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Eastern Greene Elementary students enjoy Family STEM Night
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
In April 2018, Eastern Greene Elementary students and their families enjoyed an Earth-Day themed STEM event at Eastern Greene Elementary School (EGES), thanks to the efforts of Eastern Greene fourth-grade teacher Amanda Buskirk and Title 1 teacher Kimberly Hill and funding provided by the Greene County Foundation and Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc...
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LPD issues Halloween trick or treating safety guidelines
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
The Linton Police Department, through a press release, has issued a set of Halloween trick or treating and safety guidelines for this year’s holiday. “The Linton Police Department believes the most effective way to keep our children safe is to encourage trick or treating at residences of friends and family,” the release states. ...
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Bedford man arrested for alleged child molesting
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
A Bedford man with a history of sexual misconduct was arrested for child molesting. Jason Patrick Goens, 41, was booked into Greene County Jail on a warrant for Level 1 felony child molesting, where he is being held on $80,000 bond with 10 percent allowed...
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Bloomfield business owner allegedly exposes himself
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
A Bloomfield business owner and former coach was booked into Greene County Jail following allegations of exposing himself to several teens. Terry James Gilmore, 56, was arrested on a warrant for two counts Class B misdemeanor public nudity, Level 6 felony child seduction, Level 6 felony sexual battery and two counts Class A misdemeanor public indecency...
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Hawkins ‘a perfect fit’ for grief care
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
Nichole Hawkins, a certified grief counselor, has what she feels is the best job in the world. Tasked with helping others to find their way after the death of a loved one, most people would consider the job too large to consider. But Hawkins isn’t most people...
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City of Sullivan announces emergency evacuation of 12 North Court Street block
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
City of Sullivan announces emergency evacuation of 12 North Court Street block The City of Sullivan has announced an emergency evacuation for the 12 North Court Street block in Sullivan, Indiana. The former home of the Bodine Law Office, the 3-story building immediately south of Sullivan City Hall, experienced some unexpected structural degradation this morning, resulting in the City’s decision to evacuate the block. ...
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Linton businessman accused of battery
(Local News ~ 10/16/19)
A Linton businessman is accused of battery after allegedly touching a woman’s breast. Larry Kinnett, 86, is facing a preliminary charge of Class A misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene Superior Court by Linton Police Officer Orry Phipps, the charge stems from a Sept. 18 incident in which a woman made a complaint to the Linton Police Department...
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“Luck of the draw” gets Lady Miners bounced in first round
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/19)
In Indiana high school sports, you know that when the postseason comes around the blind draw for Sectionals can be your biggest ally or your greatest enemy. The Lady Miners got the short end of the draw when they drew a first round matchup with Barr-Reeve...