BLOOMFIELD, IN — The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has released its latest booking summary report, detailing law enforcement activity from January 2 through early January 5, 2026. The report includes six arrests involving a range of charges, from repeat traffic offenses and operating while intoxicated to warrant service and possession
In the wake of recent events in our community, much has been said about accountability and the standards we expect from our public servants. While accountability is non-negotiable, a complete picture of public safety must also include an honest look at the mental health crisis currently facing those on the
The fallout from the New Year’s Eve arrest of Linton Police Detective Logan E. Hobbs has left the community shaken, but it has also highlighted a swift and uncompromising commitment to accountability within the department’s leadership. As the legal process begins for Hobbs, the focus shifts to the
The Linton School Board gathered for its December meeting and what followed was a productive session that balanced future logistical planning with the bittersweet recognition of a long-standing educator's career.
Honoring Decades of Dedication
The most poignant moment of the evening came during the personnel report, as the
SPENCER, IN — The Owen County Sheriff’s Department has released its daily arrest media report for January 2, 2026, detailing recent law enforcement activity in the area. The report highlights two separate incidents involving charges ranging from operating a vehicle while intoxicated to multiple counts of burglary and probation violations.
Lonnie J. Etmeier, 73, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with family by his side, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on September 27, 1952, in Linton, Indiana to Max William and Betty Jo (Flynn) Etmeier. Lonnie married his loving wife,
