A Bloomington man was taken into custody Friday morning after deputies with the Greene County Sheriff's Department located a wanted subject who allegedly barricaded himself inside a residence in rural Greene County.

Residents are invited to mark their calendars for Greene County National Night Out, an evening dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Humphreys Park in Linton.

The Linton Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time 911 Operator/Dispatcher. This position plays a vital role in public safety by answering emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS personnel, and serving as a calm, professional voice during critical situations.

The Freedom Festival Committee is proud to announce Shaylie Killion as this year’s Freedom Festival Ambassador, recognizing her outstanding leadership, athletic achievement, and commitment to the Linton community.

The Linton Freedom Festival is proud to announce the induction of Jim and Bette Meng into the Linton Freedom Festival Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to the community and the festival’s long-standing tradition of celebrating independence and hometown pride.

The Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce is proud to announce that longtime Greene County resident Vada Abram has been selected as the 2026 Freedom Festival Parade Marshal.

The Greene County Convention, Visitor and Tourist Commission is seeking a part-time Tourism Director to lead tourism promotion, marketing, community engagement and visitor services throughout Greene County.

In consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, it has been determined that water customers should boil their drinking water. This precautionary measure is recommended because of a Boil Water Advisory issued by the City of Linton. It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for three (3) to five (5) minutes before using. Please continue to boil all cooking and drinking water until we notify you that it is no longer necessary.

Until we resolve this drinking water problem, we are also asking that you conserve water and only use what is necessary for household and personal needs. We appreciate your cooperation during this time and will update you as necessary until the drinking water problem has been solved. If you have any questions concerning this Boil Water Advisory, please contact your water department at (812) 847-9898.

Families interested in participating in this year's Linton Freedom Festival pageants are encouraged to register soon. The annual Little Miss Sparkler, Little Mr. Firecracker, Little Stars, Little Stripes and Baby Freedom contests will be held Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at the Linton City Park Bandshell as part of the 2026 Linton Freedom Festival celebration.

Water service for the City of Linton is being slowly restored as of 10:07 p.m. Monday, June 22. A boil order is in effect until further notice.

Linton Municipal Utility customers will notice a system-wide pressure shortage starting around 6:15 p.m. Monday, June 22 as multiple water line leaks are being repaired. A boil order has been issued until further notice.

A Lyons salon is allowing community members to help local children start the school year with confidence. Hola Hermosa has launched a Back-to-School Haircut Sponsorship Program that allows residents to purchase prepaid haircuts for children who may need a little extra help before school begins. Each sponsorship costs $20 and will provide a free haircut to a local child.

A Bloomfield man faces felony domestic battery charges following a reported disturbance Sunday afternoon that allegedly involved two victims — one adult and one juvenile.

A Linton man was arrested June 18 following a traffic crash investigation that led deputies to discover more than 100 grams of suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.

A Worthington woman was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies investigating reports of gunfire allegedly learned she fired multiple rounds during a domestic dispute and struck an individual during an argument.

A 56-year-old Linton man was arrested Thursday evening on a felony drug charge after officers investigating a separate complaint allegedly discovered methamphetamine in his possession.

The filing period for Greene County school board candidates officially closed at noon Thursday, June 18. Candidates who filed by the deadline will appear on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot. School board members elected this fall will serve four-year terms.