Stories from Tuesday, March 30, 2021

We were saddened this week to learn of the death of Larry Shute, the “unofficial mayor of Solsberry.” In his honor, we reprint this Senior Connections story about Larry, written by Editor Patti Danner and published in December 2019. It has been updated to include notice of his passing...

An archery shop in Linton was recently recognized at a state tournament for continuously bringing in new participants. For the fourth consecutive year, Shooters Archery was recognized for “Most New Shooters” at the Indiana Field Archery Association State Indoor Tournament, with several of their participants earning high ranks in the tournament. Co-owners Josh and Krysten McDaniel took 31 of their local shooters to the tournament, with 16 new members in attendance...

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural “Hometown Easter Storywalk” Saturday, March 27 from noon to 2 p.m. During the event, area residents read “There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick” by Lucille Collandro as they strolled down Main St. ...

The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association recognized Linton-Stockton coach Jared Rehmel as one the six girls basketball coaches to be named 2021 Bob King Coaches of the Year. The honor comes after Rehmel and the Miners won their second consecutive state title on the 2A level on Feb. 26...

The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, April 24 at Greene County General Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, prescription drugs and vaping devices. Participants can drive up to the hospital’s main lobby and a hospital representative will meet them at their vehicle to take the medications. Participants are asked to remain inside their vehicles and to wear a mask...

According to the Greene County Prosecutors office, Indiana has seen an increase in the number of social media ‘vigilante’ groups attempting to go after suspected online predators without the support of law enforcement. While these groups may have the best intentions in mind, operating outside the scope of law enforcement can be extremely dangerous for both themselves and others...

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his office is preparing to distribute payments to 236,616 current and former Indiana residents who filed eligible claims for restitution following the massive 2017 Equifax data breach. Each person who filed an eligible claim for restitution at IndianaEquifaxClaims.com will receive approximately $79. ...

The good news for the Bulldog baseball team is that numbers are up for those participating in baseball this year. The bad news is varsity experience is scarce as several players are new to the sport. “Only have two kids returning from the team two years ago. Some of these kids haven’t played in a long time, Coach Phillip Reynolds said...

Technically, Amanda Parr is in her third season at Dugger Union but with the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 Parr and the Bulldogs are having to adapt on the fly. With only one starter back from her 2019 team, Parr has plenty of positions to fill on the roster. Thankfully, she has enough new players to do just that...

For Eastern Greene baseball coach Wesley Arthur, playing Owen Valley in the coming week will be a somber moment. Arthur, who played for Owen Valley, was excited to play against his coaching counterpart at Owen Valley in Ryan Wilcoxen. The two had coached together on a travel baseball team...

Eastern Greene has not been know for its softball program but new coach Tom Bell is aiming to change that. He is also thrilled to be coaching again. “Had the opportunity to come here and we are excited,” Bell said. “Can basically pour into students with what little knowledge that we have and let them get better. ...