Stories from Tuesday, February 10, 2015

February 2-14 The Worthington Son Shine Shop will have a half-off sale Feb 2-14 on all mens, ladies, teen and children's clothing, shoes, handbags and a good selection of wedding gowns. For more information, call 812-875-2286. February 6-16 The Board of Directors for the Pace Community Action Agency is accepting nominations for a Low-income Sector Representative. ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed an executive order Monday directing the state to shorten its main standardized test and hire an education consultant to recommend ways to trim the exam after he learned that it could take more than 12 hours to administer it to third-graders...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Democratic State Superintendent Glenda Ritz could lose control of the State Board of Education as early as this summer under a measure the Republican-dominated House passed Monday. The proposal would allow Republican Gov. Mike Pence's appointed board members to elect their own chairman, most likely ousting Ritz from her current position in that role. Until now, Indiana law automatically gave responsibility to the superintendent of public instruction...

Viewpoint by John Gregg, former president of Vincennes University and former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives On a cold January morning in 2001, I stood outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC with my two sons, then ages 8 and 7 to witness the inauguration of President George W. ...

According to the Jasonville Police Department the boil order that was in effect on Monday, has now been lifted. Customers of the Jasonville Water Utility can resume using tap water normally.

INDIANAPOLIS--As the national measles outbreak that began in a California amusement park in December 2014 continues to spread, Indiana state health officials have been taking steps to prepare for a case here in Indiana. Investigating and containing measles is nothing new for health officials in the Hoosier state. ...

The Eastern Greene School Board held their February meeting Monday night and approved a motion to appoint Ron Childress to fill the vacant seat on the board. The appointment was effective immediately and will end on Dec. 31, 2018. Motions were also made to approve the hiring of Nicole Conway as a Middle School Teaching Assistant at a rate of $9.90 per hour for 28 hours a week and to appoint Leslie Kovach as the Boys' Middle School Track Coach...

Norma Witherspoon, 88, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel and will be made available to the public as soon as details are finalized. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com...

Clay Community Schools were temporarily locked down on Tuesday afternoon after threats were made against law enforcement and could pose a potential threat to schools. CCS Superintendent Kimberly Tucker said she learned from Vigo County School Corp. Superintendent Danny Tanoos that police in Vigo County were in pursuit of a suspect who made the threats and was making his way to Clay County...

Paul W. Finke, 97, of Freelandville, passed from this world into eternal life with his heavenly Father on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Freelandville Community Home. He was born to parents Fred L. and Emma (Schaefer) Finke on May 8, 1917 in Knox county. ...

Sharon Fox, age 60, of Worthington, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington and will be posted when available. Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com...

LYONS -- The Lyons Town Council approved a mosquito eradication contract with City Pest Control during their regular meeting Tuesday night. The board authorized a new three-year contract that will cost the town $185 per service. That's an increase of seven percent over the previous contract...

Many in Greene County may know Linda Bedwell as a political figure in the community. However, she is much more. Bedwell is also a tremendous supporter of the Special Olympics. Bedwell began in 2006 as a Special Olympics coach; she volunteered her time to Greene County's first Special Olympics track team. She has watched the track program grow from 6 participants to over 30 athletes and also helps the bowling program...

BICKNELL - Eastern Greene outscored Sullivan 31-19 in the second half to pull away for a 43-28 victory in the opening round girls basketball game at the Class 2A North Knox Sectional 47 here Tuesday night. The Lady Thunderbirds will face South Knox at 6 p.m. Friday in the first semifinal...

Sectional Pairings GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS A SECTIONAL 57 AT BLOOMFIELD Tuesday, Feb. 10 Game 1 - Shakamak 78, Eminence 26 Friday, Feb. 13 Game 2 -- Bloomfield (11-11) vs. White River Valley (16-7), 6:30 p.m. Game 3 -- Clay City (15-9) vs. Shakamak (11-12), 8 p.m...

BLOOMFIELD - The Shakamak Lady Lakers rolled to a 78-26 win over Eminence in the opening game of high school girls basketball Class A Sectional 57 here Tuesday night. Shakamak improves to 11-12 and will meet 15-9 Clay City in the second sectional semifinal game at 8 p.m. Friday. Eminence finished the season 3-19...