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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 57 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, March 10, crews will close State Road 57 near Switz City. This closure will occur between County Road West 100 S and County Road West 200 S.
Read MoreGreene County experienced heavy rainfall last night leaving several local roads underwater. More rain is expected throughout the rest of the week.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital (GCGH) is excited to announce it has been officially recognized as a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Read MoreA 38-year-old Switz City man was arrested March 1 after authorities alleged he failed to pay more than $28,000 in court-ordered child support.
Read MoreThe Lyons Police Department has launched an official Facebook page to better connect with the community.
Read MoreThe Bloomfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. According to BPD, the individual was at Smokers Host on March 2 accompanied by a female. Anyone with information that may assist in identifying this individual is asked to send a direct message through the Bloomfield Police Department’s social media pages or contact dispatch at 812-384-4411, option 1.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Bloomfield Police Department is asking for assistance from residents in the area of East Mechanic Street and South Seminary Street. Residents who have home security or camera systems are asked to review their footage to determine whether they may have captured images of the occupant(s) of a vehicle connected to an ongoing investigation. Anyone with relevant information or video footage is encouraged to contact dispatch at 812-384-4411, option 1, or send a direct message to the Bloomfield Police Department.
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreRader Media Sports wishes to share some incredible news. Kevin and Heather Rader were invited to be the guest speakers at last year’s 2025 High School Journalism Institute at Indiana University. Last July, they spoke to over 150 students from across the US about the creation of Rader Media Sports.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA new community fundraiser is hoping to bring renewed holiday spirit to Linton’s Humphreys Park.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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