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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/25/15)
November 25 Shawnee Theatre will hold their annual Festival of Trees event at the theatre, located on Furnace Road in Bloomfield. The event will feature decorated trees, wreaths, gift baskets, table arrangements, homemade crafts and gifts. Donations will be accepted. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 1 until 5 p.m. on Sunday; 2 until 6 p.m. on Thursday...
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After nine decades a Miners fan get his wish
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
One would be hard pressed to find a bigger fan of the Linton-Stockton football team than 83-year old Rex Tuttle. Just a couple weeks shy of his 84th birthday, Tuttle has been watching the Miners line up at Roy Williams Field and numerous other places for the past nine decades...
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Power of prayer helps Miners press on
(Local News ~ 11/25/15)
When a football team lines up in "victory formation" it usually means the game is all but over. But you could say Linton-Stockton High School's football team has another definition for victory formation when the game is over. And it doesn't matter if the Miners win or lose....
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Catch the Miners Friday on TV or online
(Local News ~ 11/25/15)
If you're unable to make it to Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday for the Class A football state championship, you can watch it on TV or online. The Linton-Stockton High School Miners (13-1) will face the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights (14-0) at noon in Indianapolis. Gates open at 11 a.m...
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Miners face formidable foe in Knights
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
As one would expect from a state championship game the Linton-Stockton Miners will face their toughest opponent this season. But this isn't any ordinary State Finals opponent. Friday's opponent is Lafayette Central Catholic...
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A drive to Pleasant Grove Farms promises Christmas magic
(Local News ~ 11/25/15)
LYONS -- You don't have to drive far to experience the magic of Christmas lights. An outstanding lights display accompanied by music is right here in Greene County. Pleasant Grove Farm promises a spectacular performance. This is the ninth year and owner John Cline states, "This should be our best show yet. ...
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Bidding on goodies benefits local youth
(Local News ~ 11/25/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- In in effort to continue supporting local youth involved in the court system, Greene County Voices for Kids will be hosting the annual open house, silent auction and gift basket contest Dec. 4. The events are combined in the Greene County Courthouse's magistrate courtroom on the first floor from 9 a.m.-3 p.m...
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David "Rocky" Ross Gallagher
(Obituary ~ 11/25/15)
David "Rocky" Ross Gallagher, age 69, of Owensburg, died Tuesday evening at his residence. Born Jan. 11, 1946 in Bloomington, he was the son pf Richard L. and Mabel J. (Hamlin) Gallagher. He worked at Crane N.W.S.C. as an Engineering Technician. He was an avid reader and loved to draw. He had attended Little Union Baptist Church and was a member of the NRA. He had served as a U.S. Army Training Sergeant during the Vietnam War...
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Oliver the perfect man for the Miners
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
The foundation of a championship team has been laid for nearly 30 years at Linton-Stockton. Great players have strapped on the pads and helmets and donned the red and blue Miners jersey. Iconic coaches have also been in the mix over the years. But something was missing.
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Eleanor Barkley
(Obituary ~ 11/25/15)
Eleanor Barkley, 84, passed away of Alzheimer's on November 20, 2015 with family by her side. Eleanor was born in Brooklyn NY on August 4, 1931. She was the only child of John and Helen Thee who had emigrated separately from different parts of Germany in the late 20s seeking a better life in the US. ...
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Coaching the Miners is a Gennicks family affair
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
Coaching Linton-Stockton football has become something of a Gennicks family affair. Mark Gennicks has served as the Miners' defensive coordinator since 1997. Sons Jake and Silas are also members of the coaching staff. Jake has been the offensive coordinator the past three seasons. Silas is in his first year as full-time assistant working with the wingbacks on offense and the outside linebackers on defense. He is also the defensive coordinator for the junior varsity...
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UPDATED: Wolverines drop season opener to visiting North Knox
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
SWITZ CITY -- North Knox pulled down 15 offensive rebounds which led to 21 second chance points in the Warriors 57-53 win over White River Valley Wednesday night. The game was the season opener for both teams. Tyler York split a pair of defenders in the paint for a bucket giving the Wolverines a 46-lead with 6 minutes, 17 seconds left in the game. It would be the last time the hosts led...
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Dylan Morris' journey leads to Lucas Oil Stadium
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/15)
Players like Dylan Morris don't come around every day. Morris, a four-year starter on offense and three-year starter on defense, has been dominant on both sides of the ball this season. "I feel like we've built this year's team around Dylan on both sides of the ball. He's hands down the best lineman we've ever had," Linton-Stockton defensve coordinator Mark Gennicks said...
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