Stories from Wednesday, June 20, 2001

So far this year Greene County farmers have had to deal with a dry early spring, followed by unseasonably hot May temperatures, and finally a spotty but damaging spring invasion of Army worms here and in Owen County. But things are looking up. According to Greene County agricultural agent Gary Wilson, growing conditions for crops are back to normal, and the crops are on schedule...

Former White River Valley star Matthew Graves has been named coordinator of basketball operations at Butler University, his alma mater. Graves, who was an Indiana All-Star in 1993, will arrange travel plans, help budget resources, arrange youth camps and other things. Graves, a 1998 Butler graduate, will work closely with new Bulldog coach Todd Lickliter...

Wednesday, June 20 ---- Babe Ruth: North Daviess 1 at Eastern 1, 6 p.m.; Dugger at Bloomfield Whites, 6 p.m.; American Legion: Greene County at Washington, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 ---- Babe Ruth: Shakamak Blues at WRV, 6 p.m.; Linton 2 at Shakamak Whites, 6 p.m.; Bloomfield Cards at Clay City, 6 p.m.; North Daviess 2 at Eastern 2, 6 p.m.; American Legion: Greene County at Sullivan, 7 p.m...

The honors just keep rolling in for Linton-Stockton senior-to-be Tim Fish. After advancing to this year's state finals as an individual, Fish was named to the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association All-State team. "As far as I know, he is the first golfer from Linton to earn such an honor," said Linton-Stockton golf coach Darren Clayton. "It is a nice tribute to Tim and all of the hard work that he has put in...

The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC expects to have all service restored soon to its customers who lost power during a powerful storm that hit the area Tuesday at around 6 p.m. According to Roger D. Davis, UDWI REMC general manager, "some of the storm's conditions were among the worst I have seen this year."...

BLOOMFIELD ---- Greene County Commissioners approved a new ordinance Tuesday written by commissioners' attorney Marilyn Hartman, which clears the runway for the creation of a new Airport Authority for Greene County. This action follows an offer made last month by Dr. Bill Powers of Lyons, to donate land between Switz City and Lyons to the county at no cost. The offer is only good if the land is used as a county airport...

A little pride can go a long way into taking care of a problem. Just ask Linton fire chief Wendell Sparks. Sparks, along with the help of other Linton firefighters, Linton cemetery and street department workers, and the Greene County Community Corrections, has been tackling the eyesore problem in Linton...

The Greene County Commissioners interviewed three engineering firms Tuesday who want to work on the renovation of the Greene County Courthouse. The commissioners had originally received 10 responses to their request for proposal. The commissioners met with representatives from United Consulting Engineers/DLZ, Schmidt Associates, and the Bonar Group...

The Greene County General Hospital Board of Trustees has formulated a preliminary plan to construct a new $5 million Wellness Center, complete with indoor swimming pool and exercise tracks, near the hospital. The board also is studying the feasibility of building assisted living facilities near the hospital as well...

The Shakamak Girls Softball League will be sponsoring a Pee Wee All-Star tournament for players age 8 and under. Games will be played on July 7-8 at Hanna Field in Jasonville. For more information, call Tim Fougerousse at 665-3558 or 665-3960 or Dawn at 665-2422 or Darla at 665-2636...