Lyons woman arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
/A Lyons woman was arrested Aug. 13 after Greene County deputies said they found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
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A Lyons woman was arrested Aug. 13 after Greene County deputies said they found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
Read MoreNow that the new school year is underway, picture a lively event where families come together, smiles are everywhere, and health takes center stage for all ages. That’s the Greene County Back-to-School Health Fair.
Read MoreJoin United Way of South Central Indiana at the 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball on Thursday, September 18th, from 5-7:30 pm. This fun-filled benefit concert raises money and brings people together for a memorable evening at the Whippoorwill Hill historic barn nestled in the rolling countryside -- live country music, mouthwatering BBQ, a sundae bar, a silent auction, and raffle. No need to get fancy - come as you are and plan to have a great time!
Read MoreA Greene County man has been arrested Aug. 12 on a sexual misconduct with a minor charge following a nearly three-month investigation involving multiple agencies and witness interviews.
Read MoreAs summer winds down, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to prevent impaired driving and save lives.
Read MoreA Linton man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say his dog, which did not have verified immunization records, bit a man at Linton City Park in July.
Read MoreThe next meeting of the Greene County Long Term Recovery Group (LTEG) will be Tuesday, August 12, at 4 pm at the Greene County Foundation office. The role of the Greene County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is focused on damage done during May 16 tornadoes that hit portions of Greene County, near Linton, Worthington, Switz City County to develop a set of guidelines, and to organize and oversee the functions of disaster case management, monetary donations, non-monetary donations, fund raising, construction, volunteer management, emotional and spiritual care, communications, and any other unmet needs that arise.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon near mile marker 27 on North State Road 45.
Read MoreThe Linton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Monica Criss, who has not been seen or heard from since the end of July. Criss was last seen on July 30, 2025, and was last heard from on July 31, 2025. According to police, she was last seen wearing gray sweatpants; additional clothing details are unknown. Authorities say there is unconfirmed information that Criss may have recently started a new job at FedEx, but that employment has not been verified as of Monday. Anyone with information on Criss’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411
Read MoreUPDATE: Goodman has contacted police and is deemed safe. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Robert E. Goodman in order to conduct a welfare check. Goodman was last seen by his family on the evening of Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, and has not been in contact with them since. While his whereabouts remain unconfirmed, Goodman and his vehicle were captured on traffic cameras in Hendricks County on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Goodman may be driving a silver 2005 Honda Pilot with Indiana license plate 450DZZ.
Read MoreA Bloomfield man is facing a felony battery charge after police say he struck a coworker with a piece of wood during a workplace altercation at the Greene County Pallet Factory.
Read MoreThe Greene County Alliance is bringing families together for a night of community connection, mentorship, and fun at Safe Nite Out, a family-friendly event aimed at fostering positive relationships between youth, first responders, and community organizations.
Read MoreA Lyons man has pleaded guilty today to two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife and teenage son, whose bodies were discovered last fall in a shallow grave in Sullivan County.
Read MoreWith the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
Read MoreA Lyons man is facing a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after police say he assaulted his teenage child during an altercation at a residence in Greene County.
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, Sept. 18, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2026:
The Linton Fire Department responded to 101 calls during August, according to its monthly activity report. The department handled 12 fire calls and 89 emergency medical service calls during the month.
Training activities included hosting Fire Officer I classes and continuing the department’s monthly training program. Firefighters also participated in National Night Out and helped band camp participants beat the summer heat by providing a cooling spray.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 132 calls and incidents from Monday, Sept. 7 to Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, July 27-July 31, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, July 27-July 31, 2026:
Reavia L. DeVore, 87, of Lyons, Indiana, went to Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Edwin Clifford and Edith Josephine (Starkey) Savage. Reavia married the love of her life, Gerald D. DeVore on June 26, 1954.
Sandra E. Clifford, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Autumn Trace, surrounded by the love and presence of her children.
Karen Kay (Sanders) Kelsey, 72, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 24, 1954, in Linton, Indiana to William Ernest and Patricia Ann (Wright) Sanders. Karen married Randy Kelsey on September 4, 1998.
Ann Blackmore (formerly known as Grace Ann), 84, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Spring Arbor in Albemarle, North Carolina. Born on July 1, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, Ann was the daughter of George Vernon Blackmore and Grace Wonner Blackmore, who preceded her in death.
Amos Musselman, 93, of Newberry, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life on September 12, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Linton, Indiana, to Omar Ernest and Mary Martha (Pennington) Musselman. Amos married the love of his life, Barbara Lee (Gregg) Musselman, on September 28, 1951.
Ginger Frances Anderson Beatty, age 76, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana, following a lengthy illness.
Kay C. Sisk, 78, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:37 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, in the emergency room at Greene County General Hospital - a place that held special meaning in her life, where she had served others as a nurse and found great purpose in caring for her community.
Shelley Medlin, 72, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway. She was born in Arizona on June 22, 1954, and was the daughter of Henry Medlin and Dorothy Medlin (Thomas).
Donald "Don" R. Mowery, 87, of Linton, IN went home to be with the Lord at 2:20 am Sunday, September 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Kay Allen, 85, of Bloomfield, Indiana passed away Saturday September 5, 2026 at the Daisey House at Ketchem Memorial surrounded by family.
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