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Phase two of Caudill’s garage complete
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
The second phase of Linton resident Phil Caudill’s garage is officially complete, and now two eagles soar above the sunset mural on the door. The large eagle took Caudill 30 hours. He cut the eagle out of Alumacore, which Caudill described as “aluminum on both sides and then kind of a PVC plastic on the inside, so it’s forever.”...
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Local bank hosts grand opening in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings Bank hosted their grand opening at their third location at 1224 N State Rd 45, Bloomfield. The branch, which officially opened Oct. 19, celebrated its grand opening from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on Monday. According to President Joshua Riggins, the bank has also recently remodeled a facility in Eastern Greene county. ...
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Santa Train canceled citing COVID-19 concerns
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
A time-honored holiday tradition will not be taking place this year in Greene County. The Indiana Rail Road Company has announced that the annual Santa Train will not be running this year. In years past, the Santa Train has made stops in Solsberry, Bloomfield, Linton, Dugger and Jasonville...
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee formed
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
During a regular meeting of the Solid Waste Management District on Oct. 28, the board appointed Newberry resident David Myers to serve as the third member of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The appointment of Myers means that the Greene County Solid Waste Advisory Committee has officially been formed. Members of the board’s advisory committee will serve a one-year term...
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COVID-19 update for October 30
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
• VIGO - 2,883 positive cases among the 26,731 tested, with 41 deaths. • GREENE - 594 positive cases among the 6,853 tested, with 38 deaths. • PUTNAM - 788 positive cases among the 7,954 tested, with 17 deaths. • CLAY - 475 positive cases among the 5,482 tested, with seven deaths...
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Bloomfield woman arrested on multiple drug offenses
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by ISP Trooper Caleb Garvin, Brittany K. Knapp, 26, is facing multiple drug-related charges. Prior to the arrest on Oct. 22, Knapp was wanted on felony warrants out of Monroe and Greene counties. According to the documents, officers located Knapp at a residence in Bloomfield...
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Greene County Police Log
(Police Reports ~ 10/30/20)
Kristin Marie Stockrahm, 41, Linton, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle with an ace of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated Branden Shane Strauser, 36, Bloomfield, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony visiting a common nuisance; controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana/ hash oil/ hashish/ salvia, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy, Class B misdemeanor livestock or poultry running-at-large, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/30/20)
Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will meet from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bloomfield-Greene County Library located at 125 S. Mill Street, Bloomfield, in the Community Room on the lower level. Bring along any craft or project you would like to work on, or just visit and see what we do. Please bring your Covid mask. For more info call Tina at 812-825-9039. See you there!...
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County Council discusses bond refinancing, projected to save county $1.1 million
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
The Greene County Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in the courthouse. During the meeting, the board discussed the possible refinancing of three bonds. According to Nathan Abrams, two of those bonds are held by the Building Corporation and one is with the Redevelopment Commission. ...
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Linton Police Department activity log
(Police Reports ~ 10/30/20)
The Linton Police Department responded to 14 incidents and calls for service between 7 a.m. October 29 and 7 a.m. October 30, including; one animal complaint, two assists to other departments, five fingerprinting requests, one theft, one threat, three traffic stops and one warrant service...
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Meet local candidates for Tuesday's election
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
Gregg Roudebush was born and raised in Greene County. He currently lives with his wife in Worthington. “We have two adult children and three grandchildren that all reside in Greene County. My wife and I own and operate two small businesses that are both located in Greene County”...
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Redevelopment Commission transfers blighted properties, discusses plans
(Local News ~ 10/30/20)
The Greene County Redevelopment Commission met in regular session on Oct. 15. It was reported that the transfer of three blighted properties had been completed in Linton. The properties sold for a combined total of $3,500. Those properties are; lot #8, block #4 in Mary Humphrey’s Addition at 146 7 Street for $500, lot #134 in Fairview Addition at SW 9 St. ...
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