Linton man accused of driving golf cart while intoxicated
/A Linton man faces three misdemeanor charges after police allegedly observed him driving a golf cart across both lanes of Vincennes Street.
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A Linton man faces three misdemeanor charges after police allegedly observed him driving a golf cart across both lanes of Vincennes Street.
Read MoreEarly voting for the 2026 General Election begins today, Oct. 6, at the Greene County Voter Registration Office, located on the second floor of the Greene County Courthouse in Room 225.
Regular early-voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day. Early voting at the courthouse will end at noon Monday, Nov. 2.
Read MoreIf cross country is your sport, then sitting down and chatting with Chelsey Skinner is a must.
She is in her second season of retooling the Linton- Stockton High School programs, and success has bubbled up during that time. And Skinner is determined to continue up that success ladder.
Read MoreGreene County Health reports that its internet and phone systems are currently unavailable because of a Joink service outage.
The organization apologizes for the inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as service has been restored.
Read MoreState Road 54 west of Switz City is now open to one lane.
The Indiana Department of Transportation will remain on the scene to control traffic. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and expect delays.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital reports that all telephone lines are currently down because of an internet service disruption.
The outage will continue until further notice. An update will be shared when phone service has been restored.
Read MoreThe phone systems at Linton City Hall and the Linton Police Department are temporarily unavailable. Crews are working to repair the issue. Please note that 911 service is functioning normally. For emergencies, continue to call 911.
City officials apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update when regular phone service has been restored.
Read MoreState Road 54 is closed between State Road 67 and County Road 800 West because low-hanging utility lines are blocking the roadway. Motorists should avoid the area and seek an alternate route. Traffic is being rerouted through Lyons using County Road 800 West and State Road 67. Heavy trucks are advised to use State Road 59 and State Road 67 as an alternate route.
Utility crews have been contacted and are responding to the scene. An update will be provided when additional information becomes available.
Read MoreThe City of Linton will launch its newly redesigned website Thursday, Oct. 1, offering residents a more modern and convenient way to access city information and services. The website address will remain www.cityoflinton.in.gov, but visitors will notice a new appearance, simplified navigation and several additional features.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation is in search of dedicated, qualified individuals who want to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host winter seasonal hiring events on October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. at the following three locations in southwest Indiana:
Evansville Subdistrict Office 16601 Boyle Lane, Evansville, IN 47725
Paoli Subdistrict Office 899 N. Greenbriar Drive, Paoli, IN 47454
Tell City Subdistrict Office 15077 Old State Road 37, Tell City, IN 47586
It may not feel like heating season just yet, but colder weather will be here before we know it.
Pace Community Action Agency will begin accepting applications for its Energy Assistance Program on Thursday, Oct. 1. The program helps eligible households with home energy costs during the colder months.
Read MoreSoccer has always been a part of Kurtis Moffitt’s life.
Growing up in Los Angeles, and spending most of his primary and college years in Texas, soccer was more in the forefront than in Greene County. But the sport has made tremendous strides in the area since the Greene County Soccer Association started in the late 1990s.
Read MoreA 45-year-old Bloomfield man arrested Sept. 27 after repeatedly crossing the centerline before registering a .128 alcohol concentration on a chemical breath test is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Oct. 5.
Read MoreWhite River Valley School Corporation is accepting applications from community members interested in filling a vacancy on its Board of School Trustees.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 5, crews will close the southbound lane of U.S. 231 near Worthington. This lane closure will occur between County Road 60 East and County Road 990 North.
This lane closure will allow box culvert maintenance. Work is expected to last through the end of October, depending on the weather. One lane of traffic will remain open during this project. Traffic flow will be controlled with a temporary traffic signal. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.
GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries, sports, and other happenings in Greene County.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 65 calls and incidents from Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, to Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 128 calls and incidents from Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, to Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
Dennis R. Clayton, 79, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday October 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Sharon K. (Cole) Langley-Boyd, 83, of Bloomfield, went home to be with her Lord at 2:18 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Autumn Trace in Linton. She passed peacefully, one day after what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary with her first husband, William.
Michael Frank "Mick" Xenakis, 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026, just days before his 83rd birthday.
Awona M. (Simpson) Watson, 82, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 2:54 pm Saturday, October, 24, 2026 in I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by her loving family.
Kimberly McKinley, 68, of Bloomfield, IN passed away at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Linton, IN.
Stephen Charles Floyd, 83 of Bloomfield passed away Saturday October 24, 2026.
Jerry Lee Ellett, 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, October 25, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved. Jerry was born in Linton on December 6, 1943, to George H. and Margaret L. (Wheeler) Ellett. He lived nearly his whole life in the town where he was born, and he spent most of it looking after it.
Scott Alan Miller, 62, of Newberry, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 21, 1964, in Linton, Indiana to Chester L. ‘Chet’ and Alberta R. (Dowden) Miller. Scott married Donna Lee (Sexton) Miller on May 2, 1984, and after her passing, he married Jennifer R. Tarvin.
Jack Daniel Long, known to just about everyone as JD or "jack o lantern," passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 42. A Worthington, Indiana resident, Jack lived a life full of laughter, music, and good company.
Betty Ellen Drake, 99, of Jasper and formerly of Linton, died peacefully early on the morning of Monday, October 12, 2026, at Serenity Springs at Northwood in Jasper. Her long life was full of faith and family, and she spent it caring for others.
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