The Linton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Ryder Ward. Ryder was last seen on July 13, 2026, in the Linton area. He was wearing black shoes, white socks, black shorts, and an unknown shirt color at the time. Anyone with information regarding Ryder’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411 or reach out to your local law enforcement agency.

A Sullivan woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after investigators allege she provided false information during the investigation of a hit-and-run crash in Linton.

Families preparing for the upcoming school year will have access to a variety of free health services and school supplies during the Greene County Health Department's Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 25. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greene County Community Event Center, located at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 4503 W. State Road 54, Bloomfield.

A Farmersburg woman, who owns a business in Linton, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after Vigo County deputies investigating an animal neglect complaint reported finding several severely malnourished dogs at a rural Vigo County property, according to court documents.

Families in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak are invited to kick off the new school year at a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The Greene County Mobile Food Pantry distributed 25,293 pounds of food to local families during the past fiscal year, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, community partners and local organizations working together to address food insecurity throughout the county.

The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District is asking local farmers, gardeners and produce vendors to help promote healthy eating by donating fresh produce for this year's Greene County National Night Out.

Families are invited to attend a free back-to-school giveaway later this month hosted by C2C. The event will take place Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., and will provide free socks, underwear and other essential back-to-school items to help local children prepare for the upcoming school year.

An Odon man was arrested on multiple operating while intoxicated charges after an Indiana State Police trooper allegedly clocked his vehicle traveling 97 mph on Interstate 69 in Greene County on the Fourth of July.

A Springville man was arrested early on the Fourth of July after he allegedly drove into a school parking lot, became sick outside his vehicle, and later registered more than twice Indiana's legal blood alcohol limit.

As preparations continue for Greene County National Night Out, organizers are asking the community to help local students start the school year off right by donating new school supplies.

The Greene County Ambulance Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new ambulance that will soon begin serving residents in Linton.

Planning to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks? Here's when you can catch the displays: Friday, July 3 Jasonville — 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday, July 4 Bloomfield — 10:15 p.m. and Linton Freedom Festival — 10:30 p.m. Gather your family and friends, arrive early, and enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!

The Linton Community Food Pantry is inviting Freedom Festival parade attendees to help stock its shelves by donating non-perishable food items and monetary contributions during the July 4 parade.