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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 08/15/13)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. Jason Todd Lindy, theft State vs. Raul Sepulveda, resisting law enforcement with the use of a vehicle, resisting law enforcement, driving while suspended with a prior conviction within 10 years State vs. Jerry D. Carmichael, Jr., dealing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a youth program center...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/15/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG Aug. 15 - Larry Scott Swaby, 44, Worthington, was arrested on a warrant issued for an alleged probation violation. He was being held without bond. Greene County Jail Officer S. Dobson was the arresting officer...
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Linton-Stockton Elementary club will help students be healthy and have fun
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
Students at Linton-Stockton Elementary will get a chance to get fit while having fun when joining LSE Fit Club this school year. "The LSE Fit Club came about as I began to become more and more aware of the problem of non-physical activity of students and the issue of obesity in our country. ...
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Koch learns first hand the life-saving techniques of first responders
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
Craig Koch jokingly stated recently he should look into being compensated for his role in a live demonstration at Sullivan County Night Out. That Koch can joke at all could be attributed to how extremely fortunate to his having suffered a heart attack at an event celebrating first-responders...
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Annual archery program focuses on local youth
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
About 500 youngsters and family members are expected to converge on Shakamak State Park near Jasonville on Saturday for the Seventh Annual Ray Howell's Kicking Bear One-On-One Mentoring program. Family and children aged 4 to 14 are invited to participate in this free hands-on learning event. Registration will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Lunch and dinner are provided. Activities include: Kid's archery demonstration with bow and arrows provided, Linton Police Department will showcase its K-9 unit, the Brown County Raptors will have live bird demonstrations -- including a bald eagle, hawks, falcons and owls -- and there will be much more. International bowhunter Ray Howell will be there to provide some of the instruction and mentoring advice. In addition, professional bow shooter Brian Rusher, from Bloomfield, and Indiana Conservation Officer Mike Gregg, of rural Bloomfield, and several Indiana State Police Troopers will be special guest speakers at the day-long event. Kicking Bear Ministry is a nationwide faith-based, non-denominational youth program. It was founded in 2000 by Howell as a 501(c)3 organization. The campouts, shoots and other events are a great way to introduce youth to the outdoors and to the sport of archery. The program's mission is to help underprivileged and at-risk youth, or any youth, who wants to get into the outdoors. There will be a free lunch and dinner for all who attend. Last year's event at Shakamak State Park drew 472, and Indiana Kicking Bear coordinator Mike Miller, of Linton, said he is hopeful a larger crowd will attend this year. The first year drew about 35 participants, so it continues to grow. Miller said the goal of the event is simple, "Get the kids outside and give them an opportunity to shoot a bow and arrow. Put a bow in a kid's hand and get them in a mentoring situation. "Many of the kids nowadays come from divorced homes and the parents can't spend time with them. This gets them (the kids) out and gets an opportunity to shoot a bow and arrow. It keeps them out of trouble and it gets them outside. With archery it doesn't matter if you're short, strong, fast or anything like that. There is a bow that can actually fit any person that wants to shoot. It gives them a chance to do something different in a controlled atmosphere with a bunch of professional archers," Miller explained. "We'll have private instructions and we'll show each kid how to shoot things out of the air. You'll have 30 targets out through the woods." The activities are seen as vehicles for creating values, building skills, and solidifying peer and adult relationships, Miller noted. Miller said the event draws a lot of repeat participants from year to year. "A lot of the kids come every year and seem to look forward to it and it really seems to help more kids and more families," Miller said. "It's not just for the kids. We want the families to come out and share in the experience too and walk around with the kids." Miller has been a frequent guest and host of a variety of hunting and archery television shows, he conducts clinics and teaching programs, and leads guided hunts. He said archery has impacted his personal life and he wants to share that with others. "Archery has helped me become a better man and it's helped in a lot of situations. As a troubled kid, it kept me out of trouble. It got me going out and shooting bows by myself and gave me some self-confidence. Eventually, it took me all over the world, just shooting a bow. I've traveled the world and I'm still doing it. I want to give these kids the chance to do it too. At least, give them the opportunity if that is what they want to do," Miller explained. Among the local sponsors who make this free event possible, according to Miller, are: Shakamak State Park, Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC, McCallister Implement Co., James Arrnac, Greene County Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Custard's Hunting and Archery Supplies, Tulip Church of God, and Linton First Christian Church. For more information about this event contact Miller (812) 239- 3054, Brian Rusher (812) 381-1199, Josh McDaniel (812) 691-1582 or Shakamak State Park (812) 665-2158 and also visit www.kickingbear.org .
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Linton police will be enforcing 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
Beginning this week law enforcement officers nationwide are joining an effort to crack down on impaired drivers. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign starts today and will continue through Labor Day weekend. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell said Linton Police Department officers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 08/15/13)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one fraud investigation, five follow-up investigations, one incident of vandalism, one custody dispute or exchange, one brush fire, two accidents with property damage, one funeral escort, one suicide or attempted suicide, one complaint about an animal, three assists to other agencies, one harassment complaint, one speeding vehicle, one reckless driver, one theft, and two traffic stops...
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Leone (Shafer) Pearson
(Obituary ~ 08/15/13)
Leone (Shafer) Pearson, 91, of Bloomfield passed from this life on Wednesday August 14, 2013 at Garden Villa in Bloomington where she was loved and cared for by the staff on station 6. She was born March 6, 1922 to Sherman and Fannie (Starling) Shafer in Daviess County, Indiana...
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Miner alumni baseball game
(Community Sports ~ 08/15/13)
The 10th annual Linton Miner Baseball Alumni Game and Hall of Fame Induction will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the F.O.P. Ball Park in Linton. Scheduled start time is 4 p.m. Game coordinator Bart Berns welcomes anyone who wishes to participate in the game to just show up and have an afternoon of fun and fellowship...
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John David Bemis, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/15/13)
John David Bemis, Sr., age 83, of Linton, passed away on Thurs. afternoon, Aug. 15, 2013, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel & will be posted when available on this website.
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Richard Mack Greene
(Obituary ~ 08/15/13)
Richard Mack Greene, 73, of Jasonville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at his home with his children by his side. He was born on July 8, 1940, in Linton, the son of Ira Frank Greene and Marjorie McDonald Greene. He was a man of all trades. ...
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Miner alumni baseball game
(Community Sports ~ 08/15/13)
The 10th annual Linton Miner Baseball Alumni Game and Hall of Fame Induction will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the F.O.P. Ball Park in Linton. Scheduled start time is 4 p.m. Game coordinator Bart Berns welcomes anyone who wishes to participate in the game to just show up and have an afternoon of fun and fellowship...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/15/13)
Friday The Worthington Town Council will meet in special session at 8 a.m. at the Town Hall to announce the marshal position for the Town of Worthington. The third installment of the Friday classical concert series will be presented by a string quartet at First Baptist Church Bloomfield, located at 500 Lincoln Dr., Bloomfield, Ind. 47424. Everyone is welcome at 7 p.m. Reception to follow. For more information, email ykim0124@gmail.com...
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WRV planning annual celebration to bring students, alumni associations and communities together
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
White River Valley Superintendent Bob Hacker is going to be contacting the alumni associations of L&M, Worthington-Jefferson and Switz City high schools to help in a joint effort of planning the first annual Stephen Campbell Academic Banquet on April 4, 2014...
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Firefighters will be protesting at Crane Monday
(Local News ~ 08/15/13)
Firefighters, who are members of AFGE Local 141, at NSA Crane will stage a formal protest Monday morning expressing concern over anticipated deep cut to the fire department in 2014 budget. The protest will take place at 8 a.m. in front of the Crane Visitors Center at the Crane gate...
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Part 2 of 3: Gilmore faces VanArsdale, '76 Hoosiers; meets and plays with Larry Bird
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/13)
BLOOMFIELD -- Back in the summer of 1965, VanArsdale and his twin brother Tom were part of a barnstorming team from Indiana University that came to Greene County. "The town was tickled to have them come to the old gym in Bloomfield," said Gilmore, who was part of the local team to face the just-graduated Hoosiers. "I believe they were second in the Big Ten that year to Cazzie Russell and Michigan...
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Barbara Gainey
(Obituary ~ 08/15/13)
Barbara Gainey, 78, of Linton, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Linton, the daughter of John W. and Velma M. (Corlette) Burch. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making floral arrangements for Memorial Day...
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