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Police seek alleged 'meth' dealer on a warrant
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-09 13:00:02
Linton police are seeking the arrest of a 23-year-old Sullivan County man on drug-related charges. A warrant was issued Monday in Greene Superior Court for Chad R. McGhee, of 8685 E. Pleasant Maple Street, Carlisle. McGhee is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a class B felony; and possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture, a class D felony...
Counterfeiters strike in southern Greene County
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-09 12:00:02
Police are on the lookout for a couple caught on a video surveillance camera trying to pass a counterfeit bill to an alert cashier who spotted the fake. Greene County Sheriff's Detective George Dallaire is warning cashiers and merchants to pay attention to their bills coming in and be aware the suspects might try to use the bills in other locations...
Shelburn man draws 45 year prison term for murder/arson with local connection
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-09 10:00:02
A Shelburn man was sentenced Monday to 45 years in prison after admitting he strangled his ex-girlfriend, then set her mobile home and truck on fire in June 2009. Gregory Hale, 35, pleaded guilty to murder and arson in Sullivan Superior Court. As part of a negotiated plea agreement, Hale admitted to strangling the mother of his child, Jennifer Peak, 34, of Paxton...
Eastern to move graduation day due to snow make up days
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 22:00:02
Eastern-Greene seniors will be graduating one week later than what was originally planned. Due to inclement weather closing school for several days, the Eastern-Greene School Board adjusted their plan during their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening...
Jasonville waiting on firehouse bid recommendations from the engineer
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 22:00:02
Mayor Roy Terrill announced at Jasonville's City Council meeting Monday evening that the city is waiting on recommendations from engineers before it can continue with funding for firehouse bids. Ten bids have been submitted. Terrell also reported that several people have inquired about city property for sale. However, he said before there are any transactions the properties have to be properly listed and advertised...
Back to school dates put to the ballot at Northeast School Corporation
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 22:00:02
School's in - but when? Now, staff, students and teachers will have a greater say in when classes start, courtesy of an Internet poll initiated by Northeast School Corp. NESC Superintendent Mark Baker received permission from the board of school trustees Monday to post three proposed schedules on the school corporation's website beginning Wednesday. Visitors can then vote on their preferred calendar through March 26...
Linton City Council passes golf cart ordinance
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 21:00:02
Although the golf cart ordinance was passed in a 4-0 vote during the Monday meeting of the Linton City Council, it's not effective until further details are ironed out. "The inspection process has to be set," explained Linton Mayor Tom Jones. And when it's effective look for police enforcement...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 20:00:01
Bloomfield School Board The Bloomfield School Board will meet for a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the junior high school conference room. Gospel sing Hobbieville Christian Fellowship is hosting an old-fashioned gospel sing at 6 p.m. Saturday. All gospel singers are welcome...
Linton man behind bars on meth charge
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 20:00:01
One Linton man was arrested Friday and police are looking for another -- both are suspected of being involved in a methamphetamine manufacturing operation. Kevin W. Moore, 36, Linton, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine...
Saturday school attendance tops 77 percent at Linton-Stockton
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 20:00:01
It was school as normal for Linton-Stockton students on Saturday. The overall attendance rate for the snow make-up day was almost 80 percent, explained L-S High School Principal Nathan Moore. "It worked pretty well. Some people had some pre-arranged situations that had been set," he added, noting he had reserve duty and was unable to attend...
Marsh Madness event draws big crowd: First-ever bird festival showcases Goose Pond FWA
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 19:00:02
It was truly Marsh Madness as people stood in line Saturday morning to enter the Roy Clark building at Humphreys Park in Linton. The crowd was even larger than anticipated with nearly 600 people attending by noon. An extra tour of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area had to be added to the schedule to accommodate those who were waiting to take a tour of the state wetland...
Linton Firefighters called to house fire Sunday
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-08 20:00:01
Linton Firefighters were called to a Sunday afternoon house fire after receiving the 9-1-1 call from a neighbor. Firefighters arrived at 89 SE 7th St. at 5:16 p.m. and were able to knock the fire out within 10 minutes, explained Linton Fire Chief Gary Tannehill in a Monday morning interview with the Greene County Daily World. The home is ow
UPDATED: Dense fog advisory issued; some schools delayed
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-08 06:00:02
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR GREENE COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. VISIBILITIES OF ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED. REDUCED AND FLUCTUATING VISIBILITIES MAY MAKE TRAVEL HAZARDOUS AT TIMES. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING...SLOW DOWN... USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS...AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU...
Bloomfield falls in 2A final to South Knox, 50-45; Lakers drop heartbreaker in 1A final
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-06 21:00:02
Class 2A Final at North Knox South Knox 50, Bloomfield 45 Final Class 1A Final at White River Valley North Central 36, Shakamak 35 Final
Shawnee Theatre: Curtain call costly but a great community affair
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
Indiana's oldest continuously running professional summer theatre, Shawnee Theatre, was featured at Thursday's luncheon meeting of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. Shawnee Board President Jack Terrell said everything is in place for the launching of the 51st season...
Shawnee Theatre's 51st season to feature music, laughter and thrills
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
Look for the Shawnee Theatre's 51st season to bring music, laughter and thrill to its audience. "Steel Magnolias", "Sherlock Holmes" and "Honky Tonk Angels" -- which is a tribute to the women of country music -- highlight the upcoming season. "Our audience is a great bunch. They love a wide variety of things, and I think there is a bit for everyone," explained Producing Artistic Director Matthew Graber. "From top to bottom it is an extremely entertaining summer of theatre."....
Bad check writers to have tougher time thanks to prosecutor's new program
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
From now on, writers of bad checks are going to have a tougher time in Greene County, according to Prosecuting Attorney Jarrod Holtsclaw. The Greene County Prosecutor's Office has recently partnered with the "BounceBack" check recovery service to implement a new Check Enforcement Program....
Andy Davis to run for seat on WRV School board
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
Andy Davis is running for the at-large seat on the White River Valley School Board because he feels it's the best place where he can support and have a positive impact on the school system. "I bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the table as a potential board member with my background and involvement in education in general, and in administrative positions in particular," said Davis. ....
Brent Sparks to run for seat on Worthington Town Council
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
Brent Sparks has announced his intent to run for Worthington Town Council. "This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, even before I moved to Worthington," Sparks explained. "I have always had a desire to help out at a local level and I think that this is a great opportunity."....
Six candidates in the running for 2010 Freedom Festival Queen
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-05 18:00:02
Six Linton-Stockton High School seniors will compete for the title of 2010 Freedom Festival Queen March 13. The annual Freedom Festival Queen contest, sponsored by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, will take place at 7 p.m. at the L-S High School's auditeria.
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-05 17:00:01
Dugger Lodge Dugger Lodge # 721 F&AM will meet March 18. Work in EA degree at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren welcome. Linton Masons to meet Linton Masonic Lodge #560 F&AM will have a called meeting on the E.A. Degree March 11. Dinner at 6 p.m. with degree work at 7 p.m.. All Masons are welcome to attend...
Bloomfield student qualifies for National Geographic Bee
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-05 17:00:01
Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School student Jared M Bond has qualified for the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state Bee will be conducted on Friday, April 9, at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis...
Golf cart ordinance on Monday's agenda of Linton City Council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-05 17:00:01
The golf cart ordinance tops the agenda of the monthly meeting of the Linton City Council on Monday. Linton Mayor Tom Jones explained, "If the majority of people want that, then that's what we'll do." In the past, Jones has stressed safety as his main concern when it comes to legalizing golf carts in the city...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 18:00:01
Superintendents' Governing Board The Superintendents' Governing Board of Orange, Lawrence, Martin and Greene joint services will meet in executive session at 9:30 a.m. on March 10 in the joint service conference room at the Bedford location. An open session will follow...
Bloomfield Chamber program to feature local business talent
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 18:00:01
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to conduct a community meeting early next month that will showcase the products and talents of an entrepreneur, an artist/business owner and a successful movie computer animator, all hailing from Greene County...
Firefighters train on old house
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 18:00:01
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 18:00:01
If home repair is in your future then mark your calendar for the upcoming 2010 Spring Expo scheduled for Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Linton. The Linton-Stockton Chamber sponsored event is free and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. L-S Chamber Executive Director Cheryl Hamilton provided the details...
Another criminal case filed against Walls
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 18:00:01
A new criminal case has been filed against a 51-year-old Bloomfield woman, Cindy Walls, who has already been charged with Class C felony forgery. A pre-trial hearing in the forgery case is scheduled for Monday on the docket of Greene Superior Court...
Linton-Stockton SEEK students take on crime scene investigation
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 17:00:02
Linton-Stockton Elementary School SEEK students were on the trail of a crime on Wednesday. Susan Anderson, SEEK sponsor and first-grade teacher, provided details on the group's first crime scene investigation. "CSI is such a popular show right now -- it's all about inquiry and asking questions. That's also what SEEK's all about," Anderson said...
Marsh Madness takes flight this weekend
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-04 17:00:02
In an effort to showcase the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area to local residents and people who live throughout the Midwest, the first-ever Marsh Madness Bird Festival will take flight this weekend. The event will coincide with the annual Sandhill Crane and water fowl migration now under way...
No injuries in chain-reaction four vehicle accident early Tuesday
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 21:00:01
Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Terry L. Wade responded to a chain-reaction accident involving four vehicles in eastern Greene County early Tuesday but he said none of the drivers were injured. All four of the vehicles were southbound on State Road 45 just north of the intersection with SR 58 north of Crane in Jackson Township -- the 911 call came in at 7:25 a.m...
Two jailed when police respond to domestic disturbance
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 21:00:01
When police responded to a domestic disturbance in Linton on Monday afternoon, both a man and woman ended up taking a trip to the county jail. Bradley J. Stantz, 21, and Patricia P. Stantz, 19, both of Linton, were both booked in by Officer Karl Jacobshagen of the Linton Police Department on preliminary charges of domestic battery...
Public can inspect voting machines on April 14
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 21:00:01
A routine public test of the county's electronic MicroVote system will be conducted April 14. The test, which is required by state election officials, will take place at 1 p.m. in the Greene County Voter Registration office, located on the second floor of the county courthouse in Bloomfield...
Knox County Sheriff visits Sandborn Town Council
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 21:00:01
SANDBORN -- Knox County Sheriff Mike Morris and chief deputy Dan Mooney visited the Sandborn Town Council meeting Tuesday evening to answer questions that have arisen at past council meetings. The first question asked by council president Russ Walls was regarding ordinances on golf carts and four-wheelers...
Ag Day event to unfold March 19
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 16:00:02
SWITZ CITY -- The annual Ag Day event is being celebrated at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds on Friday, March 19. This not-for-profit event is sponsored by Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, the Ag Day Committee and the local agriculture community...
Dream Season: Tiny L & M made tourney run that drew national attention 25 years ago
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 15:00:02
As Indiana high schools tip off this week for the 100th boys basketball state tournament, local roundball fans can still fondly remember the dream season and tourney run that tiny L&M High School put together 25 years ago. The 1984-85 L&M squad was nothing short of remarkable at both ends of court...
'Dream seasons' were a special time for Oliphant
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 15:00:02
Basketball has long been a part of his life. Former L&M High School boys basketball coach Tom Oliphant came from a coaching family and he admits the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons were the "happiest" of his coaching career. L&M, which stands for Lyons and Marco -- two small Greene County communities -- was closed after the 1990 school year and became part of the White River Valley consolidation...
An enjoyable time for all: L & M players enjoyed late-night games and tournament run
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-03 15:00:02
Some of players who comprised the L&M Braves basketball team 25 years ago agree they enjoyed a special couple of basketball seasons in a time when it was great to be a kid growing up in Greene County. Memories of those years won't easily go away. "That's the stuff you dream of as a kid. ...
Bloomfield to continue pursuit of stray dogs; owners will be cited
From The Greene County Daily World
Updated: 2010-03-03 15:00:02
By Nick Schneider ASSISTANT EDITOR The stray dog problem was discussed again by the Bloomfield Town Council on Tuesday night. It's not a new topic and one that has been talked about by the council members and town police plenty of times before. At the suggestion of a resident, who recently called the town hall to complain about the continuing problem with stray dogs, the council and town marshal Ken Tharp again reviewed the current ordinance and urged owners to keep their animals on a lease or they could be fined. Tharp stressed that if the dogs can be caught and the owners determined, they are cited. Some dogs are more difficult than others to catch. Tharp pointed out that several officers have been trying to catch a small black dog that is wearing a collar for some time now, but they have been unsuccessful. "I believe it is abandoned and we do cite them when we do find the owners, but if you can't find the owners, you can't cite them," Tharp said. The current fine schedule is a $25 fine to the owner for the first violation, $50 the next time and $100 for a third offense. Tharp said he does not have any kind of tranquilizer weapon and sometimes catching a dog is a real challenge. "I've also told my guys, they are not going to get bit by a dog either. We will destroy the dog, if it turns aggressive," he stressed. Chief Deputy Harvey Holt called the stray dog problem the top complaint received by the department. Tharp said the increasing number of stray dogs in town might be a sign of the current economic times. "With the economy the way it is, people are cutting costs and the dogs are the first ones to be turned out. It's just a continuous problem," he stated.
Bloomfield Council to eliminate parking spots because of safety concerns
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 23:00:02
The Bloomfield Town Council took action Tuesday night to eliminate five parking spots on South Washington Street that were called a traffic hazard. The council voted 3-0 to designated the spots, located south of the American Legion Post 196's driveway, "no parking" locations...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 17:00:02
Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will host a scrubs sale from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on March 10 in the hospital lobby. The public is welcome. Scrubs, uniforms, shoes, small equipment will be for sale. Quilt show...
Local woman assists soldiers in calling home
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 17:00:02
A Linton businesswoman aims to help those answering the call of duty to call home easier, collecting donated cell phones to raise funds for soldiers which will assist them with phoning home. Realtor Brenda Pafford's interest in the program is partly personal. Both her parents served in the military, as did several cousins and a stepsister's husband. She's also worked with clients who served...
Census forms will be hand delivered in rural parts of county
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 17:00:02
If you live in rural Greene County, then look for your Census form to be hand-delivered to your home. Bill Morris, local Census area manager, provided the details. "The Census as of yesterday (Monday) is involved in leaving questionnaires at people's homes who do not have (city) addresses," Morris said. "We call that the project Update/Leave."...
Linton to host community garden
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 17:00:02
If you've ever had the gardening bug but don't have a spot to plant your seed, then look no further than the community garden in Linton. "The ministry of the Linton community along with other volunteers have worked hard this winter to put plans in place for a community garden," explained Nancy Reburn, a local Master Gardener...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-02 16:00:02
The Family Life Center has once again expanded its ministry. Dianne Langer, executive director of the center, shared details on the FLC's recent growth. "The Living Word Ministries (LWM) has grown in three ways," she said. LWM now has a lending library with hundreds of books...
Switz City to form fire territory with Grant and Fairplay townships
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-01 22:00:02
In a public hearing preceding the Switz City Town Council meeting Monday evening, trustees and members of the advisory boards from Grant and Fairplay townships met with the council to present an agreement for the establishment of a Fire Territory with Switz City, Grant and Fairplay townships. The Agreement was explained by Grant Township trustee, Rick Graves...
Dugger softball league hits home run in funding request
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-01 21:00:01
It's a case of concession confusion: The Dugger Youth League could stand to raise a $2,000 match aimed at refitting their treats stand. While that amount's not peanuts - nor Cracker Jacks - the town of Dugger gladly put up half the money to assist the softball league...
Another arrest made in connection with Friday's cocaine bust
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-01 21:00:01
Another man was jailed over the weekend in connection with Friday's arrest of Lee J. Johnson on suspicion of dealing cocaine. Austin James Lucas, 20, Linton, was taken into custody Saturday on a warrant issued for his arrest. The preliminary charges filed against Lucas late Friday in Greene Circuit Court included dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, a Class C felony; and maintaining a common nuisance, a Class D felony...
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-01 17:00:02
Silent auction/dinner A silent auction and dinner is slated for March 15 at Angie's Hometown Cafe in Clay City. To make dinner reservations call (812) 939-3909. Proceeds benefit the Clay City Fair fireworks on July 10. Biscuit and gravy breakfast The Jasonville Senior Center will host a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast from 7 - 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Carry-out and other items are also available. The center is located at 145 S. Lawton St...
Shakamak student faces alleged charge of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription
From The Greene County Daily World
Added: 2010-03-01 17:00:02
A Shakamak student faces an alleged charge of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription after an incident at the school. Daniel G. Jones, 18, has been summoned to appear in Greene County Circuit Court on March 10 for allegedly having four Alprazolam pills at school...
