Greene County Health reports that its internet and phone systems are currently unavailable because of a Joink service outage.

The organization apologizes for the inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as service has been restored.

State Road 54 west of Switz City is now open to one lane.

The Indiana Department of Transportation will remain on the scene to control traffic. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and expect delays.

Greene County General Hospital reports that all telephone lines are currently down because of an internet service disruption.

The outage will continue until further notice. An update will be shared when phone service has been restored.

The phone systems at Linton City Hall and the Linton Police Department are temporarily unavailable. Crews are working to repair the issue. Please note that 911 service is functioning normally. For emergencies, continue to call 911.

City officials apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update when regular phone service has been restored.

State Road 54 is closed between State Road 67 and County Road 800 West because low-hanging utility lines are blocking the roadway. Motorists should avoid the area and seek an alternate route. Traffic is being rerouted through Lyons using County Road 800 West and State Road 67. Heavy trucks are advised to use State Road 59 and State Road 67 as an alternate route.

Utility crews have been contacted and are responding to the scene. An update will be provided when additional information becomes available.

The City of Linton will launch its newly redesigned website Thursday, Oct. 1, offering residents a more modern and convenient way to access city information and services. The website address will remain www.cityoflinton.in.gov, but visitors will notice a new appearance, simplified navigation and several additional features.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is in search of dedicated, qualified individuals who want to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host winter seasonal hiring events on October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. at the following three locations in southwest Indiana:

• Evansville Subdistrict Office 16601 Boyle Lane, Evansville, IN 47725

• Paoli Subdistrict Office 899 N. Greenbriar Drive, Paoli, IN 47454

• Tell City Subdistrict Office 15077 Old State Road 37, Tell City, IN 47586 

It may not feel like heating season just yet, but colder weather will be here before we know it.

Pace Community Action Agency will begin accepting applications for its Energy Assistance Program on Thursday, Oct. 1. The program helps eligible households with home energy costs during the colder months.

Soccer has always been a part of Kurtis Moffitt’s life.

Growing up in Los Angeles, and spending most of his primary and college years in Texas, soccer was more in the forefront than in Greene County. But the sport has made tremendous strides in the area since the Greene County Soccer Association started in the late 1990s.

A 45-year-old Bloomfield man arrested Sept. 27 after repeatedly crossing the centerline before registering a .128 alcohol concentration on a chemical breath test is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Oct. 5.

White River Valley School Corporation is accepting applications from community members interested in filling a vacancy on its Board of School Trustees.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 5, crews will close the southbound lane of U.S. 231 near Worthington. This lane closure will occur between County Road 60 East and County Road 990 North.

This lane closure will allow box culvert maintenance. Work is expected to last through the end of October, depending on the weather. One lane of traffic will remain open during this project. Traffic flow will be controlled with a temporary traffic signal. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

A damaged water main has caused an outage affecting Jasonville Utilities customers from State Road 59 east through Howesville. Crews are working to complete the necessary repairs, and water service is expected to be restored within the next few hours.

Additional updates will be shared as they become available.

Saron United Church of Christ is inviting the community to its annual outdoor worship service on Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring the return of two familiar faces to the congregation.

Former pastors Mike and Erica Roth will return to Saron as special guests and will deliver this year's sermon during the outdoor service.

A Louisiana man accused of having an alcohol concentration nearly twice the legal limit after police found him at a Worthington gas station is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Oct. 1.

A Linton woman is facing preliminary felony methamphetamine and misdemeanor marijuana and paraphernalia charges following a traffic stop that led police to obtain a search warrant for her residence.

A 63-year-old Newburgh woman is facing a preliminary felony methamphetamine charge following a traffic stop Wednesday evening in Linton.

Linton Municipal Utilities is aware of a water outage affecting the West County Road 1225 North and County Road 200 North areas.

Utility crews have been called out and are working to resolve the issue. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.