When Jeremy Brinkman accepted a position as Worthington's deputy marshal in the fall of 2024, he knew the commute from Indianapolis-area communities would be a challenge. Shortly after, he's not only serving as the town's interim marshal but also calls Worthington home.

The Worthington Town Marshal's Office is reminding residents to keep dogs properly restrained and protected from the summer heat following an increase in reports of dogs running loose throughout the community.

Eastern Heights Utilities advises that the Westgate water tower is scheduled for an inspection today. As a result of the inspection, customers in the Scotland and Westgate areas may experience lower-than-normal water pressure throughout the day.

A Linton man has been arrested following an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation that authorities say uncovered evidence of child sexual abuse material being possessed and transmitted through an online messaging platform.

UPDATE: The teen has been located

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.

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.