Detective Logan Hobbs has resigned from the Linton Police Department, effective Feb. 9, 2026, following a negotiated plea agreement related to an operating while intoxicated arrest late last year.

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, observed annually on Feb. 15, recognizes the dedicated law enforcement officers who serve in schools and work every day to keep students, staff, and communities safe.

We’re celebrating Greene County’s past. Each Thursday, we’ll share a throwback photo highlighting the moments, places, and people that have shaped our community through the years. This week’s featured photo connects local history to the classroom. A few years ago, a fourth-grade teacher at Linton-Stockton School Corporation shared a math question with her students that came with a unique local connection — a yo-yo constructed by students at Shakamak High School.

As of 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Linton Municipal Utility customers are under a boil order until further notice following a water main break.

A 33-year-old Bloomington woman was arrested late Sunday night after deputies with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office reportedly found her slumped over in a running vehicle and later discovered cocaine and drug paraphernalia during an investigation.

A Linton man faces numerous felony charges following a reported domestic incident, vehicle pursuit and the discovery of drugs and firearms earlier this month.

At approximately 7:20 p.m. Sunday, units with the Eastern Greene Fire Territory were dispatched to State Road 445 at the Interstate 69 off-ramp roundabout for a reported vehicle fire.

The Jasonville Water Plant has recently begun operating a new filtration system as part of ongoing improvements to the city’s water treatment process. During this transition, chlorine levels must temporarily be maintained at a higher level to ensure proper treatment. As a result, some customers may notice a brown discoloration in their water. Officials emphasize that the water is tested daily and remains safe for use and consumption.

The Town of Lyons is accepting bids for mowing and weed control services for town-owned properties. Interested parties may obtain a list of properties and submit bids by contacting lyonsindiana@gmail.com or by visiting Lyons Town Hall at 600 W. Broad St., Lyons, IN 47443. Bids will be accepted until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. For more information, call 812-659-2521.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a part-time dishwasher position.

With the filing window now closed, the field is officially set for the May Primary Election, as candidates across the ballot finalized their paperwork and declared their intent to seek public office—clearing the way for voters to see who will be vying for their support in the months ahead.

Linton Police Department night policeman Fred Cromwell was shot and killed in the line of duty Feb. 7, 1915, after surprising a burglar inside a local clothing store.