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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 45 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, July 21, crews will close State Road 45 near Cincinnati. This closure will occur between State Road 58 to State Road 445.
Read MoreA Linton man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly running a red light and showing signs of intoxication during a traffic stop on State Road 54.
Read MoreThe Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has an opening for a part-time office assistant (up to 28 hours/week, $15/hour, no benefits). All interested applicants should send resumes to Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, P.O. Box 428, Bloomfield, Ind., 47424 or email them to Amanda.Lewellyn@co.greene.in.us by July 25. Questions? Call 812-384-4998.
State Road 59 in Linton has reopened following closure due to the collapse of a building that stood for decades.
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, and the deadline to register is July 10.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Greene County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Greene County have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Read MoreBISSELL Pet Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is once again prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its Empty the Shelters event, running now through July 19.
Read MoreAccording to the Greene-Sullivan Cooperative policy, all personally identifiable information related to evaluations and/or special education programming that has been collected and maintained concerning each student must be destroyed within three (3) years after the data is no longer needed for educational purposes.
Read MoreA Worthington man has been charged with misdemeanor fraud following an investigation that began in California and ultimately led to Greene County.
Read MoreA Bloomfield woman is scheduled to appear in court on July 10 following a June 27 arrest on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after an Indiana Conservation Officer observed erratic driving and initiated a traffic stop that led to multiple failed sobriety tests.
Read MoreA Linton man is facing theft and criminal mischief charges after a stolen mini bike was recovered and linked to a theft at Allen’s Motel on June 27.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of the devastating tornado that struck Greene County on May 16, 2025, we continue to witness both tremendous loss and incredible resilience. As our community begins to chart a path toward long-term recovery, we are reaching out to ask for your help.
Read MoreThree Greene County students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).
Read MoreA Linton woman was arrested June 30 and is facing a felony charge of domestic battery in the presence of a child after an altercation at her home escalated into a police response.
Read MoreThe Greene County Emergency Management Advisory Board, Bloomfield, Indiana, seeks to hire a full-time Greene County Emergency Management Director.
Full job posting can be found here: https://www.co.greene.in.us/egov/documents/1750865809_40288.pdf
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