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Linton custodian enjoys his work, helping students
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
When walking down the halls at Linton-Stockton Junior High School or when attending any Linton Miners athletic event, one face that is sure to be seen is that of Jock Hannum. Hannum has spent 26 years as a custodian, and he's been involved with athletics at the school for almost as many years...
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WRV records win over Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley recovered from a 57-39 loss to Eminence Monday night to knock off West Vigo 55-39 last night at home. The Lady Wolverines (5-9) were led by Kelsey Anderson, who paced all scorers in the game with 19 points on four field goals, three of which were three-pointers, and 8-of-8 shooting from the free throw line...
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No. 4 Mitchell cruises by Thunderbirds
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
MITCHELL -- Eastern Greene saw its record fall to 6-9 last night with a loss to Mitchell on the road. The Lady Bluejackets ran roughshod over the Lady T-Birds, winning by 28, 64-36. Eastern kept pace with Mitchell in the first quarter, keeping the game knotted at 11, but the game began to get away from them in the second...
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Eels get past Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
JASONVILLE -- The Shakamak Lady Lakers lost their second game in a row last night when they played host to Eminence for Tri-River Conference action. Chelsea Hudson paced Shakamak with 22 points on nine field goals and 4-of-6 shooting from the free throw stripe, but the rest of the Lady Lakers weren't able to help her out...
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Union takes Linton in double conference showdown
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
DUGGER -- The final score says that Linton lost to Union last night by 13. In reality, the game was never actually that close. The Lady Bulldogs (9-5) used a balanced offensive attack and a pressure defense worked to perfection to dominate Linton 66-53 in Dugger last night...
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Stout scores 21 to lead Cards past Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
CLAY CITY -- The No. 3 Bloomfield Cardinals' girls basketball team could do no wrong on Thursday as they took control of their road game against Clay City early in winning their 12th straight game, 80-27. "We played really good tonight," said Jessica Stout, Bloomfield forward who led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds. "We got out and really played our defense and that allowed us to play really well in our offense. We did a nice job of converting and executing."...
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Bloomfield welcomes Stars, Bailey on Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
On Saturday, the Bedford North Lawrence Stars will invade Bloomfield's Glover Gymnasium for boys varsity basketball action, but it'll perhaps be the man on the sidelines for the Stars that everyone will want to see. Bedford is coached by first-year mentor Damon Bailey, who led the Stars to the 1990 state title en route to winning the coveted Mr. Basketball honors...
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Byron McClarren
(Obituary ~ 01/13/06)
West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy R. (Henico) Garrett
(Obituary ~ 01/13/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Nancy R. (Henico) Garrett, 75, of McCordsville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 at her daughter's residence in Indianapolis. Born Aug. 17, 1930 in Linton, she was the daughter of Joe and Mabel (Risher) Henico. She was employed as a clerk for Osco Drugs for 30 years, retiring in 2003...
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Anna M. Diehl
(Obituary ~ 01/13/06)
Anna M. Diehl, 86, of Orlando, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. She was the daughter of Leo and Lucille Allen of Linton. She is survived by a brother Fred Allen. Her brother Bob Allen preceded her in death. She was cremated with burial at Bushnell Military Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla...
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Jeffery Allen Boram
(Obituary ~ 01/13/06)
Jeffery Allen Boram, 46, of Jasonville, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 at his residence. Born June 12, 1959 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Edna C. Browne and Ernest W. Boram. Survivors include: five children, Misty D. Eslinger, Tabitha J. ...
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Eastern Greene students will look to the stars
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
Eastern Greene Elementary School students will sponsor the first Family Star Night tonight from 6-8 p.m. in the elementary gym. "The kids are putting it on," said fifth-grade teacher Dinah Fuller. "They have spent several days doing research trying to find answers to (scientific) questions that they were interested in."...
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Man faces jury trial following stabbing
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
An end-of-year altercation that landed a Bloomfield man in Greene County jail on New Year's Eve has him facing a spring jury trial. Adam Staggs of Bloomfield was arrested by Bloomfield Deputy Marshal Jeffrey Combs on Dec. 31 for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, A Class D felony, and battery and disorderly conduct, both Class B misdemeanors...
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Recycling can help raise funds
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Recycling aluminum beverage cans at the Greene County Recycling Center can be profitable for area organizations trying to raise funds. "We like to encourage people to donate their aluminum cans to organizations if they don't want them for themselves," said administrator Debbie Haseman...
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Newberry Festival in need of new leadership
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
This year is slated to be the 15th year for the annual Newberry Festival, as long as someone steps up to coordinate the event. Former festival coordinator Judy Moore recently stepped down from her position and no one has expressed interest in taking her place...
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Lyons Town Council hires firm for construction of new fire station
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
LYONS -- Members of the Lyons Volunteer Fire Department voiced concern at Thursday night's council meeting over signing an agreement with United Consulting Engineers and Architects for the construction of the new fire department. Tim Abbott, a Lyons's fireman, said he had heard reports that another building firm could do the work for $50,000 less than United...
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Dugger community rallies to help family following fire
(Local News ~ 01/13/06)
Teachers at Dugger Elementary School and Union High School as well as the entire Dugger community are teaming up to help a family who recently lost their home to a fire. Terry and Melanie Page, and their son Daniel, lost their home to a fire early Wednesday morning...
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Eastern Greene's sixth graders 6-0 on season
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- Eastern Greene's sixth-grade team took on St. Charles this week and picked up a big victory. The Thunderbirds defeated St. Charles 55-20. J.T. Yoho led Eastern Greene with 11 points, while Tanner Clark and Jacob Hash each put in nine...
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