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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 11/20/17)
Amber Lynnette Cowden, 37, Bloomington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of public intoxication. Bond set at $500 with 10 percent allowed. Tabitha Miller, 36, Worthington, was arrested on a preliminary charge of false reporting. Bond set at $1,000 with 10 percent allowed...
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Robert Brown
(Obituary ~ 11/20/17)
Robert E. Brown, 91, of Switz City passed away at his residence Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. He was born in Greene County Aug. 8, 1926, the son of John Russell Brown Sr. and Mary M. Hayden Brown. Robert was a WWII Army Veteran, retired from Crane Naval Depot and was a member and elder of the First Christian Church in Switz City...
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Shakamak Elementary teaches empathy
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Shakamak Elementary School is solidifying the message of empathy due to the Second Step program. According to Mallory Reed, Shakamak Elementary counselor, the program is already starting to create an impact. “Some of the teachers in the classroom even say when they go over listening skills with the younger kids, if they do a movement wrong the kids will say, ‘No, no that’s not how you do it,’” Reed said. ...
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Melissa Head
(Obituary ~ 11/20/17)
Melissa Mae Head, 33, of Jasonville passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute. She was born July 13, 1984 in Niles, Mich. to Kim A. Shepherdson (Hartman). Survivors include her husband of 10 years, Eric S. Head of Jasonville; children, Lydia, Hudson and Kennedy Head at home; mother; Kimberly Shepherdson of Sullivan; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Teresa Head of Dugger; father-in-law, Mike May of Jasonville; siblings, Jennica Bortz of Niles, Christopher Bortz of Niles and Adam Shepherdson of Niles; special niece and nephew, Hannah Cesinger and Jordan Alejandre; sisters-in-law Chrissy Cesinger and Kevin of Jasonville, Roxane Alejandre of Niles; brother-in-law, Michael May and Whitnea of Jasonville.. ...
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Helen Heath
(Obituary ~ 11/20/17)
Helen Heath passed peacefully on Nov. 18, 2017 in Westfield, Ind. She was born on Jan. 20, 1923, the daughter of Ora Jackson and Elizabeth Alumbaugh. She was the beloved wife of Charles Heath for nearly 70 years until his passing in September 2012, and an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Neighbors and friends in Linton were welcomed for decades on Chuck and Helen’s front porch on the corner of E. Vincennes and 4th Street...
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USDA-RD awards Property Manager of the Year
(Submitted Story ~ 11/20/17)
Biggs Property Management based in Decatur, Indiana is proud to announce that Rhonda Sparks is a recipient of an award and was recognized at the annual Affordable Fair Housing Association Conference held in Downtown Indianapolis on November 15 & 16...
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One-vehicle accident results in damaged house
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
A one-vehicle accident resulted in the damaging of a Bloomfield residence. According to an accident report filed by Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Zach Goad, the accident occurred in the early hours of Nov. 18. Joseph Flynn, 35 of Bloomington, was reportedly traveling eastbound on State Road 54 when he fell asleep, causing his vehicle to exit the north side of the house and strike a house...
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Linton man faces battery, resisting arrest charges
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Following an alleged battery, a Linton man is facing additional charges for resisting arrest and battering an officer. According to a probable cause filed by Linton Police Officer Paul Clark, authorities were dispatched to the residence of James Lawson Jr., 44, after a reported female victim stated Lawson had been hitting her in the head...
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Storm named Community Services Director of WVCF
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Carlisle, Ind.- Greene County’s Jackie Storm has been promoted at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF). The 19-year facility veteran is the new Community Services Director for the maximum-security facility. Ms. Storm began her Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) career as a Correctional Officer at WVCF, working as a relief, dispatch, count and Special Needs Unit (SNU) officer...
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Methamphetamine charges filed in Sullivan semi crash
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Sullivan County Sheriff’s officials have made an arrest following the incident last Sunday in which a semi-tractor came crashing through the living room of a Sullivan County home. Daryl Shorter, 59, of Carlisle has been charged with felony possession of methamphetamine...
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Linton Civitan Club receives generous donation
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Linton Civitan Club member Bette Meng, with husband Jim, recently made a visit to Pizza Hut in Linton, where they were presented a check in the amount of $1,024.41 for Civitan’s annual Clothe - a - Child and Toys for Tots programs. Meng said the fundraiser was organized and supported by Pizza Hut manager Diane Harrison. ...
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Greene County kids need our help
(Local News ~ 11/20/17)
Every year, as the holidays approach, Linton Civitan Club gets to work making sure no Greene County child goes without for Christmas. Founded in 1968, the Greene County Clothe-a-Child and Toys for Tots projects administered by Civitan provide low-income kids ages 12 and under with new clothing and toys...
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If you’re thankful and you know it...volunteer!
(Editorial ~ 11/20/17)
As we approach the holiday season, most of us appreciate the many blessings we have been granted all year long; Particularly during the Thanksgiving holiday, where we express our thanks and the things we are thankful for. As we reflect on our blessings and feel grateful for them, it’s important to remember those in our community who are in need. ...
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