Rep. Borders to serve on key House committees
/State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital (GCGH) is excited to announce Director of Surgical Services Jessi King, MSN, RN as its 2024 Outstanding Leader of the Year.
Read MoreA Bloomington woman was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after allegedly striking a concrete property marker, driving down an officer's driveway, and stopping next to a fully marked Greene County Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle.
Read MoreA 25-year-old Coalmont man appeared in court Dec. 12 on two charges of neglect of a dependant stemming from an incident that occurred in November.
Read MoreThe Bloomfield Police Department has offered some safety tips for those who are utilizing online shopping this holiday season.
Read MoreDrinking water and water for flushing toilets is available for residents of Jasonville and Coalmont following a fire at Jasonville’s water treatment plant on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 8.
Read MoreA declaration of a local disaster emergency has been declared in regard to recent destruction at Jasonville’s Water Department filtration plant, according to an executive order signed by Greene County Commissioners President Nathan Abrams.
Read MoreCity of Jasonville water customers are without water following a fire at the city’s water filtration plant.
Read MoreThe City of Jasonville is gearing up for the Christmas season with the sixth annual Home for the Holidays event this weekend.
Read MoreUPDATE: Rickie Allen Smith has been located safely. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in locating a male, last seen Dec. 3 at Pleasantview Mennonite Church in Montgomery. The last known location for Rickie Allen Smith, 68, was at approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the church where he was referring a basketball game. According to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Smith did not return home after the game. Smith is approximately 6’2” and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last known to be wearing a referee uniform—black and white striped shirt, black pants, and black shoes. He drives a 2016 four door black Ford F150. His location or destination is unknown. According to the press release, he is believed to be in danger and may need medical attention. If located, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Aynsley Miller is investigating the case.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in locating a male, last seen Dec. 3 at Pleasantview Mennonite Church in Montgomery. The last known location for Rickie Allen Smith, 68, was at approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the church where he was referring a basketball game. According to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Smith did not return home after the game. Smith is approximately 6’2” and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last known to be wearing a referee uniform—black and white striped shirt, black pants, and black shoes. He drives a 2016 four door black Ford F150. His location or destination is unknown. According to the press release, he is believed to be in danger and may need medical attention. If located, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Aynsley Miller is investigating the case.
Read MoreA 34-year-old Worthington man was arrested Nov. 25 after allegedly battering and confining a family member.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital (GCGH) has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective. GCGH is one of just 5 Indiana hospitals to receive this recognition in the category of Patient Perspective.
Read MoreA Linton man, who is currently resigtered as a sex offender from a case stemming back to 2019, appeared in Greene Circuit Court Nov. 25 on new charges of child exploitation and possession of child pornography—both with aggravating factors.
Read MoreA 43-year-old Linton man is scheduled to appear in Greene County Superior Court on Nov. 21 for an initial hearing on operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 58 calls and incidents from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 58 calls and incidents from Friday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Jan. 13-Jan. 31, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Jan. 13-Jan. 31, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Jan. 13-Jan. 31, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Jan. 6-Jan. 10, 2025:
Reva Pauline Wells Thatcher, 93, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 27, 1931, near Arney in Owen County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dennis "Jake" and Ona (White) Wells. Pauline, as she was affectionately known, was a hardworking and dedicated woman who, alongside her husband Fletcher Thatcher Jr., owned and operated Thatcher Feed and Grain in Worthington for many years.
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Houston Dwayne Hinkle who went home to be with Jesus on February 2, at just 10 months old. Though his time on earth was brief, his life was filled with love, courage, and the undeniable presence of God’s grace.
Patricia L. ‘Pat’ Morrison, 76, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 13, 1948 in Washington, Indiana, to Joseph and Madeline Lola (Whittenmier) Brothers. Pat married her husband, Lester W. Morrison, on February 17, 1968.
Karen L. McCombs, 87, of Linton Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on November 15, 1937 in Linton to John W. and Dorothy Ann (Sharp) West. Karen married Raymond T. McCombs on October 16, 1955.
Carole Lee Brewer, 82, of Linton, Indiana, passed from this life, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on April 24, 1942 in Linton to Fred E. and Betty E. (Jerrels) Tincher. Carole married the love of her life, Jackie L. Brewer, on June 14, 1957.
Daniel D. Evol, 72, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 10:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
Saralee Bledsoe, age 68, of Linton Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from injuries sustained in a car accident on January 3, 2025. She was born in Linton on November 11, 1956, the daughter of Virgil Bledsoe and Marjorie (Lucas) Bledsoe.
Wesley A Sapp, 47, of Jasonville, IN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Jasonville, IN.
Hazel Maxine (Cox) Hammond, 92, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 12:46 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Serenity Spring Senior Living in Jasonville, IN.
Paul David Gordon, 53, of Dugger, Indiana, went to Heaven, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on August 10, 1971 in Hagerstown, Maryland and was the son of Paul B. and Judith (Weigner) Gordon. Dave married his loving wife, Kelly L. (Shelton) Gordon on September 30, 2005.
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