Stories from Wednesday, April 11, 2018

William Louis “Bill” White, 78, of Jasonville, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Union Hospital of Terre Haute. He was born June 10, 1939 in Greene County, to Paul White and Gladys (Rehmel) White-Smith. Survivors include his wife, Judy White of Shelburn; children, Martin White (Jackie) of Terre Haute, Kevin Rehmel (Missy) of Lewis, Jeff Rehmel of Jasonville, Travis White (Shelley) of Terre Haute, Wendy Watwood (Barry) of Robinson, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruby Farris (Tony) of Bloomfield, Claudetta Robinson (Danny) of Carmi, Ill., David White (Leona) of Dalzell, S.C., Patty Bilyeu of Jasonville; many nieces and nephews.. ...

FRENCH LICK -- The Linton Chamber of Commerce hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) 21st annual Buy Indiana Expo Tuesday at French Lick Resort and Casino on Tuesday. The event offered companies opportunities to expand their business with government centers, as well as networking with other companies from around the state and country...

The Linton-Stockton Miners put four runs on the board in the top of the first inning and never looked back, cruising to a 12-5 win in baseball action at Owen Valley Monday. “The kids did a nice job hitting the ball up and down the lineup,” coach Matt Fougerousse said as the Miners racked up 12 runs on 11 hits...

BLOOMFIELD -- The Cardinals proved to be their worst enemies in two losses this week. Visiting Vincennes Rivet (1-3) exploited four hits, four walks, four wild pitches, three errors, and one hit batter to come from behind and score nine runs in the sixth inning Tuesday night. That big sixth negated a 9-7 Bloomfield lead and enabled the Patriots to beat Bloomfield (0-3) 17-9...

Bloomington - Greene County native Trooper Richard Klun was named the 2017 Indiana State Police Bloomington District “Trooper of the Year” The Indiana State Police 2017 “Trooper of the Year” Award was selected by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post. ...

Thursday, April 12 Storytime for preschoolers from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Linton Public Library. Stories, rhymes, songs, activities, crafts and snacks. Friday, April 13 2018 Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, April 13, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at the Greene County Courthouse. Event helps to raise funds for Greene County Sexual Assault Response Team...

Martha J. Bridges, 92, of Linton, went to Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Indianapolis. She was born on June 22, 1925 in Clinton County, to Frank R. and Mary J. (Stern) Galvin. She married the love of her life, James A. Bridges on Aug. 27, 1944...

Saturday, April 21, is the first of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana this year. On these special days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without needing a fishing license or a trout stamp. Free Fishing Days are prime opportunities for families to learn to fish because adults do not need a fishing license on those days, and children ages 17 and younger do not need a license on any day...

Jasonville City Council met in regular session the evening of Monday, April 9. Invocation was led by council member Kent May, and his message on behalf of council and attendees focused on the spirit of the city following devastating straight-line winds the Tuesday prior, resulting in fallen tree limbs and knocking out power for the whole city--some residents for around 24 hours...

Northview made a clean sweep of the Linton tennis courts Wednesday. The Lady Knights won all three singles matches and both doubles pairings shutting out the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners 5-0. Northview won every match in straight sets and no Knight individual or duo lost more than two games in any set...

The Linton-Stockton Miners pounded the horsehide -- and the North Central Thunderbirds -- 12-0 in five innings at Linton’s Roy Herndon Field Wednesday. The Miners cranked out a dozen hits in the abbreviated affair. The visiting Thunderbirds on the other hand weren’t able to manage a single one...

Bloomfield girls tennis finally got the season started and came away with a 5-0 defeat of SWIAC foe North Daviess. Not only was this the first match of the season it was the first match played at the new South Complex courts. The Cardinals singles lineup consisted of one veteran and two rookies. ...