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GCGH Pharmacy Director to retire after 25 years
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
Greene County General Hospital Pharmacy Director Mike Crane is retiring this month after 25 years of continuous service and 42 years as a pharmacist. Before joining Greene County General Hospital, Crane began his career after graduating from Purdue University working at Hook's Drug Store in Kokomo. In 1981 he and his family moved to Greene County, where he helped open a new Hook's Drug Store. He worked there as pharmacist and manager until 1991, when he joined the hospital staff...
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W. David Jennings
(Obituary ~ 12/14/15)
W. David Jennings, 68, of Solsberry, passed away at 11:53 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 at his residence. Born May 17, 1947 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Paul and Virgie (Flowers) Jennings. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight and served his country in the Vietnam War with the United States Army...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/14/15)
Ten people were booked into Greene County Jail recently. Glen S. Vandeventer, 44, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for gun possession by a violent felon. No bond set. Gerald Leroy Thompson, 48, Linton, was arrested on a writ of attachment for failure to appear. He is required to pay $500...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/14/15)
The Linton Police Department responded to 45 incidents and calls for service from Friday to Sunday, including four property damage accidents, two animal complaints, four assists to other departments, 13 assists to the public, one child custody, one criminal mischief, two fights in progress, two juvenile complaints, one ordinance violation, three special details, three reckless drivers, four thefts, one threat, two traffic stops and two warrant services...
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Greene County teen partners with WVCF to provide dresses to girls around the world
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
CARLISLE -- A Greene County teenager on a mission has taken delivery of 600 dresses, courtesy of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF). Facility PLUS (Purposeful Living Units Serve) participants have been working around the clock to produce hundreds of dresses in six sizes for 14-year-old Maura Secrest. At age 12 she started the Dresses for Daughters of Christ (DDOC) Ministry to make dresses for little girls worldwide because so many are in need of simple basic clothing...
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Saturday accident sends three local people to hospital
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
Sullivan County -- On Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11:48 a.m., Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in front of 8133 East State Road 48 near Hymera. Three people were transported for treatment. Preliminary investigation revealed a green 1999 Ford F-350 pickup, driven by 27-year-old Joshua C. ...
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Court News
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
Court News can be found under the Records tab. Criminal Cases Mark Kevin Emery, 49, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony stalking, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief Gilbert P. Ashton, 22, Jasonville, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Worthington woman looks to implement Project Lifesaver in Greene County
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
A special needs child hears a dog barking through a window and becoming fixated on the location, wanders outside to investigate it's source. The child's parents see the door open and the panic of a missing child sets in. A frantic search of the local yards turns up no results so they decide to split up, one searches, the other makes the dreaded call to the authorities...
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GCSD starting Project Lifesaver to protect Greene County's most vulnerable citizens
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
Sheriff Mike Hasler and the Greene County Sheriff's Department are on a mission to provide a new service for people with cognitive conditions and the families that love them. It's called Project Lifesaver -- a program that will provide a bracelet that emits an electronic tracking signal, for people who have a tendency to wander off, and it will put a radio receiver to pick up those signals in the hands of rescuers who are trying to find them...
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Linton City Council narrowly approves Annual Salary Ordinance
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
LINTON -- Monday evening the Linton City Council approved the Annual Salary Ordinance for the 2016 year by a narrow margin, which will give all elected officials and non-union employees an increase of 3 percent. The raise does not include part-time employees...
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Vendors pack gym for Shakamak Chamber Christmas Festival
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
The Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Festival Saturday at the Shakamak Elementary Gym in Jasonville. More than 40 vendors packed the gym offering a plethora of gift ideas. Frandee Creations of Terre Haute was one of many vendors. Deede Latta (left) and Franci Rubin own the business. Rubin is a 1985 graduate of Shakamak High School. (By Halea Franklin)...
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Lee recognized for 22 years of service to City of Jasonville
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
JASONVILLE -- Long-time Jasonville City Council member Steve Lee was recognized during Monday night's council meeting for 22 years of service. Lee was defeated in the Primary Election by Democrat Kelly Portteus; therefore, Monday was his last regular meeting on the council...
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LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Skid continues for Lady Lakers and Lady Thunderbirds
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/15)
Girls Basketball A twenty-seven percent shooting night from the field led to a fourth straight loss for Eastern Greene Monday night. The Lady Thunderbirds made just 9 of 33 shots from the field as they fell to host Edgewood, 39-28. Amanda Butler scored a team-high 12 points in the loss, but no other Thunderbird player registered more than four points...
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Former Hunter's Drive-In sign finds a new home
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
For many of residents of Greene County, Hunter's Drive-In was more than a cultural icon, it was a place filled with memories, friends and Hi-Deckers. Seen from the highway, the famed Hunter's Drive-In sign guided many cars into the parking lot for over 30 years, but recently, this sign has found a new home in Missouri...
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Greene County Council discusses personal property tax exemption
(Local News ~ 12/14/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Greene County Council wrapped its end of the year meeting with a short agenda Monday evening. One issue which garnered discussion from the council was in regards to personal property tax exemption. Recently, the Indiana State Legislature decreed properties with the assessed valuation of $20,000 or less are tax exempt, provided tax payers file an affidavit. ...
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Bloomfield earns the top seed for GCI
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/15)
For the first time in the long-standing history of the Greene County Invitational, the pairings for the tournament was not a blind draw. A pre-tournament meeting was held Monday morning and the eight participating coaches seeded the tournament. Bloomfield, who is ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, was the most popular choice for the top seed. Six of the seven coaches voted the Cardinals as the No. 1 seed -- coaches were not allowed to vote on their own team...
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