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A Linton man was arrested July 20 on charges of domestic battery with bodily injury against a disabled person after disturbing video footage was submitted to the Linton Police Department.
Read MoreUPDATE: She has been located. The Linton Police Department is seeking help locating a missing person, Juli Frederick, from the community. Anyone with information, please contact the Linton PD at (812) 847-4411 or CrimeStoppers at (812) TIP LINE or (812) 847-5463.
Read MoreWith the risk of flooding, the Greene County Health Department urges residents to stay informed, heed travel advisories, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their family and their property. We understand flooding causes significant disruptions and is a concern for many of you. Here’s some important information and safety tips to protect your health and your home.
Read MoreIn anticipation of these severe weather events, the acting EMA Deputy issued the following an open letter to city mayors (Linton and Jasonville), town council members (Bloomfield, Lyons, Newberry, Solsberry, Switz City, and Worthington) and township trustees (Highland, Beech Creek, Cass, Center, Fairplay, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Richland, Smith, Stafford, Taylor, and Washington).
Read MoreState Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.
Read MoreResidents should not be alarmed by the presence of fire trucks, ambulances and emergency personnel on July 19 near Eastern Greene High School. The Eastern-Greene Fire Territory, in coordination with Vigiles Academy, will conduct training exercises from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between the high school and the Center Township Fire Department.
Read MoreA 42-year-old Bloomfield man is facing charges after allegedly driving intoxicated and nearly striking a sheriff's deputy head-on along State Road 54.
Read MoreA 43-year-old Lyons man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly operating an ATV while intoxicated and attempting to flee from a Greene County deputy.
Read MoreThe Greene County Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for a part-time position for three days a week. The work location for this position is the Treasurer’s Office located in the Courthouse in Bloomfield, Indiana. The duties include but are not limited to, performing certain bookkeeping duties, processing tax payments, and assisting the general public both on the phone and in person in a variety of ways.
Read MoreThe 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).
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