The Greene County Election Board will meet Monday, May 15th, at 2:00 PM to certify the 2023 primary election. They will meet in the office of Voter Registration on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend.
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Allen, Texas. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
INDIANAPOLIS – We are one day away from Primary Election Day. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers, to make sure you have a plan to get out and vote!
Attorney General Todd Rokita and his staff won a federal appeals case this week that will help protect Hoosiers from dangerous predators who have committed sex crimes.
INDIANAPOLIS – We are one week away from Primary Election Day. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers, to make sure you have a plan to get out and vote!
Linton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Edward L. Michael, as president of the board of the Greene County Solid Waste Management District, has announced that the District will host the annual Tire Amnesty on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the agency’s Trash Bash! event will take place April 21 through 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash! is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Previously an annual event, the program was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BLOOMFIELD, INDIANA— Effective April 2023, the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has begun criminally prosecuting the non-payment of child support orders. It is critical that court ordered child support payments be made on time, and in an appropriate manner, in order to ensure the wellbeing of the child or children involved.
The bodies of Siddhant Shah, 19, and Aryan Vaidya, 20, have been recovered from Monroe Lake. This morning at approximately 11:23 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers located and recovered the bodies of the victims in 18 feet of water in an area east of the Paynetown Marina.
Edward L. Michael, as president of the board of the Greene County Solid Waste Management District, has announced that the District will host the annual Tire Amnesty on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Early this morning, the Indiana State Police was made aware of an email message sent to several dozen Indiana schools threatening the use of explosive devices that had allegedly been planted on various school campuses. We immediately allocated all intelligence resources to investigate the validity of the threat….
Sullivan County - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, The Indiana State Police, with the assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan City Police Department, and Shelburn Police Department, conducted an investigation after receiving information that a male and a female, both of Sullivan, were suspected of dealing narcotic drugs.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, April 13, 2023 in four regions including Southwest Indiana which includes Greene County.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Kenneth Ray Russell, known as Kenny, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Veteran''s Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age 74. He was born in Linton on October 12, 1950, the son of Eleanor (Johnson) Russell and Rollie Russell.
Florence H Clayton, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:33 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of George & Helena (Bolton) Clayton.
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
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Primary election results to be certified on Monday
/ Posted by StaffThe Greene County Election Board will meet Monday, May 15th, at 2:00 PM to certify the 2023 primary election. They will meet in the office of Voter Registration on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreRoad closure planned for State Road 445 for seal coating operations
/ Posted by StaffGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces seal coating operations for State Road 445 near Little Cincinnati.
Read MoreGovernor directs flags to be flown at half staff
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Allen, Texas. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Read MoreTomorrow is Primary Election Day. Tuesday, May 2
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – We are one day away from Primary Election Day. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers, to make sure you have a plan to get out and vote!
Read MoreAttorney General and team win legal battle in effort to protect Hoosiers from sex offenders
/ Posted by StaffAttorney General Todd Rokita and his staff won a federal appeals case this week that will help protect Hoosiers from dangerous predators who have committed sex crimes.
Read MorePrimary Election Day is next Tuesday, May 2
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – We are one week away from Primary Election Day. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers, to make sure you have a plan to get out and vote!
Read MoreReminder: Greene County General Hospital to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day
/ Posted by StaffLinton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Read MoreReminder: Greene County Solid Waste Management District to host Tire Amnesty Day on April 22
/ Posted by StaffEdward L. Michael, as president of the board of the Greene County Solid Waste Management District, has announced that the District will host the annual Tire Amnesty on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Read MoreReminder: INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event
/ Posted by StaffThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the agency’s Trash Bash! event will take place April 21 through 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash! is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Previously an annual event, the program was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreGreene County Prosecutor’s Office Begins Criminal Nonsupport Campaign
/ Posted by StaffBLOOMFIELD, INDIANA— Effective April 2023, the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has begun criminally prosecuting the non-payment of child support orders. It is critical that court ordered child support payments be made on time, and in an appropriate manner, in order to ensure the wellbeing of the child or children involved.
Read MoreMonroe County: UPDATE: Bodies of two missing men recovered at Monroe Lake
/ Posted by StaffThe bodies of Siddhant Shah, 19, and Aryan Vaidya, 20, have been recovered from Monroe Lake. This morning at approximately 11:23 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers located and recovered the bodies of the victims in 18 feet of water in an area east of the Paynetown Marina.
Read MoreReminder: Greene County Solid Waste Management District to host Tire Amnesty Day on April 22
/ Posted by StaffEdward L. Michael, as president of the board of the Greene County Solid Waste Management District, has announced that the District will host the annual Tire Amnesty on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Read MoreIndiana State Police Statement on Widespread Indiana School Threats
/ Posted by StaffEarly this morning, the Indiana State Police was made aware of an email message sent to several dozen Indiana schools threatening the use of explosive devices that had allegedly been planted on various school campuses. We immediately allocated all intelligence resources to investigate the validity of the threat….
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to two individuals arrested in Sullivan County for dealing drugs
/ Posted by StaffSullivan County - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, The Indiana State Police, with the assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan City Police Department, and Shelburn Police Department, conducted an investigation after receiving information that a male and a female, both of Sullivan, were suspected of dealing narcotic drugs.
Read MoreIDEM issues Air Quality Action Day tomorrow for ozone levels in four Indiana regions; Includes Greene County
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, April 13, 2023 in four regions including Southwest Indiana which includes Greene County.
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GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, April 11, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, April 10, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, April 9, 2025:
Latest Activity Logs
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 17-March 21, 2025:
Latest Obituaries
Jerry Lee Hodges, 79, of Worthington passed away Monday April 7, 2025 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Edith Russell Blake, 95 of Linton, IN passed away Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, IN.
Daniel D. Evol, 72, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 10:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
Kenneth Ray Russell, known as Kenny, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Veteran''s Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age 74. He was born in Linton on October 12, 1950, the son of Eleanor (Johnson) Russell and Rollie Russell.
Florence H Clayton, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:33 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of George & Helena (Bolton) Clayton.
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Martin W. Baysinger, 60, of Linton, IN passed away at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Linton, IN.
William D. "Bill" Myers, 84, of Midland, IN passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
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