Stories from Friday, April 5, 2013

Greene County experienced what county road superintendent Brent Murray regarded as a 'pretty normal winter' in terms of its cost to clear roads for traffic. Last winter was extremely mild and seasonal, and allowed Murray to stockpile some winter road supplies like salt and sand, creating a positive impact on the 2013 budget...

In an effort to promote National Library Week, the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library will host a photography contest open to the public. National Library Week is April 14 to 20. Librarian Kimberly Porter said the theme for the photo contest is "How Your Community Matters To You"...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG April 3 ---- Wendall Stewart, 23, of Sandborn, was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff's Department on a warrant charging him with burglary. Bond set at $14,500. April 3 ---- Timothy Lee Williams, Jr., 26, of Martinsville, was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff's Department on a warrant charging him with theft. No bond set pending a court appearance...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT Civil Filings LVNV Funding LLC vs. Marc Ranard, collection. GE Capital Retail Bank vs. William Walker, collection. GREENE SUPERIOR COURT Criminal Filings State vs. Matthew J. Ryan, driving while suspended with a prior conviction; possession of marijuana...

Ronald Lloyd Meadows, 73, of Bedford, died at 2:33 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born May 1, 1939 in Bedford, he was the son of Lloyd "Tack" and Agnes (Smith) Meadows. He married Linda Abrams on October 31, 1969 and she survives...

With a warm weekend forecasted, bird lovers can head to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area to check out the American White Pelicans. "There are several hundred there right now," said Brad Feaster, property manager for Goose Pond, Hillenbrand and Minnehaha Fish and Wildlife Areas. "The highest count is around 600."...

Linton Mayor John Wilkes took notice recently when a packet of information came across his desk that suggested ways to support the youngsters of Indiana military personnel. Wilkes said the Greene County area is considered a military community because of its close proximity to NSA Crane, one of the largest U.S. Naval bases in the world, and the presence of an active Linton-based U.S. Army National Guard unit that has been deployed twice to combat zones in the Middle East...

Linton Head Start preschoolers were able to see their own works of art on display at the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center earlier this week. The 3- to 5-year-olds walked up to the Carnegie Center on Thursday morning from the preschool to see their own creations on display in their first art gallery display...

Frances Louise Thompson, 87, of Solsberry, passed away Friday April 5, 2013 at her residence. Born August 3, 1925 in Lawrence County, Ind., the daughter of Ralph and Delphia (Blackburn) Sipes. Frances worked at RCA, she retired in 1985 from Tuner Testing, she was the association line secretary and had also worked as a security guard at RCA and Otis. She was a member of the Solsberry United Methodist Church...

On April 4, 2013, Harrel Bogard Martin, of Newberry, passed into the hands of God. Harrel was welcomed into our hearts on September 16, 1921. He was the son of Della Bogard Martin and Curtis Daniel Martin. He graduated from Newberry High School in 1939. He served honorably in the Army of the United States from 1942 to 1945. A World War II Purple Heart veteran, Harrel served with the Timberwolves in the European theater of the war...

Bonnie Alice Borders, 84, of Jasonville, went to be home with the Lord Jesus at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospice Unit, Indianapolis. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born October 26, 1928 in Hymera, to Earl Lester McCrocklin and Alice Rebecca (Morrison) McCrocklin...

The man accused of creating a 10-hour standoff with police in Linton in August 2012 accepted a negotiated plea agreement Friday afternoon. Ian E. Long, 39, of Linton, was in Greene Superior Court for a change-of-plea hearing on two separate cases. Long had originally pleaded not guilty to the two cases -- each with two counts -- consisting of a total of four class D felony charges...

An elite group of the state's 2012-2013 senior players will participate in the 25th annual North-South Indiana All-Star Classic. This girls' and boys' doubleheader will be played at Rose-Hulman in Terre Haute, Indiana on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. (girls) and 4 p.m. (boys). The North/South Indiana All-Star Classic is sponsored by Hoosier Basketball Magazine and Pacesetter Sports of Terre Haute...

Shakamak senior Kelsey Pilant won the Indiana Basketball Magazine's Sectional 57 MAC award for girls high school basketball. The award is for a senior who not only demonstrates great basketball ability but also leadership and commitment in the classroom and community...

Mary E. Hindman, 93, of Washington, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Prairie Village Nursing Home and Rehab in Washington. She was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Westphalia, Ind., the daughter of Fred and Esther (Due) Stremming. She was married to Marion Harlen Stremming from Dec. 11, 1943 until his death on Nov. 13, 1989...

The Shakamak Lady Lakers saw their season-opening three-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Casey-Westfield, Ill. in a road contest Friday night. "They're a quality opponent, the best team we've played so far this year," Shakamak coach B.A. Shipman said. "Their pitcher was very good, she struck us out 11 times."...

Linton-Stockton has won the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference championship in golf for 14 consecutive seasons, and the Miners would be the odds on favorites to make it 15. But the other five area golf teams also have several experienced players returning for the 2013 season...

Northview defeat Linton-Stockton 10-0 in a non-conference high school softball game Thursday night at Brazil. The game was halted after five innings via the 10-run rule. Taylor Carter had two hits, including a two-run home run, and drove in five runs...

Host Sullivan defeated White River Valley 5-0 in a high school girls tennis match Thursday. It was the season-opener for the Lady Wolverines, spoiling the debut of new coach Ted Wagner. Sullivan 5, White River Valley 0 Singles 1. Taylor Shake, S, d. Jenny Wagner, 6-0, 6-2...

The Southern Indiana Aces AAU boys 17U boys basketball team, coached by former Linton standout Rick Crynes, opened the season with a tournament at Bowling Green, Ky. on March 30. Kentucky Elite defeated the Aces 47-40 then Southern Indiana beat Kentucky Maverick 44-34...

Eastern Greene boys and girls win The Eastern Greene boys and girls track teams with wins in a quad meet Friday night with Bloomfield and Washington Catholic at Loogootee. The Lady Thunderbirds scored 141 points, Bloomfield was second with 77, Washington Catholic had three points and Loogootee was shutout...

Patrick Green tossed a three-hitter as the Shakamak Lakers defeated visiting North Daviess 11-1 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference baseball game at Jasonville Friday night. The Lakers pushed their record to 3-1, 1-0. North Daviess lost for the second time in six games...

Indiana State Police at the Putnamville Post are crediting valuable tips received from the public for leading to the arrest of a Dugger man on methamphetamine-related charges. Joshawa Collins, 27, is being held in the Sullivan County jail on preliminary charges of:...