Families in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak are invited to kick off the new school year at a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The Greene County Mobile Food Pantry distributed 25,293 pounds of food to local families during the past fiscal year, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, community partners and local organizations working together to address food insecurity throughout the county.

The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District is asking local farmers, gardeners and produce vendors to help promote healthy eating by donating fresh produce for this year's Greene County National Night Out.

Families are invited to attend a free back-to-school giveaway later this month hosted by C2C. The event will take place Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., and will provide free socks, underwear and other essential back-to-school items to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year.

The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is asking for the public’s support of the Indiana State Police Therapy K9 Program, an initiative dedicated to providing comfort, hope, and emotional support to Indiana State Police personnel.

An Odon man was arrested on multiple operating while intoxicated charges after an Indiana State Police trooper allegedly clocked his vehicle traveling 97 mph on Interstate 69 in Greene County on the Fourth of July.

A Springville man was arrested early on the Fourth of July after he allegedly drove into a school parking lot, became sick outside his vehicle, and later registered more than twice Indiana's legal blood alcohol limit.

As preparations continue for Greene County National Night Out, organizers are asking the community to help local students start the school year off right by donating new school supplies.

The Greene County Ambulance Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new ambulance that will soon begin serving residents in Linton.

Planning to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks? Here's when you can catch the displays: Friday, July 3 Jasonville — 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday, July 4 Bloomfield — 10:15 p.m. and Linton Freedom Festival — 10:30 p.m. Gather your family and friends, arrive early, and enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!

The Linton Community Food Pantry is inviting Freedom Festival parade attendees to help stock its shelves by donating non-perishable food items and monetary contributions during the July 4 parade.

Two people were arrested Wednesday following a Linton Police Department drug investigation that investigators say involved the delivery of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine.

A man staying at a Linton residence targeted in a drug investigation has been charged after officers allegedly found drug paraphernalia containing methamphetamine residue during the execution of a search warrant.

A Jasonville man found inside a Linton residence during the execution of a drug-related search warrant has been charged with possession of methamphetamine.

A Linton woman faces multiple felony drug charges after investigators executed a search warrant at her residence and allegedly recovered approximately one ounce of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm.

On June 27, 2026, the City of Linton and surrounding areas received several inches of rain in a short period of time, resulting in significant flash flooding. Greene County Emergency Management is currently working with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) to assess the extent of the damage and determine the overall impact of the flooding.

The Linton Police Department announced that a juvenile, reported as a runaway this morning, has been located. Hunter Krus, a 16-year-old male, was reportedly last seen in the Linton area on June 28.

A registered sex offender from Linton has been charged with child solicitation after investigators say he engaged in weeks of online communications with someone he believed was a 13-year-old boy.