Conservation Officers request public’s help on campsite reservation scam
/Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a potential scam where unsuspecting Hoosiers are being duped when booking campsites.
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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a potential scam where unsuspecting Hoosiers are being duped when booking campsites.
Read MoreIt’s often said that teamwork makes the dream work; but with collaboration between the Linton Fire Department and other organizations, that teamwork could save lives. Tuesday at 1 p.m., the Linton Fire Department will hold a blessing for its newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box. Then, the box will go live. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - Last week, sheriff’s officials were alerted by Montana authorities of a wanted individual, possibly living in northeastern Sullivan County.
Read MoreThe Bloomfield man accused of stealing a case of beer from a Bloomfield business in late November was arrested last week. Last year he was accused of stealing a Christmas tree.
Read MoreAfter consuming alcohol at the bar where he works, a Linton driver allegedly was swerving, crossed center and almost hit an oncoming patrol vehicle driven by a JPD officer.
Read MoreA driver stopped in Lawrence Hollow last week cautioned a deputy to be careful with the lockbox in the floorboard of his vehicle, saying it contained his mother’s ashes. The deputy said the lockbox contained four baggies of methamphetamine and a stash of paraphernalia.
Read MoreA Linton man is facing OVWI charges after another driver called 911 and reported he was swerving all over the road, had pulled out in front of another vehicle and almost hit yet another vehicle head-on.
Read MoreA driver who was found asleep at the wheel of his SUV, with the motor running and in gear, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .214.
Read More(INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 20, 2021) – Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham was elected as the next president of the Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys during IPAC’s annual Winter Conference earlier this month. Buckingham will serve as president of the Association for 2022. Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw will serve on IPAC’s board of directors during 2022.
Read MoreWith the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.
Read MoreDeputy Jailer Robert Daniel, 47, was killed when a large tornado struck a building he was working in while supervising inmates on work release.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in a specimen collected from an unvaccinated Indiana resident.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is currently assisting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the investigation of an airplane crash. The crash took place south of the Monroe County Airport near Tower Road in Monroe County.
Read MoreA Jasonville man with muddy jeans found walking late last night on a county road was arrested for OVWI and leaving the scene after deputies found his pickup truck off a roadway, stuck in mud.
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 Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 131 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 101 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, July 27-July 31, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, July 27-July 31, 2026:
Fred Richard Lammert, Jr. 61, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Clinton "Clint" B. Reed, 45, of Linton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, September 25, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, surrounded by his family.
Phillip Joe Yates, 58, of Coalmont, passed away peacefully at his home at 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born in Sullivan on December 20, 1967, Phillip was the son of Howard Yates and Ruth (Zellers) Sluder. He built a life centered on hard work, family, and the simple things that brought him joy.
Roma Lea Baker, 86, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Glenburn Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Freida R. Tarvin, 87, went to Heaven with family by her side, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. She was born on September 5, 1939, in Crane, Indiana to William ‘Glen’ and Ruby (Smith) Webster. Freida married the love of her life, Carl R. Tarvin, on September 9, 1961.
Russell Leo Holstine, 87, of Elnora, Ind., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1939, in Cornettsville, Ind., to the late Alton Parker and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Holstine.
Reavia L. DeVore, 87, of Lyons, Indiana, went to Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Edwin Clifford and Edith Josephine (Starkey) Savage. Reavia married the love of her life, Gerald D. DeVore on June 26, 1954.
Sandra E. Clifford, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Autumn Trace, surrounded by the love and presence of her children.
Karen Kay (Sanders) Kelsey, 72, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 24, 1954, in Linton, Indiana to William Ernest and Patricia Ann (Wright) Sanders. Karen married Randy Kelsey on September 4, 1998.
Ann Blackmore (formerly known as Grace Ann), 84, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Spring Arbor in Albemarle, North Carolina. Born on July 1, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, Ann was the daughter of George Vernon Blackmore and Grace Wonner Blackmore, who preceded her in death.
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