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A driver who allegedly admitted she was too drunk to drive was arrested after she stopped her vehicle in the middle of a state highway and appeared to be passed out.
Read MorePolice report that an unvaccinated dog has now bitten two different people in two separate incidents and that the owner of the dog has failed to get the dog vaccinated as required by law.
Read MoreA Brazil woman was arrested July 17 on several charges after she filled a car seat box with multiple items, sealed it with tape, and failed to pay for it as she checked out in the self checkout line at Wal-Mart.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement agencies in Indiana are taking part in a multi-state effort to address the troubling rise in speeding and aggressive driving. Across the Midwest, officers will be out in full force showing zero tolerance for drivers traveling above the posted speed limit. The Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign will take place on July 27…..
Read MoreA warrant was issued July 19 for a Linton man after forcibly entering a Lyons residence and throwing a flute and dead cat at a woman.
Read MoreAn anonymous tip regarding illegal drug use resulted in the July 16 early morning arrest of a 21-year-old Linton man.
Read MoreA report of a fight resulted in the July 14 arrest of a 40-year-old Plainfield man on charges of intimidation and disorderly conduct.
Read MoreA warrant was issued July 14 for a Bloomington woman following a May 2 incident in which she failed to pay for items at a local produce stand.
Read MoreA late night walker in Linton was arrested last Thursday after officers recognized him and knew he had a warrant out for his arrest. Now he's facing additional charges for methamphetamine possession.
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Read MoreDriving an ATV on a public highway without a license plate or tail light coupled with stashing methamphetamine and paraphernalia at a shelter house located at a gas station after seeing a law enforcement officer resulted in the arrest of two earlier this month.
Read MoreThe Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Second Deputy/Small Claims Clerk, located in Bloomfield, Indiana, within the courthouse. The position pays at the annual rate of $33,852.00 Interested persons should request a Notice of Employment Opportunity and job application by contacting Clerk of Greene County Stuart Dowden at (812) 384-8532; via email stuart.dowden@co.greene.in.us; or under Employment Opportunities on the county’s website, www.co.greene.in.us. Interested persons should apply by emailing a resume and job application to Stuart Dowden or by mailing to the address above. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Read MoreA traffic stop after crossing the centerline on July 2 resulted in the arrest of two for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
Read MoreTaking scrap metal from a property without permission from the property owner landed a Linton couple in jail for charges of theft.
Read MoreNOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TOWN MARSHAL,
WORTHINGTON, INDIANA
The Common Council of the Town of Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, seeks to hire a full-time Town Marshal. Incumbent serves as Town Marshal for the Worthington Police Department, responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws and protecting the Town residents and their property.
Applications:
Interested persons should request a detailed job description and employment application by contacting Debbie Dyer, Clerk Treasurer, 20 S. Commercial Street, Worthington, Indiana 47441 (812) 875-2641; or via email: worthingtonin@outlook.com. Current salary is $45,999.98. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022. Following the receipt and review of applications submitted, the Worthington Town Council will schedule interviews with prospective candidates. The starting date for employment is immediate.
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