Linton man charged with felony theft in scam case
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A 68-year-old Linton man was in Greene Superior Court for an initial hearing Sept. 15 following his Sept. 12 arrest on a preliminary felony theft charge.
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GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference
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INDIANAPOLIS — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions in 2020. Of the total fatalities that occurred, 42% were unrestrained. In Indiana, 20 children lost their lives in passenger vehicle crashes that year.
Read MoreSecretary of State Holli Sullivan recognizes National Voter Registration Day
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INDIANAPOLIS (September 20, 2022) – Tuesday, September 20 is National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday celebrating our democracy. Indiana makes it easy for new voters to register for the first time or for existing voters to update their information.
“Government works best when its citizens are active and engaged,” said Secretary Sullivan. “I encourage all Hoosiers to use this day to make sure they are registered and that their voter information is up to date. Registering only takes a few minutes and can be done online at any time.”
Citizens can register to vote by visiting IndianaVoters.com, or can submit an application to register in person at their local county clerk's office.
IndianaVoters.com also allows Hoosiers to confirm their voter registration, look up their polling place, get driving directions to their polling location, find out who's on their ballot, track their absentee ballot application, and contact local election officials.
To be eligible to register to vote, you must:
Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election
Not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.
As of this month, there are 4.7 million registered voters in Indiana. Indiana’s voter registration deadline is October 11.
Voters with questions can call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.
Linton man accused of threatening to shoot another person
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Last Thursday, a warrant was issued for the arrest of a rural Linton man accused of threatening to shoot another person.
Read MoreLinton woman charged with battery after fighting with alleged victim
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An initial court hearing was held Sept. 15 for a 38-year-old Linton woman arrested Aug. 27 on a preliminary charge of domestic battery.
Read MoreHoosier Residents urged to help #STOPTrackTragedies During Rail Safety Week 2022 and Beyond
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Indianapolis, 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 MoreDaily closures planned on S.R. 48 in Monroe County for culvert replacements
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MONROE 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 MoreGovernor issues update on flag status
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Due to the funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, September 19, 2022, flags will return to full staff at sunset today.
Read MoreBloomfield driver found slumped over a steering wheel at a gas station
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After a citizen reported a driver had been slumped over a steering wheel for over an hour at a gas station early yesterday morning, a deputy was dispatched and determined the driver was intoxicated.
Read MoreRoad closure planned for US 231 near I-69 starting September 27
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GREENE 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 MoreRoad closure planned on State Road 57 near Newberry
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GREENE 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 MoreInvestigation into crash leads to arrest of Worthington couple
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Following numerous interviews in an investigation into a rollover crash that caused a serious injury to one juvenile in July, a Worthington couple is accused of furnishing alcohol to several minors involved in the crash.
Read MoreWorthington man arrested by LPD for meth possession
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A Worthington man whose license was suspended, driving a truck with an expired license plate and no insurance was stopped by an LPD officer who reported the man had methamphetamine in his wallet.
Read MoreCharges filed today in lawnmower attack case
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A dispute over mowing grass in an alley took a turn when a woman on a riding lawnmower floored her mower to go as fast as it would go and intentionally crashed into her neighbor’s riding lawn mower while the neighbor was mowing in the alley. No injuries were reported but charges were filed earlier today against the woman who allegedly admitted she didn’t care if she hit the neighbor head-on.
Read MoreWoman called police and said someone was on her roof
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A Linton woman who called police in the wee hours of the morning about someone being on her roof, ended up in the Greene County Jail around 3:00 AM on drug charges.
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