Stories from Friday, April 27, 2012

Lyons committee says thanks To the Editor: The Lyons Community Building has been an asset to not only the town of Lyons but to the entire area for more than a decade. The building has been utilized by many through rentals. Community organizations such as the Scouts and Senior Citizens host events at the building. ...

A disaster could strike at any time; therefore, being prepared is vital. Greene County General Hospital is taking a proactive approach by serving as epicenter for a disaster preparedness drill May 3. GCGH officials have worked hard to create policies and procedures, now it's time to test them...

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane Commander James M. Stewart, who likened himself to the mayor of the U.S. Navy's third largest base in the world, addressed a meeting of 13 southern Indiana mayors Friday in Linton. Commander Stewart's office at NSA Crane oversees police, fire, transportation, restaurants and lodging on the 98 square mile base that is located in parts of Martin, Greene, and Daviess counties...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings GE Capital Retail Bank vs. Evie Chadwick, civil collection. Capital One Bank vs. Gale Pittman, civil collection. Capital One Bank vs. Billy Norrick, civil collection. Midland Funding LLC vs. Sean Terrell, civil collection...

Jane Malone and Tammy Polmanter are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Molly Malone and Curtis Cunningham. The couple will marry May 12 at the Saron United Church of Christ in Linton.

Host Edgewood pounded out 12 hits as the Mustangs defeated Bloomfield 19-6 in a high school baseball game at Ellettsville Thursday. The game was halted after six innings via the 10-run rule. Bloomfield managed seven hits and led 2-0 after their first two at bats...

In Friday's edition of the Daily World it was incorrectly reported that Savannah Neighbors drove home the winning run in a 4-3 Lady Miner win. The story should have reported that Cassidy Clothier's RBI fielder's choice in the bottom of the 11th inning drove home Brilee Parker with the winning run...

Today Sunday, April 29 Monday, April 30 Tuesday, May 1 Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4 Saturday, May 5 Sunday, May 6 Monday, May 7 Saturday, May 12 Monday, May 14 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 30 Ongoing Events...

The last co-defendant in a major local methamphetamine supply ring has been sentenced to 16 years with the Indiana Department of Correction. Bradley Crawford, 42, of Solsberry, was sentenced Wednesday in Greene Superior Court for dealing methamphetamine in the amount of three grams or more -- a class B felony -- for his part in the operation that was raided by police in December 2010 after a several month investigation involving multiple police agencies...

George Fritch IV of Linton is among five graduating seniors receiving Indiana State University's Hines Memorial Medal in recognition of academic achievement. Named for Linnaeus Hines, who served as the fourth president of Indiana State from 1921 to 1933, the Hines Medal is awarded to students with the highest cumulative grade-point average during the pursuit of a bachelor's degree. Recipients will be recognized during Indiana State's spring commencement which begins at noon Saturday, May 5...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department activity log for April 26 included: One fraud case; one illegal burn; two follow-up investigations; public intoxication case; one property damage traffic accident; one animal complaint; one theft charge; one domestic dispute; one truancy case; and one traffic stop...

Mercedes Armes, a senior at Eastern Greene High School, won $500 to continue her education after high school at the 2012 Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Career Development Conference, the final state competition that challenges participants to demonstrate employability skills...

No injuries were reported in this 10:08 a.m. rollover two-vehicle crash at the corner of North Main and NE F Street in Linton Friday morning. A 1999 Chevrolet Venture van, driven by Mary A. Camden, 56, of Lyons was struck on the passenger side by a 2007 Dodge Caravan, driven by 57-year-old Tim Willard of Route 1 Linton that was traveling north on North Main Street. ...

A rural Bloomfield man, who finds himself in trouble with law authorities for the third time this month, faces an October jury trial in a methamphetamine-related case. Johnny D. Mills, 29, who lives on County Road 275S, was arrested Monday on his latest case...

White River Valley girls tennis dropped their seventh match in a row Thursday after a 4-1 loss to South Knox. The Lady Wolverines are now 0-7 on the year. At No. 1 singles, sophomore Jenny Wagner improved to 2-5 with a straight set win over Maegan Brink, 6-1, 6-0...

JASONVILLE -- The Shakamak Lady Lakers fought two foes on Friday at Jasonville. First they took on the North Knox Lady Warriors and second -- and foremost -- they battled themselves before posting a 5-4 non-conference win. Thanks to a three-run blast to centerfield by Kelsey Samm in a five-run third inning, the Lady Lakers were able to overcome their offensive struggles just enough to send the Lady Warriors home unhappy...

Shakamak's Eamon Eccles had a nine-hole total of 39 to earn low-medalist honors in a high school boys golf match against Union at the Phil Harris Golf Course Friday. He was the only participant for the Lakers. Union was led by Zac Birdsong, who shot 50. Mike Foglesong and Blake Camden both shot 53, Luke Manuel 56 and Chris Simmerman fired a 62, giving the Bulldogs a winning team total of 212...

Shakamak, ranked No. 2 in Class A, extended its winning streak to 12 after a 9-1 victory at Northeast Dubois Friday night. The Laker basebal team won for the 13th time in 14 games. "This is a very nice win for the kids," said Shakamak coach Chip Sweet. "They have a very nice program and a good ball club...

Barely a month after the newly-formed Dugger Improvement Group (D.I.G.) announced a plan for the town's first Spring Fun Day, organizers are thrilled how well the community's come together. "I still think it is amazing how this has fallen together in just a little over four weeks!" said Vicki Figg, one of the event's organizers...