site of Erin’s Purpose in Bloomfield. The tiny home will be available for children in crisis situations to be temporarily housed. For more information, visit Erin’s Purpose on social media...

Boys basketball Wednesday White River Valley 50, North Knox 38 WRV opens 1-0 and will host Dugger Tuesday night. WHITE RIVER VALLEY (50) Max Hostetter 7-10 2-3 16, Jared Franklin 4-9 3-5 13, Dalton Fulford 4-6, 2-4 11, Briar English 2-7 2-2 7, Kobe Morehouse 1-3 3, Totals: 18-35 9-14 50...