No tornado debris pickup planned in Greene County
/Due to limited staffing and financial constraints, Greene County will not provide debris pickup following last week’s tornado.
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Due to limited staffing and financial constraints, Greene County will not provide debris pickup following last week’s tornado.
Read MoreThe Worthington Police Department is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening the bond between law enforcement and local youth through its upcoming Junior Police Academy.
Read MoreOn Friday, May 16, Greene County was hit with a long-lasting tornado, causing considerable damage to multiple homes, farms, and businesses. Tragically, one individual lost their life in the storm.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces an upcoming road closure for State Road 67 in Greene County.
Read MoreA Bloomington man is facing four felony charges after allegedly failing to pay more than $24,000 in court-ordered child support over a span of more than a decade.
Read MoreGreene County officials have declared a local state of emergency following a destructive tornado that swept across the county on the evening of May 16, leaving a trail of destruction from the western to eastern borders.
Read MoreA Jasonville man was arrested in the early hours of May 18 on multiple charges of operating while intoxicated after police say he failed field sobriety tests and registered a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit.
Read MoreA local emergency medical technician has been honored by the State of Indiana during EMS Week, observed May 18–24, for his outstanding contributions to emergency services.
Read MoreA Bloomington man was arrested May 18 on a warrant and is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stabbing a truck with a knife during a public disturbance in Bloomfield.
Read MoreA multi-service recovery center will open Monday to assist residents affected by the recent tornado, according to Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service has preliminarily rated Friday’s tornado as an EF2, which caused significant damage in Linton and surrounding areas in Greene County.
Read MoreThe Linton Police Department is urging residents to use caution when approached by individuals or companies offering quick storm damage repairs.
Read MoreA Dugger woman was killed and a child critically injured after a tree fell onto a vehicle during Friday evening’s storm.
Read MoreDue to extensive storm damage and downed power lines in multiple areas, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is urging residents to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. Emergency personnel and utility crews are working as quickly as possible to clear roadways and restore power.
Read MoreIndiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) maintenance crews have been working diligently on State Road 59 near County Road 1250 South and County Road 1300 South, between Clay City and Jasonville, after extreme rains washed out a portion of the roadway earlier this Spring.
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, May 15, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, May 14, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, May 13, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 107 calls and incidents from Monday, April 13, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 61 calls and incidents from Friday, March 27, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court April 13-April 17, 2026:
Jeffrey William “Jeff” Ritter, 63, passed away in his home in Martinsville. He was born Friday, November 16, 1962 to the late William Raymond and Wilma “Billie Pat” (Dilley) Ritter in Bloomfield, Indiana.
Sharon Gayle (Wuellner) Baker of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully, at her home on May 6, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born on November 17, 1936 in Milan, Indiana, to Ralph Henry Wuellner and Dorothy Mae (Beagle) Wuellner. Sharon graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1955, and soon after married the absolute love of her life, Francis Dale Baker. Fran and Sharon shared 69 years together, raising three daughters Charlotte Maas, Sherry (Todd) Vandeventer and Teresa (Dan) Willis.
James "Jim" Meier, age 87, of Worthington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 17, 1938, the son of Sheldon & Jennie (Yates) Meier.
Jonathan E. Terrell, 42, of Sullivan, IN passed away at 4:38 A.M. Thursday, May 7, 2026 in his home.
Charles (Chuck) Harrison Hoard passed away at Serenity Spring Senior living Center in Jasonville on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born in Linton on March 6, 1949 to Thomas Archie and Florene (Long) Hoard.
Judy Kay Chalfont (Singleton) of Fairfax, Virginia, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 20, 2026, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to William Singleton and Esther Maxine Stevenson Singleton of Linton, Indiana on October 15, 1941.
Marilyn Leliece Rentschler was born to Bridwell and Audrey (Payne) Moyer March 08,1929 and resided in Bloomfield until moving to Linton. She passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Glenburn Home in Linton at the age of 97. Marilyn married Billy (Bill) Rentschler who preceded her in death in 2003.
Chester A. "Chet" McCammon, 91, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born in Paxton on October 9, 1934, he was the son of Elbert and Mabelle (Wilbur) McCammon.
Mary E. Kirk, age 68, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 6:50 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Lapeer, MI on November 23, 1957, the daughter of Carroll "Buck" & Catherine (Powell) Cullison.
Marcia “Lynne” (Edwards) Rotman of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 1:01 PM EST Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton, Indiana. She was born December 4, 1940 in Crawfordsville Indiana to Ernest Edwards and Nina (Stephens) Edwards, who preceded her in death.
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