GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
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Police are investigating the disappearance of a Lyons woman and her son, who have been reported missing. Samantha Jerrell was last heard from on Oct. 13 reportedly stating she and her son, Colton, were headed to French Lick but never arrived. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation but has not released an official statement at this time; however, police presence related to the investigation has been reported near Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County.
Early voting opened Oct. 8 in Greene County with opportunities to cast an early vote until Nov. 4 for the Nov. 5 General Election.
According to a news release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, rape and child molesting charges have been filed against a 43-year-old man following a Sept. 23 report of a missing juvenile.
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.
The Linton Water Department will being flushing hydrants on Oct. 27 and will continue until Oct. 31. The process will take place from 8 p.m. each night and will continue until 6 a.m. each following morning.
A 41-year-old Linton man is facing seven Level 1 Felony charges of child molesting and six Level 4 child molesting—fondling charges following a Sept. 21 arrest.
A Bloomfield man reported missing on Sept. 21 has been located, according to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Jeffrey L. Richards was reported missing Sept. 21. A press release from the Sheriff’s Department Sept. 22 stated Richards has been located.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 21 is investigating a missing person case. Jeffrey L. Richards, II, 41, was reported missing from Bloomfield. He is 5’11” and 190 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information regarding Richards is encouraged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411.
A Worthington man—required to register as a lifetime sex offender due to prior convictions in Florida—found himself behind bars on Sept. 18 in Greene County on three Level 5 felony counts of possession of child pornography with an aggravating factor.
Greene County schools received more than $330,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).
With the colder months approaching and the heightened risk of house fires, Linton Fire Department Chief Eric Carpenter is urging residents of Linton and Stockton Township to take advantage of free smoke alarms—alarms that could make the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.
Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is now home to a drug disposal drop box for anyone who has unused and expired medications.
A 57-year-old Linton woman attempting to swat a waspfrom her car was transported to Greene County General Hospital following a two-vehicle accident in the morning hours of Sept. 5 on County Road 50 North near Linton.
Jobs for America’s Graduates, a state-based and national non-profit organization that is dedicated to high school completion and post-secondary success for young people, has expanded and is now serving students in all five Greene County school corporations.
A 44-year-old Linton man is scheduled to appear in Greene Superior Court on Sept. 5 following an Aug. 17 arrest for possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended.
Three pedestrians and the driver of a Jeep were transported to area hospitals, deemed to be in critical condition, after an accident Friday night at Scheid Diesel Extravaganza at Wagler Motorsports in Lyons.
A two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on South County Road 800 West resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Lyons man.
Three pedestrians and the driver of a Jeep were transported to area hospitals, deemed to be in critical condition, after an accident Friday night at Scheid Diesel Extravaganza at Wagler Motorsports in Lyons.