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BREAKING NEWS: Local miners headed to St. Louis to protest recent changes
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
Greene County Daily World Assistant Editor Nick Schneider will be covering a group of local miners today in St. Louis as they protest some recent changes that could hurt the coal industry and also miners' retirement benefits. Schneider will be reporting from the scene all day, and will write a series of stories this week starting with Wednesday's paper...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/24/13)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG * Sept. 23 -- Benjamin Lewis Edwards, 36, of Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for petition to revoke. No bond set. Greene County Courthouse Security Officer Terry Wade was the arresting officer.
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Two teams banding together to raise funds for Shakamak graduate
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
When the Clay City Lady Eels volleyball team hosts the Shakamak Lakers on Oct. 7, the game will be about more than just volleyball -- it will be about heart. Along with the game will be the "Heart of the Matter", a benefit for Clay City's volleyball coach and Shakamak High School alum Garicke Rubin...
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Dinner, entertainment at Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge will help Full Life Development
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
A unique dining and entertainment experience in a historic setting near Bloomfield is being offered Saturday night. The Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1883, will be alive with live bluegrass music starting at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the physical and spiritual needs in northern Thailand through Full Life Development (FLD), a not-for-profit Christian ministry founded by Nathan and Bethany (Holt) Scott, of Bloomfield...
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Chamber announces Linton Motocross winners
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
Over 300 spectators and riders from Illinois and Indiana participated in the Linton Motocross races this past weekend. Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton said there were participants from 14 Indiana counties and three Illinois counties. She said 44 volunteers helping with everything from registration to parking to concessions to cleanup made the event run smoothly...
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Friday will be final Community Farmer's Market in Bloomfield of the season
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
Friday will be the final Community Farmer's Market of the season in Bloomfield. The final market of the season will feature a Golf Cart Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. The contest was originally scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, but due to bad weather the event was postponed...
- Linton-Stockton Homecoming royalty to be crowned at the football game (Local News ~ 09/24/13)
- Shakamak Homecoming queen, princess will be crowned at dance (Local News ~ 09/24/13)
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 09/24/13)
LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Monday included one breaking and entering; one follow up investigation; seven information requests; one lifting assistance; one drug investigation; one accident with property damage; one funeral escort; one mental case; one medical/illness; one animal complaint; one assist to other agency; one reckless driver; two thefts; one bicycle theft; two welfare checks/concerns; one domestic neighbor; one community relations; one battery; and one traffic stop.. ...
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Brian L. Jackson
(Obituary ~ 09/24/13)
Brian L. Jackson, 50, of Linton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born on Oct. 20, 1962 to Larry and Lois (Laughlin) Jackson. On May 9, 1992, Brian married Ann E. (Pierce) Jackson...
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James P. "Jim" Nolan
(Obituary ~ 09/24/13)
James P. "Jim" Nolan, 72, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at his residence in Linton. He was born in Linton on Jan. 6, 1941, the son of Kenneth James and Dorcus (Birch) Nolan. He was a plumber/steamfitter out of local 157 in Terre Haute, working in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Kentucky. ...
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Blanche Marie Grabner
(Obituary ~ 09/24/13)
Blanche Marie Grabner, 90, of Jasonville, Ind. passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Shakamak Good Samaritan Center Jasonville. She was born February 5, 1923 in Springfield, Mo. to Herbert Franklin Everhart and Ina Merle (Roe) Everhart...
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JV football team wins
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
The Linton-Stockton junior varsity football team posted a 14-6 win over visiting Rockville Monday night at Roy Williams Field. The win propels them to 3-0 on the year. "Our defense played well in a very physical football game," Linton-Stockton coach Joe Lorig said. "We're very glad to get the win."...
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Lady Lakers fall at home
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
Shakamak came up on the short end of a 19-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-14 score to visiting Washington in a non-conference high school volleyball match Monday night. The Lady Lakers slipped to 6-11 after the setback. Kristy Fetz was 11 of 12 hitting as she finished with five kills. She was 9-for-10 serving, finishing with three points, one ace, 14 digs and 11 assists...
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Warrant issued for woman accused of stealing gummy worms
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
A warrant was issued Tuesday for the arrest of a Linton woman accused of attempting to steal a package of gummy worms and a couple of juice drinks from a convenience store. She's also accused of stealing a pouch of tobacco during a separate visit to the store...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/24/13)
Wednesday The Eastern Greene Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. and meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss personnel. All meetings held in the Eastern Greene Schools Central Office. Today is the final day to enter children in the Bloomfield Apple Festival Little Miss and Mister Contest. If you have any questions, please call 384-8516...
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David E. Kramer
(Obituary ~ 09/24/13)
David E. Kramer, 81, of Jasonville passed away at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Jasonville to Albert F. Kramer and Violet M. (Ellis) Kramer. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Vivian L.(Wade) Kramer of Jasonville, whom he married on Nov. ...
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Cards lose to Jeeps
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
Northeast Dubois ended the Bloomfield's 15-match winning streak by defeating the Cardinals 4-1 on their home courts Tuesday afternoon. The Jeeps are currently ranked No. 4 in District 7 behind tennis powerhouses Evansville Memorial, Jasper and Evansville North...
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Myers picks up win
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
White River Valley's Trent Myers needed three sets but prevailed to earn a point for the Wolverines. Myers defeated Parker Davis of North Central 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-1 at No. 1 singles during a 4-1 loss by White River Valley in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference high school boys tennis match Tuesday...
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WRV defeats Eels
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
The White River Valley varsity volleyball squad defeated host Eminence 25-15, 25-13, 25-13 in a non-conference high school match Tuesday. Allison Wininger had 10 aces and 11 kills for the winners. Taylor Resler also had 11 kills. Brooklyn Stoner collected 32 assists and five digs...
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T-Birds run sixth
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
The Eastern Greene boys cross country team placed sixth out of 15 teams that competed at the Barr-Reeve Invitational Tuesday. South Knox won with a total of 42 points. They were followed by Jasper 101, Northeast Dubois 109, Barr-Reeve 116, Mitchell 130, Eastern Greene had 151, Washington 158, Evansville Harrrison 188, Orleans 205, Vincennes Lincoln 240, North Knox 326, North Daviess had 345 and Pike Central, Washington Catholic and Shoals had incomplete teams...
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Lady Cards move a step closer to SWIAC title
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
BLOOMFIELD -- Seven down and one to go. That's the situation for the Bloomfield Lady Cardinals as they continue their assault on the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball title. They narrowed the field of unbeaten teams in the league down to just themselves and Linton-Stockton after upending defending conference champion Eastern Greene 25-20, 25-22, 25-16 at Glover Gymnasium Tuesday night...
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Making a Statement: Area miners march in protest near Peabody headquarters
(Local News ~ 09/24/13)
ST. LOUIS ---- Several thousand union mine workers converged on downtown St. Louis Tuesday for their 13 midwest protest against Peabody Energy Corp. Among the union faithful attending the late morning rally in the shadows of Peabody Energy's corporate headquarters building was a chartered bus of more than 50 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) retirees and their spouses from Greene and Sullivan counties.....
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Miners dump North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/13)
Linton-Stockton earned its 11th victory of the season Tuesday night at home. The Lady Miners (11-7) defeated North Knox 28-26, 25-23, 14-25, 25-18 in a high school volleyball contest. "It was a hard-fought game on both sides," said Lady Miner coach Jill Fougerousse. "There were some extremely long rallies. But I don't think either team played their best volleyball...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 09/24/13)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State vs. Frank Caddell, Jr., theft State vs. Marie A. Brenton, two counts of theft CIVIL CASES First Financial Bank NA vs. Curtis Hatton, Kenya Hatton, collection Midland Funding LLC vs. Michael Norris, collection...
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