Early voting open in Greene County
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Early voting opened Oct. 8 in Greene County with opportunities to cast an early vote until Nov. 4 for the Nov. 5 General Election.
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GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
Charges filed for rape and child molesting following September incident
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According to a news release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, rape and child molesting charges have been filed against a 43-year-old man following a Sept. 23 report of a missing juvenile.
Read MoreHoosiers can use new online tool to compare health care prices, quality
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.
Read MoreFire hydrant flushing in Linton
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The Linton Water Department will being flushing hydrants on Oct. 27 and will continue until Oct. 31. The process will take place from 8 p.m. each night and will continue until 6 a.m. each following morning.
Read MoreLinton man arrested on 13 charges of child molestation
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A 41-year-old Linton man is facing seven Level 1 Felony charges of child molesting and six Level 4 child molesting—fondling charges following a Sept. 21 arrest.
Read MoreMissing man located
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A Bloomfield man reported missing on Sept. 21 has been located, according to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Jeffrey L. Richards was reported missing Sept. 21. A press release from the Sheriff’s Department Sept. 22 stated Richards has been located.
Read MoreSheriff's department investigating missing person case
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 21 is investigating a missing person case. Jeffrey L. Richards, II, 41, was reported missing from Bloomfield. He is 5’11” and 190 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information regarding Richards is encouraged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411.
Read MoreWorthington man arrested on child pornography charges
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A Worthington man—required to register as a lifetime sex offender due to prior convictions in Florida—found himself behind bars on Sept. 18 in Greene County on three Level 5 felony counts of possession of child pornography with an aggravating factor.
Read MoreLocal schools receive state funding boost for safety upgrades
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Greene County schools received more than $330,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).
Read MoreFree smoke alarms available to Greene County residents
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With the colder months approaching and the heightened risk of house fires, Linton Fire Department Chief Eric Carpenter is urging residents of Linton and Stockton Township to take advantage of free smoke alarms—alarms that could make the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital installs new medication disposal drop box
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Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is now home to a drug disposal drop box for anyone who has unused and expired medications.
Read MoreSwatting a wasp causes Linton woman to cross center line, collide with oncoming vehicle
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A 57-year-old Linton woman attempting to swat a waspfrom her car was transported to Greene County General Hospital following a two-vehicle accident in the morning hours of Sept. 5 on County Road 50 North near Linton.
Read MoreJobs for America's Graduates growing in Greene County
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Jobs for America’s Graduates, a state-based and national non-profit organization that is dedicated to high school completion and post-secondary success for young people, has expanded and is now serving students in all five Greene County school corporations.
Read MoreLinton man scheduled to appear in court on charges of possession of meth, driving while suspended
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A 44-year-old Linton man is scheduled to appear in Greene Superior Court on Sept. 5 following an Aug. 17 arrest for possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended.
Read MoreUpdated: Accident at Scheid sends four people to hospitals
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Three pedestrians and the driver of a Jeep were transported to area hospitals, deemed to be in critical condition, after an accident Friday night at Scheid Diesel Extravaganza at Wagler Motorsports in Lyons.
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