A warning to motorists from Lyons Town Marshal Chandler Willard is simple: Put the phone down. It can wait.

Willard issued two citations for cell phone use while driving within the first hour of his shift Friday, prompting a reminder from the Lyons Police Department about the dangers of distracted driving.

“Distracted driving continues to be a serious concern, and it's something we want to address before it results in a preventable tragedy,” Willard said.

A tractor-trailer rollover Wednesday afternoon on State Road 54 east of Ray Road left the driver with minor injuries and is expected to result in a temporary road closure.

According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

As of 5 p.m., traffic was restricted to one lane. Authorities said the roadway would be closed when a wrecker arrived and would remain closed until the tractor-trailer was removed.

Voters across Greene County weighed in on the future leadership of their local schools Tuesday, selecting school board members in five districts during the 2026 general election.

While several candidates cruised to victory without opposition, other races drew multiple challengers, with some decided by comfortable margins and one White River Valley contest separated by just 41 votes.

Republican candidates emerged victorious in all three contested Greene County races in Tuesday's general election, securing wins for county recorder, clerk, and County Council District 4.

Voters in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak approved an operating referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, authorizing the district to collect up to $499,000 annually in additional property tax revenue for no more than eight years.

Voters approved the referendum with 719 votes in favor and 683 votes against. This includes votes from Greene and Clay counties.

Greene County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 general election, with 10 vote centers available throughout the county.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Greene County is a vote center county, meaning registered voters may cast their ballots at any of the 10 designated voting locations, regardless of their home precinct.

A 26-year-old Indianapolis man faces four criminal charges after a traffic stop in Greene County led to his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of methamphetamine.

Nathan Martindale, an Eastern Greene High School graduate, is looking forward to his first season as varsity coach. The Lady Thunderbirds start play Tuesday at Owen Valley. (Photo courtesy of Eastern Greene Middle School)

Before heading to bed tonight, remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks will move back to 1 a.m., marking the return to Eastern Standard Time.