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Support publication of local government annual reports
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/18/18)
To the editor: At the end of their year, corporations create an annual report for their shareholders. They mail it to those shareholders or present it at a meeting of those shareholders. The information helps investors decide on whether they want to increase or decrease their holdings in that corporation...
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Our village is strong
(Editorial ~ 01/18/18)
We don’t think it is possible to reiterate enough times how amazing Greene County is. In our line of work, we often see the best and worst of people, and fortunately the best always shines through. In recent years, our communities have continued to band together during the most trying of times. Most people have heard the old idiom, “It takes a village...” and our village is strong...
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Matt Baker fills auditor’s position
(Local News ~ 01/18/18)
A former Greene County Auditor will finish out Patty Baker’s term. Matt Baker was selected by a Republican caucus following Patty’s resignation due to health issues. Her resignation was effective Jan. 10. Baker served as Greene County Auditor for one term from 2011-14. The following election, his wife was elected to fill the position...
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Greene County Sheriff’s Department Jail Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/18/18)
William Wayne Lacer, 38, Linton, was arrested on a warrant for Level 5 felony intimidation, Level 6 felony domestic battery and Level 6 felony pointing a firearm at another person. Bond set at $18,000. Dustin Lee Alsman, 29, Winona Lake, was arrested on a writ of attachment. He is required to pay $700...
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Linton Police Department Activity Log
(Police Reports ~ 01/18/18)
The Linton Police Department responded to five incidents from Jan. 16-17. These incidents included one property damage accident, one assist to other departments, one fingerprinting, one incident of theft or shoplifting and one welfare check.
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Thomas L. Howell
(Obituary ~ 01/18/18)
Thomas L. Howell, 65, of Worthington, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Indianapolis. He was born in Marion County, Indiana on January 24, 1952, to Russell L. and Doris Louella (England) Howell. Tom married the love of his life, Sherri Kaye (Baker) Howell on June 19, 1993. ...
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Mike Ockerman
(Obituary ~ 01/18/18)
Mike Ockerman, 68, of Marshall, Ill. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Feb. 8, 1949 in Linton to Billy Donald and Beverly Ann (Pullen) Ockerman. Mike was a graduate of Purdue University and worked as an Electrical Engineer for Novelis in Terre Haute, as well as being a member of the Mineral United Methodist Church...
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Michael A. “Mike” Cadwell
(Obituary ~ 01/18/18)
Michael A. “Mike” Cadwell, 69, of Midland passed away at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Greene County General Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1948 in Linton to Richard L. Cadwell and Margaret M. (Weatherwax) Cadwell. Survivors include his wife, Mary J. (Bush) Cadwell of Midland, whom he married on May 23, 1975; children, Tina Carver (Daniel) of Bloomington, Tom Cadwell (Kayle) of Bloomington, Keli Kruse (Dustin) of Bloomington; grandchildren, Sophie, Jake, Charlie and Oliver on the way...
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WRV Board of School Trustees announces snow make-up days
(Local News ~ 01/18/18)
The White River Valley Board of School Trustees met for a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday evening, and Superintendent Bob Hacker brought an amendment to the 2017-18 school calendar to the table. In order to make up for days lost to recent school closings due to bad weather, Hacker announced Monday, Feb. 19 will be make-up day number one. The Presidents’ Day holiday, normally a day off for students, will be spent in class...
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Reeds, VFW recognized by Chamber
(Local News ~ 01/18/18)
The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce named its 2018 Business and Citizen of the Year, recognizing a couple committed to preserving a Linton landmark and an organization dedicated to veteran well-being. David and Becky Reed were named the Chamber’s Citizens of the Year. The Reeds have accomplished quite a bit in their 31 years as a married couple and business partners...
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Powell announces candidacy for assessor
(Local News ~ 01/18/18)
Renie Powell of Worthington has announced her candidacy for Greene County Assessor. Powell is a Level 3 Assessor who has achieved all the qualifications required to run for the office and has been an employee of the county since 2005. Powell says she has been a resident Worthington, property owner and taxpayer since she married her husband Nick 38 years ago...
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Smith seeking re-election as Stockton Township Trustee
(Local News ~ 01/18/18)
Incumbent Donna Smith has announced her intention to run for re-election to the office of Stockton Township Trustee. Smith was Clerk-Investigator for two and a half years before being elected as as trustee in 2014. During her first term, she has worked ensure that the office has provided the services available from the office of the trustee such as poor relief, fire protection to the township, working with the city to help upgrade the city park, and making funds available to the city swimming pool and to the Linton-Stockton athletic programs.. ...
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