Bloomfield man gets warnings and a trip to jail
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A Bloomfield man was arrested after he drove past an officer who knew the man’s driver’s license has been suspended since 2013.
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GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
Governor directs flags to half-staff in honor of former Governor Joe Kernan
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor former Governor Joe Kernan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Wednesday, August 5. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff to honor former Gov. Kernan and his service.
Read MoreTwo arrested for drug possession during traffic stop last week in eastern Greene County
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A Bloomington woman and a Solsberry man were taken into custody during a traffic stop last Wednesday in eastern Greene County. Both are accused of drug possession.
Read MoreBond set at $95,000 for Jasonville man accused of child molestation and rape
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A Jasonville man, arrested last Thursday by the Jasonville Police Chief, is being held in the Greene County Jail in lieu of a $95,000 bond. He’s accused of two counts of child molestation and one count of rape.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Stats: Info graphs for Greene County and statewide
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When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Tuesday, July 28, the data showed Greene County with a total of 225 confirmed cases and 34 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 3,050 tested and a positivity rate of 7.4 percent. Since Sunday’s stats were last posted on GreeneStreets, Greene County shows an increase of 3 confirmed cases, since Sunday.
Read MoreGreene County Health Department issues an alert and an update
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The Greene County Health Department has issued an alert regarding a restaurant that has closed due to COVID-19, and issued an update to the recent alert for residents of Bloomfield and Solsberry areas:
The Grill located at 60 A St. NE, Linton, IN, has learned of an exposure to COVID-19. As a result of this exposure, the Greene County Health Department recommends customers who dined at this establishment between Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24 get tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A free COVID-19 testing site is located at the Fairplay-Grant Fire Department, 206 Charlotte, Switz City, IN. The test site is open to individuals with or without COVID-19 symptoms starting at age one year and older. Register in advance at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 1-888-634-1116. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Grill is voluntarily closed and will reopen August 14, 2020 after cleaning and disinfecting.
Bloomfield and Solsberry resident adviser update:
The number of COVID-19 cases in Greene County increased by 16 during the week of Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26; however, the number of Bloomfield cases reported decreased. Solsberry residents are urged to continue proceeding with diligence and are cautioned to adhere to the following recommendations:
Seniors and individuals of any age with serious chronic medical conditions, 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% alcohol.
All should avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and, all shall 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 all residents of Greene County adhere to the actions 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.
Alerts are posted via the Greene County Health Department’s website at www.co.greene.in.us/health
Be Well, Stay Safe!
Read MoreRural Linton couple suspected of dealing large quantities of methamphetamine
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Warrants were issued in Greene County Friday for a rural Linton couple believed to be dealing methamphetamine in large quantities to a large number of people in Greene and other counties. As a result of an ongoing investigation by the Greene County Drug Task Force, the two were taken into custody last week on US 41 in Sullivan County, allegedly transporting around four pounds of meth from out-of-state back to Greene County.
Read MoreStatewide COVID-19 stats on July 26; Greene County reported 15 new cases last week
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When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Sunday, July 26, the data showed Greene County with a total of 222 confirmed cases and 34 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 2,992 tested and a positivity rate of 7.4 percent. Since stats were last posted on GreeneStreets one week ago, Greene County shows an increase of 15 confirmed cases, one more death and 421 more tested in the past week.
Read MoreFirefighters battle hot house fire in Worthington on Saturday
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Firefighters from three departments responded to battle a house fire in Worthington earlier today. The residents, Hal and Wilma Harp, escaped without injury but their home is a total loss.
Read MoreWoman accused of heroin possession
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A woman with four cases pending against her in another county, with at least two warrants out for her arrest, was taken into custody Monday night and is now facing drug charges including heroin possession in Greene County.
Read MoreReport of suspicious behavior at the Viaduct leads to arrest
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A rural Bloomfield man was arrested over the weekend after a deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity in the area of the Viaduct.
Read MoreBloomfield woman charged with neglect and intimidation
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A Bloomfield woman in court Monday was charged with neglect of a dependent for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child in the car, and intimidation for allegedly threatening to find and beat an officer.
Read MoreDriver found slumped over behind the wheel was arrested
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Late Monday night, a driver found slumped over behind the wheel of a running truck was arrested.
Read MoreDCS visit leads to arrest of two on drug charges
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When a couple of deputies assisted a DCS caseworker visiting a home last week, they saw evidence of drug use in plain view and requested a search warrant.
Read MoreMissing juvenile located within hours
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After a juvenile was reported as missing from the Jasonville area late last night, Tuesday, July 22, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department appealed for information during the overnight hours. GCSD Deputy Zachary Goad reported a 16-year-old juvenile had left his home in the Jasonville area around 10:38 a.m. By 4 a.m. this morning, the sheriff’s department reported the juvenile had been located.
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