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/The Linton Municipal Utilities boil order has been lifted.
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The Linton Municipal Utilities boil order has been lifted.
Read MoreA Linton man arrested Sept. 3 on an outstanding warrant is facing additional drug-related charges after police allegedly found a glass smoking device in his pocket that later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 57 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, September 22, crews will close State Road 57 near Newberry. This closure will occur over the White River. The closure of S.R. 57 will allow for a bridge deck overlay project. Work is expected to last through mid-October, depending on the weather. The official detour for this closure is State Road 58 to State Road 67 to State Road 54. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.
Read MoreBob Walters Linton Motors is supporting the Linton Food Pantry, operated by SON Ministries, as its September partner for the dealership's Cars for a Cause program. Throughout September, the dealership will make a donation to the food pantry for select services performed at Bob Walters Linton Motors. The business will donate $5 for every oil change, $10 for every alignment, and $20 for every transmission service. The dealership will also serve as a collection location for dry goods donated to the Linton Food Pantry throughout the month.
Read MoreThe City of Linton is under a precautionary boil advisory effective immediately following overnight maintenance to the city's water system. According to the Linton Water Department, the system experienced a drop in water pressure while maintenance was being performed, prompting the precautionary advisory. The department anticipates the boil advisory will be lifted around midday Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Read MoreIndiana Conservation Officers will offer a free hunter education course Saturday, Sept. 19, at Shakamak State Park.
Read MoreThe Greene County Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team will host a candlelight vigil Thursday, Sept. 10, in recognition of World Suicide Awareness Day.
Read MoreA Linton police officer received a special recognition in front of more than 54,000 football fans Saturday when he was honored as Indiana University's Hero of the Game.
Read MoreSaron United Church of Christ is inviting the community to its annual outdoor worship service on Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring the return of two familiar faces to the congregation. Former pastors Mike and Erica Roth will return to Saron as special guests and will deliver this year's sermon during the outdoor service.
Read MoreThe Greene County Health Department has been notified by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) that mosquitoes collected in Greene County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) at the state public health laboratory.
Read MoreGov. Mike Braun announced today that the west-central Indiana region (Region 5) has been awarded $16.7 million in Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-Being (GROW) initiative grants. GROW region five includes Clay, Greene, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, and Vermillion counties.
Read MorePurdue Extension-Greene County is inviting community members to learn practical cooking skills during its upcoming "Cooking for One" class on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital and Healthy Start Communities That CARE are inviting women in all stages of their reproductive health journey to participate in a new Women's Wellness and Healthy Families Circle beginning later this month.
Read MoreCommunity members are invited to enjoy breakfast while supporting local volunteer firefighters during the Jasonville Fire Department's annual breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jasonville Fire Department and will feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast including eggs, pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, orange juice and coffee.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026:
The Linton Fire Department responded to 101 calls during August, according to its monthly activity report. The department handled 12 fire calls and 89 emergency medical service calls during the month.
Training activities included hosting Fire Officer I classes and continuing the department’s monthly training program. Firefighters also participated in National Night Out and helped band camp participants beat the summer heat by providing a cooling spray.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 132 calls and incidents from Monday, Sept. 7 to Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, July 27-July 31, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, July 27-July 31, 2026:
Reavia L. DeVore, 87, of Lyons, Indiana, went to Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Edwin Clifford and Edith Josephine (Starkey) Savage. Reavia married the love of her life, Gerald D. DeVore on June 26, 1954.
Sandra E. Clifford, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Autumn Trace, surrounded by the love and presence of her children.
Karen Kay (Sanders) Kelsey, 72, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 24, 1954, in Linton, Indiana to William Ernest and Patricia Ann (Wright) Sanders. Karen married Randy Kelsey on September 4, 1998.
Ann Blackmore (formerly known as Grace Ann), 84, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Spring Arbor in Albemarle, North Carolina. Born on July 1, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, Ann was the daughter of George Vernon Blackmore and Grace Wonner Blackmore, who preceded her in death.
Amos Musselman, 93, of Newberry, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life on September 12, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Linton, Indiana, to Omar Ernest and Mary Martha (Pennington) Musselman. Amos married the love of his life, Barbara Lee (Gregg) Musselman, on September 28, 1951.
Ginger Frances Anderson Beatty, age 76, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana, following a lengthy illness.
Kay C. Sisk, 78, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:37 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, in the emergency room at Greene County General Hospital - a place that held special meaning in her life, where she had served others as a nurse and found great purpose in caring for her community.
Shelley Medlin, 72, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway. She was born in Arizona on June 22, 1954, and was the daughter of Henry Medlin and Dorothy Medlin (Thomas).
Donald "Don" R. Mowery, 87, of Linton, IN went home to be with the Lord at 2:20 am Sunday, September 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Kay Allen, 85, of Bloomfield, Indiana passed away Saturday September 5, 2026 at the Daisey House at Ketchem Memorial surrounded by family.
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