Bloomfield News Blog

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Greene County Daily World

In 2010, the Linton Music Festival’s audience potentially went global — and many locals loved what they saw.

This weekend’s crowd for the sixth annual Fest didn’t have to be among the estimated 11,000 listening in Humphreys Park.

Some caught the shows, spread across three days and featuring 38 artists, on the first-ever Internet simulcast of the shows.  …<more>

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The wedding party wore sneakers.

Their wedding cake was decorated with soccer balls and ladybugs.

The groom, best man and father of the bride struck up a joking “gangsta lean” pose, throwing hand signs, straight out of a Run-D.M.C. rap video.

And on the wedding night, the groom rapped on-stage to “The Humpty Dance” with No One Zero.

Admittedly, the wedding of Doug Wilson and Stacie Tafoya wasn’t at all typical.

It was, however, still beautiful.

Many in the audience were dressed in black concert T-shirts. The rice in Music Fest cups went unthrown as cheers — and a few happy tears — filled the air as kids blowing soap bubbles filled the sky, celebrating. …<more>

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The Switz City Town Council held a public hearing for the 2011 budget at the Tuesday evening meeting.

Clerk-Treasurer Carla Porter noted that the only changes for the coming year were a reduction in the general fund and an addition of wages for the Fire Territory Board.

“There were no pay raises,” Porter explained. …<more>

Monday, September 6, 2010
Greene County Daily World

A Scotland woman was jailed for operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a Sunday night wreck on U.S. 231 south of County Road 600S.

Shelly Lockhart, 44, lost control of her 2001 Pontiac Sunfire about 9:18 p.m. and hit several trees and then came to rest at the edge of a pond.

Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Inman said Lockhart “had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on her breath and was unable to stand very well by herself.”

She was transported to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department for field test and was later arrested for OVWI after she tested .14 BAC and failed all field tests, according to Inman. …<more>

Friday, September 3, 2010
Greene County Daily World

If they wanted blood, they got it.

“I’m bleeding from somewhere. I don’t know where,” said Tenstrip’s singer Nick Faught, grinning at an enthusiastic Linton Music Fest crowd as his band took a brief break to allow him to fix the wound.

But even the singer’s cut couldn’t keep the Jasonville metal band down. …<more>

Friday, September 3, 2010
Greene County Daily World

The area received some much-needed rain early Friday morning. This rainbow was captured in the western sky near Linton. ..<see photo>

Friday, September 3, 2010
Greene County Daily World

Look for an opportunity to get the 4-1-1 on the Linton-Stockton High School at an upcoming open forum meeting.

L-S High School Principal Nathan Moore provided details on the open session that’s slated for 7 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the high school auditeria.

“It’s an opportunity for parents or people in the community to ask questions or talk with me about what’s going on in the high school,” Moore explained. “I can give them an update on how the school year’s going. There’s a lot of things that go on and if you’re not involved directly with the school you may have questions.”

Former L-S High School Principal Nick Karazsia, who now serves as the L-S superintendent, started the open forum meetings.

“Mr. Karazsia started this as a way to connect with the community and I thought I’d follow in his footsteps,” Moore said. “I like the idea. It’s a real positive way to work with the community and a way to build relationships.” …<more>

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Greene County Daily World

A Linton man died Tuesday evening in a mine at Triad Mine in northern Knox County near Freelandville.

Brian Mason, 25, was driving a large surface mine truck that drove off a high wall and toppled to the ground and landing on its top about 5:15 p.m., according to Freelandville Volunteer Fire Chief Patrick Reynolds.

“He was in one of those mine dump trucks, one of those huge ones, and we don’t know exactly what happened, but he went over a high wall, somewhere between 100 and 125 feet straight down to the ground. He was trapped in it,” Reynolds told the Greene County Daily World.

Emergency crews had to cut Mason out of the truck, a process that took about 35 minutes, according to Reynolds. …<more>

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Greene County Daily World

WORTHINGTON — Saturday is yard sale day in Worthington.

For one day a year, this quiet, peaceful town becomes a mecca for shoppers hunting for trash and treasures at sales set up all over town.

Sponsored by the Worthington Lions Club, the date of the annual sale is easy to remember. It’s always on the calendar for the Saturday before Labor Day.

Started in 1992 by Jean Ingersoll and Lessalee Pickard, who have both passed away, it is one of the oldest, largest and most successful community yard sale events in the state.

The day starts early at 6 a.m. when the Lions Club starts serving breakfast in the Town Hall of the Municipal Building, located on State Road 67 downtown on the Triangle.

Lions Club President Glen Cundiff said they’ll be open until 10 a.m. and will charge $5 for adults or $2.50 for children. The menu includes pancakes and sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee. …<more>

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Greene County Daily World

With thousands of people expected to be strolling and driving on the streets of Worthington for yard sale day, the Worthington Police Department is suggesting a few tips for an enjoyable and safe day for residents and shoppers.

Town Marshal Dennis Conaway said the streets are always congested on yard sale day and the most important thing to remember is to slow down and be respectful of others.

Besides calling 911 in case of emergency, Conaway said police officers and rescue personnel will be on duty.

“Officers or members of the fire department will be around the Muncipal Building where the fire and police stations are located alongside Town Hall,” said Conaway. “If any children get separated from parents, they could go, or be taken, there for help. Parents can also instruct children to go to the bank or any other business or the nearest yard sale activity to ask for help.” …<more>