Woman facing felony theft charge for alleged shoplifting
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Less than two weeks after a woman was convicted of theft, she allegedly committed another theft.
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Bloomington man accused of theft from store in Greene County
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A Bloomington man allegedly used receipts found in store parking lots in a scheme to obtain cash for fraudulent returns.
Read MoreBeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that will provide Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to address the increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues caused by the pandemic, including both first-time issues as well as preexisting mental health concerns.
Read MoreWVCF reports first loss of a correctional officer, from Greene County, from COVID-19
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Indianapolis, Ind. - It was with great sadness, leadership at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) reported that on Saturday, April 25, Correctional Officer Gary Weinke, 67 succumbed to complications of COVID-19. This was the first death of a state correctional officer as a result of contracting COIVD-19. Officer Weinke was a resident of Greene County.
Read MoreStatewide case counts as of Monday, April 27 at 12 noon
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As of 12 noon, Monday, April 27, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 47 confirmed cases and five deaths reported to the state, with a total of 350 tested.
Read MoreStatewide case counts as of Saturday, April 25 at 12 noon
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As of 12 noon, Saturday, April 25, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 46 confirmed cases and four deaths reported to the state, with a total of 345 tested.
Read MoreLPD arrests third suspect connected to the murder of John Chapman
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The ongoing investigation into the murder of John P. Chapman on March 17 has led to the arrest of a third suspect connected to events that occurred on the night Chapman was killed.
Read MoreLinton woman charged with drug possession
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A Linton woman was charged with felony drug possession this week. She was arrested last Thursday after deputies executed a search warrant at her apartment.
Read MorePlanting season begins: Be alert, slow down, share the road
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“Farming season can be both a joyful and anxious time as farmers begin to plant their crops,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Farmers on tractors and heavy equipment use the same roads we do, let’s save them some unneeded anxiety and be cautious and alert while out on the road.”
Read MoreStatewide case counts as of Friday, April 24 at 12 noon; Greene County with 45 cases, four deaths, 334 tested
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As of 12 noon, Friday, April 24, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 45 confirmed cases and four deaths reported to the state, with a total of 334 tested.
Read MoreMcDonald's thanks first responders and healthcare workers with free meals
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McDonald’s says as a small token of their appreciation, they are giving away free Thank You meals to our frontline heroes who stop by a participating McDonald’s from April 22 through May 5. McDonald’s in Linton is a participating location. Yesterday, April 23, they posted on their Facebook page, “Our First Responders and Healthcare Heroes are working diligently to keep our community safe during this time, and we want to express our appreciation!”
Read MoreSR 157 Eel River Bridge northwest of Worthington to close May 1 - September 15
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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the State Road 157 Bridge over the Eel River in Owen County will close on or after Friday, May 1.
Read MoreWorthington man charged in two domestic incidents
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Officers have responded twice in about a month to domestic incidents involving the same suspect. Last week, he was arrested by a WPD officer and is now facing charges in two cases.
Read MoreStatewide case counts as of Thursday, April 23 at 12 noon
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As of 12 noon, Thursday, April 23, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County steady with 44 confirmed cases and four deaths reported to the state, with six more tested for a total of 319 tested.
Read MoreDriver arrested after being found asleep at the wheel on Monday night
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An eastern Greene County resident called the sheriff’s department after a man he didn’t know parked in his driveway, left the motor running and fell asleep. A deputy responded. The driver was arrested.
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