The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and ramp closures for I-69 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, June 10, crews will begin lane closures on I-69 near Crane. The lane closures will occur over U.S. 231.

Alternating lane closures will allow for minor patching and bridge deck overlay work. One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. Beginning on or around Saturday, June 13, crews will begin ramp closures from I-69 to U.S. 231 near Crane. These ramp closures will occur on the northbound I-69 to U.S. 231 ramp and the U.S. 231 to the southbound I-69 ramps.

Ramp closures will allow for minor patching and bridge deck overlay work. One ramp will be closed at a time, with one ramp being closed per weekend. The official detour for these weekend ramp closures are I-69 NB to State Road 45 to I-69 SB. Work on both projects is expected to last through July, depending on the weather. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

A 65-year-old Bloomfield woman was arrested June 7 after police allegedly discovered methamphetamine, marijuana and multiple items of drug paraphernalia inside her vehicle.

The Greene County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant position with the Greene County Emergency Management Agency.

A 29-year-old Linton man was arrested June 6 after police allege he entered a residence without permission, assaulted multiple individuals, and damaged a police vehicle during his arrest.

Customers of Jasonville Utilities should once again use the city's regular utility emergency phone number after a temporary change announced last week. On Friday, Jasonville Utilities notified residents of a temporary after-hours utility emergency phone number. City officials announced Monday that the issue has been resolved and the emergency contact number has been changed back to its normal line.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, June 10, crews will begin lane closures on U.S. 231 between Bloomfield and Crane. These lane closures will occur just north of the I-69 interchange over Doans Creek. Alternating lane closures will allow for minor patching and bridge maintenance work. This work is expected to last through the end of June, depending on the weather. One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

As the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the City of Linton is encouraging residents and businesses throughout the community to show their patriotic spirit by participating in a citywide decorating contest.

Jasonville Utilities announced a temporary change in the department’s phone number for after-hours utility emergencies on Friday. Customers of Jasonville Utilities who experience an after-hours utility emergency should call 812-798-8744. This is a temporary change. The department issued an apology for any inconvenience this may cause and expressed appreciation for understanding during this temporary change.

Residents will have the opportunity to access free food, health screenings and safety resources during a community outreach event scheduled for Monday, June 15, at Humphreys Park in Linton.

Bob Walters Linton Motors is proud to announce that our June Cars for a Cause partner is the Linton-Stockton Elementary school supplies drive.

A 34-year-old Linton man faces additional charges after deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia while serving an arrest warrant June 3.

A 35-year-old Jasonville man was arrested June 2 after police alleged he prevented a woman from leaving a residence during a domestic dispute.

A 23-year-old Linton man is facing multiple operating while intoxicated charges after police allegedly stopped him for speeding in a school zone and later recorded a blood alcohol concentration more than twice Indiana's legal limit.

Due to the overcast conditions, the Linton Police Department has decided to postpone the tornado siren test until Junw 2. While there is no negative weather forecasted, the department feels that performing the test on a clear and sunny day is preferred

The Linton Police Department will conduct its quarterly tornado warning siren test at 1 p.m. today, June 1, weather permitting. The test will include the warning siren systems in both Linton and Lyons and is intended to ensure the equipment is functioning properly. Officials emphasized that the activation is only a test and there is no emergency.

A 73-year-old Bloomfield man was arrested May 27 after deputies responded to reports of a confused driver repeatedly pulling into driveways in the Solsberry area.

A 50-year-old Martinsville woman appeared in Greene Superior Court on May 26 for an initial hearing following her arrest on multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and battery against a public safety official.