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, Dec. 5, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025:
There are no new entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 118 calls and incidents from Monday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 111 calls and incidents from Monday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Nov. 3-Nov. 21, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Nov. 3-Nov. 21, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Oct. 20-Oct. 31, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Oct. 20-Oct. 31, 2025:
Mary Lou Gouckenour, age 96, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Linton on March 7, 1929, the daughter of William and Eva Leona (Hochstetler) Terrell.
Theresa C. Esguerra, age 73, passed away peacefully at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home in Linton, with her devoted husband by her side. Born on February 29, 1952, in Panabo, Davao Norte, Philippines, she was a cherished daughter of Francisco and Leonora (Villaluz) Consolacion. From her earliest days, Theresa was known for her gentle spirit, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.
Bruce S. Martindale, 78, of Farmersburg, IN passed away at 9:13 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2025 in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus surrounded by his loving family.
Joan Bland, 88, of Solsberry passed away Monday November 24, 2025 at Richland-Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville, Indiana.
Madge Marie (Nichols) Jordan, 96, of Bloomfield, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her residence in Bloomfield.
Terry Lee McCulloch, 85, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on November 20, 2025. Born November 15, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Terry was the beloved son of the late James McCulloch and Beualah Bemis.
Waitis "Lucky" Rogers, III, age 73, of Bloomfield, passed away early Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, at University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Vincennes on November 5, 1952, the son of Waitis Rogers, II and Annalee (Halter) Rogers.
Brent Allen Daymude, age 53, of Lyons, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Greene County General Hospital. He was born in Linton, IN on May 30, 1972, the son of William "Bill" & Rebecca "Becky" (Bays) Daymude.
Sharon J. (Taylor) Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Linton, embraced by her devoted family, on Saturday evening, November 22, 2025. Born in Sullivan on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1941, to Marvin E. and Freda A. (Trinkle) Taylor, Sharon radiated kindness and joy throughout her life.
Donald W. "Don" Greenwood, 86, of Linton, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 1:13 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born and raised in Linton to Hubert and Ruth (Berns) Greenwood, Don was proud to call the community his lifelong home.
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