Voters in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak will decide in November whether to approve an operating referendum that could generate up to $499,000 annually for the district for no more than eight years. 

Pace Community Action Agency will begin accepting applications Oct. 1 for its 2026-27 Energy Assistance Program. The program provides a one-time benefit to help income-qualified households in Daviess, Greene, Knox and Sullivan counties offset the cost of their primary heating source. During the previous season, approximately 2,800 households received more than $1.6 million in assistance.

MicroVote will conduct a public test of Greene County’s electronic voting equipment at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The test will take place in the Voter Registration Office on the second floor of the Greene County Courthouse. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and observe the testing process. For more information, contact the Voter Registration Office at 812-384-2015 or registration@co.greene.in.us.

A 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.

Bob 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.

The 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.

There are moments in sports when the scoreboard suddenly doesn't matter.

Indiana Conservation Officers will offer a free hunter education course Saturday, Sept. 19, at Shakamak State Park.

The Greene County Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team will host a candlelight vigil Thursday, Sept. 10, in recognition of World Suicide Awareness Day.

A 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.

Saron 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.