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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 02/01/24)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 54 incidents and calls for service Jan. 29, including five suspicious, five transports, one sex offense, one trash complaint, three domestic disputes, five welfare checks, one theft, two animal complaints, two civil disputes, three personal injury accidents, two burglaries, two assists to other departments, one harassment, one noise complaint, two extra patrols, four property damage accidents, one repo, two warrant services, three title checks, one civil papers service, one road hazard, one reckless driver, one P.O. ...
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Eastern Greene’s season ends in loss to South Knox
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Eastern Greene girls basketball team fell to 2A No. 2 South Knox 68-39 in the first round of Sectional 47. The Lady T-Birds end their season with a 13-11 record, finishing in second place in conference play. Against South Knox, the Lady T-Birds faced a tall task in advancing to the sectional semifinals, as the only team to beat 23-1 South Knox is 2A No. 1 North Knox; the two Knox County teams will face off in a rematch in the sectional semifinal on Friday, Feb. 2...
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Shakamak cruises to round one victory
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Shakamak girls basketball team picked up their first sectional win since the 2020-21 season with a 74-30 victory over Lighthouse Christian Academy. The Lady Lakers are now 17-6 on the year, a program record for single-season wins, with a game against Bloomfield on Friday, Feb. 2 as the winner will take on the winner of Clay City/North Central for the Sectional 57 title...
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Bloomfield picks up round one victory over Dugger
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Bloomfield girls basketball team played on their home court to start their play in Sectional 47 against Dugger. The Lady Cardinals picked up a 57-26 victory to advance to the semifinals, where they will take on 17-6 Shakamak on Friday, Feb. 2...
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Martha Louise Burris
(Obituary ~ 02/01/24)
Martha Louise Burris, 94, of Linton went to Heaven with family by her side at her daughter’s home in Dugger on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1929 in Bloomington to Oscar William and Mary Margaret (Nicholson) Hatton. Martha married the love of her life, James William Burris, on October 3, 1953...
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Linton sophomores conduct mock trials
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
Sophomores in Chelsea Tibbett’s English 10 class learned the ins and outs of conducting civil as well as criminal trials this week, acting as prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs and defendants. Two trial simulations were held, one criminal trial involving a fictitious Indiana police officer accused of murder and another in which an elderly man brought a case against a drug manufacturer accused of failing to disclose certain side effects of one of its heartburn remedies.. ...
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February recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month~Local prosecutor offers tips and behaviors to look for in teens
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
The month of February represents love and Valentine’s Day, but it also offers a time to spotlight teen dating violence in Indiana and across our country during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence occurs between two young people who are currently or were previously in a relationship. ...
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IDDC releases ‘22 contribution of tourism to state economy
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) shows the Indiana tourism industry’s growing momentum and continued positive economic impact. “I am immensely proud of the impact our state’s thriving tourism industry has had on our state,” said Lt. ...
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Greene County Humane Society hosting open house Friday
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
The Greene County Humane Society in Linton, Indiana, is hosting an open house on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. to familiarize the public with the current facility, staff, currently available animals and the need for a new facility. The open house will feature displays around the shelter about the past, present and future of the Greene County Humane Society. ...
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Linton Chamber to begin new program, ‘Eggs & Issues’ Feb. 7
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
The Linton Stockton Chamber of Commerce has come up with a new program for Chamber members and their guests called “Eggs & Issues”. The first session is scheduled for February 7 at the Chamber office, located at 390 A Street NE in Linton. As may be inferred by its title, the program will start early, at 7:30 a.m. and includes a light breakfast as well as a guest speaker...
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Holtsclaw named candidate in Presidential Scholars Program
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
A Bloomfield senior, Boone Holtsclaw, was recently notified of his selection as one of only 163 nominees from the senior class in the State of Indiana as a candidate for the 2024 US Presidential Scholars Award. Holtsclaw is the son of Jarrod and Jessica Holtsclaw of Bloomfield, and attained an SAT score of 1420. His grandparents are Harold and Rita Holtsclaw and Neal and Sue Yake, all of Bloomfield...
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