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A Worthington man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole tools, credit card readers, and an iPad from a Pepsi maintenance worker outside the Linton Walmart.
Read MoreTwo people were arrested Wednesday after Linton Police said a search warrant at a northwest Linton residence uncovered multiple pounds of marijuana, cash, and a firearm.
Read MoreLinton Power and Light has announced a scheduled power outage affecting the Green Acres area. The outage is set to begin late Thursday night, August 21, at approximately 11:59 p.m., and is expected to last until around 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22. The planned disruption is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the local electrical infrastructure. Linton Power and Light apologizes for any inconvenience the outage may cause.
Read MoreA Springville man has been arrested on a domestic battery charge following a reported altercation with a pregnant woman at a residence in Springville.
Read MoreThe Greene County Health Department is sponsoring the local Food as Medicine Program which addresses obesity and chronic disease management/prevention with weekly access to fresh fruit and vegetables, nutrition education, and live cooking demonstrations.
Read MoreA 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.
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