Stories from Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Greene County Attorney Marvin Abshire stated the Greene County Solid Waste District (GCSWD) Board will follow state and county leads to determine the right time to reopen county recycling facilities. “I think all of us will have more of a vision of the path forward after the governor’s daily update Friday and a new executive order either Friday or Monday,” Abshire added...

The members of Linton’s Freedom Festival Taskforce met using Zoom on Tuesday, April 14. The Taskforce normally meets often this time of year, as they magically bring all of the many components of Linton’s annual Freedom Festival into place. This year, the hardworking members find themselves faced with the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, and how best to postpone, reschedule and reconfigure the myriad of events that traditionally take place before and during the Freedom Festival.. ...

Greene County businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic now have the opportunity to receive financial assistance through Greene County Economic Development Corporation and the City of Linton’s newly created Rapid Relief Fund. The fund can provide small, low-interest loans ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to help businesses address immediate needs and help offset losses caused by COVID-19...