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FREE ACCESS: Greene County EMA issues winter weather statement
(Local News ~ 01/31/22)
The Greene County Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: “Snow fall can be a beautiful dreamland but can turn into a nightmare if you are not ready,” said Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency Roger Axe. “We don’t know what weather we will have, but you have time to prepare in case. Also, if there is no bad weather, you won’t lose what you have spent, you will have it for consumption...
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FREE ACCESS: Tips for preparing for a winter storm
(Local News ~ 01/31/22)
The Greene County Emergency Management Agency shared the following winter storm season planning list ahead of the possible incoming winter weather: Prepare a winter storm plan • Have extra blankets on hand. • Ensure that each member of your household has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat and water-resistant boots...
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Michael Ray Cunningham
(Obituary ~ 01/31/22)
Michael Ray Cunningham, 71, of Linton, left his tired and worn body here on Earth Friday, Jan 28, 2022 to live in eternity with our Lord. Mike’s adoring children were with him in his final moments. Mike was one of nine children born to James and Vinona (Anderson) Cunningham...
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Ricky L. Bowman
(Obituary ~ 01/31/22)
Ricky L. Bowman, age 57, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Linton on May 28, 1964, the son of Jerry Sanford & Wilma (Goodman) Bowman. Ricky worked most of his life as a truck driver, currently working at Dar Pro Solutions in Newberry. He formerly owned and operated Bowman Brothers Drywall, and did subcontract work in construction...
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Scorboard 2-1-22
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/22)
Boys Basketball Friday Shakamak 44, South Vermillion 46 The host Wildcats took the lead with a second to go at the line to win the game. Shakamak defeated North Central the next night to move to 7-9. The Lakers will travel to the Eels of Clay City Thursday...
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Betty Taylor
(Obituary ~ 01/31/22)
Betty Taylor, age 84, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her niece’s house in Scipio. She was born in Martinsville on August 29, 1937, the daughter of Benjamin & Pearl (Key) Taylor. She was a graduate of Gosport High School. ...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 01/31/22)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 71 incidents and calls for service from Jan. 28-30, including one abandoned vehicle, 17 property damage accidents, six personal injury accidents, two animal complaints, two assists to the public, two batteries, three child custodies, one civil dispute, three EMS, two fires, two juvenile complaints, one reckless driver, five road hazards, one attempted suicide, one suspicious, one theft, three transports, two trespassings, one unruly subject, two warrant services, three welfare checks and 10 traffic stops.. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 01/31/22)
CRIMINAL CASES Jonah G. Cooley, 23, Level 5 felony battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman; Level 6 felony battery with prior conviction Malinda L. Bailey, 42, Linton, Level 6 neglect of a dependent Jacob Hasler, 39, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury; Level 6 felony strangulation...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/31/22)
Saturday, February 5 ArtCrafters at the Cabin will be hosting Landscape Painting with Artist Marilyn Stone from noon – 2 p.m. $20 Sign up required so we can have supplies ready. Location: Art Crafters at The Cabin, 2063 W State Road 54, Bloomfield, IN, 812-384-4640...
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Sectional preview: Challenges await county teams
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/22)
After a year where two county teams won their sectional with Linton winning its second state title, none of the five county teams this season are favored to win any of the three participating sectionals. Even with the odds, here is the case for the five schools...
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Jasonville man changes plea in attempted murder case
(Local News ~ 01/31/22)
A Jasonville man who was charged with first degree felony attempted murder, Dustin Turley, 35, changed his plea to guilty Friday and was sentenced to 32 years in prison by the Sullivan County Superior Court. Two years of Turley’s sentence are suspended and he will receive 545 days served and 182 days credit time, reducing his sentence to 28 years with two years probation with electronic monitoring required...
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FREE ACCESS: Greene County EMA asks residents to stay home Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/31/22)
Warning residents of a predicted accumulation of ice on the roads beginning Wednesday afternoon, Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe advises we all rethink the importance of any activities we may have planned for Wednesday evening...
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Miners pull away from Thunderbirds
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/22)
LINTON – Momentum was briefly with the visitors from Eastern Greene in the second quarter when it trailed No. 5 Linton 21-17. The momentum soon evaporated as Linton finished the half on an 8-0 run. Eastern Greene was held to just 13 points in the second half as the Miners won 60-30...
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