State Road 246 closed near Clay City for culvert replacement work
/CLAY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 246 is closed for culvert replacement work near Clay City.
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CLAY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 246 is closed for culvert replacement work near Clay City.
Read MoreHalloween, pumpkin spice, football...Fall is upon us. But costume parties and football rivalries are not the only things for which we need to prepare. Falling leaves and colder temperatures are making their appearance as well. With these changes come driving hazards more unique to autumn than other times of the year.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 54 in Linton. Beginning on or around Wednesday, October 12, contractors will close State Road 54 in Linton near Parkview Motors. This closure will allow crews to perform a box culvert replacement. The closure will last 24 hours a day. The project is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour during the closure is State Road 59 to State Road 48 to State Road 157 to State Road 67. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Read MoreHarvest season is here. Farm equipment during harvest season could include tractors, combines, grain carts, grain wagons and large trucks hauling agricultural products. These vehicles are wide, sometimes taking up most of the road, and often travel at speeds no greater than 25 mph. Several state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway safety this fall encouraging motorists to watch out and slow down for farm equipment on rural roads this harvest season.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 159 near Pleasantville. Beginning on or around Monday, October 3, State Road 159 will be closed two and a half miles south of State Road 54. This closure will allow crews to complete a polymeric bridge deck overlay. The project is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour is State Road 54 to State Road 59. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Read MoreIndianapolis, INDIANA, September 19, 2022 – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) from September 19-25 to observe Rail Safety Week in North America and urging the public to help #STOPTrackTragedies. Governor Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation declaring the observance of Rail Safety Week in Indiana as well.
Read MoreMONROE COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to conduct daily closures next week on S.R. 48 to replace two culverts between Garrison Chapel Road and S.R. 43 in Monroe County. State Road 48 is expected to close between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, September 26, and Tuesday, September 27, weather permitting. Access will be maintained up to the point of closure. Thru traffic should use an alternate route. INDOT reminders drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and use extra caution when traveling in and near active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure on US 231 south of Bloomfield. Beginning on or around Tuesday, September 27, US 231 will be closed just north of I-69, nine miles south of Bloomfield. This closure will facilitate five pipe replacement projects. Closures will occur during the daytime, re-opening the roadway in the evening when each pipe project completes. The entire closure will take a week to complete, depending on the weather. During the closure the official detour for motorists is I-69 to State Road 58 to State Road 57 to State Road 54. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure on State Road 57 near Newberry. Beginning on or around Thursday, September 22, State Road 57 will be closed near Newberry. This closure will allow crews to replace three separate pipes under the roadway. The closure is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour during the project is State Road 58 to State Road 59 to State Road 54. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an updated timeline for a project to provide lighting at the interchange of US 231 and I-69. A project at the interchange will add new lighting to this area. This lighting will help to improve safety in the area. The project is expected to begin in late spring of 2023. A change of date was required due to increased lead times on materials. The project is expected to be completed in October of 2023, depending on the weather.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 157 near Bloomfield. Beginning on or around Wednesday, September 7, State Road 157 north of Bloomfield will be closed to allow for pipe replacement operations. The closure will impact an area between Locust Drive and East 500 North. Work will allow for pipe replacement operations in three different locations. The project is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour for motorists is US 231 from Bloomfield to Worthington. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Read MoreCLAY/OWEN COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation announces restrictions for bridge repair work on State Road 59 and S.R. 157 will start on or after Thursday, September 8. Crews will be replacing the railing and repairing the S.R. 59 bridge over Prairie Creek in Clay County, and also repairing the S.R. 157 bridge over Eel River in Owen County.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a upcoming road closure on State Road 48 in Jasonville.
Read MoreUPDATE: INDOT has announced that the emergency repair has been completed and the road is now open…………GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an emergency road closure on State Road 54 east of Ridgeport.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 159 near Pleasantville.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, June 12, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, June 11, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, June 10, 2026:
During the month of May, the Lyons Police Department responded to 91 total incidents within the Town of Lyons and surrounding area.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 97 calls and incidents from Monday, May 25, 2026, and Friday, May 29, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court May 25-June 5, 2026:
Marley Thompson, age 90, of Springville, passed away peacefully at 5:40 am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born in Durango, CO on June 23, 1935, the daughter of Claude Brooks & Mary Ellen (Curry) Brooks.
Jeff "Pedro" Stockrahm, 71, of Vicksburg, peacefully entered Heaven at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Leann, and those who went before him. Born on February 10, 1955, in Sullivan, he was the son of Carl and Alice Jean (Bedwell) Stockrahm.
Todd Allen Parker, age 55, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Robert Earl Starnes, 89, of Lyons, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his residence. Born May 26, 1937 in Worthington, he was the son of William Cecil and Emma Texanna (Kilpatrick) Starnes.
Mary Rachel Collins passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, music, and service that touched generations of family, friends, and community members.
Charles "Les" McAnally, 86, of Hymera, IN passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1940 in Sullivan County, IN to Samuel McAnally and Hazel (Dean) McAnally.
Dwight M. Gould, 92, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with family by his side, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. He was born in Lyons, Indiana on September 22, 1933, to Asel Benjamin and Cecil Mae (Stewart) Gould. Dwight married the love of his life, Janet Joan (Bedwell) Gould on April 19, 1955.
Barbara L. Reed, 83, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Serenity Spring Senior Living in Jasonville, surrounded by the quiet comfort of her family.
Veola M. Gabbard, age 102, called Vee by family, friends and neighbors all her life, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1923, in Yemassee, South Carolina, the daughter of Andrew & Laura (Hern) Holt.
Carol Joy (Powers) Russell, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her home. She was 89. Carol was a wonderful, unselfish, loving, beautiful, strong Christian Woman. The Lord and her family were always top priority and she instilled these values in her children & grandchildren. Carol is now enjoying the peace & tranquility of being with Jesus, her family & friends who have gone before her. Carol was born to Clarence & Fern (Bentley) Powers in Indianapolis Indiana on August 3, 1936.
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