Stories from Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The Eastern Greene volleyball team swept Mitchell in three sets 25-20, 25-11 and 25-14 Tuesday night at Mitchell. Lady Thunderbirds coach Gina Ingram said, "Tonight's effort was a much more consistent across the board. It was good to see the girls come in and work to finish the match...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Frederick R. Ridge, M.D., a Linton family physician with Premiere Healthcare LLC was elected by his colleagues in the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) to serve a one-year term as an alternate delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA)...

Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging citizens to partner with the Turn in a Poacher (T.I.P) program and become active in putting an end to poaching. T.I.P. is a non-profit organization that originated in 1983 for the purpose of paying rewards to promote public involvement and assistance to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement effort. TIP is administered by a citizen's advisory board consisting of members that represent many different sportsmen organizations...

September 16 -- Joshua Morris Marsh, 25, Linton, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of theft and forgery. His bond was set at $25,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting $2,500. Greene County Sheriff's Jail Officer Lee Condol was the arresting officer...

CRANE, IND. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) will be hosting the inaugural Invention and Technology Showcase on Wednesday, September, 24 2014 at WestGate Academy and Training Center from 1:00 3:30 p.m. with a pre-social at 12 p.m...

The Shakamak and White River Valley boys and girls cross country teams competed in a three-way meet at Shakamak Tuesday along with West Vigo. The Shakamak boys and girls both captured team honors. For the WRV boys and girls it was their second meet in as many days after running Bloomfield's hilly course on Monday...

The renovation of West Boggs Lake in Loogootee will not only restore fishing conditions, but also is expected to revive the lake's contribution to the local economy. West Boggs Lake was once a premier bluegill and bass fishing lake, drawing anglers from 81 Indiana counties, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Anglers spent an estimated $1.1 million in the local community in 1999, according to a DNR survey...

Sharon Grace Rogerson, 68, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Glenburn Home, Linton, Ind. She was born February 23, 1946 in Streeter, North Dakota to Earl Rogerson and Martha (Bitz) Rogerson. Survivors include: Her brothers and sister-in-law, David and Joyce Rogerson of Jasonville, Ind., Dennis Rogerson of Jasonville, Ind.; nieces and nephews, Michelle Rogerson, Krista and Adam Parsons, Brad Rogerson, Lora and Troy Fougerousse; great nieces and nephew, Ashley and Kurt Kramer, Casey Fougerousse, Olivia Parsons; great-great nieces and nephew, Kash Kramer, Paislee Kramer, Preslee Kramer; her beloved pet, Reggie.. ...

Carlisle, Indiana: A Fort Wayne woman had her offender visit plans cut short at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility(WVCF), after WVCF Correctional Police arrested her on drug charges. Acting on gathered intelligence, Heather Roberts, 43, was met by Correctional Police Officers(CPOs) Fernell Keith McDonald and Kevin Allen after she was processed for her visit...

The Eastern Greene at Linton-Stockton High School volleyball match will be a varsity-only contest, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. This was made at the request of the Lady Thunderbirds.

Indiana Elite, one of the nation's largest and most successful youth basketball programs, will now have a presence in Greene County as a new team is being organized in Linton. Last season, Indiana Elite had over 75 basketball teams all over the State of Indiana and the organization continues to produce many of the nation's top collegiate and NBA players including Cody Zeller, Eric Gordon, and Yogi Ferrell. ...

The White River Valley Junior High School boys and girls cross country teams competed against visiting Loogootee and Shakamak Tuesday. In the girls race, Shakamak was first, WRV second and Loogootee third. Natalie Long of Shakamak won with a time of 12 minutes and 50 seconds...

The Bloomfield Cardinals picked up their third SWIAC win Wednesday afternoon beating North Central 4-1 and improved their season record to 12-0. At No. 1 singles Del Carter put together one of his best matches of the year beating Parker Drake 6-0, 6-0. ...

The Eastern Greene volleyballers won a home match Wednesday night in straight sets over Owen Valley 25-11, 25-17 and 25-19. Lady Thunderbirds coach Gina Ingram said, "It was great to win at home. We suffered losses last week and have been on the road since...