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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The Jasonville Mayor’s Ride will raise funds for the city park again this year.

Mayor Roy Terrell provided details on the event and why it’s important to Jasonville.

“This will be the second year for the ride … basically we’re doing it for funds to improve the city park … last year I had about 60 bikes with 80 people participating and several more people in the park,” he explained.

Last year’s ride raised $2,000. All proceeds go to the Jasonville City Park Fund for improvements.

“With all the budget cuts we’ve had, it’s a strain on the park department, so it’s a way to raise funds for the park,” Terrell added. …<more>

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Greene County Daily World

JASONVILLE — Superintendent Mike Mogan reported at the MSD of Shakamak Board of School Trustees meeting Thursday evening that the school building is in good shape and ready for students. He commended all of those who worked on the project.

Mogan also said the Train project (heating and cooling) is completed and commended Mike Johnson, the supervisor, for his good work.

“They’re still adjusting the air conditioners. They need a little fine tuning, but the rooms felt good today,” noted Mogan.

Upon Mogan’s recommendation, the board approved the hiring of Julie Dix as a long-term sub for consumer science and Dana Weatherholt as a licensed biology teacher until Mr. Chesterfield returns from military service.

The board also approved the resignations of Page Wolfe, language arts remediation assistant; Jennifer Field, Title I instructor assistant; and Rob Wise, sixth grade basketball coach. …<more>

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Greene County Daily World

JASONVILLE — Jasonville City Councilman Brad Duncan was honored Monday evening as he was presented the 2010 Ed Sheppard Award during the regular meeting of the Jasonville City Council.

Jasonville Mayor Roy Terrell, Sr. said it was an honor to present the award to Duncan.

“I think he is very deserving. He does a lot for the community and Jasonville,” Terrell said. “He’s an all around good guy.”

Terrell said Duncan, who was one of seven nominees for this year’s award, is always willing to help when it is needed.

“He’s always willing to help no matter what the project is. You’ve got to appreciate people like that,” Terrell said. “You can’t say enough good things about Brad.”

While Terrell said it was an honor to present the award, Duncan said it was an honor to receive it.

“It is a true honor to be listed with these folks,” Duncan said of past winners Howard Lee, Fred Bennett, Floyd Rash, Max Griffith, Jack Ridinger, and Tony Rash.

Duncan said the late Bennett, who was presented with the Ed Sheppard Award in 2005, was like a father to him. …<more>

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Greene County Daily World

JASONVILLE — Updates on the Jasonville fire station construction were received at Monday night’s meeting of the Jasonville City Council.

Tom Schroeder of Tom Schroeder & Associates Engineering of Washington said construction of the city’s new fire station should be completed by the end of October or the beginning of November.

According to Schroeder, frame work will start next week. That work will last approximately two weeks. Once completed, a large amount of interior work can be completed.

Weather permitting, floor slabs will be poured on Wednesday. Termite treatment is expected Tuesday. …<more>

Friday, August 6, 2010
Greene County Daily World

Roy L. Ward, III, 25, Linton, was arrested on a warrant on July 26 and bonded out of the Greene County Jail the same day.

But another case was filed against him this week and another warrant has been issued for his arrest.

In the first case, Ward has been charged with receiving stolen auto parts, a class D felony, in Greene Circuit Court. He’s accused of having a set of four expensive wheels and tires, that had been reported as stolen, in his possession. Evidence includes footage from video surveillance in the WalMart parking lot of a transaction to sell the stolen items for $1,000.

In the latest case filed against him, the preliminary charge is receiving stolen property, also a class D felony.

He’s accused of having an iPod Touch, that had also been reported as stolen, in his possession, then selling it to another individual in Jasonville. …<more>

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Greene County Daily World

Jury selection began early Tuesday morning for the trial of Stephen C. Wood in Greene Circuit Court with Judge Erik C. Allen presiding.

Wood has been charged with two counts, both class B felonies — attempted dealing in methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit dealing in methamphetamine.

This is the case where an off-duty Jasonville police officer, Ryan Van Horn, was out mushroom hunting late in the afternoon on April 1. Van Horn didn’t find any mushrooms, but on his way out of the woods, he saw three men that he did not think were mushroom hunters. They were suspected of being out in the woods to do some “cooking” in a clandestine methamphetamine lab. …<more>

Friday, July 30, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The Jasonville Police Department has solved more than one recent auto theft case, recovered vehicles and put a suspect behind bars this week.

Bradley J. Collins, a 40-year-old man whose booking information at the jail lists his home address in Brazil, has been charged with several counts ranging from the auto thefts to methamphetamine possession in two different cases in Greene County.

Collins is also a wanted man in Vigo County where another felony case was filed against him this month.

Collins became a suspect in one auto theft some time ago after Sterlin Caddell, Jr., who first reported a Chevy truck stolen from the Jasonville American Legion parking lot, later said he saw the truck in Clay County, had an encounter with the driver he recognized as Collins, and then saw him flee in the truck before Caddell could make the call to police.

Collins was finally arrested on Tuesday, after police became aware he was at a residence in Jasonville. …<more>

Friday, July 23, 2010
Greene County Daily World

Proceeds from a day-long benefit Saturday in Jasonville will go to help with funeral costs and a gravestone for a 23-year-old mother, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident June 5.

Michelle D. Wright left behind a young son, 5-year-old Skyler and a 2-year-old daughter, Mariya, following the fatal wreck that happened on State Road 46 — near McCormick’s Creek State Park — east of Spencer in Owen County.

Any money raised above the funeral expenses will go into a trust fund for Wright’s children.

Her family and friends have planned a benefit that begins at 8 a.m. at Hanna Field in Jasonville.

The event will feature live musical entertainment, a 16-team co-ed softball tournament, cornhole tournament car show, a car and truck show, bike show, a motorcycle bike run and more. ….<more>

Monday, July 12, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The Jasonville City Council heard good news from Good Start President Jim Johnson at the Monday evening meeting.

Johnson reported that he and several volunteers cleaned Main Street.

Johnson also reported that he, Mayor Terrell and Mike Hennette met with a representative from Indianapolis regarding the bicycle trail that is being planned from Jasonville to Shakamak State Park. He also noted that a portion of the trail might be paved.

“Having the trail is not a question of if (it is going to happen) but when,” Terrell said.

Johnson said other projects are being planned by Good Start including the cleaning of a lot across from the bank and upgrading the museum. …<more>

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Greene County Daily World

A benefit honoring a local woman whose tragic death left behind a young son and daughter has been planned for July 24 in Jasonville.

A fatal accident near McCormick’s Creek State Park claimed the life of 23-year-old Linton woman, Michelle D. Wright, on June 5.

Now her family and friends have planned a benefit. Proceeds from the event will go to funeral costs and a head monument. …<more>