A Linton man was arrested Oct. 29 after deputies reportedly found more than 13 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during an encounter along State Road 54.

A 25-year-old Farmersburg man was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 26, after allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Bloomfield Police Department.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday, November 1. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, when clocks “fall back” one hour. This marks the return to Standard Time and means earlier sunsets and lighter mornings. It’s also a great time to check your smoke detectors, replace batteries, and review your emergency preparedness plans.

A Greene County man was taken into custody after state police allegedly located methamphetamine, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia during a search of his residence.

A Linton woman faces felony neglect charges after authorities say a welfare check led to the discovery of two young children living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

A Linton woman was arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and the discovery of methamphetamine.

A Worthington man is facing felony charges after investigators allege he failed to pay thousands of dollars in court-ordered child support.

A Bloomington man was arrested Monday evening after nearly causing a collision and later registering more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene County Superior Court.

A Bloomfield man was arrested earlier this week after authorities received an anonymous call reporting he had been drinking before getting behind the wheel.

The Linton Water Department has announced its previously scheduled hydrant flushing, which was set to begin Sunday, October 5, has been postponed due to ongoing drought conditions.

Eastern Heights Utilities will begin routine hydrant flushing in Bloomfield and Worthington on Monday, October 6. Customers may notice lower-than-normal water pressure and temporary water discoloration during this period. Flushing in rural service areas will follow in the coming weeks.

Linton Municipal Utilities has issued a Boil Order Advisory for the following affected areas until further notice:

• All customers on Southeast 8th Street (south of the C Street railroad tracks)

• All customers on Southeast 7th Street (south of the C Street railroad tracks)

• All customers on Southeast 6th Street (south of Little A Street)

• All customers on South State Road 59 (south of Base Road)

• All customers on I Street Southeast

• All customers on J Street Southeast

• All customers on L Street Southeast

• All Base Road customers

• All customers on Southeast 1st Street

• All customers on Southeast 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Streets (south of Base Road)

• All customers on Southeast L, M, N, and O Streets

Residents in these areas are advised to boil all water before using it for drinking, cooking, food preparation, or oral hygiene. Water should be brought to a full boil for at least five minutes before use.

A Lyons man, who pleaded guilty 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, was sentenced Monday to 120 years in prison.