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Unruly subject call results in numerous felony charges
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Following a report of an unruly subject in Solsberry to Greene County Central Dispatch on Dec. 8, a Bloomington man, Sydney V. Farni, 27, was booked into the Greene County Jail on preliminary charges of Level 5 felony intimidation with a deadly weapon, Level 6 felony intimidation on law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor interference with reporting a crime and two counts of Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief...
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Carol Lynn Fry Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/18/23)
Carol Lynn Fry Smith, 73, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away peacefully from cancer on November 18, 2023 in Phoenix, Ariz.. Born on August 10, 1950 in Linton, Carol lived in Arizona for nearly 50 years. Carol had a fulfilling career working in various management positions at US West and QWest telephone companies. She was known for her dedication and professionalism in her work...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 12/18/23)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 44 incidents and calls for service from Dec. 15-17, including two batteries, two extra patrols, two animal complaints, five property damage accidents, four suspicious, three personal injury accidents, one sex offense, one transport, two EMS, two threats, three domestic disputes, five assists to other departments, one juvenile complaint, one theft, two welfare checks, one reckless driver, one assist to the public, three civil disputes, one harassment two traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Saturday, December 23 The Linton Elks Lodge 866 will host a free drive-up Christmas dinner giveaway beginning at 10 a.m.. 600 meals will be given as they are first come first serve while supplies last. If you are requesting a large quantity, call ahead and make arrangements at 812-236-5367. Volunteers for the event are appreciated and are asked to contact the Linton Elks Lodge 866...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 12/18/23)
CRIMINAL CASES Randy E. Hughbanks, 35, Linton, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement; Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Kevin V. Caldwell, 50, Solsberry, Level 5 felony failure to register as a sex or violent offender Timothy J. Hale, 58, Linton, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery...
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New curriculum/instructional coach position approved by BSD
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees met for their regular monthly public session on Dec. 14, this time in a different location as a result of the highly-anticipated Holiday Bazaar event and Book Fair in the media center. Following a lengthy discussion, the board approved of the creation of a curriculum/instructional coach position in a 5-2 vote...
- SCCC implements new community Blessing Box (Local News ~ 12/18/23)
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City of Linton holiday trash pick-up
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
The City of Linton Street and Sanitation Department wishes to inform residents of the schedule for trash pick-up during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Trash for Dec. 25 will be picked up on Dec. 26. Trash for Dec. 26 and 27 will be picked up on Dec. 27...
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Lady Miners win fifth straight
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/23)
After a big conference victory on Thursday, Dec. 12, the Linton girls basketball team stayed home to take on Mitchell as the Lady Miners won their fifth straight in a 55-21 win. The Lady Miners led 14-5 after the first quarter, going up 19-5 with 5:58 left in the second quarter...
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Miners take fifth place at holiday tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/23)
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Linton Miners took fifth place at the Conrad Allen Holiday Tournament thanks to a 71-41 victory over North Clay. The Miners are now 5-1 on the season. Against North Clay, sophomore Jackson Miller came back into the starting lineup and hit three triples in the first quarter as the Miners led 24-13 after the first quarter...
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May leads Lakers to comeback victory
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/23)
After a 88-43 loss to Parke Heritage on Friday, the Shakamak boys basketball team bounced back with a come-from-behind victory on Saturday, Dec. 16. Senior JT May helped the Lakers outscore North Vermillion by 21 in the second half, scoring 18 of his 29 for the 63-55 victory...
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Bloomfield pushes past WRV for conference win
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/23)
On Friday, Dec. 15, the White River Valley boys got back in the win column with a 61-25 win over Lighthouse Christian Academy. Eight players scored for the Wolverines, with four players scoring 10 and above as the team shot 51% from the field. The Wolverines took an 18-5 lead after the first quarter before scoring 19 points in the second quarter to take a 37-13 lead into halftime...
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Worthington Council bids farewell, gets update from SIDC
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
The Worthington Town Council and residents in attendance last Tuesday were given an update on the town’s sewer project during a public hearing conducted by Michelle Carrico of the Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC). Carrico said the project will include a UV disinfection system to replace the current chlorine-based one. Currently, the town’s plant struggles to remove ammonia, specifically in cold weather...
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GCHS announces limited-time $10 spay/neuter vouchers offered by Pet Friendly Services
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
In an announcement intended to spread awareness, the Greene County Humane Society would like to alert residents that Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, based in Indianapolis, is offering low-income pet owners $10 spay and neuter services statewide while supplies last...
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Frigid food giveaway helps record number on Monday at Humphreys Park
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
The final food giveaway at Humphreys Park for 2023 broke records, helping 484 individuals in 159 households. Of this number, 123 were over 60, 157 were under 18 and 204 were ages 18 to 60. “We nearly doubled the amount of people we able to serve last time,” said organizer Wendy Bailey. “We are blessed to be a group of amazing individuals with big beautiful hearts.”...
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Community Christmas party a warm holiday gathering at Meek Financial
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Meek Financial, located at 89 A St. NE in Linton, was the place to be on Friday evening, December 15. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the community-minded Meek Financial, owned and operated by Timothy and Talli Meek, hosted an inaugural Community Christmas party...
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