Altercation at ballpark leads to arrest
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A woman reported a physical altercation with another woman occurred at a ballpark last Friday. The other woman was arrested and is facing a battery charge.
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GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
Worthington man accused of strangulation
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A Worthington man is facing charges of strangulation and domestic battery after a GCSD deputy responded to a domestic incident in Worthington early last Wednesday morning.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Area Alert issued by Greene County Health Department for Bloomfield and Solsberry
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Bloomfield, Ind. - The following advisory is issued to Bloomfield and Solsberry area residents:
The Greene County Health Department has surveilled an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks specific to the Bloomfield and Solsberry areas (78 percent of the cases reported in the last two weeks). Due to the uptick in cases, residents of these communities are urged to proceed with diligence and are cautioned to adhere to the following recommendations.
Seniors and individuals of any age with a serious chronic medical condition, who are at increased risk for severe disease should avoid nonessential travel.
All should avoid contact with sick individuals and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
All should avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and wear a mask in public.
If you are sick, stay at home. Work with family and friends to have food, hygiene and medical supplies delivered until you are well.
If everyone adheres to the recommendations listed above, we can effectively reduce the spread of the virus.
The Greene County Health Department will continue to issue area alerts and will notify the public when the spread has been successfully reduced in your local area.
Read MoreLinton man arrested in Switz City domestic incident
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One man was arrested following a domestic incident in Switz City last Thursday. Three children were reported to be present during the altercation.
Read MoreLinton woman facing drug charges
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Last week when Linton officers found a vehicle stolen in Kentucky sitting in a Linton driveway and talked to the resident, they wound up getting a search warrant and the resident was arrested on drug charges.
Read MoreTwo charged in April bust of underage party on a river bank
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A party on the banks of White River in early April, featuring alcohol and fireworks, was disrupted when several officers showed up, causing people to run into the woods and hide. Alcohol was poured out on the scene. At least two people are facing charges.
Read MoreIndiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline was established by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction in direct response to the elevated levels of stress and anxiety Hoosiers are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWPD hires new deputy marshal; Worthington Town Hall reopens to foot traffic, masks mandatory
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During a special meeting of the Worthington Town Council late last Friday, a WPD reserve officer was hired to be a full-time Deputy Marshal for the Worthington Police Department.
During the last regular monthly meeting of the Council earlier in the week, WPD Deputy Marshal Brittany Allen submitted her resignation leaving a full-time spot open on the department.
To stop into the vacant spot, Reserve Officer Hunter Golden was selected, according to Council President Tom Franklin.
Franklin said Golden had already gone through the application and interview process when the Council was looking for candidates earlier this year.
“Hunter has been working as a reserve for a few weeks now and shows a lot of promise,” said Franklin.
The special meeting was conducted at 5 p.m. last Friday, July 17.
Franklin said Golden will start full-time duties on Saturday, July 25.
In other matters taken up by the Council last week, the Council announced that Town Hall in the Worthington Municipal Building was expected to be open to foot traffic from the public starting today, Monday, July 20.
“Masks must be worn in the building,” said Franklin. “Anyone not wanting to wear a mask may still use the outside drop box.”
The Council also announced they will start to reopen council meetings to the public starting next month.
“The August meeting of the Council will be open to a limited number of citizens,” said Franklin. “Masks and social distancing will be mandatory. Anyone wishing to attend should call Town Hall and ask to be placed on the agenda.”
Read MoreStatewide COVID-19 stats released July 19; Greene County reported 207 cases
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When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Sunday, July 19, the data showed Greene County with a total of 207 confirmed cases and 33 deaths (steady since last Wednesday) reported to the state, with a total of 2,571 tested.
Read MoreGovernor directs flags to half-staff today in honor of US Congressman John Lewis
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff on July 18, 2020, in memory of US Congressman John Lewis. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday, July 18, 2020. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff in memory of Congressman Lewis.
Read MoreBloomfield man arrested during burglary investigation
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A Bloomfield man is accused of burglarizing a barn while the property owners were out of town. He’s accused of stealing a John Deere Gator and a package of ground beef out of the freezer.
Read MoreLinton man arrested second time for trespassing in Switz City
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A Linton man is in jail accused of trespassing in Switz City on the same property where he was arrested for trespassing last year.
Read MoreISP Bloomington Post accepting applications for front office staff
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The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Communications Operator position at the Bloomington Post to help staff its personnel and command.
Read MoreStatewide COVID-19 stats as of Friday, July 17, at 12 noon; Greene County reporting four new cases since Wednesday
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Since the last post on GreeneStreets on Wednesday, Greene County stats showed an additional two confirmed cases yesterday, and two more today. As of 12 noon, Friday, July 17, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 204 confirmed cases and 33 deaths (steady since Wednesday) reported to the state, with a total of 2,487 tested. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data. The new statewide counts are released once a day, at 12 p.m. A few more graphs are included today.
Read MoreBloomfield man accused of posting nude photos without permission
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A Bloomfield man is accused of posting a woman’s nude photos in a Facebook group without her permission.
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