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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/22/15)
Thursday, May 21 - Wyatt Robert Campbell, 19, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant issued for bond revocation.
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 05/22/15)
The Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to 93 calls and incidents from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, including nine accidents resulting in property damage, two accidents resulting in personal injury, two alarms, three complaints regarding an animal, one assists to another department, one assist to the public, one case of battery, two burglaries, two child custody cases, two civil disputes, two reports of criminal mischief, two domestic disputes, one drive off, one EMS, two fights in progress, one report of harassment, two complaints concerning noise, four reckless drivers, three road hazards, one complaint regarding shooting, three attempted suicides, 10 reports of suspicious activity, three thefts, one threat, three title checks, nine traffic stops, 14 transports, three reports of trespassing, and one unruly subject.. ...
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IHSAA baseball sectionals begin Wednesday
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
The annual Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball state tournament series will begin Wednesday with sectional play in four classes at 64 locations across the state. Locally, defending state champions Shakamak will again play host for Class A Sectional 57. But with Eminence not fielding a team this season, it will just be a four-team, two-day event...
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High school softball sectionals begin Monday
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
The annual Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball state tournament series will begin Monday and Tuesday with sectional play in four classes at 64 locations across the state. At the Class A Clay City Sectional, play will begin Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). Bloomfield will face Shakamak in the first game at 5 p.m. then defending champion Clay City will take on White River Valley in game two at approximately 7 p.m...
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Greene County General Hospital to host summer fitness club
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
The Greene County General Hospital has partnered with the Linton and Bloomfield Farmers' Markets to begin a Fit and Greene summer fitness club. Classes will begin May 30th at the Linton Farmers' Market and will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays throughout the summer. In Bloomfield, classes will be held on the first and third Fridays of each month beginning June 5...
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NASCAR Indy 500 Jumbotron to feature human rights group's animated PSA to change culture of sexual harassment and violence against women
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
On Sunday, global human rights group Breakthrough will be back at the Indy 500. The Jumbotron will feature an animated public service announcement (PSA) from Breakthrough's "Be That Guy" campaign, which urges men to take a stand when they see women disrespected. ...
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Registration for the annual Spirit Sprint now underway
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Registration for the third annual Spirit Sprint and Kiddie Fun Run is now underway. The event serves as the main fundraiser for Open Arms Christian Ministries. This year, it will be held on June 6 at the Worthington City Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Early registration cost is $15 per person. That will go up to $20 per person for those who register the day of the event. Optional t-shits will be available for $10...
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Safe Sitting classes to be held at the Greene County General Hospital
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Safe Sitting classes will be offered at the Greene County General Hospital on June 11 and June 30 from 9a.m. until 5 p.m. This course is for young adults, ages 11 to 14. It teaches teens how to handle emergency situations when caring for younger children. The class also teaches skills to ensure safety for themselves when home alone...
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Wilbert R. Evans
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
Wilbert R. Evans, 92, of Odon, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Born September 24, 1922 in Dunnville, Kentucky, he was the son of Asa Sr. and Ida (Patton) Evans. He served his country in the United States Army in World War II, Korean War and Laos. He then worked for NSWC Crane as a Technician Specialist retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Odon VFW #9627...
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Eastern Greene wins a pair
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
The Eastern Greene high school baseball picked up two wins at home this week. Wednesday they beat North Daviess 8-4 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference contest. Thursday the T-Birds came from behind for an 11-10 win over Vincennes Rivet in eight innings...
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FINAL: French shoots 76 in final round of NAIA golf national championship
(College Sports ~ 05/22/15)
Clayton French, a Linton-Stockton High School graduate, concluded play for Marian University at the the NAIA Golf National Championship at Dayton Beach, Fla. Friday. French had a fourth and final round 76, giving him a four-day total of 297. He finished tied for 51st...
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Wolverine Academy provides a unique educational opportunity
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
SWITZ CITY -- This week the White River Valley School Board approved the formation of the Wolverine Academy, which will be housed in one of the trailers currently being used by offices from the Greene County Community Building at the 4-H Fairgrounds while their building is undergoing renovations...
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Norma N. Watson
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
Norma N. Watson, age 85, of Linton, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on May 21, 2015, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. She was born in Newberry on Feb. 16, 1930, the daughter of William & Cleona (Shields) Brookshire. She was a 1948 graduate of Lyons High School, and graduated from Indiana State University. ...
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Wilson guilty of reckless homicide
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Rodger L. Wilson, Jr. of Bloomfield was found guilty of reckless homicide this week, a result of a crash in eastern Greene County last August that claimed the life of Robert V. Cramer of Bloomington. The three-day trial in Greene Circuit Court began with the selection of 12-member jury, with alternates, followed by numerous witnesses called to the stand by the prosecution...
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Robert Lee Bresach
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
Robert Lee Bresach, age 63, of Linton, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1952 in San Jose, Calif., the son of Harry L. and Patricia A. (Nellaman) Bresach. Robert worked at Walmart for fifteen years, working in Linton, Jasper, and Salinas, California, as a manger...
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Movie Review: A Whisper in the Dark
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
For those who haven't visited the historic Tivoli Theatre in Spencer, upon entering, you are transported back to a time before speakers and projectors; where actors once literally took the stage while the town gentry took their seats of prestige in the top balcony...
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Schedule of Memorial Day events in Greene County on Sunday and Monday
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Tulip Church/Cemetery at 9:15 a.m. Scotland Cemetery at 10:40 a.m. Walnut Grove Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Grandview Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Newark Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Ridgeport Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Sylvania Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Carmichael Cemetery at 2:00 p.m...
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Greg Swanson of Greene County named Indiana Conservation Officer of the Year
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Indiana Conservation Officers want your help in congratulating Officer Greg Swanson of Greene County for being awarded the James D. Pitzer Award- 2014 Indiana Conservation Officer of the Year. Indiana Conservation Officers gathered at the State Capital building yesterday to honor officers from across the state for their accomplishments throughout the past year.....
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/22/15)
Saturday, May 23 The Greene County Daily World Office will be closed Monday, May 25. There will not be a paper on Tuesday, May 26 due to Memorial Day. The Bloomfield Eastern-Greene Public library will hold a meet and greet technology seminar from 6-7 p.m. with the library director...
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White River Valley holds commencement for Class of 2015
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Friday night, 55 White River Valley students became high school graduates. Allison Wininger lead the class as Valedictorian. Wininger finished her high school career with a 4.361 grade point average. During her time at WRV, she participated in a variety of activities, including volleyball, basketball, cross country, softball, track, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Teens in Love with Christ, Leadership, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Pep Band, Concert Band, and served as Senior Class President...
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Albert Ray, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
Albert Ray, Sr., 90, was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2015. He was born August 31, 1924 to the late George and Anna Ray. He served honorably during WW II in the U.S. Army. He retired as a carpenter from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church...
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