Anonymous tip leads to drug arrest in Linton
/An anonymous tip regarding illegal drug use resulted in the July 16 early morning arrest of a 21-year-old Linton man.
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An anonymous tip regarding illegal drug use resulted in the July 16 early morning arrest of a 21-year-old Linton man.
Read MoreA report of a fight resulted in the July 14 arrest of a 40-year-old Plainfield man on charges of intimidation and disorderly conduct.
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 MoreA warrant was issued July 14 for a Bloomington woman following a May 2 incident in which she failed to pay for items at a local produce stand.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 159 near Pleasantville.
Read MoreA late night walker in Linton was arrested last Thursday after officers recognized him and knew he had a warrant out for his arrest. Now he's facing additional charges for methamphetamine possession.
Read MoreNational Night Out is around the corner and if your business or organization is looking to join in on the fun, there is still time to register.
Read MoreGREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an emergency road closure on State Road 54 east of Ridgeport.
Read MoreDriving an ATV on a public highway without a license plate or tail light coupled with stashing methamphetamine and paraphernalia at a shelter house located at a gas station after seeing a law enforcement officer resulted in the arrest of two earlier this month.
Read MoreThe Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Second Deputy/Small Claims Clerk, located in Bloomfield, Indiana, within the courthouse. The position pays at the annual rate of $33,852.00 Interested persons should request a Notice of Employment Opportunity and job application by contacting Clerk of Greene County Stuart Dowden at (812) 384-8532; via email stuart.dowden@co.greene.in.us; or under Employment Opportunities on the county’s website, www.co.greene.in.us. Interested persons should apply by emailing a resume and job application to Stuart Dowden or by mailing to the address above. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Read MoreA traffic stop after crossing the centerline on July 2 resulted in the arrest of two for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
Read MoreTaking scrap metal from a property without permission from the property owner landed a Linton couple in jail for charges of theft.
Read MoreNOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TOWN MARSHAL,
WORTHINGTON, INDIANA
The Common Council of the Town of Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, seeks to hire a full-time Town Marshal. Incumbent serves as Town Marshal for the Worthington Police Department, responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws and protecting the Town residents and their property.
Applications:
Interested persons should request a detailed job description and employment application by contacting Debbie Dyer, Clerk Treasurer, 20 S. Commercial Street, Worthington, Indiana 47441 (812) 875-2641; or via email: worthingtonin@outlook.com. Current salary is $45,999.98. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022. Following the receipt and review of applications submitted, the Worthington Town Council will schedule interviews with prospective candidates. The starting date for employment is immediate.
Read MoreNOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPUTY TOWN MARSHAL,
WORTHINGTON, INDIANA
The Common Council of the Town of Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, seeks to hire a full-time Deputy Town Marshal. Incumbent serves as Deputy Town Marshal for the Worthington Police Department, responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws and protecting the Town residents and their property.
Applications:
Interested persons should request a detailed job description and employment application by contacting Debbie Dyer, Clerk Treasurer, 20 S. Commercial Street, Worthington, Indiana 47441 (812) 875-2641; or via email: worthingtonin@outlook.com. Current salary is $42,999.84. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022. Please be advised that all prospective candidates will be subject to a police background check as a term and condition of employment. Following the receipt and review of applications submitted, the Worthington Town Council will schedule interviews with prospective candidates. The starting date for employment is immediate.
Read MoreOne man’s 4th of July started with too much pickle moonshine. Then he got hold of a handgun, an AR-15 and a large amount of ammunition and took off on an ORV which he crashed twice, in one case leaving the AR-15 and the ammunition scattered on a roadway in eastern Greene County. That's just part of the story which ended with a trip to the Greene County Jail.
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, Sept. 25, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026:
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:
The Linton Fire Department responded to 101 calls during August, according to its monthly activity report. The department handled 12 fire calls and 89 emergency medical service calls during the month.
Training activities included hosting Fire Officer I classes and continuing the department’s monthly training program. Firefighters also participated in National Night Out and helped band camp participants beat the summer heat by providing a cooling spray.
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:
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.
Amos Musselman, 93, of Newberry, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life on September 12, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Linton, Indiana, to Omar Ernest and Mary Martha (Pennington) Musselman. Amos married the love of his life, Barbara Lee (Gregg) Musselman, on September 28, 1951.
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