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Two Bloomfield women have been charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony. They were arrested after being caught taking items from a rural Bloomfield residence. They said they had permission to take things. The homeowner said they did not.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 10,154 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.
Read MoreA man who allegedly posted nude photos of an ex-girlfriend on Facebook to get back at her is now facing a misdemeanor charge and has been summoned to appear in court.
Read MoreAfter a deputy responded numerous times to a front yard where a neighbor’s pigs were running around, he chased pigs back where they belonged. After several incidents, a criminal case was filed against the owner of the pigs.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, April 16, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County has jumped to 36 confirmed cases and two deaths reported to the state, with another jump in the number tested - now a total of 233 tested.
Read MoreA couple of days ago, a story by Inside Indiana Business features an effort to switch a former coal mine in the Jasonville area to production of craft spirits.
Read MoreA Heltonville woman will be in court later this month on charges of felony OVWI. She’s accused of driving in eastern Greene County with a BAC of .22.
Read MoreThis evening, Wednesday, April 15, Glenburn Home is reporting the death of a second resident. The first was reported on Tuesday, April 14. As of this evening, Glenburn is reporting seven other residents have tested positive for COVID-19 with two of those admitted to the hospital. In addition, five employees have tested positive and are now under quarantine for 14 days.
Read MoreThe daily video update from Greene County General Hospital is always informative and may also be viewed on the hospital’s Facebook page.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Wednesday, April 15, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 28 confirmed cases and two deaths, with a jump in the number tested - now a total of 199 tested.
Read MoreIn today’s daily video update from Greene County General Hospital, CEO Brenda Reetz says the hospital is seeing an increase in the number of people getting tested for COVID-19. These daily videos can also be viewed on the hospital’s Facebook page.
Read MoreToday, Tuesday, April 14, Glenburn Home announced it has “lost its first resident to COVID-19.”
Read MoreAn ongoing investigation resulted in last week’s arrest of a Linton man accused of inappropriate sexual incidents with a juvenile. He’s been charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 felony.
Read MoreIn today’s video update from Greene County General Hospital, CEO Brenda Reetz talks about the jump in the number of cases in Greene County and when the peak surge of cases is expected in Indiana and locally. The daily video update is also available to view on the hospital’s Facebook page.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, April 13, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County has increased to 25 confirmed cases and one death, with a total of 150 tested.
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