Trash routes will run as normal for the City of Linton on Friday, July 3.

Greene County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take precautions during this week's dangerous heat and has announced a cooling center for those needing relief from the extreme temperatures. To help residents stay safe, the following cooling center is available: Bloomfield Town Park – South Shelter House - open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice.

Linton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating 16-year-old Hunter Krus. He was last seen on June 28 in the Linton area. Anyone with information, please contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411 or your local law enforcement.

A Shirley man was arrested early June 26 after a concerned motorist reported his vehicle swerving across U.S. 231 in Greene County.

A Mississippi man was arrested early Saturday after authorities say he crashed his pickup truck off State Road 59 near Linton and showed signs of intoxication while refusing to cooperate with deputies.

A Linton woman was arrested Sunday after police say she punched two women inside the Walmart store in Linton following a dispute.

If you received damage from the flooding on Saturday June 27, contact Greene County Emergency Management 812-659-4235.

A Worthington woman was arrested Thursday night after officers reported seeing her vehicle traveling all over the road before crossing the center line in Bloomfield, according to court documents.

A Bloomington man was taken into custody Friday morning after deputies with the Greene County Sheriff's Department located a wanted subject who allegedly barricaded himself inside a residence in rural Greene County.

Residents are invited to mark their calendars for Greene County National Night Out, an evening dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Humphreys Park in Linton.

The Linton Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time 911 Operator/Dispatcher. This position plays a vital role in public safety by answering emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS personnel, and serving as a calm, professional voice during critical situations.

The Freedom Festival Committee is proud to announce Shaylie Killion as this year’s Freedom Festival Ambassador, recognizing her outstanding leadership, athletic achievement, and commitment to the Linton community.

The Linton Freedom Festival is proud to announce the induction of Jim and Bette Meng into the Linton Freedom Festival Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to the community and the festival’s long-standing tradition of celebrating independence and hometown pride.

The Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce is proud to announce that longtime Greene County resident Vada Abram has been selected as the 2026 Freedom Festival Parade Marshal.

The Greene County Convention, Visitor and Tourist Commission is seeking a part-time Tourism Director to lead tourism promotion, marketing, community engagement and visitor services throughout Greene County.

In consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, it has been determined that water customers should boil their drinking water. This precautionary measure is recommended because of a Boil Water Advisory issued by the City of Linton. It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for three (3) to five (5) minutes before using. Please continue to boil all cooking and drinking water until we notify you that it is no longer necessary.

Until we resolve this drinking water problem, we are also asking that you conserve water and only use what is necessary for household and personal needs. We appreciate your cooperation during this time and will update you as necessary until the drinking water problem has been solved. If you have any questions concerning this Boil Water Advisory, please contact your water department at (812) 847-9898.

Families interested in participating in this year's Linton Freedom Festival pageants are encouraged to register soon. The annual Little Miss Sparkler, Little Mr. Firecracker, Little Stars, Little Stripes and Baby Freedom contests will be held Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at the Linton City Park Bandshell as part of the 2026 Linton Freedom Festival celebration.

Water service for the City of Linton is being slowly restored as of 10:07 p.m. Monday, June 22. A boil order is in effect until further notice.