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A Sullivan man was arrested in the early morning hours of June 14 after a traffic stop in Linton led to an investigation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The City of Linton has shared the following infographic with important information for residents during the current boil order.
Water service is expected to be restored momentarily following a water main break that impacted pressure throughout the City of Linton's water system. According to city officials, crews have been working to address the break and restore normal operations after the incident caused a system-wide loss of pressure.
While water service is expected to return shortly, all customers of the Linton Water Department will remain under a boil order until further notice. As a precaution, residents and businesses should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing food.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
A Bloomfield man accused of burglarizing a Lyons residence allegedly spent several hours inside the home and was captured multiple times on a trail camera before being taken into custody Sunday morning, according to court documents.
The City of Linton has issued a boil advisory for all water customers following a water main break that impacted pressure throughout the system. According to city officials, the water main burst and caused a system-wide pressure issue. Crews are working to catch up with pump operations and repair the break as quickly as possible.
As a precaution, all residents and businesses served by the Linton water system are under a boil advisory until further notice. During the advisory, customers are encouraged to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing food.
City officials will provide additional updates as repairs are completed and testing determines when the advisory can be lifted.
A Jasonville man faces felony charges after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance early June 12.
Three juveniles reported missing have been located safely, according to local authorities. Earlier in the day, the Jasonville Police Department requested the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Amelia Powell, who was reported as a runaway after being last seen in the Jasonville area. At the same time, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office was seeking information on siblings Zachariah Masey, 16, and Savanna Masey, 14, who had left the Dugger area during the overnight hours and were believed to be traveling on bicycles.
A 41-year-old Bloomfield man was arrested Sunday morning after deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress in Lyons.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating two missing juveniles who left the Dugger area during the overnight hours.
The Jasonville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 14-year-old Amelia Powell.
The City of Linton Water Department will be repairing a 12-inch water main that is leaking beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. The location of the leak is 1759 E St Rd 54. The city asks travelers to use caution in this area. All repairs are expected to be completed by 6 a.m. on Friday, June 12. The city is not anticipating any water pressure loss or boil advisory.
A Bloomfield man was arrested Tuesday following a months-long investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material.
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.