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What seemed like a typical Friday at Linton-Stockton High School provided quite the turn for senior Justin Brown as a few unexpected guests entered his morning band class. Representatives from the Greene County Foundation, along with Brown’s loved ones, interrupted rehearsal to relay the exciting news: Brown had been named the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient...

According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department (GCSD) Deputy Andrew Shelton and a supplemental affidavit filed by GCSD Deputy Cameron Frye, an altercation between spouses that began in Lyons on November 26 ended a few hours later with the arrest in Dugger of Gerald D. Pirtle III, 40...

According to a press release issued by the Greene County Foundation Friday, Justin Brown, a senior at Linton-Stockton High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Greene County. “Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership,” the release states...

On Friday, Dec. 1, the Shakamak boys basketball team hosted 1A No. 1 Bloomfield Cardinals as both teams were looking to remain undefeated early in the season. The Lakers came into the game 1-0 while Bloomfield was 2-0. Thanks to a layup by senior J.T. May with 2.1 on the clock, the Lakers knocked off the Cardinals 47-46...

On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Linton girls basketball team traveled to Eastern Greene for both a conference and county battle. The Lady Miners kept hold of the county keg with a 39-33 victory over the Lady T-Birds as Linton is now 3-0 in conference. Linton led 10-9 after the first quarter in a physical game before Eastern Greene scored nine points in the second half to enter halftime with a 18-15 lead...

Residents of Jasonville traded their traditional Columbia blue for red and green last weekend in a variety of activities to celebrate the Christmas season. On Saturday, the Jasonville Home for the Holidays festivities kicked off with Grow Jasonville’s Second Annual Donut Dash at 10 a.m.. Participants chowed down on sweet treats from Hometown Doughnuts following the 1.5 mile run/walk down Meridian, Oak, Park, Main and Lawton Streets as Rayden Rehmel crossed the Heritage Block finish line first...

On Friday, Dec. 1, the Eastern Greene boys basketball team hosted Brown County, with the T-Birds pulling out a 57-54 victory in overtime. The T-Birds are now 1-3 on the year after falling to Mitchell 64-38 on Saturday. Against Brown County, the T-Birds led 31-14 after the first half before the Eagles mounted a 19 point third quarter to narrow the Eastern Greene lead to 43-33 heading into the final quarter...

On Friday, Dec. 1, the Linton Miners boys basketball team started their season knocking off conference foe and previously undefeated Clay City with a 63-47 victory. The Miners are now 1-0 and host their home opener on Friday, Dec. 8 against Mitchell...

The football season officially ended a few weeks ago, with teams battling for State titles at Lucas Oil Stadium over Thanksgiving weekend. With the season concluded, Conference and All-State teams have been announced, with several athletes both from Eastern Greene and Linton earning honors for the 2023 season...

Editor Bloomfield High School NJROTC cadets hosted the annual “Cardinal Competition” on Saturday, October 14. The Cardinal team finished third overall after 11 very close contests. “The overall finish came down to the wire with the last event, called NJ Ball, deciding everything,” said BHS Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer David Hultberg...

The Greene County Commissioners met for a regular meeting on Nov. 21 minus Commissioner Rick Graves. Despite a short agenda before the Thanksgiving holiday, a decision was made regarding an occupational health services agreement. The Commissioners discussed the agreement with Greene County General Hospital which, if approved, would provide different testing and health services for the county. ...

According to a press release issued by the Greene County Foundation Friday, Justin Brown, a senior at Linton-Stockton High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Greene County. “Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership,” the release states...

Pleasant Grove Farm in Lyons has supplied Greene County residents with Christmas cheer since 2006, and this year is no different. Their holiday light show has returned for the 2023 season with the bright displays, inflatable characters and radiant decor they are known for. Pleasant Grove Farm is located at 2750 South Pleasant Grove Farms in Lyons, just four miles south of Linton...