Nathaniel Lancaster, 31, homeless, has secured temporary housing in the Greene County Jail after getting into a scuffle with law enforcement for the second time in six weeks. According to an affidavit filed September 3 by Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Deputy Michael Stanley, at approximately 5:15 p.m. ...

The Greene County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) held the 13th Annual Greene County Mom Prom on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Heshey Hall at the Greene County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. Mom Prom is held each year to raise funds for the continued training of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, to purchase costly equipment needed to perform forensic sexual assault exams, to purchase other supplies to assure that victims needs are met, to pay for counseling for victims of sexual assault and for activities to raise public awareness for victims of sexual assault in our community.. ...

The Linton Fire Department, in cooperation with the Greene County Ambulance Community Paramedic Mobile Health Service and the Red Cross, are bringing the “Get Alarmed” program formerly limited to smaller communities to all residents of Greene County...

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, “Light a Flame of Hope,” a candlelight ceremony to memorialize loved ones lost to suicide, will be held from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Humphreys Park in Linton Tuesday evening. Candles will be provided. The ceremony will feature guest speakers and a licensed therapist will be present for anyone in need. ...

An unwanted passenger, in the form of a wasp, led to a head-on collision in rural Linton Thursday morning. Catherine Wright, 59, of Linton, was driving a 2012 Smart Car eastbound on CR 50 N at approximately 7:13 a.m. when she noticed a wasp buzzing around in her vehicle...

A local rail company recently stepped in to help the City of Jasonville to give an honored landmark, the iconic red caboose, a facelift. The 1960s caboose was placed at the gateway of this small southwestern Indiana town in 2008, when the Indiana Railroad donated it in celebration of their 150th year of operation...

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a state-based and national non-profit organization that is dedicated to high school completion and post-secondary success for young people, has expanded and is now serving students in all five Greene County school corporations. ...

There can be no doubt the Scheid Diesel Extravaganza held at Wagler Motorsports Park in Lyons the weekend of August 23-24 was an exciting event. The 28th annual gathering of gearheads and enthusiasts draws thousands, there for the truck and tractor pulls, drag races, show & shine competition, kiddie pedal pull and the many vendor booths located off-track...

The Page family of Bloomfield and the foundation held a fundraising and awareness-raising event for the Beck-Fahrner Syndrome Foundation on Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greene County Community Event Center at the Greene County Fairgrounds...

Motorists driving on interstates and highways across Indiana will pass many, many soybean fields. Although the lush green fields offer an attractive backdrop to the state’s landscape, many people do not know much about the versatility of soybeans. From crayons and candles to biodegradable plastics and oils, products made from soybeans are an earth-friendly solution for the manufacturing of many products. With the help of tire maker Goodyear, one new soy-based product is gaining traction...