Stories from Monday, August 10, 2015

Anyone who has been a part of Open Arms in the past is welcomed to come back home to celebrate thirty years in business. Open Arms Christian Ministries, located near Switz City across from the fairgrounds, is planning a major celebration set for Saturday, Aug. 29 to commemorate its 30th anniversary of giving hope to youth in need...

A reward for information is being offered following senseless acts of vandalism over the weekend that destroyed three decorative urns in Worthington. The urns, full of blooming seasonal flowers and greenery, were located on sidewalks in Worthington's downtown Triangle area.....

The Linton Police Department responded to 37 calls and incidents on Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, including four assists to other agencies, seven assists to the public, one battery, one burglary, one child custody issue, one child neglect investigation, three domestic disputes, one assist to EMS, one report of harassment, one protective order violation, one residential entry, two reports of suspicious activity, seven thefts, one reported threat, two traffic stops, one unruly subject and two warrants served.. ...

August 7 -- Jason Todd Lindy, 39, Odon, was arrested on a warrant issued on preliminary charges of two counts of theft. His bond was set at $5,000 surety with ten percent allowed. Greene County Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Woodall was the arresting officer...

The law, the ever present reminder of right and wrong, presides over all citizens. However, those under the age of 18 who get in trouble with the law will receive a different treatment than adults. One distinct difference is what minors can be punished for doing. ...

LINTON -- Now will be your last chance to procure a piece of Linton history, because the auction for the final of the former 'You'll Like Linton' signs is ongoing until Saturday, August 15 at 6 p.m. The sign to be sold is one that formerly resided on the east side of Linton, by the Greene County General Hospital. Currently the sign is being housed on a trailer in the parking lot west of Jiffy Treat in Linton. This will be the final sign auctioned...

Ruby J. Rose, 76, of Switz City passed away Sunday August 9, 2015 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born April 16, 1939 the daughter of Ira Thomas Babb and Maggie (Hamilton) Hunt. Ruby was a homemaker. Ruby is survived by her children, Donna Vest, Tommy Thompson, Larry Thompson, Kevin Thompson and Richard Ellett, her grandchildren, Jason Thompson, Summer Murphy and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister, Wanda Kepler and several nieces and nephews...

LINTON -- The Linton City Council voted to borrow $100,000 from the Electric Department for a period of five years to fix faulty fire hydrants which have been labeled "critical." Linton Mayor John Wilkes brought the resolution to the council on Monday evening, and stated the money to pay back the electric department will come from the revenue the city will see from the EDIT tax...

United States Senator Joe Donnelly will be the featured guest during a luncheon hosted by the Crane Unit of the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on August 20 at the WestGate Academy, located at 13598 East WestGate Drive in Odon...

The Eastern Greene School Corporation welcomed students into the building last Wednesday to begin the 2015-2016 school year. During those first three days last week, the schools were faced with several obstacles that put them off to a not-so-easy start to the year...