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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 12/22/16)
Greg Thomas Olson, 47, Laporte, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine. No bond is set. Jeremy Robert Felker, 37, Jasonville, was arrested on a warrant for writ of attachment. Bond is set at $1,000. Michael Lee Boyd, 31, Bloomfield, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and driving while suspended. Bond is set at $5,000...
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GCSD warns of counterfeit money
(Local News ~ 12/22/16)
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning regarding counterfeit money. According to a new release, GCSD states four known incidents have occurred since Dec. 1 in Greene County and surrounding areas. Bills of interest include $100, $50, and $20...
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WRV students compete in BPA Regional Competition
(Submitted Story ~ 12/22/16)
Title WRV BPA Regional Competition On Saturday, December 3, members of Business Professionals of America competed in the Regional competition held at Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. Students were put against BPA members from Shakamak, North Vermillion, and Clay City. As a group they earned 14 plaques and 17 medals resulting in a record-breaking year. All members placed in the top four of their events which qualified them for the state competition in March...
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Third round of blight elimination should start in January
(Local News ~ 12/22/16)
The Greene County Commissioners are preparing for the third round of the Blight Elimination Program (BEP). The board heard bids on 17 properties throughout Greene County from seven contractors during a special meeting Tuesday. The BEP is a loan-forgiveness program, which involves federal funding distributed at the state level. ...
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Pet of the Week 12-24
(Local News ~ 12/22/16)
Ariel is an approximately 3-4 year old Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher mix. She is spayed, up-to-date on shots, micro-chipped and house broken. Staff said the owner of Ariel surrendered her to the shelter on Oct. 25, 2016, because they thought she “barked too much.” She is heart worm positive, though has had Veterinary treatment and will come with both heart worm and flea/tick treatments. ...
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Bloomfield Elementary students donate to SAFE Animal Rescue in lieu of holiday gift exchange
(Local News ~ 12/22/16)
Mrs. Stephanie Arthur has been teaching third grade at Bloomfield Elementary School for 20 years. For the past several holiday seasons, Arthur doesn’t have her students participate in a traditional gift exchange, instead, she has each student bring in an animal care item to donate to S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue...
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Maxine Gabbard
(Obituary ~ 12/22/16)
Maxine Gabbard, age 95, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 2:16 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Lyons Health & Living Center. She was born in Worthington on August 1, 1921, the daughter of Byrd Faulk & Hazel (Davis) Faulk. Maxine worked in early years at NSWC Crane, and later cleaned homes and worked at May’s Flower Shop in Linton...
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Jerry Flater
(Obituary ~ 12/22/16)
Jerry L. Flater, age 80, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born in Linton on June 16, 1936, the son of Homer Flater and Helen (Russell) Flater. Jerry is known for singing in gospel music groups and traveling to numerous nursing homes for worship services...
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