Stories from Friday, November 4, 2016

Holly is a 6 year old chihuahua mix. She arrived to the Greene County Humane Society on Aug. 11, surrendered by her owner. The fee to adopt Holly is $50.

The Lady Wolverines won their season opener in basketball Tuesday night, defeating South Knox 52-41 on the road. White River Valley fell behind early, coach Mark Graves said, but still lead at the end of every quarter. “It wasn’t a pretty game by any means,” Graves said...

The first draft for a county employee sick leave bank was presented to the Greene County Council Monday. County Auditor Patty Baker brought forth the topic at the August meeting after she found information which showed a conversation about it in the past, but had not moved forward...

The American Memorial Legion Post 196 of Bloomfield took time Friday morning to educate fourth grade students at Bloomfield Elementary about the history and importance of the flag. According to Legion member John Burris, the Legion has been doing the program for several years...

A new dentist has come to town, and kids are her specialty. Dr. Megan Booe is a pediatric dentist, and recently finished her residency at Riley. “I can handle a scared child better than I can handle a scared adult,” said Booe. “A lot of them come in at least a little bit scared, but they all walk out smiling. I’ve got my Disney on,” she said with a smile...

Evahjean McCarter, age 79, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Greene County on August 29, 1937, the daughter of Cleo Walters and LuEmma (Stup) Walters-Perigo. Evahjean was a homemaker and a former member of the Otterbein Methodist Church. She was an Elvis fan...

In this episode, Andrew and Patti discuss Halloween celebrations, new sports at WRV, ISTEP testing, a Bloomfield musical, our Pet of the Week and some silly holidays for you to celebrate this weekend...

Brittany Mae Prince, 21, of Bloomington, was arrested on a warrant two counts possession of methamphetamine, minor in possession of alcohol and battery. Nathan Job Scott, 21, of Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of driving while suspended...

Conner Hill of Bloomfield and three friends, Hunter Cornelius, Trent Myers and Josh Jones, sat around last summer, as young adults sometimes do, trying to think of something to do before starting college in the fall. Their decision turned into fame and fortune, game-show style...

Pastor Doris Sparks of Trinity Lutheran Church in Linton wanted to remind hunters and farmers of how the SON Ministries Community Food Pantry of Linton will accept donations of meat this hunting season. Although donations can be made year-round, Sparks said there are many hunters who like the hunt, but who might not like to eat the catch...

John P. ‘Jack’ O’Haver, 80, of Linton, Ind., went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Bicknell, Ind. on March 24, 1936 to Guy H. and Pearl Beatrice (Brown) O’Haver. He married his loving wife, Joan D. (Scherffius) O’Haver on Sept. 22,1956...

Virginia Fern Link, 96, Indianapolis, and formerly of Linton, Ind., passed away Nov.3, 2016. She was born April 19, 1920 in Linton, the daughter of Grey and Katie (Fritz) Hixson. She moved to Indianapolis to attend business school. She retired from Broad Ripple High School, where she was a secretary. ...

James M. Schubla, age 69, of Linton, passed away on Friday, November 4, at Lyons Health & Living Center. He was born in Linton on September 9, 1947, the son of James M. Schubla, Sr. & Doris (Himebrook) Schubla. James was a 1966 graduate of Union Dugger High School. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator at Peabody Coal Company, Carr-Thomas Excavating,, and APG Excavating...

Monday, November 7 Greene County Right to Life will meet at Bloomfield Library at 7 p.m. The Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will meet in the hospital cafeteria at 2 p.m. for the Annual Tea provided by the hospital to recognize the Auxiliary and the contributions Auxiliary members make to Greene County General Hospital. The Eastern branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library will have Tot’s Time at 10:15 a.m. Books about the color blue will be read, please try to wear that color.

This story has been updated to include photographs. One cutline has been corrected to show that Landon Gilmore won the SWIAC Girls Junior High Tournament