Stories from Friday, December 29, 2006

Two Greene County Commissioners -- Bart Beard and Larry Hasler -- have issued a clarifying statement in response to published reports about the impact the additional Greene County courthouse financing will have on future property tax bills. Responding to questions posed by The Daily World about the validity of the published report, Board of Commissioners President Bart Beard, who is the official spokesman for the commissioners on the building project, said the news story in an area publication "contained statements that do not accurately reflect the impact" the additional $4 million in courthouse funding approved in recent weeks by the commissioners and the county council will have.. ...

White River Valley boys basketball coach Gene Hall was pleased with how his Wolverines competed with Class 3A No. 7 Edgewood for the first half. But the undefeated Mustangs (8-0) won for the seventh time on the road, defeating WRV 72-39 at Switz City Thursday night...

Friday, Dec. 29 Girls basketball Eastern Greene in Blue Devil Classic: vs. St. Ann, Ill., 5 p.m. North Daviess at White River Valley, 6:30 p.m. Boys basketball Bloomfield vs. Sullivan at Wabash Valley Classic, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Greene vs. Oldenburg Academy at Graber Post Buildings Classic, 4 p.m...

TERRE HAUTE -- One night you need them, one night you don't. After not using his bench for even one minute during Wednesday night's 33-21 loss to Owen Valley, Bloomfield boys basketball coach Ron McBride called on Gavin Thompson and Justin Cullison Thursday against Crawfordsville...

Both coaches were in agreement after Thursday night's boys high school basketball game between Linton and Union. With the Greene County Daily World Invitational less than four days away and the fact that both teams hadn't played in nearly two weeks, both coaches were happy that they were able to play a game before the tournament began January 2...

Mildred B. "Mid" Howard, 87, of Worthington and formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at Linton Nursing and Rehab. Born July 19, 1919, she was the daughter of Walter and Sarah (Griffith) Croft. A life-long resident of Jasonville, she was the wife of former postmaster and mayor Lawrence E. Howard, who died Feb. 6, 1991. She formerly worked at Formfit, Shakamak Variety, Shakamak IGA and Causal Aire and was a member of the Lawton Street Christian Church...

Russel L. Gamble, 87, of Linton passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, 2006 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Feb. 22, 1919 in Clay County, he was the son of Daniel and Sarah (Smith) Gamble, He was a retired farmer, enjoyed raising Beagle dogs and was an avid hunter...

The Greene County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene of a two-car accident on State Road 54 West near the Phil Harris Golf Course around 4:10 p.m. on Thursday. Cecil Phillips was heading east in a gray 2004 Ford F150. Phillips was attempting to turn into the Bonkers gas station when he was struck in the rear by Steven Neidigh, who was driving a red 1991 Dodge Ram...

One building in downtown Linton is getting a makeover unlike any other. The future home of Francisco de Borja Coffee is being designed to bring a Spanish-European flair to Main Street. Decorative artist Jeff Thom's vision for the building has started with a splash of Victorian orange that has been added to the building's exterior...

A new way to experience a cup of Joe complete with art, music and Wi-Fi is coming to downtown Linton. Rob Turpin, of rural Linton, will bring the unique Spanish-European culture to Greene County when he opens Francisco de Borja Coffee sometime in March...

The Bloomfield School Board of Trustees unanimously accepted a negotiated bus bid from a current driver during its regular meeting Thursday. Jonas Johnson, current route two bus driver, was awarded the six-year transportation contract which totals $212.82 per day...

Communication was key during the special session of the Bloomfield Town Council on Thursday. The council and members of the Bloomfield Fire Department met to discuss the possible specifications of the new fire engine. The town recently received a $150,000 community grant that will go toward the cost of a new engine...

The field of potential candidates for the vacant Greene County Economic Development Corporation's Executive Director's job has been narrowed to two finalists. GCEDC President Terry Meek told The Daily World on Thursday night that a final decision can be expected by the executive board sometime next week. He said the executive board will interview the two finalists and make a job offer...

The Eastern Greene girls basketball team split four games over the first two days of the Blue Devil Classic at Bismarck, Ill. Wednesday and Thursday. The Lady Thunderbirds (5-8) began the tournament with a 47-44 victory over Salt Fork, Ill. on Wednesday...