A 19-year-old Linton man was arrested Oct. 16 after allegedly battering his pregnant girlfriend. 

With Halloween right around the corner, now is a good time to start preparing for a night of fun and safe trick-or-treating. 

A 20-year-old Worthington man found himself behind bars Oct. 11 on a charge of domestic battery after allegedly throwing a can of popcorn at his grandmother, resulting in a laceration to her leg. 

Throughout October and November, the officers of the Linton Police Department are donning ribbons around their badges for a good cause. 

A 29-year-old Sullivan man was arrested Oct. 16 on three charges of theft with a prior conviction after purchasing items from a local store only to refund the purchase without returning the items the following day.

A Jasonville man has been summoned to appear in Greene Superior Court on a Class A Misdemeanor charge of theft following a September incident at the Jasonville Family Dollar Store. 

A 42-year-old Terre Haute man was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 6 on alcohol-related charges after he was involved in a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Antioch Road and South U.S. Highway 231 in Bloomfield. 

An Oct. 13 incident resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old Linton woman on charges of possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. 

In order to complete needed updates on the town’s sewer plant, Worthington residents are asked to submit letters of support for a grant that would help fund a large portion of the project. 

Early voting for the Nov. 7 Municipal Election has begun and there are ample opportunities for those with wish to cast their vote early. 

A summons to appear in court has been issued to the Taylor Township Trustee after she allegedly battered a firefighter as she was acting in the role of captain of a volunteer fire department at the scene of a car accident on Oct. 5. 

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 85th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants.

Beginning Sunday, October 15, 2023, the Linton Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants. It is anticipated that the flushing process will require 4 nights to complete. The flushing will begin nightly at 8 PM and will last through 6 AM the following mornings. Therefore, all flushing activities should be complete by 6 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023. During the process, customers may notice a discoloration of the water. It is recommended that clothes washing be kept to a minimum during this time as discolored water has been known to cause stains in white or light-colored clothing. For additional information contact the Utility Office at 812-847-4971.

Failing to pay more than $20,000 in court-ordered child support resulted in the Oct. 9 arrest of a 30-year-old Newberry man. 

A 9-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital after he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of State Road 54 and Main Street at approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday morning in Linton.