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BSD Board hears about college experiences at BHS
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
The Bloomfield Board of School Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Jan. 25. as High School Principal David Dean highlighted several recent opportunities for students at Bloomfield High School to receive college experiences. On Jan. 10, sophomores took a trip to Hoosier Hills Career Center where they received a first-hand look at the available programs. ...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 02/05/24)
CRIMINAL CASES Randy E. Hughbanks, 35, Linton, Class B misdemeanor refusal to aid an officer Pamela S. Martinez, 37, Worthington, Class B misdemeanor compulsory school attendance; Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent Anthony D. Moreno, 20, Worthington, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy...
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John David Pritchard
(Obituary ~ 02/05/24)
John David Pritchard, 82, of Linton passed away at 3:55 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born July 12, 1941 in Worthington to Harry Alfred Pritchard Sr. and Vera Barbara (Huller) Pritchard. Survivors include his niece, Laura Webb of Bloomington; cousin, Danny Pritchard of Dugger and many cousins from Paragon and New Jersey...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 02/05/24)
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to 56 incidents and calls for service from Feb. 2-4, including one alarm, one fraud, three property damage accidents, two sex offenses, one suicidal subject, five welfare checks, two thefts, one property damage, two domestic disputes, one transport, seven suspicious, one repo, three reckless drivers, five assists to other departments, four warrant services, one atl, two personal injury accidents, one unruly subject, one assist to the public, one trespass, one title check, one harassment, one battery, one residential entry and seven traffic stops.. ...
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O’Neall of BDR presents to Bloomfield Chamber
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce kicked off the month of February at their regular meeting with plenty in attendance, one being Ryan O’Neall of Bloomfield Downtown Revitalization (BDR). O’Neall passed out a handout highlighting BDR’s community outreach initiatives for the year along with a mission statement, event schedule, contact information and more...
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Lady Lakers fall short in sectional final
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/24)
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Shakamak girls basketball team looked for their first sectional title since 2012-13 as they took on North Central, who was eying their first sectional since 2019-20. In a defensive battle, the Lady Lakers fell just short 33-26 as Shakamak ends the season with a record-setting 18-7 mark...
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Miners down Wolverines, retain county keg for another year
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/24)
The county keg will remain in Linton for another offseason, as the Linton boys basketball team picked up their fifth conference win of the season on Saturday, Feb. 3 in a 72-24 decision over White River Valley. The Miners are now 13-4, winners of their last five games, while the Wolverines fall to 6-11 in the midst of a three-game slide...
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James C. Wolford
(Obituary ~ 02/05/24)
James C. Wolford, 75, of Odon went to Heaven, on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1948 in Linton to Carroll and Elaine (Campbell) Wolford. Jim married his loving wife, Glenda (Britton) Wolford, on June 13, 1970. Jim attended the Plainville Christian Church. ...
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DNR Historic Preservation Month photo contest opens
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
The annual Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) photo contest celebrating Historic Preservation Month has officially opened to photographers of all ages and skill levels. This year, contestants must select one of five categories of which to enter their photo including color, black and white, kids under age 18, altered and photos related to the annual Historic Preservation Month theme of Indiana’s historic scholastic gymnasiums...
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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
Wednesday, February 7 The Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center of Linton will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. at the Carnegie. This meeting is open to the public. Thursday, February 8 Abe Lincoln will be coming to the Bloomfield Library at 6 p.m.. This event geared for all ages will include a great time of fun, laughter and learning about his youth in Indiana and path to becoming President of the United States...
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WRV Elementary Kindergarten signups
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
White River Valley Elementary, located at 484 Main Street in Worthington, will hold Kindergarten Roundups March 7 and April 11, 2024. The award-winning elementary school kindergarten class is open to children who be five years old on or before August 1, 2024...
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Senate passes reading skills bill over bipartisan retention concerns
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
www.indianacapitalchronicle.com/ Legislation aimed at improving student literacy moved out of the Senate on Thursday after an hour of debate on provisions strengthening the state’s approach to retention. Senate Bill 1, a priority bill for Senate Republicans, advanced from the chamber in a 36-13 vote featuring four GOP defectors...
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‘Night to Shine,’ now in it’s 10th year, coming to Linton First Christian Church for the fourth year in a row
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
“Night to Shine,” the nation’s largest collective prom night experience created for people with special needs by the Tim Tebow Foundation and celebrated in unison by churches in at least 56 countries around the world, will be held in Greene County for the fourth year in a row at Linton Christian Church on Friday, February 9...
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McCormick talks teaching, governing with Bloomfield educators and public at the Shawnee
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
Dr. Jennifer McCormick (D), former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (2017 - 2021), former special education and language arts teacher for 10 years, school principal, school superintendent for nearly 15 years and current candidate for Governor of Indiana, spent part of an afternoon at the Shawnee Theatre in Bloomfield Thursday speaking with a group of 11 Bloomfield educators and again in a town hall-style address with members of the general public...
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WRVs Little Paws Preschool registration open
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
White River Valley’s Little Paws Preschool, located at 484 W Main Street in Worthington, is now accepting registrations or the 2024-25 school year. Little Paws Preschool offers a full-day learning program from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with age-appropriate learning centers incorporating art, music, dramatic play, blocks, math, puzzles, games, writing, sensory tables, listening, language, computer skills, gross motor and fine motor skills. ...
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Third annual ‘Autism Rocks & Rolls’ Gala scheduled
(Local News ~ 02/05/24)
“Enjoy a relaxing night of smooth jazz, wine wall, food by Fern and Feast and an amazing silent auction,” the event flyer reads. Popular podcast and autism advocacy organization Autism Rocks and Rolls (ARAR) will hold its third annual Gala celebration and fundraiser at Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 3-5:30pm (EST) at the Woolery Mill, 2250 W. Sunstone Dr. in Bloomington...
- WRV Homecoming candidates (Local News ~ 02/05/24)
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