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Head Coach Joe Pigg resigns from WRV girls basketball program
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 22:00:04
Joe Pigg has resigned from his position as head coach of the girls varsity basketball program at White River Valley. Pigg submitted a letter of resignation to WRV Superintendent Layton Wall early in the week and the WRV School Board voted to accept the resignation during a board meeting Thursday evening...
Drug bust near a school sends two to jail
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 20:00:08
Two Linton residents were arrested late Wednesday when several members of the Greene County Drug Task Force arrived at their NW 3rd Street residence to execute a search warrant. April Lois Feutz, 31, and Brandon Scott Missel, 26, were both taken into custody and transported without incident to the Greene County Jail...
Music Fest fans, bands come from near and far
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 16:00:06
If you rock it, they will come. This weekend's sixth annual Linton Music Festival isn't just a chance for free family fun spread across the Labor Day weekend. During the holiday, the Fest, a labor of love for area musicians, has performances slated across three stages Friday through Sunday...
Community Learning Center won't close
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 16:00:06
Despite circulating rumors, the former Greene County Community Learning Center at Switz City remains open and ready to serve area students. The center, which has been closed for several weeks during a staffing transition period, will soon have a new director, regular business hours and courses will be offered this fall, according to Ivy Tech-Wabash Valley Region director of outreach Jill Blunk...
Library seeks volunteers to help with grounds work
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 16:00:06
The Linton Public Library is in need of some outdoor upkeep and needs volunteers for its upcoming Grounds Work Days. Shelley Williams, library director, shared details on the upcoming grounds beautification days which are slated for the first and third Fridays in September and October from 9-11 a.m...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-02 16:00:02
Friday, September 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 7 The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the fire station, located on Mill Street. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Thursday, Sept. 9 Friday, Sept. 10...
Wood gets 18 years in methamphetamine case
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 21:00:02
The case where an off-duty police officer was out mushroom hunting last spring, and instead of finding mushrooms found three men suspected of being in the woods to do some "cooking" in a clandestine methamphetamine lab, is coming to a close. Stephen C. Wood, 35, one of the suspects, was sentenced this week to 18 years in prison...
WPD offers tips for Worthington yard sale shoppers and sellers
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 19:00:05
With thousands of people expected to be strolling and driving on the streets of Worthington for yard sale day, the Worthington Police Department is suggesting a few tips for an enjoyable and safe day for residents and shoppers. Town Marshal Dennis Conaway said the streets are always congested on yard sale day and the most important thing to remember is to slow down and be respectful of others...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 19:00:05
Thursday, Sept. 2 Friday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 7 The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the fire station, located on Mill Street. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Thursday, Sept. 9...
Worthington yard sale day set for Saturday
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-09-01 19:00:05
WORTHINGTON -- Saturday is yard sale day in Worthington. For one day a year, this quiet, peaceful town becomes a mecca for shoppers hunting for trash and treasures at sales set up all over town. Sponsored by the Worthington Lions Club, the date of the annual sale is easy to remember. It's always on the calendar for the Saturday before Labor Day.....
Eastern Greene County man agrees to plea deal
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 17:00:01
A defendant arrested last month in a large scale theft ring signed a negotiated plea agreement Tuesday. David E. Arnett, II, 27, of Shady Meadows Subdivision in eastern Greene County, signed the plea deal with Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw...
Linton Music Festival: Provides major economic impact in community
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 16:00:03
As the sixth annual Linton Music Festival prepares to kick off Friday evening, city officials and business representatives are gearing up for a busy weekend. Linton Mayor Tom Jones says there is no doubt that the festival creates additional business and generates tourism in the community...
LPD updating business owner contract information
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 16:00:03
The Linton Police Department is updating its Rolodex and local business owners may get a call asking for basic contact information. Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell explained. "We have an intern...who will be calling people here in the Linton area or business owners outside of Linton. It is legitimate and we are basically updating our Rolodex."...
Gun club break-in under investigation
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 16:00:03
The Triple H Gun Club in rural Linton was hit with a burglary during the early morning hours on Monday and reportedly had several guns stolen. Suspects forced entry into the building, forced entry into the gun safe and several guns were stolen from the safe, explains a Greene County Sheriff Department news release received Wednesday afternoon...
Scammed Linton woman says you can never be too careful with bank accounts
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 15:00:02
In Tracy Hunt's view, a person can never be too careful with their finances, especially their online bank and credit card accounts. The 43-year-old Linton woman had the horrible experience last week of finding out her checking account at Crane Federal Credit Union had been nearly cleaned out after a series of unauthorized transactions were made out of Mexico using a forged debit card...
Crane hosts largest blood drive of summer
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 13:00:01
CRANE -- Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane helped fight this season's blood bank shortages by hosting the largest blood drive in Indiana so far this summer on July 28-29. Employees donated more than 275 units of blood during the two-day blood drive, surpassing the command's goal by nearly 50 units...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 10:00:02
Two-year-old Westin LeDune watches Peabody Coal Company's dragline move earlier this week near the former Storybook Village near Dugger. His daddy is an underground coal miner in Petersburg. He is the son of Dusty and Merry LeDune of Linton. Westin's grandparents and great grandparents used to own and run Storybook Village and he got to watch the dragline move across behind the old park. ...
Linton man killed in mining accident
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-09-01 21:00:02
A Linton man died Tuesday evening in a mine at Triad Mine in northern Knox County near Freelandville. Brian Mason, 25, was driving a large surface mine truck that drove off a high wall and toppled to the ground and landing on its top about 5:15 p.m., according to Freelandville Volunteer Fire Chief Patrick Reynolds...
List named Rust Communications regional vice president
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-09-01 08:00:02
Rust Communications has elevated three of its veteran group publishers to roles as regional vice presidents, working with Rust newspaper publishers in different regions of the country. Randy List, based in Indiana, has added responsibilities in central Tennessee and Iowa...
Eastern-Greene approves 2011 budget
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 19:00:01
Eastern Greene School Corp. trustees unanimously approved a $15.1 million 2011 budget Monday. Trustees also extended the contracts of school administrators two years, though with a pay freeze for the 2010-11 school year. "This budget is basically the same as what we had last year," Superintendent Ty Mungle said...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 17:00:02
Wednesday, Sept. 1 Thursday, Sept. 2 Friday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 7 The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the fire station, located on Mill Street. Thursday, Sept. 9...
MainSource Bank employees reach out and give back to the community
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-08-31 21:00:02
A Greene County bank is giving money back to the community through an employee payroll deduction plan that is boasted by a corporate match donation. More than $2,000 was recently awarded to area community organizations through a payroll deduction program initiated at MainSource Bank in cooperation with the Greene County Community Foundation.
Carlisle company launches 'green' fuel pellet product
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 16:00:01
CARLISLE -- American Pellet Supply, LLC launched its green renewable-based Lil Stoker fuel pellet product this month, expecting to capture a major share of the rapidly growing U.S. fuel pellet industry, according to Michael Myers, president. Extremely popular in Europe where up to 50 percent of homes are heated with fuel pellets, fuel pellet use has more than doubled in the United States in the past few years. ...
National magazine ranks Linton firm among fastest growing private companies
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 16:00:01
Inc. magazine today ranked Lewellyn Technology, Inc. No. 2,412 on its fourth annual Inc. 5,000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. ...
Wearing jeans more than just a casual dress day at Linton-Stockton
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 15:00:02
Wearing jeans on Fridays at one local school is about more than just casual dress day. Project Hope is not only bringing hope to some Linton-Stockton students it's also giving teachers, staff and administration something to look forward to. L-S Superintendent Nick Karazsia explained, "It's $1 every Friday (for school administration, staff and teachers) to wear jeans and the money is used for students."...
Clerk told to 'shop local' for office furniture by the county council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 15:00:02
The Greene County Council had a real clear message Monday afternoon for county clerk Jackie Winstead: Shop local. The council directed Winstead to "shop around" inside Greene County and provide them with some additional quotes at the next regular meeting for office furniture she wants to buy for her courthouse office...
Something to crow about: The renamed Roosters are ready to rock the Linton Music Fest Saturday
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 15:00:02
Most roosters crow at the sunrise, but Saturday night proves the exception to the rule. As the sun sets over Linton Music Festival attendees will witness a festival mainstay and one of the most potent local rock bands around, the Little Red Roosters...
No serious injuries reported in Tuesday morning semi crash in Worthington
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-31 12:00:02
No one was seriously injured in a semi-tractor trailer accident in Worthington early Tuesday morning. Devon Samuels, 39, of Conyers, Ga., was transported to Bloomington Hospital's emergency room following the 5:08 a.m. wreck, according to Worthington Town Marshal Dennis Conaway...
Eastern-Greene parents seek more time on the field for youth football
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 23:00:03
SOLSBERRY -- A decision to nick off several youth league kick-offs had parents ticked off at Eastern Greene School Corp. Monday. About 150 Community Football League supporters rallied during the trustees meeting to expand the games allowed the league on the revamped school football field...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 22:00:02
Martinsville defeated visiting Bloomfield 25-17, 25-20, 25-24 in a high school volleyball match Monday night. The loss was the sixth in eight matches for the Lady Cardinals. "We had a nice night serving," said Bloomfield coach Susie Schulte. "We had just one service error...
County Council set to trim $650,000 from 2011 General Fund budget
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 21:00:01
Greene County Council members enter next week's budget hearings with the task of trimming about $650,000 from the submitted 2011 General Fund budgets that the various department heads and officeholders have projected. That's much better than last year when about $800,000 was trimmed in the hearing process...
Charges filed against alleged Palace Bar burglar
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-08-30 22:00:02
Preliminary charges of burglary and theft were filed Monday against Carl L. Finley, the 40-year-old man accused of burglarizing the Palace Bar in Linton early Friday morning. The Linton Police Department began an investigation into the burglary after the owner of the bar noticed the back door was open, realized he was missing money and contacted police...
Rear-end collision sends one woman to hospital
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 19:00:02
One woman was taken to the emergency room and two others, including an infant, were also treated for injuries after an accident involving two vehicles on Base Road south of Linton early Monday afternoon. Carri Hughes, 49, Bloomfield, was transported by the Greene County Ambulance Service to Greene County General Hospital...
Five candidates enter Eastern Greene board race
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 17:00:02
The deadline for filing to run in the November election to fill three seats on the Eastern Greene School Board has passed and five candidates have entered the race. Donald T. "Donnie" James, an incumbent, has filed his candidacy for the seat representing Center Township. He will run unopposed...
Greene County farms honored by state
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 17:00:02
Two Greene County farms that have been in the same families for more than 100 years were recently recognized by state agriculture officials. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and Indiana Agriculture Director Joe Kelsay recently honored 34 families with the Hoosier Homestead Award at the 4-H Exhibit Hall at the Indiana State Fair...
Linton police turning up the heat
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-30 17:00:02
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the Linton Police Department is turning up the heat on impaired drivers. The LPD is participating in Indiana's "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest" impaired driving crackdown over 21 days that began Aug. 20 and will continue through Sept. 12...
Breaking News: Bloomfield American Legion Color Guard unit wins national crown
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-28 22:00:02
The Bloomfield American Legion Post No. 196 Color Guard won the national championship in competition staged Saturday morning in Milwaukee, Wis.
UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Worthington man killed in head-on crash
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-28 09:00:02
A 49-year-old Worthington man, David R. "Pete" Sayers, was pronounced dead at an Indianapolis hospital as a result of injuries he received in a tragic head-on crash Friday evening....
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 21:00:02
Saturday, Aug. 28 Sunday, Aug. 29 Monday, Aug. 30 Tuesday, Aug. 31 Wednesday, Sept. 1 The Linton Public Library will open late (at noon) to provide in-service training for staff. Thursday, Sept. 2 Friday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6...
I-69 opponents dominate hearing
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 17:00:02
SOLSBERRY -- A public comment hearing Thursday night at Eastern Greene Middle School on the proposed Interstate 69 expansion from U.S. 231 south to State Road 37 near Crane NSA brought out 750 concerned citizens. A majority of those who spoke opposed the new highway, citing financial and environmental worries...
New Eastern Greene band direcctor in need of instruments; donations or loaners being accepted
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 16:00:03
It didn't take new Eastern Greene School band director Keegan White long to notice there is a problem. He has students who cannot afford to lease or buy band instruments. White, a native of Bloomington, is the only band director in the district -- teaching about 250 sixth grade through the 12th grade students at the middle and high schools...
$1.1 million in federal stimulus dollars for education could be coming to Greene County
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 16:00:03
Greene County's five school districts could receive a combined total of more than $1.1 million in federal stimulus money for education if a request to the U.S. Department Education from the governor is successful. Gov. Mitch Daniels has asked for about $407 million in federal stimulus money for schools and Medicaid, even though he has criticized it...
17th annual Kid's Fair coming September 11
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 16:00:03
Watch out for the circus to hit the 17th annual Kid's Fair -- which is slated for Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Linton National Guard Armory. The fair is free and open to the public, explained Nancy Cummings, who serves as the media contact for the event...
No comments received on proposed Bloomfield school budget
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 16:00:03
No one showed up to comment Thursday night at a brief public hearing on Bloomfield School District's proposed $10.5 million 2011 budget. The board conducted a brief public hearing on the proposed 2011 budget, Capital Projects Fund Plan and School Bus Replacement Plan...
Bloomfield school marketing plan nets several new students; final enrollment numbers are still out
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 16:00:03
Officials won't know for sure until the numbers are tallied in early September, but it looks like student enrollment is up in the Bloomfield School District. Superintendent Dan Sichting reported to the board that as of Thursday enrollment stood at 1,043 students. That's up from 1,019 that were enrolled at the end of last school year...
Good turnouot for High Lift Trail Day at Redbird SRA
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 15:00:02
DUGGER -- Hi-Lift Jack Company of Bloomfield hosted its first annual Hi-Lift Trail Day on Aug. 21 at Redbird SRA near Dugger. More than 150 vehicles and 300 people were in attendance for the inaugural appreciation event. At least 23 different off-roading clubs were represented...
Man accused of breaking in to Palace Bar
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-27 15:00:02
A burglary at the Palace Bar in Linton during the early morning hours on Friday has landed one man in jail. Carl Lee Finley was arrested in connection with the incident and faces possible charges of theft and burglary, said Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell...
Bloomfield Teachers Association shows solidarity to school board
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-26 23:00:02
Members of the Bloomfield Teacher's Association (BTA) displayed a show of solidarity to the Bloomfield Board of School Trustees at Thursday night's monthly meeting. The BTA members -- numbering 38 -- attended the board meeting, packing the junior high conference room to a standing room only crowd. Some teachers were even sitting on the floor and a couple of them even crowded together on a single chair...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-26 20:00:02
Friday, Aug. 27 Saturday, Aug. 28 Sunday, Aug. 29 Monday, Aug. 30 Tuesday, Aug. 31 Wednesday, Sept. 2 The Linton Public Library will open late (at noon) to provide in-service training for staff. Friday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Sunday, Sept. 5 Monday, Sept. 6...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-08-26 16:00:02
Linton businessman Mike Morin and his stepchildren, Mason and Alexis Boyd, got an upclose look at Peabody's dragline earlier this week near their Cass home in Sullivan County.
