With the severe weather Greene County has experienced over the past year — including damaging storms and tornado activity — local officials are encouraging residents to become better prepared by attending an upcoming Skywarn weather spotter class.

The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Excellence in Education Award, an annual honor recognizing outstanding employees of the Linton-Stockton School Corporation.

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. Today’s throwback photo features Scotland in 1936.

A Linton man is facing a felony battery charge after police say he stabbed a woman in the back with a pair of scissors outside a local gas station.

A new community fundraiser is hoping to bring renewed holiday spirit to Linton’s Humphreys Park.

A 28-year-old Switz City man was arrested early Feb. 19 after deputies found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle at an intersection, according to court documents.

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about scam calls that appear to be coming from the department’s phone number regarding bond payments.

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. Today’s throwback photo is of Linton’s former City Hall building.

As severe weather is expected to impact the area today, Greene County residents are encouraged to sign up for the county’s new Reverse 911 emergency alert system, which provides timely notifications during critical situations. The system will alert registered users when the National Weather Service issues tornado warnings for Greene County, as well as during hazardous material incidents, school emergencies, and other public safety events. Residents who wish to receive these notifications are encouraged to register online at: https://greenecounty.genasys.com/portal/en/register Signing up helps ensure you receive timely information during emergencies and enhances overall community safety.

A Bloomfield man was arrested Feb. 16 following a probation search that led to the discovery of a large quantity of methamphetamine, firearms, and drug-related items at multiple locations, according to court documents.