Stories from Saturday, February 17, 2018

JASONVILLE -- The Thunderbirds survived their own sloppiness and a big fourth quarter from one of the shortest players on the court Friday night to beat host Shakamak 47-42. Despite 12 turnovers, seven in the first quarter alone, Eastern (12-10, 6-1 in Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference play) led 36-21 after three periods of play. ...

This story has been updated with quotes from the coach.

George E. "Groundhog" Murphy, Jr., 71, of Switz City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at the Hospice House in Bloomington. George was born in Terre Haute on July 8, 1946 to George E. Murphy, Sr. and Mary Lee (West) Ervin. George served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a longtime member of the American Legion and V.F.W...

A $25,000 grant to the Greene County Foundation through Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI) will support five local STEM educational programs in Greene County. These programs range from programming robots and "hacking" everyday problems to learning manufacturing skills and successfully interviewing for a job...